By Hallei Halter
Here's how to turn on and use raise to talk, or Raise to Speak, for Siri voice commands on your Apple Watch. What does Raise to Speak mean on Apple Watch? The Siri Raise to Speak feature lets you give voice commands to your Apple Watch, just like Siri for iPhone!
By Hannah Nichols
Your Apple Watch uses various icons, symbols, dots, and arrows to convey important information. For example the red dot on Apple Watches indicates unread notifications, while the blue drop means that the water lock is on. We'll take the mystery out of reading these small icons and symbols to help you understand these useful communication tools.
By Erin MacPherson
AirPods and AirPods Pro allow you to listen to music, ask Siri a question, or make a phone call without ever touching your phone. But these fantastic features are draining, so how long do AirPods last? Can you learn how to make earphones last longer? This article will answer all your questions about how to improve AirPod battery life.
By Rhett Intriago
Because of how well they stay in your ears, AirPods are a great earbud choice for when you’re working out. But what if you’re out for a run and it starts to rain? Or perhaps you want to go for a swim without interrupting your music. Should you still wear your AirPods? Find out for sure below.
By Rhett Intriago
One of the best features of AirPods is their long-lasting battery life. Thanks to the charging case, you can get up to 30 hours of listening time on the latest AirPods models. But how long does it take AirPods to charge? In this article, we’ll go over just how long it takes to charge your AirPods, why your AirPods take so long to charge, and other burning questions you might have about your wireless earbuds.
By Rhett Intriago
The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro (as well as both of their Pro Max models) have a feature called Always On Display. This feature allows your phone screen to stay on at all times (unless you place it in your pocket or a bag) while consuming a minimal amount of battery. However, if you want to save a bit of battery or you don’t want others to see your notifications as soon as they come in, you can find out how to turn off the Always On Display on your iPhone.
By Belinda Sanmiguel
Are you tired of squinting while looking at content on your iPhone? Good news! You can change the display and text size on your iPhone and iPad for easier readability. We'll discuss how to change the text size on your iPhone and iPad, make text bold, and add button shapes and toggle labels for easier navigation.
By Olena Kagui
Tired of endless interruptions on your wrist? Me too! Learn how to customize which notifications you get on your Apple Watch to minimize unnecessary alerts. Some apps have app-specific notifications to give you even more control over your device.
By Jim Karpen
What is a widget? Widgets are a quick way to look at information and news from apps without having to open them. Let's take a look at how to add widgets to your Today View so that they're organized and easy to access.
By Erin MacPherson
Tired of seeing notifications on your iPhone, Apple Watch, or iPad when you've intentionally left a device at home? Me too. Notify When Left Behind is meant to be handy, but it can be annoying when you don't want to see so many alerts. I'll show you how to disable Notify When Left Behind alerts and turn them back on when you need them.
By iPhone Life Team
Getting notifications on your Apple Watch prevents the need to constantly check your iPhone. However, if your Apple Watch ringing is causing too many disturbances or you're just tired of hearing the constant dinging, it may be time to switch on Silent mode. This article shows the quickest ways to silence the Apple Watch.
By Cullen Thomas
If you want to know how to transfer photos from iPhone to a PC or Mac, you have lots of options. Whether you're looking to move photos from iPhone to Mac or transfer iPhone photos to PC, the process is not as complex as you might think. Transfers between Apple devices are pretty simple, and for PC owners, we've found some easy methods (including the solutions that Microsoft doesn't advertise). Let's cover how to get photos off an iPhone and onto a computer easily!
By Olena Kagui
We know that there will be a new Apple Watch this fall, maybe even three! We also know that Apple Watch's 10-year anniversary is coming up, which is worth celebrating. We can only guess whether the Apple Watch X will come out this year or next. Here's everything we know about the new features that are rumored for the Apple Watch 10 or Apple Watch X.
By August Garry
Can't wait for the shipping version of iPadOS 16? If you're an early adopter who'd like to get early access to Apple's new iPad operating system and give feedback on how it's working, you can install the public beta version of iPadOS 16 now. In this guide we'll go over how to do it and whether it's the right decision for you.
By Leanne Hays
How do you check Apple Watch battery? In this tip, I'll show you the easiest way to check your battery percentage, find out how much battery life your Apple Watch has left, and know if you need to charge your Apple Watch. Let's jump right into how to check your Apple Watch battery level.
By Sarah Kingsbury
We've all misplaced our iPhones at one point or another. The good news is that with a few quick taps, you can quickly ping your lost iPhone so that it emits a beeping sound! This is one of the fastest ways to locate an iPhone. Here’s how to find your iPhone with an Apple Watch.
By Olena Kagui
If you don't want to wait to experience the exciting features coming with the Apple Watch software update this fall, you can download the new watchOS beta as early as July 2024. I will teach you how to get the watchOS 11 beta download free of charge. However, keep in mind that once you install the beta, you won't be able to downgrade until the finished version of watchOS 11 comes out in the fall.
By Olena Kagui
Before you get the watchOS beta, make sure you understand how to downgrade Apple Watch software. Although you can’t downgrade to watchOS 10, you will be able to upgrade to the shipping version of watchOS 11 and exit the Apple Public Beta Program at that time. Here’s how to do it.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
There are many ways to restore your iPhone from an iCloud backup. However, the easiest way to restore from iCloud, or your computer, is to use Finder. Once you've connected your iPhone to your computer via cable, you can restore a backup to your iPhone from the Finder menu. Here's the easiest way to restore iCloud backup to your iPhone.
By Conner Carey
We'll show you how to restore your iPhone from an iCloud backup, whether you've just bought a new iPhone, are leaving the Apple Beta Software Program, or are trying to fix a software glitch.
