Apple is reportedly working on a feature called “crash detection” that would notice when you’ve been involved in a car accident and call 911 automatically. This is a new feature that could actually save your life….
For years Mac users had to use third-party apps like AirServer to use their computers as an AirPlay receiver. With the arrival of macOS Monterey in 2021, you can now AirPlay directly to a Mac, just as you can an Apple TV….
Apple lets you invite others to a FaceTime call through link sharing, and that link can be used on other devices beyond iPhones and iPads. Here’s how you can generate and share one with all your friends….
When it comes to managing an extensive photo library, Google Photos is one of the most powerful tools out there, even on iPhone. Google is making it more potent for Apple users, as the company has announced that its Locked F…
The iPhone’s camera automatically turns on the Night Mode when it detects low light, making flash unusable. If it’s annoying you, here’s how you can disable auto Night Mode in the camera on iPhone.
Apple first made its Private Relay anonymizing service available on iPhone and iPad with iOS and iPadOS 15. With the release of macOS Monterey, Mac users can use it, too. The feature isn’t on by default, so here’s how to ena…
The Apple iPhone 13 lineup introduced a camera with Macro mode, but the Camera app tends to automatically jump to Macro mode whenever you get close to a subject. Here’s how to enable Macro Control and disable automatic Macr…
Your iPad’s 10.2-inch display is great for watching movies and playing games, but you’ll want a case to protect that glass screen from scratches and cracks. These are the best cases for the 2021 iPad, also known as the 9th-g…
It’s a little embarrassing, but we’ve all had the thought at one time or another: “What is my phone number?” Maybe you recently got a new number or you’re just having a mental lapse. The good news is you can find in the sett…
When iOS 15 first dropped, many users were disappointed to learn that Apple’s anticipated SharePlay feature wouldn’t be ready for day one. Thankfully, Apple just released iOS 15.1, and the company has included SharePlay and p…
Apple’s ProRes video mode can record higher quality videos with the iPhone 13 lineup. Since these videos take up more space, though, the feature is off by default. Here’s how to turn on ProRes mode on your iPhone….
Not all iPhone and iPad apps are worth keeping. You may download an app or game that you later decide you don’t like, want, or need. To remove the clutter or regain some storage space, here’s how to delete apps on iPhone….
Cinematic mode debuted alongside the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro as a way of shooting smooth, cinematic footage with an emphasis on depth-of-field. We’ll show you how to shoot your next masterpiece with it.
By default, your iPhone will display photo suggestions with thumbnails in Spotlight Search results on iOS 15 or higher. It can be handy, but it also can potentially clutter up the search results. Here’s how to disable or hide…
If you use an iPhone or iPad app that’s a little hard to see, with text or images that are a bit small, you can magnify it. This allows you to continue using the app but with an improved experience.
On your iPhone or iPad, you can easily customize the Safari Start Page in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 (or higher). You can make the page blank (mostly), add a background image, or pick and choose what you want to see. Here’s how….
Websites in Safari often bug you to let them access your location services to detect where you are. You can turn off those prompts on iPhone and iPad and even prevent the browser from accessing location services altogether. H…
The photos you take with your iPhone could expose where you took them when you share them. Fortunately, you can remove the embedded GPS coordinates from the images. Here’s how to wipe location details from pictures on your iP…
You can remove a Gmail account from your iPhone or iPad if you’re no longer interested in using it. How you go about doing it depends on how you added the Gmail account—you may have added it for Apple’s apps in Settings, se…
A necessary part of every road trip is the all-important gas stop. Sometimes, it’s hard to know when your next opportunity to fill up will be. You can easily add gas stations to your travel plans with Google Maps….
Some high-end iPhone and iPad models have a LiDAR scanner integrated into the camera module on the back of the device. This effectively gives your device 3D scanning abilities with a few unique and interesting applications….
If you’re tired of hearing Siri read every incoming iPhone notification through your AirPods, Beats headphones, or CarPlay, it’s easy to get Siri to stop reading notifications out loud. Here’s how.
Apple boasts that the iPhone 13’s screen has a Ceramic Shield coating, which is more durable than glass. But it can still crack or shatter if you drop it—and the iPhone 13’s back is still made of glass. A good case will pro…
If you need to sell or give away an iPhone or iPad, you’ll need to completely wipe the device before you hand it off to a new owner so they can use it. With a factory reset, all private data gets wiped and the device acts as …
If you’ve lost or misplaced your iPhone, you’re likely full of worry, especially if it’s turned off or has a low battery. But with iOS 15, the Find My app was enhanced to locate a device even if it’s powered off….
