Thanks to light sensors, your iPhone can automatically adjust the display brightness to match the ambient lighting. If you prefer manual controls, it’s possible to turn off Auto-Brightness, but Apple put the option in an unus…
Your iPhone includes two cameras: one in the front that faces you, and one on the back you can point at other things. While taking photos or using FaceTime, sometimes you need to switch between the front and back cameras. Her…
The iPhone 13 doesn’t have a visible home button below its screen. You may be used to lifting or tapping it to wake it up, but that won’t work if it’s not already powered on. Here’s how to turn it on.
So you just got a brand new iPhone—congratulations! Whether it’s from a friend or you gifted yourself, you might wonder where to start. Let’s run through a list of fun and useful things you should do with your new Apple gad…
Normally, your iPhone 13 keep apps running smoothly in the foreground (or suspended in the background, ready to resume when needed). But if an iOS app misbehaves, it’s easy to force the app to close. Here’s how….
If you forget your Apple ID password or device passcode, you’ll be in deep trouble. Luckily, Apple now lets you add a recovery contact to regain access to your Apple account. Here’s how to set it up.
Used iPhones are always in hot demand, and they’re a good option if you’re looking to save some money on an Apple smartphone. Like any second-hand purchase, there are some things you should check before you hand over your mon…
If you constantly close apps on your iPhone while attempting to speed things up or save battery life, you’re doing the opposite and making your iPhone perform worse. Here’s why.
Wi-Fi is something many people take for granted as always being there. It can be very frustrating when your phone seems to have issues staying connected. There are a lot of things that can cause that to happen….
Your iPhone uses nine minutes as the snooze time for all your alarms. While there’s no direct way to change this snooze time, you can use a couple of workarounds to get alarms at custom intervals. We’ll show you how….
Have you ever tried to find an image on your iPhone or iPad that you know you saved from Twitter or Reddit? Use this handy tip to browse by app or see where almost any image on your device came from.
To capture an image of what you see on your iPhone 13’s screen, it’s easy to take a screenshot. We’ll show you how with instructions that also work for the iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max….
Want to protect your iPhone 13 without slapping adding any additional bulk? A screen protector is a perfect option, as it protects the screen from cracks and scratches. Not sure where to start? Here are the best iPhone 13 scr…
Your smartphone rings and you see “Spam Risk” on screen. Who is this mysterious Spam Risk, and why do they keep calling? We’ll explain—and tell you what you can do about it.
To help troubleshoot or save battery life, sometimes you need to completely restart or shut down your iPhone 13. We’ll show you how to do it—with instructions that also apply to the iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone…
Buying a used iPhone, though thrifty, can be a bit of a minefield. Fortunately, Apple can now tell you if the iPhone you’re buying has been repaired, and whether or not any replacement parts used are genuine Apple parts….
Tired of getting robocalls all day long on your iPhone? Your iPhone lets you silence the harassment by turning on a feature called “Silence Unknown Callers” in Settings. Here’s how to do it.
While using apps on your iPhone, the apps are often busy behind the scenes, using sensors and contacting internet domains without your knowledge. With iOS 15.2 or later, you can see a detailed report of these activities with …
Apple surprised everyone with the release of iOS and iPadOS 15.2 on December 13, 2021. Here’s what you’ll get with the latest version of Apple’s operating system, which you can download to your iPhone and iPad right now….
The best iPad stands offer flexibility for different sitting positions and viewing angles, changing the way you browse, watch, and type for the better. They come in all shapes and styles, and we’ve picked out the best iPad st…
With the arrival of iOS 15, Safari for iPhone and iPad gained proper extensions. Apple has taken the same curated App Store approach as it did with Safari for Mac, vastly improving Safari’s web browsing capabilities….
Instead of flipping photos after taking selfies, you can capture “mirror selfies” automatically as they appear in the preview you see on your iPhone. Here’s how to do it.
Razer just announced a rather interesting product that takes advantage of Apple’s MagSafe technology. Rather than a charger or a car mount, Razer is releasing the Razer Phone Cooler Chroma, which will keep your phone cool dur…
Apple surprised us with a new feature coming to iOS 15.2 that lets you see whether a device was repaired using genuine Apple parts or if any repairs were done using improper ones. If you’re buying a used iPhone, this feature …
Switching between the open Safari tabs on your iPhone doesn’t have to be a pain. Safari lets you jump or slide between tabs quickly using either a swipe gesture or the Tabs button. We’ll show you how to do both….
