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How to Switch to Satellite View in Apple Maps
By Leanne Hays
Did you know you can change Apple Maps to satellite view and see all the real-life details of the area you're viewing? This makes it easier to view local terrain and notable landmarks on the map as they would appear in real life. Here's how to turn on satellite view in Apple Maps.
Customize Someone Else's Contact Poster on Your iPhone
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Contact Posters are one of the most fun new features to play around with, but you might not always want to use the picture someone else has picked out. Whether it's a painful reminder of an ex's new relationship or a picture you find a bit off-color, knowing how to change someone's Contact Poster is a handy tip as your friends go wild with customization. Let's learn how to do it.
Can You Screen Record FaceTime with Audio? What to Know
By Hannah Nichols
Active vs Total Calories: What's the Difference?
By Erin MacPherson
When you track your daily exercise, it’s important to keep an eye on active calories versus total calories. They let you know how many calories burned come from exercise and how many come from resting. With this information, you can easily adjust your routine to make sure you keep closing those rings. Learn the difference between active and total calories.
Change Apple Maps Voice Volume or Turn It Off
By August Garry
Loud volume in Apple Maps often startles me as I’m driving. However, if you have kids in the car, prefer loud music, or struggle to hear the lower volume, adjusting this setting can be important. Whatever your situation, choosing an appropriate volume setting can help you avoid having to look at your phone screen so you can better focus on the road ahead. Here’s how to change the volume setting for the Apple Maps app.
How to Stop Apps from Downloading on All Apple Devices
By Conner Carey
When using my iPhone, I often download apps to try out. Later, when I unlock my iPad, all of the apps I downloaded to test on my iPhone are suddenly on my tablet! This is annoying, but thankfully you can fix it with a quick setting. Here's how to turn off app sync between iPhone and iPad.
How to Check iPhone Storage: 8 Ways to Optimize iPhone Storage
By Conner Carey
Here's how to check storage on an iPhone or iPad and free up space. We'll go over the fastest and easiest way to optimize storage, clear space on an iPhone, and get more storage!
Lost a Text? Search Messages on Your iPhone & iPad
By Abbey Dufoe
Wondering how to search text messages on an iPhone or iPad to find a specific conversation? We can help! We'll cover how to search through your messages on an iPhone and iPad in the Messages app, search Facebook messages, and search keywords or phrases in your WhatsApp chat.
How to Pause Your Location on Find My iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Here's how to freeze your location on Find My iPhone, make your location stay in one spot, or even how to spoof or fake your location on an iPhone. Remember, use your powers for good, everyone!
How to Add Photos to People Album
By Conner Carey
Apple's Photos app has an album called People & Pets that, thanks to the iPhone's facial recognition software, automatically sorts photos by the people in the photos. However, the app isn’t able to perfectly recognize every image of people's faces in a photo, leaving some photos uncategorized. Here's how to add people to the People album on your iPhone.
3 Fixes for Apple Watch Not Tracking Activity
By Rhett Intriago
The Apple Watch is a gadget with many capabilities, but its most attractive feature has always been its use as a fitness device. It can track your steps and workouts, log your heart rate, and calculate the calories you burn throughout the day. However, if you find your Apple Watch is not counting steps or tracking your activity properly, we’re here to help!
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.
How to Use the Calendar App for iPhone & iPad
By Paula Bostrom
The Calendar app for iPhone and iPad is one I use multiple times throughout the day; it's so useful! You can create an event or appointment, and your Calendar can be synced between all your Apple devices using iCloud. You can even use multiple calendars: one for work, one for home, and more! Let's get started learning how to create Calendar events on your iPhone and iPad.
How to Add Stickers to Photos on iPhone & iPad
By Rachel Needell
Did you know you can make custom stickers on your iPhone or iPad and send them via Messages or another texting app to your friends and family? You can also add iPhone stickers to pictures and documents using Apple's built-in Markup feature. Let's learn how to add a sticker to a photo and more on your iPhone and iPad.
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.
Set a Reminder on iPhone & iPad
By Paula Bostrom
I don't know about you, but if I don't write down my appointments and activities, I'm sure to lose them in a deep, dark corner of my mind. To say I'm merely forgetful is an understatement. The Reminders app allows me to set reminders on my iPhone based on the time, day, or location. Let's go over how to set a reminder on iPhone and iPad!
How Apple Watch Tracks Respiratory Rate While Sleeping
By Olena Kagui
Knowing what your breathing rate while sleeping is can help you keep tabs on health conditions such as asthma and sleep apnea. It can also help you gauge when to seek medical attention if necessary. Fortunately, Apple Watch offers an effortless method to track this and other health information in a private and secure way. We'll show you how.
How to Set a Timer on Apple Watch
By Hallei Halter
Did you know you can use your Apple Watch as a timer? Using the Timer app directly from your wrist can result in less fumbling and more punctual time management. I will teach you how to set the timer and give you other valuable Apple Watch Timer tips.
How to Use Collapsible Sections in the Notes App
By Leanne Hays
Notes app users, rejoice! The Apple Notes app now allows users to collapse one or more note sections on their iPhone. Here's how to use the collapsible notes feature, so you can see all sections of your note without endless scrolling.