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How to Fix Messages in iCloud Not Available on iPhone & iPad
By Leanne Hays
Are you getting the "Messages in iCloud not available as iCloud and iMessage accounts do not match" error message on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac? This problem happens when Messages aren't syncing between your devices, and is actually pretty easy to solve on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac!
Best Widgets to Organize Your iPhone
By Rachel Needell
Widgets have been available on the iPhone’s Home Screen since iOS 14, but many of us don’t take full advantage of them, despite certain apps’ pleas for us to add them to our Home Screens. Widgets may seem like bigger distractions, taking up screen real estate and demanding our attention, but in reality, they can offer helpful information at a glance and allow us to interact with the apps without fully opening them or getting lost in other app notifications as we scroll to find one. Here are the best ways to utilize widgets to keep your display streamlined and efficient, plus a few team favorite favorites for you to try out.
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5 Fun Apple Photos Tips for the Best iPhone Pictures & Easy Sorting
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
The Apple Photos app has many powerful features! In this article, we'll cover some fun tricks for taking amazing iPhone photos. We'll also cover the best way to organize your photos by showing you how to add captions to photos and how to sort photos on your iPhone.
The Best iPhone Plans for Every Situation
By August Garry
Fed up with your cellular service carrier? Looking to get the best value for your big family of iPhone users? Where do you even start to look? Well, if you’re fretting about which is the best plan for your particular situation, let us lend a hand. In this article, we’ll go over the best iPhone plans for heavy data users, for single lines, for families, for seniors, and depending on location.
5 Ways to Use the Apple Translate App for Voice, Text & Web Content
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
The Apple Translate app is incredibly versatile, allowing users to translate pages in Safari, convert text messages to a different language, translate conversations, and save and access important phrases. The best part? Each of these translation functions can be accessed with just a few quick taps.
App Tracking Transparency is finally here. Apple's highly anticipated new iOS 14.5 feature allows you to opt out of allowing apps to track your activity across other apps and websites. In this guide we'll show you what to do to opt out of tracking, even if you're not yet getting these App Tracking Transparency notifications.
With iOS 14.5, the Apple Maps app now supports crowdsourced traffic, speed trap, and incident reporting. If a reported incident has cleared by the time you get to it, though, you can remove the warning so the system stays accurate and other drivers don't have to worry.
How to Print Lists in the Reminders App
By August Garry
For those who love printing physical documents instead of staring at them on their iPhone, this Reminders app trick is a must-have! We'll show you how to print lists from the Reminders app on your iPhone so you can check things off your to-do list anywhere.
How to Sort Lists in the Reminders App with iOS 14.5
By Ashleigh Page
With the recent iOS 14.5 update, the Apple Reminders app just became an even more invaluable organization tool! You can now sort your reminders alphabetically, or you can choose to sort by priority, due date, or date created. We'll walk through how to organize your lists with each of the available sorting methods.
Apple Maps has historically shown areas of slow or stopped traffic, but now it also supports crowdsourced traffic, speed trap, and incident reporting. Whether you're a driver or passenger, we'll show you how to take advantage of these new features!
How to Navigate Your iPad with a Home Button
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Let's look at how to navigate an iPad that has a Home button. iPad ownership starts with the basics: how to turn on an iPad, how to adjust the volume on your iPad, what the iPad side switches are, and the rest of the physical parts of your iPad. Here is your complete guide to navigating your iPad with a Home button.
How to Navigate iPads with No Home Button
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
The first iPad without a Home button debuted on Halloween in 2018, and while change is always a little scary, losing the Home button doesn't have to be a horror story. While it may be a bit of a shock at first, and you may find yourself asking, "where is the home button on my iPad," most users find they adjust to the lack of the Home button rather quickly. If you've found yourself with an iPad sans button, we'll walk you through how to use it below!
How to Make a Group FaceTime Call with Siri
By Ashleigh Page
Ever since the iOS 14.5 update, you've been able to initiate group FaceTime audio and video calls with Siri! This saves you the trouble of having to sort through your contacts to find the right group members. We'll show you how to start an Apple FaceTime group call by listing the names of multiple people or by saying a group name that's saved in your contacts.
How to Get Emojis on Mac: Emoji Keyboard Shortcut
By Ashleigh Page
Want to add some flair to your emails and documents? Adding emoji icons is a fun way to do it! We’ll teach you the emoji keyboard shortcut for Macs, how to find the hidden full-size emoji menu, and how to add emojis to documents and other emoji-friendly windows.
Apple Announces New Apple TV 4K
By August Garry
Today at its Spring Loaded event, Apple announced the Apple TV 4K 2021, among a bevy of other new products and services. The new Apple TV features an A12 Bionic chip, high frame rate HDR support, color balance technology, and a much-needed redesigned Siri remote. Sports fans and iPhone videographers in particular should be excited about this new installment in the Apple TV line, as well as anyone who has ever wanted to throw their Apple TV Siri remote across the room. Let's take a closer look at these new features before you decide whether you're in or out.
In the 158th episode, David and Donna recap all the Apple products from the April 20 ‘Spring Loaded’ event. Will Apple’s $29 AirTag really track down your lost keys? Will the M1 processor transform the performance of the new iMac and iPad Pro? Find out all this and more!
It's Purple! iPhone 12 Color Surprise at Apple Event
By Leanne Hays
We weren't expecting a new iPhone announcement at Apple's live event today, so were surprised to learn that the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini are now available in purple! This means that two members of the iPhone 12 lineup can be purchased in six colors: the classic white or black, green, blue, red, and the new lavender shade. Let's go over the pros and cons of springing for Apple's latest eye-catching iPhones.
Finally! The rumor mill has been buzzing about Apple AirTags since 2019, and their announcement at the 'Spring Loaded' Apple Event was long overdue. These small puck-like tracking devices allow you to attach them to valuables to help locate lost items. AirTags utilize Bluetooth connectivity and operate using the Find My app. But with many other popular tracking devices on the market, the question is: how do Apple AirTags measure up against their competitors?
