By Rachel Needell
Find My—previously known as separate apps Find My iPhone and Find My Friends—is a staple Apple native app that allows you to find your friends and personal Apple devices by accessing GPS locations. You may have noticed the small "Live" tag underneath friends who are sharing their location with you. We'll cover everything you need to know about what it means when someone's location is live.
By Conner Carey
If you've ever wondered what the iPhone symbols on top of the screen (in the status bar) or in the iOS Control Center are trying to tell you, then you've come to the right spot. Apple uses iPad and iPhone status icons and symbols to show a lot of information in a very small space. Here are the symbols on an iPhone and their meanings explained.
By Rhett Intriago
It can be incredibly frustrating when your iPhone mic is not working. Losing this critical component means other essential functions stop working, such as phone calls, FaceTime, Siri, and voice recognition. In this article, we’ll go over some possible solutions to help you resolve any issues with your iPhone microphone not working.
By Erin MacPherson
Found an iPhone and wondering how to find the owner? In this article, we'll walk you through how to find the owner's contact information, and what to do if you find a lost iPhone that is locked. As long as you follow the steps in this guide, you should be able to return the lost or stolen iPhone with as little hassle as possible. Here's how to find the owner of a lost iPhone.
By Olena Kagui
Every new iPhone makes a splash with the promise of exciting new camera capabilities. However, many users have experienced issues that have made them consider returning their new phones. Before you decide to throw in the towel, let me walk you through some easy ways to improve photo quality instantly on iPhone 16 and earlier models.
Did you know that you could change the iPhone screen to grayscale? Benefits of a black and white iPhone include better readability for individuals who are color blind. It also slows down your iPhone battery drain and some experts believe that using grayscale on your iPhone might help reduce or break phone addiction. Here’s how to turn on toggle on iPhone grayscale mode.
By Rachel Needell
Have you been wondering what "Notifications Silenced" means? Sometimes, when you text someone via Messages, you might notice that it says the person has notifications silenced. Don't panic! It means exactly what it says: the user has their notifications silenced. It doesn't mean you're blocked. You can usually choose to notify the person anyway. Here's how it works.
By Sarah Kingsbury
By Rhett Intriago
Back in iOS 16, Apple added the option to customize your iPhone Lock Screen, including the option to add widgets and change the appearance of your clock. However, in iOS 17, some users have experienced a bug that causes the iPhone Lock Screen clock to dim. So why is the time on your Lock Screen dim? Let’s find out below!
By Conner Carey
Why did my notes disappear? iPhone notes disappearing or the entire Notes app being lost are most often caused by accidentally moving or deleting the Notes app or notes. In rare cases, you might experience a software glitch, such as right after an update. Regardless of the cause, we'll show you how to recover lost notes on your iPhone, plus how to get the Notes app back on your iPhone if you accidentally removed it.
By Leanne Hays
With recent iPhone software updates, like iOS 16.5 and iOS 17, the signs that your number has been blocked continues to change. We'll show you the most reliable ways to tell if someone blocked your number, plus some specific tips for how to know if someone blocked you on iMessage. Let's dive in!
By Olena Kagui
So, how do you find someone else's iPhone? While the iPhone Find My app is most commonly used to locate your own devices, you can also find someone else's iPhone using the Help a Friend feature. Below, we'll cover how to use Find My iPhone for someone else.
By Olena Kagui
Long battery life and quick charging are two features that iPhone and iPad users like me enjoy on a daily basis. There are various ways that an iPhone can be charged. When your phone is on, it's easy to confirm that it's charging by checking the battery icon. However, if your phone is completely out of juice and you can't see the iPhone charging icon, how do you know if your phone is charging? What about your iPad?
By Leanne Hays
Can you connect two AirPods to one phone? Absolutely! If you want to share audio on your iPhone without having to share the same set of AirPods, this tip is for you. We'll show you how to share AirPods audio by pairing two sets of earbuds to your iPhone.
By Olena Kagui
The new Sleep Apnea Apple Watch feature uses the watch's internal accelerometer to detect breathing disturbances. Sleep apnea is a serious health condition, and after learning that you have some breathing disturbances while sleeping, you can contact your doctor to pursue treatment. Apple Watch sleep apnea detection is only available on newer Apple Watch models and users over 18 years old and have not been diagnosed with sleep apnea in the past.
If you've been wondering, "What kind of phone do I have?" You’ve come to the right place. We’ll cover how to check what iPhone you have based on the model numbers assigned to each iPhone generation. Read on to quickly figure out what model and iPhone generation you own, whether it's the first iPhone, the iPhone 7, or one of Apple's latest iPhone 16 line.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
If you've ever wanted to customize the shortcut buttons on your Lock Screen, you're in luck! With iOS 18, you can now swap out your iPhone flashlight shortcut or camera shortcut to pretty much any shortcut of your choosing. Here's how to make the switch and have your favorite activity or app launch with just a touch.
By Leanne Hays
You can use multiple search terms to find specific pictures in the Photos app. I use this time-saving feature to search for specific pictures from vacations, entering a date and location to see all videos and photos from each trip. Read on to learn how to image search on your iPhone using multiple keywords.
By Rhett Intriago
Apple values privacy and is dedicated to keeping your iPhone secure. Apps can only access your iPhone microphone and camera if you give them permission. Not only that, but when any app does that, your iPhone will let you know. Here’s how to check what app is using your camera or microphone on your iPhone.
By Rhett Intriago
Want to find out which of your contacts or apps has access to your private data? There is a handy iPhone security check feature that allows you to review all of your contacts and apps, and revoke access to private information, such as your location, photos, Bluetooth, and more. Find out how to run a security check on iPhone below.
