Safari Website Tinting colors the system status bar at the top of your device to match the header color of the website you're currently viewing. Some really appreciate this feature as it creates a less distracting view, however, others feel the gray system status bar makes it easier to see the iPhone status bar icons. If you fall in this camp, we'll show you how to disable Website Tinting.
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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.
How to Search Photos on iPhone with Photo Captions
By Leanne Hays
iPhone photographers can add a caption to a photo right in the Photos app. If iCloud Photos is enabled, these captions will sync and be visible on all Apple devices signed in with the same Apple ID. This means that you can search a photo by caption. Let's go over how to do a photo search on your iPhone using captions.
How to Schedule a FaceTime Calendar Invite
By August Garry
FaceTime's getting a makeover in iOS 15, and one change that adds some Zoom-like capabilities to FaceTime is the ability to schedule a FaceTime call and invite your friends with the Calendar app. Let's learn how to schedule a FaceTime meeting.
How to Get Weather Alerts on Apple Watch
By Rhett Intriago
Getting weather alerts on your Apple Watch is handy, especially if you often do outdoor activities or workouts and leave your iPhone behind. To get weather alerts on your Apple Watch, you'll actually need to set them up on your iPhone first, since your Apple Watch mirrors the notification settings on your iPhone.
How to Manage or Stop Sharing iPhone Health App Data
By Ashleigh Page
The Apple Health app allows you to share a range of information, from irregular heart rates to your exercise history. Whatever your reasons for sharing your Health app data, we'll show you how to adjust your sharing permissions or stop sharing your Health app data with someone.
How to Change the Arrival & Departure Time in Apple Maps
By Ashleigh Page
The ability to set a departure time and arrival time in Apple Maps is not only useful for trip planning—it can help you to better coordinate your day. Want to know when you need to leave for your son's 4:30 p.m. guitar lesson in rush hour traffic? Or maybe you'd like to find the best time to leave and avoid traffic? We'll show you how to get estimated travel times and directions with departure time and arrival time factored in.
How to Zoom In & Out of a Photo on Mac
By Leanne Hays
Regardless of which photo editing techniques you use on your Mac, zooming in and out of a picture allows you to get a closer look at areas you may want to retouch or adjust. Here's how to zoom in and out of a picture in the Photos app on your Mac.
How to Crop a Video on iPhone & iPad
By Conner Carey
The Photos app on your iPad and iPhone allows you to trim a video to shorten it and to crop a video to make it smaller and remove unwanted edges. In this article, we'll cover how to crop a video on your iPad and iPhone Photos app.
How to Disable Google Maps Fuel-Efficient Routes on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
In an eco-conscious effort, Google Maps now includes a convenient fuel-efficient routing option. This allows you to view which route consumes the lowest amount of fuel. What's the downside? You don’t always get the shortest path, as the app prioritizes the fuel-efficient option by default. If you're getting inconvenient routes, we’ll show you how to turn off the Google Maps fuel-efficient routing feature.
How to Check All Items in an Apple Notes Checklist
By Devala Rees
If you often create long lists in the Notes app (such as for grocery shopping or packing for a vacation), you'll be pleased to know there's a shortcut allowing you to check or uncheck all items in your list at the same time. This makes it easy to mark items as complete, then uncheck all items and save your list for later.
How to Find Recent Searches in the Photos App on iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Apple's Photos app not only lets users search photos in several convenient ways, but also to view and clear their recent searches. If you want to find your recent photo search results, here's how!
Apple Maps Not Working? 5 Fixes to Get You Back on the Road
By Rhett Intriago
So you’re about to embark on a long road trip but Apple Maps is not working? We’ll help you get back on the road in no time at all. Below, you’ll find our best suggestions for fixing Apple Maps not working.
How to Watch Ted Lasso without Apple TV
By August Garry
If you're wondering whether you can watch Ted Lasso without Apple TV: You can watch the show without an Apple TV box, but you can't watch it without Apple TV Plus. In this article, we'll show you how to watch Ted Lasso on your iPhone, computer, or TV.
How to FaceTime Screen Share on Mac
By Devala Rees
Learning how to screen share on a Mac FaceTime call is useful in all kinds of situations, whether you want to walk someone through how to interpret a spreadsheet or just informally show a family member some fun digital art. Let's cover how to share your screen on a FaceTime call on your Mac.
Easily Extract Audio from Video on iPhone & Mac
By Devala Rees
If you want to extract the soundtrack from a video file, there are several ways to do this. My favorite method is to use my Mac, and the process is as simple as resaving the video file as an audio-only file type. Pretty easy! If you want to use your iPhone, we recommend downloading a third-party app. Below, we'll cover how to convert videos to audio-only files on your iPhone and Mac.
The 4 Easiest Ways to Use Speed Dial on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Making calls with your iPhone has never been easier. In the past, speed dial was the fastest way to get in touch with your friends and family. Now, you can add contacts to your favorites, place frequent contacts on your home screen, or create a shortcut to quickly call your closest friend. Your contacts are just a tap away, so let’s go over how to use speed dial on iPhone.
How to Find Selfies, Screenshots & More on iPhone
By Leanne Hays
If you're wondering, "Where are my screenshots being saved?" or "Where are Live Photos stored?" you need this tip! Here's the fastest way to find all the Media Types in your Photos app, including screenshots, Live Photos, selfies, Slo-mo and regular videos, and even Hidden and Recently Deleted photos!
How to Reduce Background Noise in FaceTime with Voice Isolation
By August Garry
If you've ever tried to FaceTime in a noisy location, you know that FaceTime's audio clarity can leave a lot to be desired. With iOS 15, Apple aims to fix that by offering a Voice Isolation Mic Mode for FaceTime so your voice will stand out above the background noise. We'll show you how to use this new feature to enjoy better-quality sound in FaceTime.
How to Hide People from Memories on iPhone
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
If you love being reminded of places you've been and things you've done through the Memories feature in the Photos app or through the Photos widget, but there is a certain person you don't want to see, this is the tip for you. Luckily, you can show someone less or hide a person from your iPhone's photo Memories, even if you don't want to delete their photos altogether. Here's how to feature a person less or not at all on iPhone Memories.