You can find motivation to be more active with Apple Watch by setting up Activity Goals to push yourself. But it isn't always realistic to set the same goal for Monday and Saturday, which is why you can now set unique goals for each day of the week! Learn how to set individual daily goals for your Apple Fitness Rings.
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How Long Do AirPods Last: Tips to Improve AirPods Battery Life
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.
Answered: Are AirPods Waterproof?
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.
How Long Do AirPods Take to Charge?
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.
How to Set Up Apple Watch Fall Detection
By Hallei Halter
If you take a spill while wearing your Apple Watch, the hard fall Apple Watch detection feature will automatically send alerts to emergency services and will alert your emergency contacts. But which Apple Watch has fall detection available? In this article, I will tell you which models have this feature available and teach you how to enable it.
How to Pin a Contact in Messages on Your iPhone & iPad
By Leanne Hays
The Messages app allows users to pin a contact or even pin a group on their iPhone or iPad. Pinning keeps contacts at the top of the Messages app, making it faster and easier to send a text message to the people you message the most. Pin up to nine text threads, and if you change your mind, it's just as easy to unpin contacts in Messages. We'll walk you through both!
How to Stop iPhone from Dimming: 2 Ways
By Rich Hall
Tired of your iPad or iPhone screen going dim or dark while you're using your device? The auto-lock and screen dimming features can help you save battery, but can also be frustrating if you're trying to read an article! Below, we'll cover how to turn off auto-lock on your iPhone and how to stop your iPhone from dimming too quickly.
Save Battery by Disabling Your iPhone’s Always On Display
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.
How to Change Text Size & Other Display Settings on iPhone & iPad
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.
The iPhone Always-On Display is a new feature of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. This setting displays useful information on the Lock Screen while keeping it dim, but you may have noticed that it stays annoyingly bright when charging. If this issue is bothering you, we'll show you how to deal with it by enabling Sleep Focus mode!
How to Use Safari Reader Mode on iPhone & iPad
By Jim Karpen
Safari Reader mode on iPhone and iPad allows you to read a web page without distractions so that only the text and photos are left. I personally find that this makes the article easier to focus on, and gentler on my eyes. We'll walk you through how to use Reader mode in Safari and turn it off when you're done.
Easily Create Strong Passwords on iPhone
By Hallei Halter
It's important to make sure that the passwords on all your accounts are strong and not easily guessed. But complex passwords that are hard to guess are also hard to remember. That's why I love the iCloud Keychain feature, which allows you to store your saved passwords. Did you know that you can also use the iCloud Keychain to generate complex passwords for you? I'll show you how to use Keychain's strong password suggestions.
Swipe between Tabs Quickly & Smoothly on iPhone
By August Garry
Switching Safari tabs on your iPhone used to take multiple taps on the screen each time you wanted to move to another tab, but now there's a better solution! Now, you can swipe between tabs instead of navigating via your list of tabs. We'll show you how to switch tabs fast.
How to Print Lists in the Reminders App
By August Garry
For those who love printing physical documents instead of staring at them on their iPhone, this Reminders app trick is a must-have! We'll show you how to print lists from the Reminders app on your iPhone so you can check things off your to-do list anywhere.
How to Change Your Apple Watch Face
By Conner Carey
Did you know that you can customize your Apple Watch face from the Watch app on your iPhone? This is helpful because changing your watch face on the Apple Watch can be tricky with the small screen. But from the Watch app on iPhone, it’s easy to go through all of your options and select the complications and colors you want to use. Here’s how to customize an Apple Watch face from your iPhone.
How to Remove Unearned Steps from Apple Health
By Olena Kagui
While wearing your Apple Watch, you'll notice arm movements during activities like knitting, playing games, or even just waving might register as steps. Here's how to delete steps from your Apple Watch, which will erase the data and reset your step count closer to the correct number. You can't do this from your Apple Watch; you'll have to use the Health app on your iPhone.
How to Turn Off the Floating Keyboard on Your iPad
By Tamlin Day
The iPad floating keyboard can be handy when you want to see more of the screen or use slide-to-type. However, it can be annoying when the floating keyboard pops out accidentally, especially if you don’t know how to return it to the bottom of the screen. Here's how to get rid of the floating keyboard on your iPad.
How to Slide to Type on the iPad Floating Keyboard
By Cullen Thomas
How to Customize Apple Watch Notifications
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.
How to Find a Lost iPhone That Is Turned Off or Dead—3 Ways
By Sarah Kingsbury
Does Find My iPhone work when the phone is dead? Yes! If you're wondering how to find a dead iPhone or how to find a lost iPhone that is turned off, we've got you covered. You can even use Find My from a web browser, allowing you to easily locate your device using a computer or an Android device. Let's go over all the ways to find your dead or turned off iPhone.