Even though Focus on iPhone blocks incoming notifications, it will still, by default, allow those red notification counter badges to appear on your apps. Here’s how you can set your Focus Mode to hide them when active….
If you’re the proud owner of a 12.9-inch iPad Pro, but you were unwilling to drop a whopping $349 on the official Apple Magic Keyboard for 12.9-inch iPad Pro, then today is your lucky day. Right now, Best Buy has that very …
As mobile devices have become deeply integrated into our lives, we’ve started to think more about how we use them. Apple’s approach to healthier iPhone and iPad usage is called “Focus,” and you should set it up….
There are times when a group chat goes haywire, or an app won’t stop spamming you with notifications. When this happens, just mute the notifications for the app (for an hour, or the day). We’ll show you how it’s done….
Do you want to start getting calls and text messages from someone who you once blocked on your iPhone? Unblock their phone number on your iPhone, and they’ll be able to contact you again. We’ll show you how….
Netflix is adding a nifty feature for iPhone and iPad users. Now, assuming you have the headphones that can actually take advantage of it, you can enjoy spatial audio through Netflix on your mobile device….
There’s been a lot of talk regarding Apple’s CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material) scanner. Now, the scanner is back in the news again, as it appears that hackers could be one step closer to tricking the CSAM scanner and creati…
Apple had us all excited for SharePlay on iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, and macOS Monterey, but the company has just announced that the feature won’t be ready to launch the new versions of its operating systems….
Yik Yak left the App Store back in 2017, and things have been quiet on the anonymous local message board app since. However, Yik Yak has found itself back on the iOS App Store in the US, allowing users to hop on there and ano…
Apple loves to use the term “Retina display” in its marketing materials, but what exactly does this mean? And why are there so many different types of displays that carry this label? Let’s take a closer look at the phrase….
Apple’s new iPhone photo-scanning feature is a complicated issue. However, one thing is clear: If you have an iPhone, there’s a way you can opt-out of Apple’s local photo scanning—for now, at least.
Apple removed the iPhone’s 3.5mm headphone jack in September 2016 and followed up by announcing AirPods. But AirPods aren’t the only wireless earbud option for iPhones or iPads. Here are our top picks for wireless earbuds tha…
If there’s one feature that WhatsApp users are begging for, it’s the ability to transfer data between Android and iPhone. After all, no one wants to be committed to one platform forever. Fortunately, WhatsApp has finally deci…
Going for a long drive? Whether you’re deep in a national park or you’re just on a highway in the middle of nowhere, you might not have a cellular signal. Here’s how your iPhone can keep giving you directions while you’re off…
“Incognito Mode” is a common feature in web browsers that allows you to use the web somewhat anonymously. On an iPhone or iPad, if you’re using the Google app as a web browser instead of Safari or Chrome, you can browse in in…
Have you ever noticed how your smartphone seems to charge relatively fast until you hit around 80% charged? Getting to 100% takes a lot longer, and that’s due to the way lithium batteries are treated by your device….
You can get a 2020 iPad Pro for $200 off its normal price from Best Buy today.
iCloud Photos is a great way to seamlessly back up iPhone photos to iCloud. But if you’re running out of iCloud storage space and you’d rather not upgrade to a paid plan, here’s how to disable the iCloud Photos feature….
Want to zoom into an image or cut an item from view? It’s easy to change the shape or proportions of a photo on iPhone or iPad by cropping using the Photos app. Here’s how to do it.
Introduced with iPadOS 15, Quick Note provides iPad users with a convenient way to capture notes from any screen or open app. Jot your note, add the links you visit, and access your iPad Quick Notes on iPhone and Mac….
According to credible reports, Apple plans to start installing software on iPhones in the United States that will automatically scan local photos for child abuse imagery. Apple will reportedly only scan photos uploaded to iCl…
Starting in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, Apple is offering several new widgets for your Home Screen. Whether you want to find a lost device, call your favorite contact, or continue a recent game, these widgets let you do it all qui…
For non-iPhone users who own an iPad, the App Library introduced with iPadOS 15 might be brand new. So what is it and how do you use it? Here’s everything you need to know about the App Library on iPad….
With the latest version of Google Maps for iPhone and iPad, you can share your location with friends, get traffic information more quickly, and even access a dark mode on your iPhone within the popular navigation app….
Want to add some functionality to your iPad Home Screen? Introduced with iPadOS 15, iPad users have the ability to add Home Screen widgets similar to those on iPhone. You’re not limited to the Today View for widgets. Here’s w…
