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How to See Unsent Messages on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Everyone, at some point in their texting career, sends a message that they quickly regret. Luckily, most messaging clients now have an option to quickly unsend a message within a certain amount of time. Starting with iOS 16, Apple added this convenient option to iMessage, but many are wondering if someone can see an unsent message on iPhone.
What Does RCS Message Mean?
By Rhett Intriago
Last year, Apple announced that it will be bringing RCS messaging to the iPhone. But what does this mean? Will you still be able to use iMessage? Let’s go over the meaning of RCS messaging and how it will affect the way you text moving forward.
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How to Switch Between Apps on Apple Watch Quickly
By Olena Kagui
Did you know your Apple Watch has a very quick shortcut to switch between your most recently used apps? This is especially handy for multitasking. We'll show you this Apple Watch trick so you don't have to scroll through your apps list every time you want to open an app you're using.
watchOS 9: How to Use Apple Watch Gestures
By Olena Kagui
Your Apple Watch display is more sensitive than you think! In these Apple Watch tips and tricks, I will explain the different ways to tap, drag, swipe, and hard press to make navigating your Apple Watch easier. You will learn various touch-sensitive controls and how to turn off zoom on Apple Watch!
AirTags & Privacy: What You Need to Know
By August Garry
AirTags are an Apple tracking device used to help prevent losing your possessions. You can attach AirTags to your frequently misplaced items and use the Find My app to track them down, from near or far. But if you can track your own keys or wallet so easily, what’s stopping stalkers from using an Apple tracker to follow their victims?
How to Use Apple Watch Digital Crown, Action & Side Buttons
By Olena Kagui
Every Apple Watch has a Digital Crown with a Home button, a side button, and two band release buttons. But the Apple Watch Ultra and Ultra 2 have an additional Action button that can be customized. I'll teach you how to use all these multi-functional buttons to make the most of your Apple Watch!
How to Use Siri on Apple Watch to Navigate Apps & More
By Olena Kagui
Siri is the Apple voice-activated assistant that can help you navigate your devices. If you are wondering how do you get Hey Siri to work, I will walk you through activation, picking from the Apple voices list to personalize your assistant and other Apple Siri settings.
How to Use AirTags Precision Finding
By August Garry
With Precision Finding, you can find a lost AirTag and the item it's attached to with directions that are accurate up to a tenth of an inch! It's important to note that Precision Finding only works on iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 models, as the models in these lines include the necessary U1 ultra-wideband chip that makes the feature possible. Here's how to use Precision Finding for AirTags.
How to Find an AirTag with Sound
By August Garry
Apple's AirTags can help you find your purse, keys, wallet, and more through the Find My app on your iPhone or iPad. There are three different ways to find your AirTag. In this tip, we'll be going over finding your AirTags by playing a sound in the Find My app, kind of like pinging your iPhone to hear its location.
How Do You Type Faster on iPhone? 8 Easy Typing Tricks!
By Ashleigh Page
These days, learning how to type faster and more accurately is really about learning to how to type smarter. We'll show you how to make use of simple iPhone keyboard settings and shortcuts to write the text you want to send with fewer taps on your keyboard. Let's get started!
How to Use Apple Pay Cards on Your Apple Watch
By Olena Kagui
Learn how to activate Apple Pay and use it on your Apple Watch. That way, you can make purchases at brick-and-mortar stores without bringing your credit card or iPhone. I'll also take you through setting up Apple Pay and will explain how to set a default card in your Apple Wallet!
iOS 15 Rumors: Activity-Based Notifications, Lock Screen Widgets & iMessage Upgrades
By Susan Misuraca
In the 160th episode, David and Donna unpack all the new features coming to your iPhone with the iOS 15 software update, from notifications tailored by activity to formatting options for texts. Other topics include Apple’s new addition of lossless audio to Apple Music.
How to See Steps on Apple Watch Face
By Olena Kagui
While you can track steps on Apple Watch without downloading a third-party app, there is no built-in way to see them on your watch face. To show steps on the Apple Watch face, you have to download a third-party Apple Watch step tracker and add the app's complication to your watch face. Here’s how to track steps on Apple Watch via the Activity app and on your watch face.
Apple AirTags: How to Set Them Up & How to Use Them
By August Garry
Apple’s new AirTags can help you find those items you’re always misplacing: keys, purses, umbrellas, wallets, and more. The Apple tracking device uses the Find My network to show you the location of the item it's attached to. But before you can retrieve your lost item, you’ll need to learn how to set up and use your AirTag. Here’s how:
How to Find & Use Apple Watch Control Center Icons
By Olena Kagui
The Apple Watch Control Center gives you quick access to various modes, features, and information. You can use it to check your battery percentage, silence alerts, enable and disable Bluetooth, and even ping your lost iPhone. We'll even teach you how to rearrange and customize it.
Apple Watch Band Sizes Explained: 5 Steps to a Perfect Fit
By Olena Kagui
Each Apple Watch, except the Ultra, comes with a simple Sport Band, which can be made to fit any wrist size. However, the world of Apple Watch bands is as diverse as the people who wear them, and if you're looking for a Solo Loop or another band that's not adjustable, you'll need to know how to use the Apple Watch band size chart and other metrics to find the right fit.
iPadOS 15 Rumors: Home Screen Updates, New Notification Options & More
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
iPadOS 15 is expected to be announced at WWDC next month, and we're pretty excited about some of the rumored new features. Though nothing has been leaked yet, there is some solid speculation about what may be coming to the iPad, including widgets, improved privacy options, and which old iPads may no longer be supported. We've also taken a look at what iPadOS features users hope to see, and whether or not this is likely. We'll also go over the likely iPadOS release date.
7 Best Language-Learning Apps for Casual & Serious Students
By Ashleigh Page
Whether you're casually interested in learning a new language or you plan to travel for work or vacation, we've compiled a list of the best language-learning apps available. With options for everyone from newbies to proficient speakers, these fun and educational apps have been chosen for their innovative approaches to language learning.