By Olena Kagui
The newer iPhone models have protruding camera lenses, which is why many users consider purchasing an iPhone camera lens protector. Third-party sellers have a wide selection of iPhone camera covers and cases with built-in camera protectors. However, some lens protectors may interfere with your photos.
By Conner Carey
Can someone hack my iPhone? How do I know if my iPhone is hacked? These are questions our readers ask a lot. The answer is Yes. iPhones can be hacked, even with the ever-increasing layers of security Apple implements to protect our devices. With your safety and sanity being a top priority in this technological world, let's take a look at how you can protect your iPhone from hackers and viruses.
By Conner Carey
Believe it or not, you can FaceTime using an email instead of phone number or vice versa. Also, If you have multiple numbers and email addresses associated with FaceTime, you may want to know how to use a phone number for FaceTime instead of email. This article will show you how to change your FaceTime caller ID settings in just a few simple steps.
By Conner Carey
Here's how to download GIFs from internet browsers, Facebook, WhatsApp, GIPHY, Messages, and other common apps. You can easily share your favorite GIFs with others once they're saved to your Photos app. Let's learn how to save GIFs; it's easy!
By Kenya Smith
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Can I use an iPad charger for my iPhone? You sure can! We all have so many charging blocks and cables around, and it's a relief to know when they're cross-device compatible. Many people worry about a more powerful adapter overloading their iPhone battery, but this isn't the case. Let's go over how to use an iPad charger for an iPhone and the benefits you might get from it.
By Rhett Intriago
Are you a voracious audiophile? Spotify offers a wide range of music and podcasts, and it's also great for finding out what audio your friends have been listening to lately. Even with a free account, you can add friends on Spotify by linking your Facebook account or by searching for their profile. This way, you can discover awesome new music and keep up with your friends’ interests.
By Leanne Hays
You may need to reset certain settings or do a full factory reset on your iPhone or iPad if you're experiencing problems with your Apple device, or if you plan to sell it. But what happens when you reset your iPhone? Let's get into it!
What's blacklisting, and what does IMEI is blocked mean on an iPhone? Let's go over what happens if your IMEI is blocked, how to get unblocked, and how to make sure you don't buy a blacklisted iPhone.
By Olena Kagui
The easiest way to enjoy music on an iPhone is by using Apple Music or streaming music via an app like Spotify or YouTube. However, if you have an MP3 file on your computer or another device, getting it on your phone requires a few extra steps. I'll teach you how to put music on Apple Music or your iPhone the fastest way!
By Rhett Intriago
One of the best things to happen to my family is shared notes. But, something that has always been an issue is not knowing what or who changed something on a shared note. And while this may be somewhat of a niche issue, if you’re someone who stays organized and productive by using the Notes app and the shared notes feature, this might be really useful for you as well.
By Leanne Hays
By Paula Bostrom
Double-clicking the iPhone side button is something everyone does, whether it's to pull up Apple Pay or confirm that you want to install an app. However, if you have shaky hands or a physical impairment that prevents you from clicking the side button fast enough, you might have trouble using these features. Luckily, if double-clicking the side button is not working for you, your iPhone has an accessibility setting to slow down the click speed.
By Olena Kagui
Many people wonder, can you make Siri take a picture on your iPhone? The answer is yes! It used to be possible to simply tell Siri to open the camera app to any mode then snap a picture or start recording. While that is no longer possible with iOS 16 or later, there are still ways to take photos and videos with just your voice!
By Rhett Intriago
Almost every major version of iOS comes with new emojis, and iOS 16 is no exception. Your iPhone now comes with 21 new emojis (31 if you factor in skin tone variations). Now you can express yourself in a variety of new ways.
By Abbey Dufoe
Sometimes you need to do some app housecleaning. Maybe your kid moved your apps around, or maybe you just want to see what apps you currently have installed. If you have a lot of apps, it can be easy to lose track of them, even if they're organized into folders. If you’re looking for a fresh start, take a few quick steps in your settings to reset your Home Screen layout on iPhone or iPad.
Learning how to reset AirPods Pro (and AirPods) can be useful when troubleshooting device issues. It is also a necessary step to take when you want to give away or sell AirPods Pro that you no longer need. Knowing how to factory reset AirPods Pro will also allow you to use AirPods that you’ve found if you can’t locate the owner.
By Olena Kagui
You've probably wondered if you can trade in AirPods or AirPods Pro, and the answer is "yes" followed by a really big "but." Sending your AirPods to Apple will ensure proper recycling, which is great for the planet, but it won't get you any trade-in credit. I'll explain why and how to do this, plus I'll give you some unusual money-saving alternative options.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
If your HomePod or HomePod mini is not turning on, you may feel like throwing it out the window and starting fresh with a brand-new one, but there are a few things to try before you rush out for a replacement. Here are all the steps to try to get your HomePod working again and how to know when it's time to call Apple.
By Hallei Halter
FaceTime can be tricky, and you may have found yourself wondering, "why is my FaceTime camera flipped?" FaceTime video calls automatically use the front-view camera, but sometimes you may want to use the back camera. Sure, you can flip your iPhone around, but it's hard to tell where your camera is pointing when you do that. Here's how to flip the FaceTime camera during a call instead.
