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How to Turn Off Silent Mode Icon on iPhone 15 Pro
By Rhett Intriago
The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max dropped the Ring/Silent switch in favor of the new Action Button, which can be customized to perform a variety of functions. As a result, a new status bar symbol has appeared to indicate when your iPhone is in Silent mode.
Organize Your iPhone’s Storage & Battery
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Now that you’ve perfected your Home Screen, it’s time to clean behind the scenes. In the past, you may have deleted apps from your Home Screen and now you’ve lost track. Maybe you have an absurd amount of photos or downloaded videos taking up a lot of storage and making your iPhone run slower than it needs to. Or maybe you keep ignoring the software updates, which puts your phone at a security risk. If any of those things sound relatable, this next section is all about how to make sure even the stuff occurring in the background of your iPhone is kept in check.
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How to Find Imports in the Photos App on an iPhone & iPad
By Leanne Hays
Are you wondering, "how do I find my photos and videos I imported to my iPhone?" There's a section just for imported media in the Photos app where you can easily find all the images and videos you've saved from text messages, the web, and more. We'll show you how to find Imports, and filter for pictures, video, edited media, and favorites, so it's easier to find the image or video you're searching for.
When you make an Up Next playlist in the Podcasts app, the top podcast in your list will play when your current episode is finished. Once you've created this playlist or queue, you can add, remove, or rearrange your podcast episodes. Let's learn how to create an Up Next list, then add, subtract, and rearrange your podcast playlist in the Podcasts app.
Apple Watch Won’t Update: The Quick Fix
By Olena Kagui
Just like your on iPhone, Apple Watch software needs to be updated regularly for maintenance and bug repair. But what if the Apple Watch update won’t install? The following troubleshooting tips should help you when your Apple Watch won't update.
Review: For the HomePod Mini, There’s Still Room to Grow
By Donna Schill
When the HomePod mini arrived late last fall, I finally saw an Apple smart speaker I could get on board with. The combination of added Siri features and the $99 price tag made purchasing the mini an easy decision. And I’m not the only one—the speaker sold out on Apple’s website within a few hours of going on sale in November.
Coolest Ways to Use Markup on iPhone to Edit Photos and PDFs
By Olena Kagui
Markup is a nifty iPhone feature that allows users to doodle, magnify, and add text to images and PDFs in the Photos, Mail, Notes, Files, and Messages apps. Whether you need to add a signature, insert text, or draw shapes onto existing documents or photos, Markup has you covered. With Markup, you can save time when signing digital documents and add your personal flair to your images. Here how to use the markup tools on your iPhone.
How to Manage & Organize Podcasts on an iPhone
By Olena Kagui
Using the Podcasts app, iPhone users can download podcasts, create playlists, and organize them as needed. You can even activate picture in picture in the Podcasts app to keep listening while you multitask on your iPhone. The following tips will help you navigate your podcasts for the ultimate listening experience.
How to Make Folders for Photo Albums on iPhone
By Leanne Hays
If you have a lot of photo albums on your iPhone, it can be easy to waste a ton of time searching through them to find what you're looking for. One of my favorite tricks is to create folders to sort my photo albums into, which makes life a lot easier. We'll show you how to create folders for photo albums to help you sort and organize iPhone photos.
How to Bookmark in Safari on Your iPhone & iPad
By Leanne Hays
Tired of searching for a website or webpage in the Safari app every time you need to refer to it? We'll show you how to add a bookmark on your iPhone or iPad, and where to find the bookmarks on your iPhone. Now, you can skip the search and easily find the website you're looking for every time. Let's go over how to bookmark on iPhone.
iPhone Apps & Gear for Your New Year’s Resolutions
By Donna Schill
In the 150th episode, David and Donna share apps and gear to help you accomplish your 2021 goals. Last but not least, they’ll go over tips for decluttering your phone that will help give you a fresh start for the new year!
How to Turn Off Start & End Workout Reminders on Your Apple Watch
By Erin MacPherson
Many Apple Watch users love the Start and End Workout reminders because, like me, they forget to properly track their workouts. However, other users are irritated be the constant reminders, and since they already know how to end a workout on the Apple Watch, they don't want to deal with the additional notifications. We'll show you how to change your Apple Watch settings to stop these reminders.
Quickly Reply to Texts on Apple Watch
By Erin MacPherson
Do you ever wish communication was simpler and more accessible on your Apple Watch? That was the idea behind Apple Watch's Default Replies and Smart Replies, but too often you just can't find the right reply. We’ll show you how to create a custom reply message on your iPhone's Watch app.
How to Format Tables in the Numbers App on the iPhone & iPad
By Erin MacPherson
If you need to know how to format a table on your iPhone or iPad, you're in the right place. The Numbers app is packed with great features to process data, make lists, and create or edit tables. In this article, we'll walk you through the easy process of opening and formatting tables in the Numbers app on both iPhone and iPad.
How to Find & Delete Your Siri Search History
By Erin MacPherson
Can your iPhone show Siri history? Not anymore, but your searches are stored on your iPhone and shared with Apple. Here's how to delete your Siri history on your iPhone to keep your data secure and opt out of letting Apple access your Siri searches at all.
Apple Fitness Plus Review: Who Will Love It & Who May Not
By Erin MacPherson
How do you work out in a world where COVID-19 has made gyms unsafe? The simple answer is to work out at home, but that doesn't mean it's easy. Home workouts seem lackluster when you've been stuck at home for months already. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Apple has met this need head-on with a tech subscription offering, complete with a free trial. The advent of their newest fitness app, Apple Fitness Plus, is timed just right, but the expectations are high for this new service. So how does it measure up?
The 8 Best 3rd-Party Apps iPad for Apple Pencil
By Olena Kagui
An Apple Pencil is a great tool that can help you make the most of your iPad. It can be used for drawing and designing, or simply to taking quick notes by hand. There are many iPad Apple Pencil apps that help you explore your creativity and boost productivity. Check out these third-party Apple Pencil-compatible apps that will allow you to step up your iPad game.
How to AirDrop From Your iPhone or iPad to Your Mac
By Leanne Hays
What is AirDrop, and how does it work? AirDrop uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to transfer files back and forth between Apple devices within range. You can use AirDrop to transfer from your iPhone or iPad to your Mac; it's faster and easier than using email! Here's how to AirDrop content from your iPhone to your Mac.