By Olena Kagui
The new iPhone 14 satellite SOS feature makes it possible for users to contact emergency services via satellite even if they don't have an internet or cellular connection. Users can send important information about the situation via text and their location via Find My. Apple created a demo to familiarize you with this feature so you can use it confidently in a real-life emergency.
By Rachel Needell
Most apps on the Apple Watch need to be downloaded via the iPhone before you can download them directly from the App Store. However, if you've downloaded the app previously and it's still in your iCloud, you can re-download it to your Apple Watch without your iPhone. But did you know that you can automatically download the companion watchOS version of an app you’ve added to your iPhone? You can also turn this feature off and choose only specific apps to download to your Apple Watch if you'd like to save space. Here's how it works!
By Cullen Thomas
By Sarah Kingsbury
We've all misplaced our iPhones at one point or another. The good news is that with a few quick taps, you can quickly ping your lost iPhone so that it emits a beeping sound! This is one of the fastest ways to locate an iPhone. Here’s how to find your iPhone with an Apple Watch.
By Hallei Halter
If you're not able to make a phone call, you can send a text! For experienced iPhone users, texting is generally second nature. But other iPhone users are unsure where to get started. This tip is for them. Let's go over how to send a text message on your iPhone.
By Conner Carey
The Notes app is a surprisingly useful, multi-functional tool, whether you want to manage projects, set goals, or create lists. You can create checkable lists with links, insert photos, include sketches, collaborate with others on a shared note, keep your notes private, and more. In this article, we will show you how to make checklists in the Notes app.
By Rhett Intriago
Does the iPhone need a case? In the past, the iPhone was notorious for its fragility. If yours didn’t have a cracked screen, you always had that one friend whose iPhone was smashed to bits. Having a case was a necessity. Nowadays, all phones are constructed from much more durable materials, so does the iPhone need a case still? In this article, we’ll go over the pros and cons of using a case versus not using a case.
By Rhett Intriago
When snapping selfies, your iPhone will automatically flip the shot horizontally after you’ve taken it so that everything is facing the correct way. However, if you want your images to appear mirrored, you can enable an option to prevent your photos from being flipped after you take them.
By Rhett Intriago
Color coding your notes is a good way to keep things organized. However, iOS does not offer an obvious way to change the text color of your notes. So how can you change the font color in Notes? Find out below!
By Leanne Hays
Sharing lists in the Reminders app includes great features like the ability to add and remove members from a shared list, and even to remind list members to accomplish tasks when they're at the correct location to do so. Once you get the hang of using Reminders to share your lists, you may just wonder what you ever did without this feature!
By Conner Carey
When you’re sending an email, you have the option to add recipients to the CC field or BCC field. If you add recipients to the CC field, then the other recipients will be able to see each other's contact information. But what is BCC in email? Find how this function works and how you can use it when sending emails.
By Rachel Needell
The way that the internet is connected can be a bit scary at times. Sites like Facebook have relationships with other apps and websites that allow those apps to share your data with Facebook. This is how Facebook collects data about you when you click on an ad or enter in something in a Google search. If you want to learn how to control what is shared with Facebook or to disable the information sharing altogether, we'll walk you through the steps!
By Leanne Hays
What to know how to hide files on an iPhone, and how to find hidden things on an iPhone? We'll cover everything you need to know about hidden files on an iPhone!
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
There are many ways to restore your iPhone from an iCloud backup. However, the easiest way to restore from iCloud, or your computer, is to use Finder. Once you've connected your iPhone to your computer via cable, you can restore a backup to your iPhone from the Finder menu. Here's the easiest way to restore iCloud backup to your iPhone.
By Conner Carey
We'll show you how to restore your iPhone from an iCloud backup, whether you've just bought a new iPhone, are leaving the Apple Beta Software Program, or are trying to fix a software glitch.
By Jim Karpen
You need a recent iCloud backup before you switch to a new iPhone, update to iOS 18, or restore your iPhone or iPad should something happen to it. Here’s how to back up your iPhone to iCloud manually or set automatic iCloud backups to make things easier.
You may know the Breathe app on your Apple Watch from the notifications it sends you—whether you ask for them or not. In watchOS 8, the Breathe app became Mindfulness, and now includes both Breathe and a new feature called Reflect. We'll go over how to use the Mindfulness app and how to disable Breathe notifications if you're tired of getting them.
By Jim Karpen
Apple recommends having both an iCloud backup and a local backup, and we agree! Backing up your iPhone is incredibly easy, and having both makes it more convenient and more secure. Here’s how to back up your iPhone to your computer.
By Rhett Intriago
The App Store is one of the iPhone’s most defining features. It’s where you go to download other apps onto your phone. But what do you do when the App Store is not working? Whether you are having trouble connecting to the App Store, downloading apps, or making in-app purchases, we are here to help. In this article, we’ll go over how to troubleshoot the most common App Store issues.
By Conner Carey
iCloud is a great way to store files, photos, and backups, but the 5 GB of free iCloud storage each user gets is often not enough. If you use iCloud Drive to store and transfer a lot of files between devices, you might want to buy more iCloud storage. We'll show you how to change iCloud storage plans or cancel an iCloud subscription in iPhone Settings.
