When connecting your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch to a Wi-Fi network, you might have noticed that the network is marked with a privacy warning. Apple is helpful in giving us these security alerts, but what does this privacy warning mean? Here's what a privacy warning on Wi-Fi means, and what to do about it.
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How to Stop Emails from Going to Archive on iPhone
By Hallei Halter
Have you been swiping emails away and wondering, "Why are my emails going to archive on my iPhone?" Here's how to delete emails on your iPhone, by changing the default swipe action from archive to delete.
Kindle iPhone Reading 101: How to Download Purchased Books
By Olena Kagui
The great thing about your Kindle purchases is that you can read the e-books you've bought on your other devices. Can you read Kindle books on iPad? Yes! You can also read them on your iPhone, Mac, and other devices if you have already purchased them via Amazon or Kindle. We will teach you how to download kindle books on your Apple devices.
How to Stop Apple Music from Automatically Playing on iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Apple Music is a paid music streaming service that offers over 60 million songs. Apple Music has features like Autoplay that attempt to make it more user friendly and well-rounded, but not everyone enjoys it. So, what does Autoplay mean, and how do you turn on Autoplay and turn off Autoplay in the Apple Music app? Let's find out.
5 Quick Ways to Fix iPhone Bluetooth Not Working
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Bluetooth is the wireless technology behind cable-free speakers, headphones, keyboards, and other devices that make modern life so mobile. When you experience your Bluetooth not working, basic activities like listening to music or using CarPlay become inconvenient and frustrating. I’ll cover how to reset Bluetooth on iPhones with and without a Home button.
How to Power Off, Power On & Hard Reset iPhone X & Later
By Conner Carey
There are a few methods for how to power off an iPhone 14, or any iPhone with no Home button. You can power down your iPhone inside the iOS Settings or shut down the device using the physical buttons on your iPhone. Read on to learn how to power off your iPhone, how to perform a hard reset, and how to restart your iPhone X or later.
How to Report Spam Texts on Your iPhone
By Ashleigh Page
Reporting spam to Apple and your service provider takes only a few seconds and helps to prevent future spam and phishing attempts. Depending on your service carrier and the message received, the number will either be blocked or labeled as "Spam Risk" to warn others. Below, we'll cover how to report spam texts to Apple and to your service provider.
Does FaceTime Use Data?
By Conner Carey
Does FaceTime use data or call minutes? If FaceTime uses data, how much? In fact, FaceTime does use data and not cellular call minutes. So, if you want to save data on your iPhone, you can turn cellular off for FaceTime, which will make FaceTime use Wi-Fi only. We’ll break it down step-by-step and tell you how much data FaceTime uses and how to disable FaceTime's data usage.
How to Add Multiple Gmail Accounts to Your iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Adding all of your Gmail accounts to your iPhone is a convenient to stay connected. There are two main ways to set up multiple Gmail accounts on your iPhone, either by using the Gmail app or using the iOS Mail app. It’s a quick process that will allow you to stay logged in to those accounts and easily switch from one Gmail account to the other without having to enter your password every time. Let’s get started with a step-by-step guide on how to add multiple Gmail accounts to your iPhone, so you can keep all of your emails in one convenient place.
How to Fix This Accessory Is Not Supported on iPhone Error
By Kenya Smith
You’re attempting to charge your iPhone when all of a sudden, the message, “This accessory may not be supported” suddenly pops up on your screen. There are multiple reasons why your iPhone gets this certain pop-up. We’ll show you six things to do when your iPhone won’t support an accessory.
How to Make International Calls for Free on iPhone
By Belinda Sanmiguel
Travel season is in full swing! Whether you're planning a business trip or an out-of-country getaway, you will likely need to make some international calls back home. The good news is that there are free ways to call internationally without the added data and usage fees. So, how do you call internationally on your iPhone without the extra charges? We'll discuss the most common apps that allow free international calling, as well as the pros and cons of using each platform.
How to Change Voicemail Greeting on iPhone
By Conner Carey
A personal voicemail greeting ensures that people know they've reached the correct person, and makes them feel more comfortable leaving a voicemail. Plus, you can use custom voicemail greetings on iPhone to give special instructions to callers! Here's how to change your voicemail greeting.
How to Adjust Exposure in the iPhone Camera App
By Cullen Thomas
Did you know you can brighten and darken your iPhone camera shots before you even take them? You can do this by setting the exposure, and it's as easy as sliding your finger up or down. Adjusting exposure is a way to make the darks a little darker or the lights a little lighter. We'll show you how to change the exposure on your iPhone camera and create the image you want every time.
iPhone Dictation: How to Use Voice-to-Text
By Conner Carey
These days, hands-free iPhone operations are easier than ever. Siri commands can take care of almost all your iPhone dictation needs. But if you want to mostly dictate text instead of using a keyboard, you can also enable dictation on your iOS device. We'll show you how to send texts and emails via Siri, how to enable dictation, and more.
How to Use a Filter on a FaceTime Call
By Leanne Hays
The FaceTime app is the free Apple video chat app, and it's a fun way to connect with friends and family when hearing their voices just isn't enough. You can use filters on FaceTime just like you can with Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and more. There are a bunch of FaceTime filters for iPhone, including a FaceTime beauty filter, a few black and white choices, and much more. Let's get started learning how to put filters on FaceTime on your iPhone or iPad.
How to Go Back on the iPhone or iPad
By Conner Carey
Sometimes, figuring out how to go back on your iPhone can be more confusing than one would think. How do you return to the previous screen if you went from one app to another? How do you go back to the previous page within the same app? In this article, we'll answer all your questions about how to go back on your iPhone or iPad.
How to Make Siri Mad, Plus Funny Things to Ask Siri
By Conner Carey
While Siri can do plenty of helpful things, people want to know how to make Siri cuss or beatbox; they want the funniest things to ask Siri. Whether you want Siri to tell you joke or make the AI mad, there are tons of fun things you can ask Siri and just as many hilarious responses. Here are 33 funny things you can ask Siri for jokes, laughs, and harmless chaos.
How to Cancel Apple Pay Payment on iPhone or iPad
By Leanne Hays
Apple Pay makes it easy for iPhone users to send money and receive it! But how do you cancel a cash app payment you've made with Apple Pay? Let's cover how to cancel an Apple Pay payment you made by mistake, or so that you don't have pending payments hanging out in your transaction history.
How to Lock Portrait Orientation on iPhone & iPad
By Sarah Kingsbury
It's super convenient to be able to rotate your screen from portrait to landscape mode automatically, as well as lock it later when you need to. Luckily, both the iPhone's and iPad's screen rotation lock button is easy to access via the Control Panel. With the orientation lock enabled, you can keep your screen from adjusting regardless of whether the device is rotated vertically or horizontally.
How to Share ETA on iPhone with Apple Maps
By Tamlin Day
Sharing your ETA with a contact using Apple Maps allows you to keep a friend or colleague up to date on your arrival time so that you can focus on driving. You can share your ETA, route, and current location with a contact using the Maps app on your iPhone.