Apple has released iOS 18. Here’s how to update your iPhone
Finally out of beta, iOS 18 arrived for public availability as of Monday afternoon. You can download and install it if your device is compatible, but it already comes with all iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro models that will be available on September 20. Those with eligible devices can update them […]
How to Hide or Lock Apps With iOS 18 (2024)
no one likes a snooper, especially on your phone. With iOS 18, Apple now offers the ability to lock and hide certain apps on your device. Whenever you want to access the app, you have to input a passcode or biometric authentication to open it. Any information from the app, such as notifications or alerts, […]
How to Take a Long, Scrolling Screenshot on Android, iOS, and Desktop
Tap and hold on these arrows, and the screenshot will extend farther down the screen. When you lift your finger, or the bottom of the webpage or document is reached, the image is saved to your phone’s gallery. Scrolling Screenshots on iOS Use the Full page tab near the top to take a long screenshot. […]
Not getting text notifications on your iPhone? Here’s how to fix it
Are you not receiving text notifications on your iPhone 15 Pro or another iPhone model? Concerned about missing important messages? Worry not! You should be able to get things fixed in no time at all. There are several reasons you aren’t getting text notifications on your iPhone, which we can troubleshoot. Some common reasons include […]
Here’s How to Check Your iPhone’s Battery Health
Earlier this year, Apple retested the batteries of its iPhone 15 models and updated its battery life claims for the entire series, suggesting that they offer better longevity than previously thought. Curious about the battery health of your iPhone 15? Here’s how to check it. Apple in February 2024 updated the technical specifications for the […]
How to Use Apple’s Check In Feature in iOS 17 (2024)
Open the Messages app. Open the text window with the person you sent the Check In to. Tap on the Check In window within the message thread. Tap Details, then Add Time, and select one of the available options. How to Cancel a Check In Whether it’s because you’ve arrived at your destination or you […]
Apple iOS 17.3: How to Turn on iPhone’s New Stolen Device Protection
Apple today launched a new tool for iPhones to help reduce what a thief with your phone and passcode can access. The feature, called Stolen Device Protection, adds extra layers of protection to your iPhone when someone tries to access or change sensitive settings on your device. If someone tries to access passwords stored in […]
How to use Apple Music’s Favorite Songs playlist in iOS 17
Apple Music has always been a powerful platform for streaming and discovering new music. With the latest updates of iOS 17.1 and 17.2, Apple has introduced new features that make it even easier to add your favorite songs to your music library. Doing so takes just a few steps. Before getting started, be sure to […]
iOS 17: How to share contacts using Apple’s NameDrop feature
If you’re like most Apple fans, you likely have your whole life stored on your iPhone, from significant events in your calendar and photos to a long list of friends, family, and co-workers with whom you’ve made those memories. However, as useful as the Contacts and Phone apps on your iPhone 15 are for keeping […]
iOS 17: how to use photo cutout to cut and paste images
The iPhone has so many clever and fun little features that it’s easy to miss some of them. One of the most whimsical features to come along in recent years is the ability to lift the subject of a photo away from the background so you can use it elsewhere — whether that’s sharing it […]