By Leanne Hays
Why can't I share my location on my iPhone? If you're trying to use iPhone location sharing and it's not working, there are several reasons why this could be happening. You may need to turn on certain settings, your iPhone may have poor signal strength, or it may be something else. Let's go through all the ways to fix things when share location is unavailable.
By Rachel Needell
Is your iPhone stuck in SOS mode? Sometimes, especially while traveling, you might see an SOS icon in the top right corner of your iPhone’s status bar. We’ll explain why your iPhone says "SOS only" and we’ll teach you how to turn off SOS only on iPhone.
By Kenya Smith
Why do your tabs keep closing on iPhone or iPad? Maybe you wanted to retrieve a few interesting recipes you saw online, but now the tabs for those recipes are nowhere to be seen in Safari. But don't panic! We'll show you how to retrieve those lost tabs on your iPhone or iPad.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Changing your HomePod's Wi-Fi is only possible if your iPhone first switches to the new Wi-Fi network. Your HomePod automatically connects to whatever Wi-Fi your iPhone is on, but if your iPhone moves to a new Wi-Fi, your HomePod won't automatically follow. Here's how to change a HomePod's Wi-Fi network.
By Erin MacPherson
Although your Apple Watch can store a significant amount of data, sometimes your Apple Watch storage gets full. In that case, you'll want to know how to clear storage on your Apple Watch in order to free up space. This will not only help your watch to run faster, but it will also save some battery life. Let's get into what to do if you get the Apple Watch "storage full" message.
By Sarah Kingsbury
Whether you accidentally deleted the Mail app on your iPhone, the Mail icon disappeared from your iPhone, or you can't find the All Inboxes folder in your Mail app, we can help! Let's cover how to get the Mail app back on your iPhone.
By Conner Carey
FaceTime or iMessage not activating? According to Apple, it can take up to 24 hours to activate iMessages and FaceTime. If iMessage or FaceTime won't activate after 24 hours, it's safe to assume iMessage and FaceTime are not working. Here's how to fix an iMessage waiting for activation and similar errors.
Why does a call go straight to voicemail without ringing? The culprit may be a setting like Do Not Disturb, Focus modes, or Silence Unknown Callers. There are several more things to check if those settings aren't to blame. Here's how to stop calls from going straight to voicemail on your iPhone.
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?
