There's a lot of advice out there for how to get over a breakup, but in the age of the cell phone, there are more things you can do to get the closure you need than ever before. Here's how to stop sharing location, photos, and more with your ex on an iPhone or iPad.
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Does Starbucks Take Apple Pay? Yes! Here’s What to Do
By Leanne Hays
Does Starbucks accept Apple Pay? Yes! You can use Apple Pay at Starbucks in several ways: in-store with your iPhone or Apple Watch, and in-store with the Starbucks app when you reload your Starbucks app balance with Apple Pay.
How to Add Quick Note Using Your iPhone's Share Sheet
By Kenya Smith
You're browsing Safari on your iPhone, and you see a recipe or a crafting project that you want to make. Usually, you would leave Safari, open Notes, type or paste the information, and return to where you started. With iOS 16, you can now add notes from an app without switching apps, thanks to Quick Notes, a feature that previously could only be used on an iPad or Mac. Adding Quick Notes is even faster when you use the Share Sheet. We'll show you how to add Quick Note with Share Sheet.
Live Activities on iOS 16: Enable More Frequent Updates
By Rhett Intriago
Live Activities is a new feature introduced with iOS 16 that can display live updates from apps on your Lock Screen. Live Activities can show you anything from breaking news to updates on a delivery or sports scores. There is even an option to enable more frequent updates to your iOS 16 Live Activities!
Clean Energy Charging: What Does It Mean & How to Turn It Off
By Rhett Intriago
You may have heard about Clean Energy Charging since Apple recently added this eco-friendly feature to your iPhone. But what is Clean Energy Charging? What does it do? It is turned on by default, leaving many wondering if their iPhones are now going to charge slower or less efficiently. However, that is not always the case. Clean Energy Charging is a great new feature. Find out why below!
Prepare for the Future with an Apple Savings Account
By Rhett Intriago
Paying and saving money with your iPhone is easier than ever. Apple introduced Apple Pay in 2014, and the Apple Card in 2019, and this year, they’ve added savings accounts to the Wallet app. Find out how to get started with building your Apple Savings account.
Get Live Updates on Your Lock Screen
By Rhett Intriago
Apple launched a cool new feature in iOS 16 called Live Activities, which are like enhanced notifications that are updated with real-time information. They're displayed on your Lock Screen, pinned near the bottom of the screen so that you have access to the latest data.
How to Move Mail to Junk Folder on iPhone
By Conner Carey
We all receive junk mail, also known as spam, in our inboxes now and again. Despite our best efforts, there’s always the occasion where we’ve signed up for something years ago or entered our email to purchase an item but find we’re now signed up for a newsletter. Whatever the case, it’s super easy to move an email to junk in the Mail app; here’s how.
Is the iPhone 14 Waterproof? What about Older Models?
By Leanne Hays
Are iPhones waterproof? Sadly, Apple hasn't made any waterproof iPhones, but every model from the iPhone 7 through the new iPhone 14 family is dust, splash, and water resistant. Here's what Apple means by water resistant, and which iPhones are included.
How to Set a Different iPhone Home Screen Layout at Work
By Rhett Intriago
If you want to crack down on the way you use your iPhone while you’re at work, this tip about how to ensure productivity might be perfectly suited to your habits. With a Work Focus, you can customize your Home Screen to ensure you have fewer distractions throughout the day. Let’s go over how to set a different iPhone Home Screen layout while at work!
How to View the Weather on iPhone Lock Screen
By Kenya Smith
iOS 16 allows you to view the weather on your iPhone's Lock screen in two ways. One, you can create a Lock Screen that matches the current weather conditions in your area. Another way is to add widgets to your Lock Screen that provide information such as temperature and precipitation. This article will show you how to set up your iPhone so that you can view the weather on your Lock Screen.
Make Phone Calls Clearer with Voice Isolation on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Your phone calls on iPhone just got a lot clearer. Apple previously implemented Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum for FaceTime. Now, they have made Voice Isolation available for phone calls as well. Wide Spectrum is also available on FaceTime audio calls. Here’s everything you need to know about Voice Isolation on iPhone.
See How Apps Use iPhone Privacy Permissions
By Rhett Intriago
Apple takes privacy very seriously when it comes to its products. The iPhone and iPad are no exception and even now include an App Privacy Report. This report shows you how certain apps have been using your data and accessing certain device features.
How to Update an Apple Watch to watchOS 10
By Leanne Hays
The latest Apple Watch update brings exciting new features to your watch and helps improve existing software and fix known bugs. If you've been wondering how to update your Apple Watch, we’ll cover which Apple Watches are compatible with watchOS 10 and how to get the watchOS 10 download so you can take advantage of the new Apple Watch update!
iPhone Keeps Disconnecting from Wi-Fi? Fix It Fast!
By Leanne Hays
If your iPad or iPhone keeps disconnecting from Wi-Fi, you'll want to fix it fast, before you use up all your cellular data! Here's what to do if your phone keeps disconnecting from Wi-Fi.
What Happened to Do Not Disturb on iPhone?
By Rhett Intriago
How to Stop Medication Reminders on Apple Watch & iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
With the release of iOS 16 and watchOS 9 came a feature that allows you to enter the medications you’re taking regularly, input the dosage, and set when you would like to be reminded to take them. However, if you stop taking a medication, or only take a certain medication as needed, you may not need the reminder anymore. Let's go over how to turn off medication reminders on your Apple Watch and iPhone.
How to Back Up Your iPhone to iCloud
By Jim Karpen
You need a recent iCloud backup before you switch to a new iPhone, update to iOS 17, or restore your iPhone or iPad should something happen to it. Here's how to back up your iPhone to iCloud manually or set automatic iCloud backups to make things easier.
It's a good idea to leave Screen Distance notifications on for kids, or if you're already suffering the effects of visual health problems like myopia or eye strain. But, here's how to turn off Screen Distance notifications if they're bothering you.
Voicemail Not Working on Your iPhone? Fix It Fast!
By Leanne Hays
If your iPhone voicemail is not working, there are several fixes in cellular, carrier, voicemail settings, and more. We'll cover how to reset voicemail on your iPhone, so you can get your voicemail messages again!