At the core, iPhones are communication devices. So it makes sense that you’d want to put the people you talk to the most front and center. We’ll show you how to create home screen shortcuts for your favorite contacts….
If you want to multitask, the iPad just might be your tablet of choice. Beginning in iPadOS 15, scheduled for release in fall 2021, Apple takes its multitasking features up a level with a Multitasking Menu, a Shelf for open…
The Incognito mode in Google Chrome is quite helpful for private browsing. But what if you leave your iPhone unlocked? Chrome for iPhone’s new feature locks the Incognito tabs with Face ID so that others can’t check what site…
You can use your iPhone to create time-saving workflows and automations with Apple’s preinstalled Shortcuts app. If you haven’t yet dipped your toes into the world of iPhone automation, here are six examples to get you starte…
Ever wanted to adjust the text size on an app without changing all other text on your iPhone or iPad? You can now make app-specific changes to text size, saving your eyes from that unwanted workout. Here’s how….
The “I’m Feeling Lucky” button has been a staple on the Google Search home page for years. You might not know, though, that Google uses it elsewhere. The Google Photos app for iPhone and Android has it, too….
Your health data recorded from the Apple Watch and iPhone gets stored in the Health app for iPhone. As long as your iPhone (and the recipient’s) is running iOS 15 or higher, you can now choose to share health data with family…
Do you have screens with apps you only use occasionally? Or perhaps you’d like to rearrange the order your screens display in when you swipe? Beginning in iPadOS 15, you can hide and reorder your iPad screens. Here’s how….
Say goodbye to DOS on the iPad. We demonstrated how to install Windows 3.1 on an iPad on July 12, 2021, and the media coverage that followed seems to have woken the sleeping giant in Cupertino. Now, Apple plans to pull the …
Need some background noise to help you focus? Forget those ad-filled YouTube videos. Introduced in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, your iPhone and iPad offer a relaxing, built-in Background Sounds feature. Here’s how to start using i…
The perennial question for anyone in need of mobile computing: Should you buy a full laptop, or should you buy a tablet and try to use it like a laptop? The second option is very feasible with the latest iPad models….
Siri is the built-in virtual assistant for the iPhone and iPad, but there are plenty of ways to use Google Assistant instead. If you use Google Maps, you can enable the “OK Google” voice command while using navigation. Let’s …
The photos you click on your iPhone are precious memories that you don’t want to lose just because you lost your phone. It’s best to back up your photos. The easiest way to do that is using iCloud.
AirPods are great for listening to music and for hands-free calling. But every time you get a call or a notification, you need to look at your iPhone. Wouldn’t it be great if your AirPods announced calls and notifications?…
Thanks to a MS-DOS emulator called iDOS 2 on the App Store, you can install Microsoft Windows 3.1 on your iPad—then play classic Windows games or simply shock your friends. Here’s how to set it up.
If you’ve ever been curious about which apps you use most on your iPhone, there’s a way to keep track, but you have to turn on Apple’s Screen Time feature first. Here’s how to set it up.
The 12.9-inch iPad Pro is precious cargo. It’s sleek, thin, and light. While that’s great for when you’re using it on the couch, you’ll need protection when you’re out and about. Our recommendations have got you covered….
You can use your iPhone or iPad as a wireless keyboard or mouse with free software available on the App Store. While no official Apple solution exists, there are free third-party apps on the App Store that you can use instead…
If you’d like to keep track of your body weight over time, Apple’s Health app on the iPhone makes it easy. Here’s how to enter your weight and view your records.
The tricky thing with walking directions is that it’s hard for your phone to know which direction you’re looking. Google Maps solves this problem with handy 3D walking directions that overlay navigation instructions onto the …
Apple opened up FaceTime in iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS 12 to be able to video call people on other platforms, including Android. That means you can finally use FaceTime on Windows—kinda. We’ll show you how it works….
Google is a company that loves Easter eggs. It has hidden games inside the Chrome browser and the Play Store on Android. But did you know that the Google app for iPhone and iPad has a hidden game, too?…
Apple finally made it possible for people with Android phones to use FaceTime…kinda. It’s not as simple as downloading the FaceTime app on your Android phone from the Google Play Store, but the video calling functionality i…
Have you updated your web browser recently? Most browsers update themselves, but be sure to check that your browser is handling it! Regular updates are vital for everything, from making sure you can see the modern web to prot…
The iPhone range now includes more sizes and price points than ever before. This might make it challenging to know which model to pick and what exactly the differences are. Let’s take a look at which iPhone is the best in 202…
