By Olena Kagui
The iPhone’s switch from Lightning to USB-C has been a long time coming and was pushed by the EU regulations calling for universal phone chargers. So, can you sufficiently charge an iPhone with a USB-C cable made for Android phones? Not always, but getting official Apple USB-C to Lightning adapters for your old Lightning cables is not ideal either.
By Leanne Hays
If you're interested in learning how to add an Apple gift card to your Apple account or to a family member's account, you've come to the right place. We'll cover the Ask to Buy feature, how to use an Apple gift card with Family Sharing, and how to redeem Apple gift cards for different family members, including how to add an Apple gift card to a child account.
By Olena Kagui
Is your iPhone background blurry? Or maybe it’s your entire Lock Screen or even Home Screen? There are several reasons why this might be happening. In this article we will cover ways to unblur your screen or wallpaper whether it is happening because of certain iPhone features, incorrect settings, or a software glitch.
By Conner Carey
If you unsuccessfully try to unlock an iPhone or iPad too many times, an "iPhone is Disabled: message will pop up, and you'll be locked out. Here's how to fix a disabled iPhone or iPad without your password by using Finder, connecting to iTunes or iCloud, or using Recovery Mode.
By Tamlin Day
You probably already know that you can react to text messages with a heart or a thumbs up. But Memoji stickers are another fun way to react to text messages and give your conversation a personal touch. You can add stickers to an iMessage, even after that message was sent! If you already have a Memoji sticker sheet, then you probably want to know how to add those stickers in a message. This tip will show you how to add a Memoji sticker after the message is already sent, for the ultimate in text customization. Read on to learn how to use your Memoji stickers for text messages.
By Belinda Sanmiguel
What would you do if you lost all of your data? Scary thought. Our devices are more than just for communicating with friends and family. We use our iOS devices for work, to purchase items, and to plan travel. But as much as we love our apps, they take up large amounts of space. So if you have limited iCloud storage space, you might not be able to sync everything. Below, we'll explain your options to manage iCloud storage, as well as how to sync specific apps to iCloud and which apps you should prioritize backing up.
Screen addiction is a real issue for many smartphone users, and Apple has a solution. There are several Screen Time features that can help iPhone and iPad users become aware of how much time they spend on their devices and cut back if needed. One of these settings is called Downtime, and we'll go over what it is and how to use it.
By Rhett Intriago
Does your iPhone frequently AutoFill the wrong information? Maybe you let a friend use your iPhone once and now their name and address won’t stop auto-populating forms. Thankfully, you can easily edit your AutoFill settings on your iPhone, ensuring your contact information is always correct.
By Olena Kagui
If you're used to gas cars, the idea of charging a Tesla can be intimidating, but it shouldn't be! Charging a Tesla is straightforward as long as you have the charging cable and a compatible power source. In rare cases, you may need an adapter. Ultimately, you can even use a regular 240 Volt or even 120 Volt outlet to charge a Tesla if you don't mind the long wait.
By Olena Kagui
The iOS 16 update makes it possible to track medications in your Health app. While it's best to set reminders and the correct frequency during the initial setup, you can always change it at a later time. I'll teach you how to do this on your iPhone!
By August Garry
Are you a Reminders devotee ready to take your use of the app to the next level? If so, Smart Lists can help you configure your Reminders app to get reminders exactly when you need them, where you need them. Let's dig into how to use Smart Lists in the Reminders app.
By Erin MacPherson
The highly anticipated Apple Fitness Plus (Fitness+) service is here, and getting started is quite simple. We'll show you how to take advantage of your free Apple Fitness+ trial, whether you're an existing user of an Apple Watch 3 or later, or purchased one recently. Just need to know how to find Apple Fitness Plus? We can help with that, too.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Why is Apple Pay not working? Hitting obstacles at the point of payment is an extremely frustrating experience, and can even land you in a real pinch. Luckily, there are several troubleshooting steps you can try when you run into problems with Apple Pay, and we'll go over them all here. Here's what to do when Apple Pay won't work.
By Rachel Needell
One of my favorite things about my Apple Watch is the sleep tracker. It is so cool and helpful to be able to view your sleep stages and understand your sleeping patterns and general health better. But sometimes the Apple Watch will stop tracking your sleep or randomly skip a night. Here are a few potential fixes for Apple Watch not tracking sleep.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
If you see a photo you like in your Feature Photos on your iPhone and want to locate it in an album or your camera roll, it's possible, but still a little tricky to find. Here are two ways to find Featured Photos in your camera roll or albums.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
This article tells you how to remove a featured photo from the Featured Photos widget on iPhone. The Featured Photos widget that is available with iOS 14 is a fun way to look back at some of your best memories without having to scroll through your entire camera roll; but since your iPhone curates this selection for you, not everything it chooses will be Home Screen worthy. If you don't want to be presented with a photo of you blinking or of a product you meant to buy later on your Home Screen, read on to learn how to edit Featured Photos to remove unwanted shots.
By Rhett Intriago
Sharing your location with a trusted contact can be useful for safety purposes or if you want to provide a friend with an estimated time of arrival. However, at some point, you might not want to continue sharing your location. So how do you stop sharing your location without them knowing?
By Rachel Needell
Amazon's wishlist feature is a great way to quickly share a list of items from Amazon's website with another person. You might want to share your Amazon cart for a few reasons, whether as a potential gift guide, a shared shopping list, or more. However, you cannot share your shopping cart on Amazon without also sharing your username and password information. We've found a few ways to send an Amazon cart to someone.
By Erin MacPherson
If you have subscribed to Apple One you may have questions about your existing Apple subscriptions, such as your Apple iCloud storage plans or Apple Music. Perhaps you were billed for subscriptions that were in fact covered in your Apple One subscription, or maybe you were charged for something you didn’t realize was included in your Apple One subscription. In this article we will answer some of the common Apple One subscription FAQs.
By Becca Ludlum
The Apple Watch has many awesome features and useful capabilities. One of the standout features of the Apple Watch is the Apple Watch Workout app. These Apple Watch fitness-tracking tips can help you achieve a better level of physical and mental health by making full use of the Apple Workout app.
