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How to Record Slow Motion Video on iPhone with Slo-Mo
By Adam Harvey
Did you know you can record slow-motion video on your iPhone? No slow-motion app is needed; you can use the Slo-mo setting in the Apple Camera app. Here's how to make a slow-motion video on your iPhone.
What Is Emergency SOS: How to Set It Up
By Rachel Needell
Apple's Emergency SOS feature allows you to contact emergency services without having to unlock your phone. It will also send your location to your emergency contacts. So if you need help fast, the Emergency SOS feature can contact emergency services and send your location to your Emergency Contacts. Sound interesting? Here's how to set it up!
How to Add Notes to iCloud Keychain
By August Garry
Apple is making moves to make iCloud Keychain your one and only password manager. iCloud Keychain is built right into your Apple devices, so it's easy to keep all your passwords in one place, and now you can add notes to iCloud Keychain and keep track of all your important account information right in your Settings app.
How to View File Extensions on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
The iPhone has a built-in Files app, allowing you to download and view various types of files, from pictures and videos to PDFs and Word documents. But navigating the Files app can be a bit tricky if you don't know what kind of files you're looking at. Let's take a look at how to view file extensions in the Files app.
How to Use Your Xbox Controller for iPhone
By Brian Peters
New iPhones and iPads are quite capable of running games with the kind of graphics that would have required a computer or game console in the past, but many people find playing action games with touch screen controls to be difficult or unenjoyable. Fortunately, it's quick and easy to connect a video game controller with Bluetooth capability to your iPhone or iPad.
How to Scan a QR Code on Your iPhone or iPad with the Camera
By Conner Carey
If you've been wondering, "how do I scan a QR code on my iPhone?", you're in luck. Before iOS 11, you needed a third-party app to be able to scan QR codes on an iPhone or iPad. Now, you can use the stock Camera app on your phone or tablet to scan QR codes, and it’s pretty easy to do. We will show you how to use the Camera app on your iPhone or iPad for scanning QR codes.
How to Open Control Center without Touching iPhone Screen
By Kenya Smith
Did you know that you can access the Control Center on an iPhone by simply tapping the back of your iPhone? We will show you how to access the Control Center on your iPhone without touching the screen.
How to Clear Safari Cache on iPhone
By Brian Peters
Modern web browser apps, both on computers and smart phones, save a lot of data from the sites you visit. This is useful for improving the speed of web browsing, but sometimes you may want to clear out this cache, whether to clear up storage space, for privacy concerns, or for other reasons.
Google Calendar is a popular cloud-based calendar app; but if you want to share your Google Calendar with someone who doesn't have a Google account, Google doesn't make it easy. It is possible to share your Google Calendar to someone using the iPhone Calendar app, however, you just need to know how to find the URL to the .ics file.
Create a Hand-Washing Song with This Shortcut
By Rhett Intriago
A really wonderful way to get kids to actually wash their hands is with the Timed Handwashing feature in the Shortcuts app. It’s not only fun, but it’s interactive and makes a mundane task that’s good for a kid’s health a little bit less of a nuisance. Here’s how to create a shortcut that plays a hand-washing song.
How to Preview a Photo without Leaving the Camera App
By Conner Carey
The greatest part about the age of digital cameras is the ability to see exactly what you captured in a photo immediately after you take it. Gone are the days of the thumb picture or the blinking family photo. That's why we love how easy it is to view your recent photos directly within the Camera app on your iPhone.
5 Best Educational Apps for Your iPhone (2024)
By Mike Riley
How to Stop Faces from Moving in Group FaceTime Calls
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Many people have been struggling with the same issue when it comes to Group FaceTime on their iPhone: screen movement. Sometimes it can be nice to see the current speaker featured larger than the others. However, many people prefer for the members of their group chat on FaceTime to be equally sized throughout the whole call, regardless of who is speaking. Fortunately, this is an easy fix! Here's how to stop faces from moving during FaceTime.
How to Add Filters to Live Photos on iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Can you filter a Live Photo? Yes! Various iPhone filters can give your live pictures a unique look. Here's how to add photo filters to Live Photos.
Set Up Your Apple Legacy Contacts
By Ashleigh Page
Losing a loved one is difficult. Having their digital memories, such as photos, allows us to cherish the times we spent together. With the Digital Legacy program on iOS, Apple allows you to securely and easily pass on your digital data after death. Read on to learn more about this feature.
Safe Tesla Carplay Solutions You Don’t Actually Need
By Olena Kagui
CarPlay is used to integrate your iPhone with your car, allowing you to navigate using Apple Maps and see your favorite apps on your car's display. Teslas are smart cars, so they have their own built-in touchscreen display with a selection of compatible apps, and CarPlay is unfortunately not included. I'll cover several Tesla CarPlay solutions, including getting a CarPlay adapter.
How to Use Walking Steadiness on iPhone to Prevent Falls
By Erin MacPherson
The World Health Organization tells us that over 37 million people each year fall and suffer injuries bad enough that they need medical attention. Surprised by that number? So was I. Thankfully, your iPhone's Health app includes a Walking Steadiness score in its Mobility section to help you keep yourself and your loved ones safe from falls.
Are you someone who finds themselves poring back through their deleted emails, searching for that 20% off promo code you thought you weren't going to use? If you think you might want an extra step of precaution before emails are permanently deleted from your trash folder, consider turning on the Mail app's Ask Before Deleting feature.
How to Take a Live Photo Selfie on iPhone
By Conner Carey
Did you know you can take a live selfie on your iPhone? The front-facing camera on an iPhone can take Live Photos just like the rear-facing camera! Here’s how to take a Live Photo selfie on iPhone.