"My Music app disappeared from my iPhone! How do I get it back?" Don't panic; more likely than not, you probably deleted your Music app or removed it from your Home screen by accident. Here's how to find the hidden app and add it back to your Home screen.
iOS 15
Why Won’t My iPhone Connect to Wi-Fi Automatically?
By Erin MacPherson
If your iPhone 14 won't connect to Wi-Fi or your iPad suddenly stopped automatically connecting to known networks such as your home Wi-Fi, don't worry! This is a common problem for iPhone users and sometimes comes up for other Apple devices as well. This problem doesn’t necessarily mean the internet is not working on your iPhone. It’s more likely that a setting on your device is the culprit, but it’s easy to fix. Let’s learn how to change or reset your Wi-Fi settings so that your device will connect automatically to Wi-Fi again.
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.
What does System Data mean in iPhone storage? System Data is one of many categories in your iPhone storage. It contains important system files and any data that doesn't fall neatly into the other categories. Clearing the System Data on your iPhone can be a real space saver when your iPhone storage is full and you need to clear up space for an iOS update or to install a new app. We'll cover what System Data means and how to clear System Data on the iPhone or iPad to free up space.
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.
The Fastest Way to Save Photos from Messages on iPhone
By Erin MacPherson
Saving photos from the Messages app used to be fairly tedious. Now you can download and save photos with the tap of a single button! We'll show you the quickest way to save photos from text messages, plus review where items are saved once downloaded.
How to Delete All Emails from One Sender on iPhone
By Leanne Hays
I've subscribed to so many email newsletters over the years that I can't keep up with reading them, and many times don't open them at all. Can you quickly delete all emails from one sender, all at once, on your iPhone? Yes, you can search for, mark, and delete all emails from one sender in the iOS Mail App on iPhone. Let's get started!
Allow Calls from Favorites on iPhone While Focus Is Active
By Abbey Dufoe
Focus modes, like Do Not Disturb, are pretty handy. This feature allows you to receive all your usual notifications, minus the disruptive sounds and vibrations that tend to come with them. But what if someone on your Favorites list (like your brother, mom, best friend, etc.) has an emergency and can't get ahold of you? Luckily, when Do Not Disturb is active on your iPhone, allowing calls from Favorites is easy.
How to Stop Roaming Charges on iPhone When Traveling in 2024
By Abbey Dufoe
Say you’re taking a trip abroad or somewhere else outside your carrier’s service area. You can turn on your phone and use Wi-Fi when you’re near a connection, but what about if you leave your hotel? There’s a simple way to avoid roaming charges when you’re traveling, and it lives in your iPhone settings (this tip also applies to cellular models of iPads). Here’s how to turn off cellular data to avoid roaming charges on your iPhone while traveling.
How to Add a Caption to a Photo on iPhone
By Erin MacPherson
Did you know that your Photos app comes with a built-in feature that allows you to add captions to photos on your iPhone? You don't have to download an extra app to add captions, and any captions added to photos on your iPhone will sync to the cloud if iCloud Photo Library is enabled.
How to Stop Spam Texts with Filter Unknown Senders on iPhone
By Erin MacPherson
We're all familiar with spam text messages and calls. Are you wondering, "what can I do about spam texts?" We have the perfect iPhone trick! Here's how to filter messages from unknown senders on iPhone, so you don't have to block every number. We'll also reveal where Apple's Filter Unknown Senders feature sends random text messages.
How to Switch a Call from Apple Watch to iPhone
By Conner Carey
I love that I can answer calls on the Apple Watch. I never miss a call because my watch lets me know one is coming in. However, talking to your wrist, especially in public, isn't ideal. No problem! You can hand off the call from the Apple Watch to your iPhone. Here are two different ways to transfer a call from your Apple Watch to your iPhone.
How to Inspect Element on iPhone or iPad
By Rachel Needell
Often, when attempting to save a small image, it will degrade in clarity and sharpness. Using inspect element to save an image will preserve its original size and clarity even if it looks very small on the website. This is a really cool feature, so don’t be scared to check out something a bit more advanced!
How to Find & Delete Your Siri Search History
By Erin MacPherson
Can your iPhone show Siri history? Not anymore, but your searches are stored on your iPhone and shared with Apple. Here's how to delete your Siri history on your iPhone to keep your data secure and opt out of letting Apple access your Siri searches at all.
How to Quickly Fix a Frozen App on iPhone
By Conner Carey
Ever had an app freeze and become unresponsive? Your iPhone has a built-in App Switcher that you can use to force close an app whenever it becomes unresponsive. We'll show you how to close apps on iPhone so that whenever an app is misbehaving, you can fix it quickly.
How to Add a Parent to Approve Purchases in Family Sharing
By Conner Carey
Can you have two organizers in an Apple Family Sharing group? No, but the family organizer of each group can change the role of a second parent or guardian to control kids' Apple purchases. Here's how to set up Family Sharing to allow another adult Family Group member to block or approve Ask to Buy requests in Family Sharing on an iPhone or iPad.
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 Take, View, & Save Burst Photos on iPhone
By Rheanne Taylor
Let's go over how to take Burst Photos on all compatible models of the iPhone, how to look at burst images, and how to choose and save the individual iPhone burst images you want to keep. I see some great pictures in your future; let's get started!
Why Does My HomePod Keep Cutting Out? 4 Fixes to Try
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Why does my HomePod keep disconnecting? If your HomePod or HomePod mini keeps disconnecting, there could be several factors at play. Here are the steps to try before you contact Apple Support.