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Stage Manager for iPad is Apple’s new multitasking solution for iPadOS 16. It allows you to work in multiple open apps at once, similar to how Split View works, but with Stage Manager, you can see more of your open apps and switch between them easily. In this article, we'll show you how to add windows to Stage Manager, even if you don't see them in your sidebar.

The Apple Watch has had a Power Reserve Mode for a while now, but the latest version of watchOS replaced it with a Low Power Mode that works more effectively. This feature allows you to continue using your watch while turning off nonessential functions to save as much battery as possible. We’ll go over how this mode works, how it differs from Power Reserve, and how to switch it on and off.

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.

The new iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max have a Dynamic Island at the top of their screens instead of the static notch on other iPhone models. It can display a lot of exciting information, including Now Playing. If you find it distracting or want to take a screenshot without the whole world knowing your guilty pleasure song, you can temporarily hide it in one swipe!

By default, when you ask Siri to send a text message, Siri will repeat the message and ask for your confirmation before sending. However, if you often use Siri to send text messages, you might find this extra step time-consuming and annoying! The good news is that you can easily enable a hidden setting so that Siri will immediately send your text without requiring confirmation. 

So many people are saving time by adding their transit cards to their Apple Wallets. But did you know that you can refill your transit card directly from the Maps app? The biggest reason to do this is that you can first check how much your commute is going to cost, then top up the correct amount. I’ll show you how it works!

Public transportation makes getting around a city easier, especially now that you can add your Transit Card to your Apple Wallet! It doesn't matter if you already have a plastic or paper card that you want to convert to a virtual one or if you want to create a brand new one directly in your Wallet app while traveling.