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Schedule Messages to Send Later with iOS 18
By Rhett Intriago
Scheduling a message on iOS used to be a hassle that could only be done by creating a special shortcut. However, the latest software from Apple now allows you to schedule a message on the iPhone. Read on to find out how to schedule a text on your iPhone!
Place iPhone Apps Anywhere on the Home Screen (iOS 18)
By Rhett Intriago
The latest software update for your iPhone brings many new customization options. You can now drag apps anywhere on your Home Screen while still keeping them in a neat grid. Here’s how to move an iPhone app anywhere on your Home Screen.
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How to Hide Now Playing in the Dynamic Island iPhone 14 Pros
By Olena Kagui
The new iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max have a Dynamic Island at the top of their screens instead of the static notch on other iPhone models. It can display a lot of exciting information, including Now Playing. If you find it distracting or want to take a screenshot without the whole world knowing your guilty pleasure song, you can temporarily hide it in one swipe!
How to Change Calendar Color on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
If you have multiple calendars in your phone, assigning unique colors to each one allows you to easily differentiate between different events. We’ll show you how to change calendar colors on iPhone so that you can keep things organized.
Send Siri Text Messages without Confirming Each One
By Devala Rees
By default, when you ask Siri to send a text message, Siri will repeat the message and ask for your confirmation before sending. However, if you often use Siri to send text messages, you might find this extra step time-consuming and annoying! The good news is that you can easily enable a hidden setting so that Siri will immediately send your text without requiring confirmation.
How to Change iPad Font Size the Easiest Way
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
While the bigger screens of our iPads can be good for visibility, you might still be wondering how to increase the font size on your iPad. Fortunately, your iPad screen is very customizable. Learn how to quickly change your iPad font size, so you can read and browse with maximum comfort.
How to Refill Your Transit Card from Maps on iPhone
By Olena Kagui
So many people are saving time by adding their transit cards to their Apple Wallets. But did you know that you can refill your transit card directly from the Maps app? The biggest reason to do this is that you can first check how much your commute is going to cost, then top up the correct amount. I’ll show you how it works!
Schedule an Email in Apple Mail on Your iPhone
By Belinda Sanmiguel
Do you frequently send emails for work or personal use? Whether you want to get ahead in your work week, or just avoid sending emails in the wee hours of the morning or late at night, scheduling an email can help you save time and get it off your to-do list! Let's cover how to schedule an email in your iPhone Apple Mail app.
How to Add Transit Cards to Your Wallet on iPhone
By Olena Kagui
Public transportation makes getting around a city easier, especially now that you can add your Transit Card to your Apple Wallet! It doesn't matter if you already have a plastic or paper card that you want to convert to a virtual one or if you want to create a brand new one directly in your Wallet app while traveling.
Fixed: iPhone Dictation Not Working
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Is your iPhone dictation not working? Many users have found this to be the case after updating to iOS 16. Fortunately, in most cases it's just a matter of a setting being switched off. Here's how to fix that, as well as some other things to try if Voice to Text on your iPhone isn't working.
The iPhone Always-On Display is a new feature of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. This setting displays useful information on the Lock Screen while keeping it dim, but you may have noticed that it stays annoyingly bright when charging. If this issue is bothering you, we'll show you how to deal with it by enabling Sleep Focus mode!
Share a Wi-Fi Password Between Your Mac & iPhone
By Devala Rees
If you have a Wi-Fi password saved on one of your Apple devices, you can easily share the password to your other devices. This way, you can avoid manually typing the Wi-Fi password on each device. If you often connect your various Apple devices to new networks, this simple trick can make your setup much more convenient! Here's how to share Wi-Fi passwords between your iPhone to Mac.
How to Fix Power Button Ending Calls iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
You can quickly end phone calls by simply pressing the power button on your iPhone. While this is a handy feature to have, it can also lead to accidental hang-ups, since your fingers tend to rest on the Side button when holding the phone up to your ear. You can prevent the power button ending calls from the Accessibility settings on your iPhone.
iPhone Charging but CarPlay Not Working? Here’s the Fix!
By Leanne Hays
What do you do if CarPlay is not working? Whether your iPhone is charging but CarPlay is not working, CarPlay is not connecting or has a black screen, the apps won't open, or the audio won't work, here's how to fix your CarPlay issues.
How to Turn Off Apple Watch’s Nightstand Mode
By Rhett Intriago
You may have noticed that when you put your Apple Watch on its charger, it displays a large digital clock. This is nightstand mode, and it’s meant to make it easy for you to check the time in the middle of the night.
10 Best Dynamic Island Apps for iPhone
By Olena Kagui
Starting with the iPhone 14 Pro (but not the base model iPhone 14), Apple ditched the notch and introduced the Dynamic Island, which has become a staple of all current iPhones, including the iPhone 16. What makes the Dynamic Island so unique is that it merges hardware with software. While this rounded area of your iPhone screen primarily houses the front camera, the software behind it allows for the shape to “change” when you get a notification or when using compatible apps. Let me show you how the iPhone Dynamic Island works.
How to Switch between Windows with Stage Manager on iPad
By Rachel Needell
What is Apple's Stage Manager on iPad? Stage Manager is Apple's new multitasking solution for iPad users that debuted on iPadOS 16. It allows users to have multiple apps open at a time and work within them, similar to windows on Mac, as well as switch between them quickly and easily. In this tip, I'll show you exactly how to switch between open apps and windows with ease in Stage Manager!
What Is Thunderbolt & What Does It Do?
By Leanne Hays
There are lots of questions floating around about Thunderbolt. What is Thunderbolt, and what does it do? What's the difference between Thunderbolt generations? We'll answer all these questions and more!
