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How to Fix the 6 Most Annoying iOS 18 Update Settings
By Olena Kagui
Every new iPhone update comes with new features that may take users time to get used to. The iOS 18 update is unique, offering brand-new ways to customize your device and test Apple Intelligence features. We'll teach you how to tweak your settings to turn this new iPhone update into a blessing rather than a curse.
How to Get Rid of Mailbox Priority in Mail App on iPhone
By Olena Kagui
iOS 18.2 introduced an Artificial Intelligence feature to the Mail app that is supposed to identify the most important emails and bring them to the top of your inbox. If you are worried about AI's ability to prioritize your emails or simply prefer your old inbox accurately, we'll teach you how to toggle off Show Priority.
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How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication with Gmail
By Rachel Needell
It is not an uncommon experience to have your email hacked. It's happened to me, it's happened to my family, and it could happen to anyone. It's a very scary experience and can totally wreck an otherwise good day. Turning on two-factor verification on Gmail is a great way to prevent this scary situation, as it ensures that anyone trying to gain access to your account must also have access to another device that you own. This extra step can make a huge difference in protecting your privacy and security. Here's how to turn on two-factor authentication on Gmail.
Secure Your Facebook with Two-Factor Authentication
By Rhett Intriago
Every day it seems like hackers are getting smarter and smarter. That’s why it’s important to ensure your most important accounts are secure. If you want to prevent others from taking control of your social media, it might be a good idea to enable two-factor authentication for your Facebook account.
Here's What to Do If an iPhone Group Text Isn't Working
By Leanne Hays
Not receiving group texts on your iPhone? Or maybe you can't send group messages? Sometimes, an iOS update can be the cause. Other times, this problem crops up randomly. In this article, we'll go over a few different ways to fix when group messages are not working on your iPhone.
"Why are my group messages coming in separately on my iPhone?" is a question I get a lot. Sometimes group texts send as individual texts because not everyone in the group message is using an Apple device. We can't fix that for you, but we do have several ways iPhone users can fix it when a group message replies individually.
How to Share a Pin on Google Maps
By Rachel Needell
Google Maps is a great app to use for navigation. And it's pretty simple if you want to send a pin to someone so they can quickly find it in the Google Maps app. Here's how to share a location from Google Maps.
How to Record a Phone Call on an iPhone for Free
By Leanne Hays
Wondering how to record calls on an iPhone? It's not hard; you can use the new iPhone call recording feature! If your iPhone isn't updated to iOS 18.1 or later, you can use the Voice Memos app on another iPhone, iPad, or Mac, or a call-recorder app to record calls on your iPhone, free!
How to Fix Sign Out Is Not Available Due to Restrictions
By Rhett Intriago
Wondering how to turn off restrictions on your iPhone so that you can edit your Apple ID settings? There are restrictions that will prevent one from making changes to important settings, including your Apple ID. Below, we’ll go over what it means when you see, “Sign out is not available due to restrictions.”
Everything Apple Announced at Its ‘Let Loose’ iPad Event
By Ashleigh Page
Apple's May 7 "Let Loose" event was quite literally all about the iPad, offering the first upgrades to the tablet lineup since 2022. The event debuted a new iPad Air and iPad Pro, an Apple Pencil Pro with expanded functionality, and a redesigned Magic Keyboard. The new iPad Air and iPad Pro offer greater AI capabilities, and some newly updated apps are already making use of the AI upgrades. Let's take a look at the new devices and accessories, the upgraded features, and when they'll be available!
Opinion: Apple’s M4 iPad Pro Checks All the Boxes
By Cullen Thomas
Apple released two new iPads Pro with the M4 processor and two new iPad Airs with the M2 processor at its "Let Loose" event. Both are available for purchase as of May 7, 2024, and shipments begin May 15, 2024. Though the updates to these devices are mostly iterative improvements over the previous versions, they essentially check all the boxes on my wishlist, making this, in my estimation, the finest update I’ve seen to iPads and the ideal time to upgrade.
Should You Buy One of Apple’s New Supercharged iPads?
By Susan Misuraca
Apple debuted new supercharged iPads at its online 'Let Loose' event on May 7. From the AI-focused M4 chip to inky-black OLED displays to a haptic touch-enhanced Apple Pencil Pro, tune in to discover everything new from Apple.
Apple TV VPN: Everything You Need to Know
By Olena Kagui
When it comes to getting a VPN for Apple TV, there are many factors to consider, such as cost, compatibility with your favorite streaming services, and the location and number of VPN servers in your area. We’ll give you a list of popular VPN Apple TV options and teach you how to set them up on your device.
Spring Rumors: AI Coming to iOS 18 & M4 iPad Pro
By Susan Misuraca
In episode 210, David and Donna cover all the rumored AI features coming to the iPhone with iOS 18, from auto-writing texts to summarizing articles in Safari. Other topics include Apple’s May 7 event, where they plan to debut the M4 iPad Pro and new haptic-powered Apple Pencil.
Turn Off Link Thumbnails in the Messages App on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Link previews in Messages are thumbnails that show a site's chosen banner in a text message, along with the link. This can be useful for identifying what the link contains before you open it. However, it can also be a bit of an annoyance if you prefer to keep your messages less cluttered. Let’s take a look at how to turn off iMessage link previews.
How to Resize an Image on iPhone
By Olena Kagui
Learn how to make a picture smaller or bigger or change its aspect ratio on your iPhone using native and third-party apps. We'll teach you how to use the Shortcuts app to manually resize photos, the Photos app to crop photos, and the Messages app settings to automatically send lower-quality photos.
Home Button on iPad Not Working? Here’s the Fix!
By Leanne Hays
Why has your Home button stopped working on your iPad? You may need to update your software, reset your settings, or give the Home button a good cleaning. We'll show you how to get your iPad's Home button responding again.
Apple's 'Let Loose' Event on May 7: New iPads & Accessories
By Olena Kagui
While Apple enthusiasts have been anticipating the annual WWDC keynote, happening June 10, the May 7 Let Loose event announcement has come as a happy surprise. Apple hasn’t provided a lot of information about this event, but because of the event photo featuring an Apple Pencil and the fact that iPads are often announced in the spring, we are expecting new iPads, an Apple Pencil, and maybe other Apple accessories too.
