By Conner Carey
What was the first iPhone to come out? When did the first iPhone come out? We have the full history of the iPhone, from the first series to the latest iPhone 16. This article will cover the evolution of iPhones over the years, and discuss the notable changes made with each release.
By Erin MacPherson
If the App Store icon disappeared on your iPhone, it doesn't mean you deleted the app; it's likely hidden in a folder or in your App Libary. To recover your missing App Store icon, you'll need to search for it and check your Screen Time Restrictions. In rare cases, you'll need to reset your Home Screen layout to fix a software glitch. Here's how to get the App Store back on an iPhone or iPad.
By Conner Carey
If you've ever wondered what the iPhone symbols on top of the screen (in the status bar) or in the iOS Control Center are trying to tell you, then you've come to the right spot. Apple uses iPad and iPhone status icons and symbols to show a lot of information in a very small space. Here are the symbols on an iPhone and their meanings explained.
By Hannah Nichols
"What AirPods do I have?" Sometimes, it's hard to know which AirPods you have just by looking at them, and the difference between AirPods Gen 1 vs. AirPods Gen 2 is even more difficult to spot. Learn how to find your AirPods model number on your iPhone or iPad, where to find it on the AirPods themselves, and how to tell what generation AirPods you have using that number.
By Erin MacPherson
In this article we’ll teach you how to tell what Apple Watch you have. Different types of Apple Watches look very similar; it can be easy to get confused! I’ll go over how to tell what Apple Watch you have, including the super quick Apple Watch serial number check.
By Rhett Intriago
It can be incredibly frustrating when your iPhone mic is not working. Losing this critical component means other essential functions stop working, such as phone calls, FaceTime, Siri, and voice recognition. In this article, we’ll go over some possible solutions to help you resolve any issues with your iPhone microphone not working.
By Sarah Kingsbury
By Rhett Intriago
Back in iOS 16, Apple added the option to customize your iPhone Lock Screen, including the option to add widgets and change the appearance of your clock. However, in iOS 17, some users have experienced a bug that causes the iPhone Lock Screen clock to dim. So why is the time on your Lock Screen dim? Let’s find out below!
By Conner Carey
Why did my notes disappear? iPhone notes disappearing or the entire Notes app being lost are most often caused by accidentally moving or deleting the Notes app or notes. In rare cases, you might experience a software glitch, such as right after an update. Regardless of the cause, we'll show you how to recover lost notes on your iPhone, plus how to get the Notes app back on your iPhone if you accidentally removed it.
By Olena Kagui
AirTags are a great tool that help users find otherwise untrackable belongings like keys, wallets, documents, etc. When the time comes to actually track your AirTag, it's important to understand exactly how to locate AirTags, which may require you to wait for them to refresh their location. I'll also explain why the location may be updating more slowly and how to access your AirTag location history.
By Olena Kagui
So, how do you find someone else's iPhone? While the iPhone Find My app is most commonly used to locate your own devices, you can also find someone else's iPhone using the Help a Friend feature. Below, we'll cover how to use Find My iPhone for someone else.
By Olena Kagui
Long battery life and quick charging are two features that iPhone and iPad users like me enjoy on a daily basis. There are various ways that an iPhone can be charged. When your phone is on, it's easy to confirm that it's charging by checking the battery icon. However, if your phone is completely out of juice and you can't see the iPhone charging icon, how do you know if your phone is charging? What about your iPad?
If you've been wondering, "What kind of phone do I have?" You’ve come to the right place. We’ll cover how to check what iPhone you have based on the model numbers assigned to each iPhone generation. Read on to quickly figure out what model and iPhone generation you own, whether it's the first iPhone, the iPhone 7, or one of Apple's latest iPhone 16 line.
Apple has made it easy to connect AirPods to iPhone and iPads that don’t belong to you. Learn how to connect AirPods to another device in just a few easy steps. Let's start learning how to connect AirPods to iPhones and iPads, no matter who they belong to!
By Leanne Hays
iPadOS 18 is finally here! We’ll cover how to update your iPad so you can begin to take advantage of the new iPad software features right away. We'll also cover whether or not you should update to iPadOS 18, which models are compatible with the new operating system, and reasons why your iPad won't update to iPadOS 18.
By Rhett Intriago
Receiving phone calls on your Apple Watch is a convenient way to know who’s calling you even if your iPhone is not nearby. However, if you do not want calls coming through on your Apple Watch, you can turn off notifications. Find out how to turn off Apple Watch phone calls below!
By Rachel Needell
If your iPhone has suddenly or randomly stopped getting text notifications, it may be due to a setting that accidentally changed. We'll go over all the reasons why you may not be getting text notifications on your iPhone.
By Leanne Hays
Are iPhones waterproof? Sadly, Apple hasn't made any waterproof iPhones, but every model from the iPhone 7 through the new iPhone 14 family is dust, splash, and water resistant. Here's what Apple means by water resistant, and which iPhones are included.
By Rhett Intriago
Almost every iPhone user has, at some point, downloaded an embarrassing app, whether it's a silly dating sim game or a talking cat. Sometimes, you just don't want others to see what apps you've been downloading. Luckily, there's a way to quickly hide app downloads and purchases on your iPhone.
By Conner Carey
Want to keep your subscriptions private? Many people want to know how to hide subscriptions on their iPhone or iPad, but it's not completely possible at this time. We can show you how to hide subscriptions from your Family Sharing group, though! Of course, keeping your iPhone locked goes a long way toward keeping your subscriptions and subscription history private; we'll show you how.
