If you've upgraded from an older iPhone with a Home button to a newer iPhone, learning how to get back to the main Home screen on an iPhone with no Home button on the screen is important. This is often where all the apps you use the most are located. Let's get started learning how to save time and navigate home on iPhone X through later models, including the iPhone 13, with one easy gesture.
Here's a time-saving feature to boost your productivity: Lock Screen apps. You can open the Notes app directly from the Lock Screen of your iPhone. Lock Screen Notes are helpful for quickly marking down all the notes, checklists, links, and sketches that you want to have close at hand, without having to unlock your device. Let's get started learning how to add Lock Screen Notes to your iPhone so you can master this feature.
By Abbey Dufoe
When you're FaceTiming, you can see the other person and you can also see yourself. But say you’re FaceTiming someone on your iPad or iPhone and they’re trying to show you something from their location, or their face is covered by the small image of you. Luckily, you can easily move the thumbnail image of you!
By Leanne Hays
We’ve talked before about how Apple devices can share downloads as long as they’re registered to the same Apple ID, but did you know that cellular data can also be shared between devices? Oh yes, friends, with the Personal Hotspot feature, it’s true!
In Apple's native Notes app for iPhone and iPad, you can designate a note to always appear at the top of your list under the Pinned tab. This is helpful if there’s a note you consistently refer to, such as the one you use for grocery shopping every week. You can also pin multiple notes to the top of your list. Here’s how to pin a note to the top of your Notes list on the iPhone.
By Hallei Halter
While some people consider their iPhone a camera first and a communication device second, not everyone has embraced iPhone photography. If that's you and you want to get started using your iPhone Camera app, you've come to the right place. Capture a sunset or snap a selfie using your iPhone as a point-and-shoot camera. Once you start, you won't be able to stop.
By Kenya Smith
You're listening to some music on your iPhone, but the music stops and the incoming call banner appears on your screen. Maybe you decided to take an afternoon nap when all of a sudden, you're awakened by the ringtone of your iPhone. If a call comes in that you do not want to answer, there are three ways to decline a call on iPhone.
By Leanne Hays
If you've ever wanted to create your own emoji, then you're going to have a lot of fun playing with Memojis, a feature introduced with iOS 12 and improved in iOS 15 to add new customization options. We'll walk you through how to create and edit an emoji version of yourself, complete with features as unique as you are.
By Sarah Kingsbury
Sometimes, whether it's an ex, a cyberbully, or an obnoxious telemarketer, a person just won't get the message and stop calling or texting you. That's when it's time to block their calls and texts on your iPhone. Let's talk about how to stop unwanted messages or phone calls on your iPhone.
By Tamlin Day
Want to learn how to turn the iPhone camera sound off? If you want to take nature photos without being noticed or just don't like the shutter sound, let's get started with how to turn off the shutter sound on an iPhone.
By Leanne Hays
Lately I've noticed that the app switcher at the bottom of my messages is getting cluttered with icons that I never added. You can remove apps from the app switcher in the switcher's More Options menu. The overabundance of icons on my app bar has made me want to pare down my selection, so I'm not forever scrolling back and forth searching for my favorites. Let's get started learning how to add and remove apps from Messages on the iPhone, so we can have just the ones we need and want available for our texts.
By Conner Carey
Did you know you can take a live selfie on your iPhone? The front-facing camera on an iPhone can take Live Photos just like the rear-facing camera! Here’s how to take a Live Photo selfie on iPhone.
Whether you're an electronics expert who prefers to do things yourself, or you just want more in-depth information on the inner workings of your Apple device, there are a variety of reasons you may want to access Apple's self-service manuals and tools, and we'll show you where to go to find them.
By Belinda Sanmiguel
How happy are you with your current calendar system? Gmail may be the preferred calendar for many, but what about the group of iPhone users who like to use Outlook? We'll explain how to sync your Outlook calendar with your iPhone, so you can be more efficient with your time management.
By Conner Carey
Do you want to create your own meme? It’s easy! I’ll teach you how to make memes on your iPhone, recommend meme creator apps, and show you free online meme builders. Of course, I’ll also clarify what memes are and how you can share the memes you make with your family, friends, and even strangers on the internet.
By Amy Spitzfaden–Both
A picture is worth a thousand words, and since the bird app limits your characters, you'll want to learn how to post a GIF to Twitter. GIFs are short animations that usually show some kind of emotion or reaction and are frequently used for humor or emphasis. Basically, any time you might say, "I have no words." Here's everything you need to know about posting GIFs on Twitter.
By Conner Carey
Can you make a GIF out of a Live Photo? Yes, you can turn a Live Photo into a GIF, either Bounce or Loop, in the Photos app on your iPhone. Here's how to make GIFs from Live Photos.
By Conner Carey
How do you put a live picture on your Lock screen? Apple offers cool iPhone wallpapers for free, but you can also make your own Live Photo iPhone wallpapers. Here's how to activate live wallpaper so your iPhone background is animated!
I’m no photographer, but Apple's long exposure feature for iPhone allows me to make any Live Photo look almost as good as a real long-exposure picture. Here’s how to use the Long-Exposure iPhone feature with a Live Photo on iPhone.
By Kenya Smith
Apple Music allows you to listen to millions of songs at any time whether online or offline. You can also create playlists, stream and download audio files, get personal recommendations, see what your friends are listening to, watch music videos, and more. The best thing about Apple Music is that there are no ads that can interrupt you while listening to music. Whether you have an iPhone or iPad, here are simple steps that'll help you subscribe to Apple Music.
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When Apple discontinued its wired keyboard, Matias stepped in to provide one of comparable price and arguably better quality. The built-in hub with multiple USB ports is great for connecting your wired mouse and other devices, and the full numeric keypad is a lifesaver for those who regularly crunch numbers. This keyboard is designed with compatibility in mind! It works with legacy software on older systems, but it also comes with a free USB-C adapter for newer Macs. Check out this and other great options from Matias!
