The new iPhone 14 satellite SOS feature makes it possible for users to contact emergency services via satellite even if they don't have an internet or cellular connection. Users can send important information about the situation via text and their location via Find My. Apple created a demo to familiarize you with this feature so you can use it confidently in a real-life emergency.
Privacy & Security
How to Add Another Face ID to iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Face ID has become the default for Apple's smartphone security since it debuted with the iPhone X. However, if you'd like to share your iPhone with a partner, friend, or child, unlocking might be a little difficult. Luckily, there is a way to add a second Face ID, so you can share your iPhone easily.
How to Lock Apps on iPhone & iPad with Touch ID (iOS 16)
By Abbey Dufoe
Want to learn how to lock apps on an iPhone or iPad with a fingerprint? Here's how to lock apps on an iPhone or iPad by enabling Touch ID. Below, we'll cover how to set up Touch ID apps for better iPad and iPhone security.
To secure notes when using the Notes app, Apple allows you to create a unique Notes password for each of your Notes accounts, whether they're in iCloud, iPad or iPhone Notes, or an email-associated account. This way, if you want to keep some notes only on your iPhone under an extra layer of security, you can.
How Long Does AirTag Battery Last & Checking Battery Life
By Olena Kagui
If you're in the market for an AirTag or already have one, you may be wondering, "How long do AirTags last?" As long as you keep your AirTag safe and dry, it should last you years, but you'll have to replace the battery every year or so. I'll teach you everything you need to know about AirTag battery life and replacement.
How to Turn Off Passcode on iPhone
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
While there are numerous reasons to have an iPhone passcode, there are just as many reasons why you might want to know how to turn off a passcode on your iPhone. We'll show you how to remove a password from your iPhone in a few simple steps as well as alternatives to the iPhone passcode.
Why Can't I Lock Notes on My iPhone?
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Knowing how to lock notes on the iPhone is a handy feature that lets you easily protect your private notes. But unfortunately, there are limitations to the notes you can lock in the Notes app, which may result in frustrating failed attempts. Here's why your notes aren't locking on your iPhone and what to do instead.
How to Fix Inaccurate Apple Watch Step Tracking
By Erin MacPherson
Your Apple Watch is your personal assistant, your personal trainer, and your most accessible gadget. One of the best ways to meet your daily exercise goals and stay motivated is to track your steps, which contributes to your overall count for calories expended. It's important, however, to ensure that your Apple Watch pedometer is working correctly, or you may be seeing inaccurate step tracking results. In this article we look at how to make sure your Apple Watch is able to accurately count your steps, and how to how to calibrate your Apple Watch step counter if it's inaccurate results.
Is HomePod Always Listening? Yes! Here’s How to Turn It Off
By Olena Kagui
If you have enabled "Hey Siri" on your HomePod and other devices, then yes, Siri is always listening to you. But that doesn't mean that it is analyzing your conversations. All this means is that your HomePod, like your iPhone or other Apple devices, is listening to see if you say "Hey Siri" so that it can assist you. Let's dig a little deeper.
How to Turn Off iCloud Syncing of Sensitive Notes on iPhone
By Conner Carey
If you’re concerned about Notes disappearing on your iPhone, creating all your Notes in your iCloud Notes folder is the best way to go. However, if you have a note with sensitive material that you want to keep super private, you can store those notes locally on your iPhone. We’ll go over how to do that. Here’s how to keep your sensitive notes out of the iCloud.
Can You Listen to Conversations or Eavesdrop with HomePod?
By Olena Kagui
HomePods are Apple's smart speakers that work with Siri as your virtual assistant. Since they can respond to voice commands, many HomePod-related privacy and security concerns have arisen. While it is technically possible to eavesdrop with a HomePod, it doesn't work as one would imagine. I will teach you the steps to keep you safe from being overheard.
When you delete cookies from Safari on your iPhone or iPad, you free up storage space and improve your device's performance speeds. Clearing the cache and deleting cookies can also help safeguard your online privacy! We'll show you how to clear your cache and cookies, plus how to disable cookies for future browsing if you choose to do so.
How to Reset iPad to Sell It
By Emma Chase
If you’re considering an iPad upgrade and want to sell or give away your current device, you will need to know how to factory reset an iPad to prevent the new owner from having access to your personal information. We'll show you how to prepare an iPad for sale.
How to Edit a Safari Suggested Password (iOS 16)
By Kenya Smith
Have you ever tried to create an account on a website on your iPhone and tried to select the strong password suggestion offered by Safari, only to have the site tell you the password doesn't meet the requirements? Thankfully, iOS 16 allows you to edit suggested passwords to meet a website’s criteria.
How to Lock Notes on iPhone: Password or Face ID (iOS 16)
By Conner Carey
Can you lock notes on iPhones? Absolutely! Let's learn how to hide notes on iPhones running iOS 16 or an older operating system. Once your note is locked, you’ll have to use a password, Face ID, or Touch ID to unlock it, keeping the information in your Notes app safe from prying eyes!
How to Hide Photos on Your iPhone (iOS 16)
By Conner Carey
So you want to know how to lock and hide photos on your iPhone. Well, the iPhone allows you to hide photos, but only in iOS 16 can you properly lock albums. In this article, we'll show you to lock and hide photos in the Hidden album right in your Photos app.
Do You Need an External Hard Drive If You Have iCloud?
By Elisabeth Garry
If you have an Apple device, like an iPhone or iPad, you have access to iCloud, whether you know it or not. You can back up your iPhone to iCloud and sync your data across all your devices. Knowing this, why would you need an external hard drive for your iPhone? Well, even with iCloud Backup, there are a few reasons why you might consider investing in an external hard drive. We’ll go over them in this article.
If you've updated to iOS 16 or have a new iPhone 14, you've definitely noticed the new paste permission feature. Every time you want to copy text or data from a website or app to literally anywhere else, your iPhone will ask, "'App' would like to paste from 'App.' Do you want to allow this?" While keeping my info secure is always nice, I can't be the only one wondering if this is really necessary.
How to Keep Cycle-Tracking Data Private on iPhone (iOS 16)
By Belinda Sanmiguel
The bottom line: your health data belongs to you alone! Have you been wondering how to keep your menstrual cycle-tracking data private on your iPhone? We'll show you how to adjust your iPhone settings to restrict data sharing with third-party apps and ensure your iPhone is locked and secure.
How to Enable Cookies on Your iPhone (iOS 16)
By Brian Peters
Website cookies have a pretty bad reputation today, and while it is not undeserved, it's often overstated, and most sites use cookies to make their everyday use a much smoother experience. If you're finding some of your favorite sites difficult to use for reasons like needing you to log in on each visit, it may be time to turn cookies back on.