By Devala Rees
If you haven't heard of Back Tap, this useful feature allows you to double or triple-tap on the back of your iPhone to trigger pre-selected shortcuts. One of the niftiest ways to use Back Tap is to set it to open your Camera app. We'll show you how to enable Back Tap so you can quickly access your iPhone camera.
By Brian Peters
Many people like to keep their iPhone's screen rotation locked so that it doesn't switch into landscape orientation accidentally. When you're watching a video or doing something else where landscape orientation would be helpful, it can be disruptive to need to open the Control Panel to turn the rotation lock off.
By Belinda Sanmiguel
Using your iPhone keyboard can be frustrating if you struggle with the tiny keys or reading the keyboard characters. While you can't adjust the size of your native keyboard, you can flip your phone to landscape mode, download a third-party keyboard app, or bold the iPhone text to make it easier to see. Let's cover these popular ways to make the keyboard large on your iPhone.
By Conner Carey
How do you get rid of the lock on a note in the Notes app on your iPhone? Luckily, it’s just as easy to remove a lock from a note as it was to add the lock. Here’s how to remove a lock from notes on the iPhone.
By Rhett Intriago
Apple takes privacy very seriously when it comes to its products. The iPhone and iPad are no exception and even now include an App Privacy Report. This report shows you how certain apps have been using your data and accessing certain device features.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Need a record of your text conversation but don't want to scroll through your camera roll to find screenshots od it? If you're looking for how to export iMessage conversations to PDF, you'll get a lot of different options, from downloading apps to using your computer. But there's one method that's much easier. Here's how to export text messages from your iPhone to PDF.
By Rhett Intriago
The Apple Watch has a nifty feature that ejects water from the speaker after you’ve been for a swim. The iPhone doesn’t have the same feature, sadly, so if your iPhone ever takes a dive, there’s no option to clear water from your speakers. However, some tech-savvy iPhone users have found a way to create a water eject shortcut that performs a similar function. Check it out below!
By Jivan Hall
Live Listen is a clever feature that essentially turns your iPhone (or iPad/iPad touch) into a microphone and then amplifies the sounds it picks up through your Airpods. As long as your Airpods are in range of your phone, they essentially act like pseudo-hearing aids. Not only does this sound cool in theory, it actually works really well! Let's cover how to set up and use the Live Listen feature.
By Rachel Needell
I can’t be the only one who has accidentally purchased an app from the App Store, purchased the wrong app, or spent money unnecessarily on apps. Don’t panic! It happens to everyone, and if you follow a few simple steps you can receive a refund on an App Store purchase. We’ll walk you through how to do this on your Apple devices.
By Ashleigh Page
Gone are the days of scrolling through texts to find a YouTube video or news article your friend sent several weeks ago. With the latest version of iOS, you can now pin shared content so you don't have to search through old messages! We'll show you the quick method to pin items in Messages for easy access later.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
When you share a Reminders list with someone, you don't always need to be immediately notified every time they add or complete something. Learn how to turn off notifications for a shared Reminders list on your iPhone to prevent your indecisive or hyper-productive friends from messing up your focus.
By Conner Carey
An iPhone Live Photo captures 1.5 seconds before and after a shot is taken, making it easy to accidentally catch the blur from lowering your phone, or worse, something you don’t want anyone to see. The solution is simple, as you can just trim out unwanted frames. Here’s how to edit Live Photos on your iPhone.
By Rhett Intriago
With iOS 15 Safari, the app has a whole new layout which brings many updates to the way you browse in the app. In Safari, the address bar is now located at the bottom of your iPhone screen, and in landscape orientation tabs will now appear in a list across the top. If you find these updates inconvenient and want to revert to the previous iOS 14 Safari layout, we'll show you how!
Is it possible to delete an Apple ID account permanently? The answer is yes, but it does come with some complications, such as losing access to your iCloud storage and iMessages. We'll cover some less extreme options for solving problems with your Apple ID, then learn how to deactivate and delete an Apple ID permanently if that's the right step for you.
By Conner Carey
These days, our mailboxes can quickly become overrun. One easy way you can organize your inbox in the Mail app is to see only unread emails. This way, you can see all your unread message in one place, allowing you to easily check what needs to be checked and delete the rest. Here’s how to see only unread emails in the Mail app.
By Rhett Intriago
Focus modes on iPhone are useful for staying on task when working, spending time with family, or even just going to bed. If you no longer use a specific Focus or you are experiencing issues with notifications or calls not coming through, you can remove a Focus from your iPhone.
By Erin MacPherson
By Conner Carey
Need to transfer photos to a new iPhone? Share snapshots with friends? We’ll cover how to use iCloud for easy photo transfer to a new phone, and how to use AirDrop for a quick and secure way to share your latest vacation photos with friends. Read on to learn how to transfer pictures from iPhone to iPhone!
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Staying on top of iOS software updates will keep you in the know about the hottest new features for your iPhone. So how do you know which software version your iPhone is using? Fortunately, it's simple to find out. We'll show you two ways to do it!
