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iView: Disruption Coming in the Third Age of Smartphones
By Hal Goldstein
From the 1950s through the 1970s, I used pen and paper to write, solve math problems, and update my address book and calendar. Starting in 1982, I experienced a new world of possibilities thanks to my personal computer and its word processor, spreadsheet, and database software.
How to Make a Custom Route on Apple Maps
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
For those adventurous enough to want to branch out onto new terrain but cautious enough to want a digital guide, I have good news for you: you can now create a custom route on Apple Maps. It's easy to create and easy to manage and will keep you from getting lost on your walk, hike, or run. Let's dive into how to create a route on Apple Maps.
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Clean Energy Charging: What Does It Mean & How to Turn It Off
By Rhett Intriago
You may have heard about Clean Energy Charging since Apple recently added this eco-friendly feature to your iPhone. But what is Clean Energy Charging? What does it do? It is turned on by default, leaving many wondering if their iPhones are now going to charge slower or less efficiently. However, that is not always the case. Clean Energy Charging is a great new feature. Find out why below!
Are AirPods Worth It? We Know the Answer
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Are Apple AirPods worth it? As someone with a household already well stocked with headphones and earbuds, this was a tough question as I considered adding Apple's offering to the mix. The short answer: yes. Soon after getting the AirPods Pro 2, they became my daily drivers and I've all but forgotten all my other earbuds. Here's how to know if AirPods are worth it and who would benefit most from which model.
Oops! Our Most Embarrassing Tech Stories
By August Garry
We’ve all had it happen: you get a little too comfortable with autocorrect, and all of a sudden you’ve sent a horrifying text to your mother-in-law when all you wanted to do was ask if she wanted to come over for dinner at six. And then there are the times when the real world decides to assert its dominance over our digital fantasy world. How many of us have fished our iPhones out from bodies of water and hopefully dumped them into bags of rice?
How to Save Reddit GIFs on an iPhone: The Quickest Way
By Leanne Hays
Reddit is a valuable crowdsourcing website, but it's also a fun place to find and download GIFs! There's one snag, though. In order to save Reddit GIFs, you'll need to download another app first.
What to Do When iPhone Is Stuck on the Apple Logo
By Rhett Intriago
Is your iPhone stuck on the Apple logo? Or is it stuck on a loading screen and now you don’t know what to do? Fortunately, there are many ways to save an iPhone that has become unresponsive. In this article, we’ll go over some of the most common solutions for when your iPhone freezes up or is stuck on the Apple logo.
Use Haptic Touch to Perform Quick Actions on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Want to go straight to the video camera when opening the Camera app? Or maybe, you just want to quickly add an event to the Calendar app. What about third-party apps? Do you want to switch Instagram accounts before even opening the Instagram app? In this tip, I’ll show you how to use your iPhone’s Haptic Touch to perform Quick Actions.
How to Add Siri Suggestions to Home Screen on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
While I have a lot of love for many of the iPhone widgets, the one that stands out above all the rest is the Siri Suggestions Widget. The magical thing about the Siri Suggestions Widget is that it always knows what your most used apps or shortcuts are and adjusts its suggestions based on the apps or features you open and use most often.
In this episode, David and Donna discuss the pros and cons of Apple's new M2 Macs and HomePod. Other topics include the release of a new yellow iPhone 14 for spring, password management, and apps for learning the guitar and ukulele.
How to Add AirPods to Find My iPhone Easily
By Rhett Intriago
Find My can be used to track more than just your iPhone. You can track all of your Apple devices, including your AirPods. Of course, before you can do that, you have to add them to your iCloud account. Let’s go over how to add AirPods to Find My iPhone.
How to Set a Different iPhone Home Screen Layout at Work
By Rhett Intriago
If you want to crack down on the way you use your iPhone while you’re at work, this tip about how to ensure productivity might be perfectly suited to your habits. With a Work Focus, you can customize your Home Screen to ensure you have fewer distractions throughout the day. Let’s go over how to set a different iPhone Home Screen layout while at work!
How to Delete Wallpaper on iPhone—the Fastest Way
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
If you went a bit overboard with your new ability to create different Lock Screen wallpapers, you'll want to know how to delete a wallpaper. It's easy to do, and will also delete the associated Home Screen wallpaper that comes with it. Here's how to delete a wallpaper on iPhone.
How to Send Messages with Effects on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
You may have heard of Message Effects, the fun animations you can add to any text sent through the Messages app by pressing and holding the blue send button. But do you know the secret code words you can type to automatically trigger iPhone text effects? Not only is this a fun way to impress your friends, iMessage tricks are a super convenient way to make your messages a bit more snazzy with basically zero effort.
How to Change Background on iPhone Based on Time of Day
By Rhett Intriago
Learn how to utilize the iPhone’s Focus modes to change your backgrounds throughout the day. Use a more professional-looking background while at work, a bright and sunny wallpaper on your days off, and then a darker wallpaper for the evening while you wind down. You can use Focus mode to change wallpapers on your iPhone according to the time of day or days of the week.
How to Print Google Docs from iPhone & iPad—Quick & Easy
By Leanne Hays
The Google Docs app on your iPhone and iPad is super convenient, but there are still times you may need a printed copy of a document. Here's how to print a Google Doc from an iPhone or iPad, and what to do if your Google Doc won't print.
App Store Not Working? How to Fix All Your App Store Issues
By Rhett Intriago
The App Store is one of the iPhone’s most defining features. It’s where you go to download other apps onto your phone. But what do you do when the App Store is not working? Whether you are having trouble connecting to the App Store, downloading apps, or making in-app purchases, we are here to help. In this article, we’ll go over how to troubleshoot the most common App Store issues.
How to Send a Quick Message with Texting Shortcuts on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Do you ever find yourself getting spammed with calls from someone who doesn’t know you’re busy, or do you find yourself writing the same message over and over again while at work? Turns out, you can go into your keyboard settings and program a single letter to trigger a prewritten message of your choice. In this tip, you’ll find out how to use texting shortcuts on iPhone.