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This article will tell you all about iOS widget stacks and answer some of the most frequently asked questions we've encountered. Widget stacks are a great way to organize your Home screen (even on a Mac), but can get a little confusing when you're not familiar with them. We're going to learn to make app stacks out of widgets, what a Smart Stack is, how to remove widgets from Smart Stacks, choose the size of your Smart Stack, and more, so let's get started!

One of the more charming features of iOS is the extra widget options you can add to your Home Screen. Adding these can range from fun, such as adding featured photos to take you back to your favorite moments, to useful, such as having the weather front and center for your daily planning. Luckily, widgets are easy to add so you can customize your Home Screen to your exact taste. Let's get started.

How to Turn Off Notify Anyway on iPhone (2023)

When texting someone who has a Focus active, you've probably noticed a message asking if you want to notify them anyway. Maybe you've even gotten an annoying notification even when you had Focus turned on. What does Notify Anyway do? Can you disable it? In this article, we'll answer these questions and show you how to turn off Notify Anyway on your iPhone.

How to Take a Live Photo on FaceTime (2023)

A somewhat hidden feature, did you know you can take pictures of a FaceTime call, including Live Photos? You can turn on a setting that allows you to take Live Photos while you’re on a FaceTime call in the Settings app. Just like with other Live Photos, this means you’ll have a still image of your FaceTime screen that, when activated, comes to life for a few seconds. You can also turn the Live Photo into a still image. Here’s how to turn on FaceTime photos and how to take a pic on FaceTime.

Apple Watch Always On Display: How to Turn Off & On (watchOS 10)

Your Apple Watch comes with an Always On feature that keeps your Watch face on at all times, letting you see the time and date, your widgets, and your background. While it dims while not in active use, many people find this feature irritating or are frustrated with the battery drain associated with always having your screen on. Here's how to turn off and on your Apple Watch Always On display.

How to Fix One AirPod Not Working

Since AirPods are not attached like wired headphones, it is possible to end up with only one AirPod working. This article covers the quickest way to troubleshoot a single AirPod not working or charging. I'll also explain how to fix AirPod volume so that both pairs sound equally loud. Finally, I'll tell you if and how you can buy one AirPod only.

The Home app packs quite the punch if you're interested in automating the everyday functions of your house. With compatible accessories, you can create smart home scenes in the Home app; and when you enable the scene via an iOS device or Hey Siri command, these accessories will adjust to preferences you've selected. So the next time you're settling in for a movie, you can enable a scene you created to dim the lights and close the window curtains with one command rather than separate commands for each accessory.

How to Text on the Apple Watch with Scribble (2023)

While the Apple Watch keeps getting bigger and bigger (see the new Apple Watch Ultra), the tiny keyboard may feel a bit unruly and difficult to maneuver, especially if you have clumsy fingers like me. Instead, you can send Apple Watch messages with Scribble. The Scribble feature allows you to use your finger to write each individual letter of your response. It’s easy, but best for shorter messages. You wouldn’t want to write a novel with Scribble messages on an Apple Watch, but you might use it to say, “OK,” or “omw” (on my way). Here’s how to type on your Apple Watch with Scribble.

The Apple Watch is the ultimate accessory. It functions as a personal assistant, a fitness tracker, and it acts as an extension of your iPhone. On top of that, it can be customized to your heart’s content. Apple Watch faces, complications, covers, and watch bands are great ways to personalize. However, it is important to know how to keep all those different bands clean!

There are so many exciting Apple Watch band options out there; it's a shame to stick to just one. That is why you should learn how to take off an Apple Watch band and how to put on an Apple Watch band. Once you master taking a band off and putting it back on, you will be ready to change your Apple Watch whenever the mood strikes. Because life is too short to wear the same old band day after day!

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