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Fixed: Wi-Fi Slow on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
We've all experienced our iPhones lagging when we try to access Wi-Fi at some point in time. If you wondering why your iPhone internet is so slow, it may be because there are a lot of people trying to access the web. Or, you may just need to adjust your settings to fix the slow internet on iPhone. Here's why the internet might be slow on iPhone.
How to Fix Messages in iCloud Not Available on iPhone & iPad
By Leanne Hays
Are you getting the "Messages in iCloud not available as iCloud and iMessage accounts do not match" error message on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac? This problem happens when Messages aren't syncing between your devices, and is actually pretty easy to solve on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac!
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How to Organize Your Calendar in 2025
(Sponsored Post) By Amy Spitzfaden Both on Thu, 10/31/2024
Apple is pretty good about updating its products, but it seems to have forgotten about the Calendar app and its many downsides. The makers of Informant 5, on the other hand, do not forget to regularly improve their app based on user experience. The latest updates to this calendar and task-management app are a productivity game-changer.
iPhone Hotspot Not Working? Here's How to Fix It
By August Garry
Is your iPhone hotspot not working? It can be really frustrating when you need an emergency internet connection and can't get your hotspot to work. Luckily, we have a few troubleshooting tips for you that may get your iPhone hotspot up and running.
How to View Apple Maps Recent History
By Ashleigh Page
If you want to avoid manually typing in the address or business name of a location you often visit, this shortcut will help you to quickly find destinations you’ve recently searched for. Below, we'll walk you through how to view your Apple Maps history to find an address you’ve recently searched or visited.
Change Apple Maps Voice Volume or Turn It Off
By August Garry
Loud volume in Apple Maps often startles me as I’m driving. However, if you have kids in the car, prefer loud music, or struggle to hear the lower volume, adjusting this setting can be important. Whatever your situation, choosing an appropriate volume setting can help you avoid having to look at your phone screen so you can better focus on the road ahead. Here’s how to change the volume setting for the Apple Maps app.
Switch between Turn-by-Turn Directions & Overview When Walking
By August Garry
When I’m following walking directions in Apple Maps, switching between different views is an easy way to get clarity on my street route directions and plan any additional stops I might like to make. If you want to switch between different views, follow the steps below.
Enter Split View from App Switcher in iPadOS 15
By August Garry
Do you love using Split View to multitask on your iPad? Well, with iPadOS 15, using Split View just got easier than ever. Now you can activate Split View straight from the App Switcher, and when you're done, you can stop using Split View from the App Switcher, too. Let's learn how to use Split View in iPadOS 15!
How to Turn On iPhone Focus Mode
By August Garry
Tired of constantly being distracted by notifications while you're trying to work, or worse, being woken up by them? Well, iOS 15 has the feature for you: Focus modes allow you to customize which notifications you'd like to receive, from whom, and when. Let's learn how to use Focus on iPhone.
How to Create Safari Tab Groups on iPhone
By August Garry
Are you the type of person who always has fifty open tabs at a time? It can make related tabs pretty hard to find, but with this new iOS and iPadOS 15 feature, you can group related tabs together to better organize your browsing by categories such as work, trip planning, or shopping. Let's dive into it.
How to Print Apple Maps Directions from Your iPhone
By Ashleigh Page
Occasionally, I’ll travel through rural areas with little or no cell reception. In these cases, I like to print my Apple Maps directions as a backup. Whether you prefer printed maps or just want the paper map as a backup, we’ll show you how to print map directions directly from your iPhone.
How to Delete Apple Maps History on Your iPhone
By Ashleigh Page
If you want to clear irrelevant destinations in your Apple Maps app, you can clear your recent search and location history. Once deleted, your past searches cannot be recovered, so if you decide you want to view your recent locations again, you will need to manually find or type in the address. Read below to learn how to clear Maps history on your iPhone.
How to Connect iPad Pro to an External Monitor
By August Garry
Did you know that you can connect your iPad Pro to an external monitor? An iPadPro/external monitor combination can help you see your work on a bigger scale, and with some apps, like iMovie, you can even see your project displayed on the external monitor while you edit it on your iPad Pro. Let's dig into how to connect your iPad Pro to an external monitor.
How to Avoid Traffic in Apple Maps
By Ashleigh Page
Enabling the Traffic setting allows you to view upcoming traffic jams, with heavy traffic marked red and slower traffic marked yellow on your route. This way, when you enter a destination, you can view slow or stopped traffic and select an alternate route.
How to Browse Apple Maps Guides by Publisher
By Ashleigh Page
An Apple Maps Guide is a collection of top destinations or experiences for a specific location or subject. Curious about the best mountain bike trails near Barcelona? Or the sweetest ice cream shops in San Diego? This information is readily available through iOS Maps Guides. Read on to learn how to plan a trip on Apple Maps using the curated collection of Guides.
How to Pin Shared Content in Messages
By Ashleigh Page
Gone are the days of scrolling through texts to find a YouTube video or news article your friend sent several weeks ago. With the latest version of iOS, you can now pin shared content so you don't have to search through old messages! We'll show you the quick method to pin items in Messages for easy access later.
How to Customize Focus Home Screen Pages on iPhone
By Ashleigh Page
One of the coolest Focus features is the ability to customize which Home Screen notifications and apps you are able to view! Limiting which alerts and apps you see can help you avoid distractions while you're trying to work or wind down before bed. We'll walk you through customizing which Home Screen pages and apps you see while a Focus mode is enabled.
How to Customize Safari Start Page
By Ashleigh Page
You can now customize your Safari start page (also called a Safari home page) to show the content you're most interested in. That way when you open Safari, you can access bookmarked pages and shared files with a single tap on your screen. We'll show you how!
During the 2021 WWDC keynote, Apple announced some exciting software changes coming to Apple Watch with watchOS 8. And in just a few months, we can expect to see the release of the Apple Watch 7. Rumors include predictions of a significant redesign, smart Apple Watch straps, and maybe even a sensor to monitor blood glucose and alcohol levels!
