How to Add an Upside Down Exclamation Point on iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Want to type properly in Spanish? You'll need to add the upside-down exclamation point to your iPhone keyboard. Here's how!
Leanne Hays
Leanne Hays has over a dozen years of experience writing for online publications. As a Feature Writer for iPhone Life, she has authored hundreds of how-to, Apple news, and gear review articles, as well as a comprehensive Photos App guide. Leanne holds degrees in education and science and loves troubleshooting and repair. This combination makes her a perfect fit as manager of our Ask an Expert service, which helps iPhone Life Insiders with Apple hardware and software issues.
In off-work hours, Leanne is a mother of two, homesteader, audiobook fanatic, musician, and learning enthusiast.
USB-A vs. USB-C: What's the Difference?
By Leanne Hays
USB-A cable vs. USB-C cable; both cables charge, transfer data, and connect devices, but how are they different? Let's learn about these two USB types, and which is better, USB-A or USB-C?
How to Restore Missing Calendar Events on iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Here's how to restore calendars and events that have disappeared from your iPhone. Get your Calendar events back quickly!
Best Smart Gear for Surviving This Winter
By Leanne Hays
I spent most of my childhood in California and, despite 14 years of practice, have never quite adapted to the horror that is Midwestern winters. Fall is my very favorite time of year, yet as it progresses, the dread increases... Winter is coming.
USB-C vs. Lightning Cable: Which Cable Does What?
By Leanne Hays
USB-C cable vs. Lightning cable: both cables charge, transfer data, and connect devices, but how are they different? Which is better, Lightning or USB-C? And which cable is set to become the industry standard? We've got the answers to all your questions.
iPhone Charging but CarPlay Not Working? Here’s the Fix!
By Leanne Hays
What do you do if CarPlay is not working? Whether your iPhone is charging but CarPlay is not working, CarPlay is not connecting or has a black screen, the apps won't open, or the audio won't work, here's how to fix your CarPlay issues.
What Is Thunderbolt & What Does It Do?
By Leanne Hays
There are lots of questions floating around about Thunderbolt. What is Thunderbolt, and what does it do? What's the difference between Thunderbolt generations? We'll answer all these questions and more!
USB-C vs. Thunderbolt: What's the Difference?
By Leanne Hays
USB-C cable versus Thunderbolt cable; both cables charge, transfer data, and connect devices, so how are these Mac and iPad cables different? We'll help you understand the differences between USB-C and Thunderbolt cables, so you can figure out which is right for you.
What Is a Lightning Cable & What Does It Do?
By Leanne Hays
There are lots of questions floating around about Apple's Lightning cable. What is the purpose of a Lightning cable? What's the difference between a Lightning connector and a regular cable? Is a Lightning connector a charger? We'll answer all these questions and more!
On October 18, Apple forwent a fall event and announced the iPad 10 and M2 iPad Pro via press release. Apple's entry-level iPad 10 got a new USB-C port, its own Magic Keyboard Folio, a bigger display, an upgraded camera, and a Touch ID button in place of a Home Button. The 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros announced today are powered by the M2 chip, the same one that can be found in the 2022 MacBook Air, and they support fancy new Apple Pencil capabilities. Let's go over the specs, when you can buy the newest iPads, how much they will cost you, and, of course, colors!
