iPhone & iPad

10 iPhone Spotlight Search Features You Should Be Using

The iPhone is chock full of handy features to make your life easier, but Spotlight Search doesn’t get the attention it deserves. This humble search bar is your gateway to finding almost anything on your iPhone. Are you using …

Joe Fedewa May 21st

The Best Health Apps for iPhone to Help You Get in Shape This Summer

Your iPhone can help you take charge of and improve your overall fitness. Paired with the right apps, you can run further, set new records, meet health goals, and track your gains.

Tim Brookes May 19th

How to Save Your Voicemails on Your iPhone

The Visual Voicemail feature on iPhone makes it super easy to access and manage your voicemails, freeing you from the drudgery of dialing a number and doing it the old-fashioned way. Not only that, but it also lets you save i…

Kishan Vyas May 18th

How to Open Zip Files on iPhone and iPad

The days of pulling your hair out trying to deal with zip files on your iPhone or iPad are behind us. Thanks to the Files app, it’s pretty easy to unzip files and create zip files. Let’s get zippin’.

Joe Fedewa May 12th

How to Find Your iPhone From an Android Device

iPhones have a built-in tracking solution, Find My iPhone, that’s enabled by default. Assuming you haven’t gone out of your way to enable it, you can use Find My iPhone to find your iPhone—even from an Android device. You c…

Kishan Vyas May 7th

What Is a Rapid Security Response on iPhone, iPad, or Mac?

Apple has a faster way to get security updates to iPhones, iPads, and Macs faster: The “Rapid Security Response.” Here’s what you need to know about the new update delivery method that debuted in May 2023….

Jason Fitzpatrick May 5th

How to Repair Your Own iPhone

Is your iPhone not working like it used to? Is the screen or another part of the hardware physically broken? You do have some DIY options if you want to fix your iPhone yourself. We’ll tell you what you need to know and walk …

Tim Brookes May 3rd

12 Siri Features You Should Be Using on Your iPhone

Apple has slowly been improving Siri over the years, but the voice assistant still has a relatively poor reputation compared to the competition. Remembering to use Siri involves knowing some of the more useful commands, so he…

Tim Brookes May 2nd

10 iPhone Keyboard Features You Should Be Using

Typing with the keyboard is probably one of the most common things you do on your iPhone. Apple has a lot of features buried in the iPhone keyboard, but they’re not super obvious if you don’t know where to look….

Joe Fedewa Apr 27th

How to Fix the Messages App Icon Showing Unread on iPhone

Does the Messages app on your iPhone say you have unread messages, even though all your iMessage and SMS messages are read in the app? If the Messages badge is stuck, here’s the fix to get rid of the counter. We had the same …

Chris Hoffman Apr 17th

How to Use Apple’s Hidden Password Manager on iPhone, Mac, and iPad, and Windows

Have you got an iPhone or Mac? You don’t have to pay for a password manager; you can use Apple’s for free instead. This powerful tool can generate strong passwords, store login credentials, and even handle two-factor authenti…

Tim Brookes Apr 10th

10 iPhone Photos App Features You Should Be Using

Apple has been gradually infusing the iPhone Photos app with awesome, powerful features. It’s really much more than the basic default gallery app of old. There are a lot of features you may not know about—we’ll share some o…

Joe Fedewa Apr 7th

The Best Weather Apps for iPhone

Whether you’re looking out for rainy days or enjoy a bit of amateur meteorology in your spare time, there are plenty of great weather apps for your iPhone. From free to feature-rich to futuristic, we have some great recommend…

Jason Fitzpatrick Apr 5th

Fix: “Message Has Not Been Downloaded From the Server” on iPhone

Have you received an email that won’t show up on your iPhone? You’re not alone. Here’s what you can do to try and address the pesky “Message Has Not Been Downloaded From the Server” error that shows up when an email download …

Tim Brookes Apr 1st

How to Transfer Photos from Android to iPhone

Moving from Android to iPhone can feel like a daunting task—but it’s really not that bad. Photos are probably one of the most important things to transfer in the migration. We’ll show you a few ways to do it….

Joe Fedewa Mar 30th

How to Print Text Messages From iPhone

iPhone text messages—including iMessage—live on your iPhone or Mac. If you want to get those messages into the real world—either for court or personal records—you’ll need to get creative. We’ll show you two ways to pr…

Joe Fedewa Mar 15th

How to Play the iPhone’s Secret Rain Sounds for Sleeping

Many people use sound machines and sleep sound apps, but you don’t actually need those if you have an iPhone. There’s a rain sounds and white noise player buried deep in the Settings. We can make it easier to use….

Joe Fedewa Mar 11th

The iPhone 14 Now Has a New Color: Yellow

Apple introduced the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro in September 2022, but if you didn’t already buy one, Apple is hoping a new color option might win you over. Two of the models are now available in a bright yellow color….

Corbin Davenport Mar 7th

Why Is My iPhone Charging So Slow?

There are a handful of common reasons why your iPhone isn’t charging as fast as expected. Let’s look at what does (and doesn’t) impact how fast your iPhone charges and some tips to help you charge it faster….

Jason Fitzpatrick Mar 6th

What Is Apple’s Freeform App and How Do You Use It?

Apple now includes an app called Freeform on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. So what exactly does this app do, what is it good for, and can you delete it?

Tim Brookes Mar 5th

9 Games You Won’t Believe Your M1 or M2 iPad Can Run

Apple Silicon iPads now pack as much or more punch than previous-generation gaming consoles, making it possible for developers to deliver console-grade gaming in a thin, fanless tablet. If you’re wondering what to do with the…

Sydney Butler Feb 22nd

How to Use a Security Key With Your iPhone or iPad (and Why)

Did you know you can secure your Apple ID and other services on your iPhone or iPad with a physical security key? These keys bolster security and simplify two-factor login. Here’s how it works, and some recommendations for ge…

Tim Brookes Feb 17th

Web Apps Will Get a Big Upgrade on iPhone and iPad

Apple’s Safari web browser is missing some advanced features compared to Chrome, Firefox, and other browsers. Thankfully, one major shortcoming is being fixed: push notifications.

Corbin Davenport Feb 16th

15 Useful iPhone Features You Probably Aren’t Using

There are so many features built into your iPhone that it can be easy to overlook some of the more useful ones. But these tricks can make using your iPhone simpler, faster, and more pleasant, so they’re worth a second glance….

Tim Brookes Feb 15th

How to Check iPad Battery Health

Apple doesn’t make it easy to view battery health on iPad in the same way that they do on an iPhone or MacBook. Fortunately, some workarounds can help you decide when it’s time for a battery replacement….

Tim Brookes Feb 14th

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