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Reach Your Reading Goals with Apple Books
By Rhett Intriago
Apple Books aims to help you reach your reading objectives by providing you with a handy tool to set your goals and help you keep track of them. The latest version of iOS makes it easy to see your progress and adjust your reading goals at any time.
How to Check Apple Watch VO2 Max Accuracy
By Rhett Intriago
If you're a health nut, the Apple Watch is the perfect device for you. The device is packed with a wealth of fitness-related features that are designed to help you meet your goals and stay in shape. One of the Apple Watch's many great features is its ability to measure your heart rate and blood oxygen level. As a part of this, it can also measure your VO2. But how accurate is the Apple Watch’s VO2 max reading? Let's find out.
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Your New Favorite iPad Case is Here!
(Sponsored Post) By Amy Spitzfaden Both on Tue, 12/03/2024
Zugu iPad cases are considered the very best in their class for good reason. But even the most careful iPad owners will notice dust and dirt accumulating during regular use. Zugu's soft microfiber cloth and specially formulated wipes will keep your iPad sparkly clean. Learn more about Zugu's specially formulated wipes and how you can protect your iPad for years to come!
October Apple Event 2022: New iPad & Mac on the Way!
By Leanne Hays
In August, reports started coming out that Apple was pushing back the release of iPadOS 16 until October rather than releasing it alongside the newest version of iOS in September as the company had done in the past. This tracks with rumors that new iPad and Macs will be announced at a later fall Apple event, expected to take place in October. Here's everything we know about the new Mac and iPads coming this October.
Siri Can Enable Auto Answer iPhone
By Brian Peters
Auto-Answer Calls is an accessibility feature you can enable to make your iPhone automatically answer or route your calls after a certain amount of time. Now, with iOS 16, you can turn this setting on or off with a quick voice command to Siri.
Troubleshooting the Depth Effect on iPhone Lock Screen Wallpaper
By Brian Peters
There's a fun new feature available for Lock Screen photo wallpaper that's been added with iOS 16: the Depth Effect! This neat feature will make the subject of the photo appear in front of the clock, and here we'll walk you through a few common problems that can temporarily disable the effect.
Apple Glasses: When Can We Expect the iPhone VR Headset
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
We've been hearing about a possible VR headset for the iPhone for quite some time now, and by the looks of it, one might actually be on the way. But what does that mean? Let's go over all the rumors about an Apple VR headset, Apple AR glasses, and what we might see when.
How to Use Live Text to Track Flights with Quick Actions
By Kenya Smith
You have an upcoming flight, and you need to check its status to prevent any setbacks, especially if you’re constantly on the move. You can use Quick Actions in Live Text to track your flights so that preparing for trips will be smooth and convenient. In this article, we'll show you how to use Quick Actions to track flights.
How to End a Phone Call on Your iPhone with Siri
By Devala Rees
Ending calls just got easier with this new Siri voice command, especially if you often use your AirPods (like I do) and step away from your phone while you're chatting. Below, we'll show you how to enable the setting that allows you to end audio or video calls with Siri.
How to Rename Screenshots on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Whether you're quickly sharing a meme or showing a friend a funny text, taking screenshots is something everyone does. With iOS 16, you can even rename your screenshots on your iPhone, allowing you to better organize and keep track of them.
How to Add Emojis to Photos on Your iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
If you want to add some fun flair to your photos, adding emojis is a great way to start! As an added benefit, you can also use emojis to hide the face of a friend or child when you want to protect their privacy in photos shared online. In this article, we’ll show you the hidden trick how to put emojis on pictures using the iPhone Photos app.
What to Expect from Apple’ Sept. 7 Far Out iPhone 14 Event
By Susan Misuraca
It’s time to get ready for Apple’s Sept. 7 event! Tune into the 188th episode to hear Donna and Cullen break down all the rumors, from the expected iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8 to the hoped-for AirPods Pro 2 and AR Glasses. Find out what Apple could be alluding to with its ‘Far Out’ event invitation. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.
How to Use Detection Mode in Magnifier on iPhone
By Kenya Smith
You may know Magnifier as a handy iPhone Control Center feature that lets you read small print more easily. But it's actually a feature-rich tool that helps users see the world more clearly in a variety of ways. One of those features, Detection, helps blind and low vision users be aware of their surroundings. There are two types of Detection Modes: People Detection and Door Detection. These two Detection Modes can help you practice safe social distancing, especially since COVID-19 is still around. If you're lost, Door Detection can help you locate doors when in new or unfamiliar places. Let's learn how to set up these Detection Modes and to use them.
How to Disable Google Maps Fuel-Efficient Routes on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
In an eco-conscious effort, Google Maps now includes a convenient fuel-efficient routing option. This allows you to view which route consumes the lowest amount of fuel. What's the downside? You don’t always get the shortest path, as the app prioritizes the fuel-efficient option by default. If you're getting inconvenient routes, we’ll show you how to turn off the Google Maps fuel-efficient routing feature.
watchOS 9: Pause a Workout Completely Hands-Free with Your Apple Watch
By Rachel Needell
In 2021, watchOS 8 brought with it the addition of AssistiveTouch, an accessibility feature to help make the device easier to navigate for those who have difficulty using the small touchscreen. With watchOS 9, Apple expands on its gesture control. One of the coolest new gestures is the ability to double-pinch to start and stop your workout. This means you don't need to be able to touch the screen to pause or restart your workout.
How to Create a New iPhone Lock Screen
By Olena Kagui
There are many new ways to customize your Lock Screen! I'll walk you through the customization menu, and I'll teach you how to create a new Lock Screen you've always dreamed of. You can make a bunch of different ones and switch between them when you feel like changing things up!
How to Turn Off Notifications for Shared Reminders on iPhone
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
When you share a Reminders list with someone, you don't always need to be immediately notified every time they add or complete something. Learn how to turn off notifications for a shared Reminders list on your iPhone to prevent your indecisive or hyper-productive friends from messing up your focus.
How to Create Your Own Sound Recognition Alarms
By Kenya Smith
Sound Recognition is a feature that was added to iPhones to help users with disabilities be aware of certain sounds such as sirens, smoke detectors, and breaking glass. When Sound Recognition was first introduced, you could set up alerts for pre-programmed options. Now, the new iOS 16 will allow you to create custom sound recognition alerts, which is helpful if you have medical devices or appliances that have unique electronic jingles. Let’s learn how to create your own Sound Recognition alerts.
How to Change Siri Voice Response Time
By Rhett Intriago
Siri is one of the most useful iPhone features because it allows you to use your voice for a wide variety of tasks. However, sometimes Siri starts responding before you’ve finished talking, which can make it difficult to get the most out of voice commands. We’ll show you how to change Siri’s voice-recognition response time.
