iPhone Alarm Volume Low? How to Make an iPhone Alarm Louder
By Leanne Hays
Is your iPhone alarm volume low? Here's how to change the alarm volume on your iPhone or iPad if you've already increased the volume but the alarm sound is still quiet.
iPhone 13 Pro & 13 Pro Max
How to Transcribe Voice Memos on iPhone & iPad
By Leanne Hays
Apple doesn't offer a way to transcribe Voice Memos, but we'll show you how to use a third-party app to transcribe voice notes from an iPhone or iPad. This way, you can easily get transcriptions for your brainstorms and recorded meetings!
See Your Battery Percentage at a Glance
By Rachel Needell
A few years ago, Apple made the decision to remove the ability to see the battery percentage in the battery icon on the iPhone. This decision was widely contested, and as of iOS 16, Apple has returned this extremely useful feature to iPhone users. While the battery display is not exactly the same as it used to be, it's pretty comparable and the best part is that it is so much easier to view your iPhone's percentage of battery at a quick glance.
Declutter Messages by Auto-Deleting Verification Codes
By Rhett Intriago
If your Messages inbox filled with a bunch of six-digit verification codes left over from sign-ins to various sites and apps? Your iPhone now has a feature that will automatically clear out verification codes, also known as one-time passwords or OTPs, after you’ve used them. If you frequently get two-factor authentication codes texted to you, this feature is sure to help clear up your messages.
Why Can’t I Delete Apps on My iPhone & iPad? Simplest Fix
By Erin MacPherson
Are you wondering why you can't delete apps on your iPhone? Some built-in Apple apps can't be deleted, but sometimes your iPhone or iPad can't delete apps that it should be able to. Here's how to delete apps on an iPhone or iPad when tapping the minus icon doesn't do the trick.
Prime Day is back on its normal schedule this year, following in the wake of the 4th of July sales. It's an exciting time for techies and deal-hunters, and if you're an Apple fan, there are already some enticing early Prime Day Apple deals up for grabs right now. Whether or not it's worth shopping the early Prime Day deals or if it's better to wait until the sale officially lands on July 12 remains an open question, but it never hurts to look. Below, we've rounded up the best early Prime Day Apple deals you can shop today, along with some insight as to whether now's a good time to buy.
If you're a football fan without cable, figuring out how to watch the NFL season online is important. Whether you want to watch Monday Night Football, the Thursday games, or the NFL Sunday ticket, we'll cover your options for watching the NFL season on Apple TV without a cable subscription. We'll include how to watch NFL games online, on Amazon, with an over-the-air TV antenna, on Sling TV, and more.
Best Camera Accessories for iPhone 13
By Olena Kagui
The iPhone 13 lineup boasts some of the best smartphone cameras on the market with the new Cinematic Mode and Macro capabilities. However, you can get even better results with the help of third-party lenses, filters, and rigs. I’ll even throw in a waterproof case and portable charger to capture videos and photos from anywhere for as long as you want!
The Best iPhone 13 Cases: Our Recommendations
By Ashleigh Page
Clear phone cases, designer phone cases, sparkly phone cases, durable phone cases, luxury phone cases: there are so many different kinds of iPhone cases out there, it's hard to know where to start looking! Luckily, we've done the leg work for you. Here are our recommendations for the best cases out there, for all different lifestyles and budgets.
Change the Focus Point of Portrait Photos
By Rhett Intriago
Have you ever taken a Portrait mode photo on your iPhone and wanted to change the focus point later? Well, now you can, thanks to the latest version of iOS. Any model of iPhone 13 and newer includes a feature that allows you to manually adjust the focus of almost any portrait photo.
Protect Your Privacy with Hide My Email
By Rachel Needell
When you subscribe to iCloud+, you gain access to Hide My Email. Hide My Email allows you to generate dummy email accounts that automatically forward any emails sent to that account to your real email address. The advantage here is that you don't have to share your email address with a site or person you don't trust, and they can't sell your real email address to other websites. But is hiding your email address really necessary for you? Let's get into it!
Securely Share Passwords with Friends & Family
By Rhett Intriago
If you and your family share certain accounts, like streaming services, sharing passwords is probably commonplace in your household. Thankfully, you now have the option to share passwords on your iPhone with trusted contacts.
Find Your Hidden Apple Cash Card Number
By Rhett Intriago
You can now use your Apple Cash to make online purchases at stores that do not accept Apple Pay. With the latest updates to iOS, you have an Apple Cash card number which you can use at online storefronts the same way you would enter a credit card number. Here’s how to use your Apple Cash card number.
How to Fix Messages in iCloud Not Available on iPhone & iPad
By Leanne Hays
Are you getting the "Messages in iCloud not available as iCloud and iMessage accounts do not match" error message on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac? This problem happens when Messages aren't syncing between your devices, and is actually pretty easy to solve on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac!
How to Loop a Video on iPhone
By Olena Kagui
Looping videos refers to making a video to replay indefinitely. I will teach you how to turn a video into a boomerang using free third-party apps. Plus, I’ll remind you how to loop a Live Photo to turn it into a short loop video. Let’s get started!
How to See Podcast Transcripts in the Podcasts App
By Rhett Intriago
Want to read a transcript of your favorite podcast while you listen to it? With the latest iOS update, Apple Podcasts now offers podcast transcripts. Here’s how to use this helpful new feature.
Why Is My FaceTime Camera Not Working on iPhone & iPad
By Leanne Hays
FaceTime video not working? Whether FaceTime is not showing the other person, the other person can't see you, or your FaceTime call is just glitching, we're here to help!
How to Turn Off SharePlay on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
SharePlay is a feature that allows you to enjoy movies, music, and more with others. You can use SharePlay to watch movies with your friends over FaceTime or share an Apple Music listening session while riding in the car. However, if you are not interested in using SharePlay, you can disable it. Here’s how to turn off SharePlay.
How to Silence Notifications on iPhone
By Kenya Smith
The notifications on your iPhone help keep you informed. However, receiving multiple notifications while you’re sleeping, relaxing, working, or studying can be annoying. Fortunately, there are three ways to turn off notifications on your iPhone. Here’s how to do each method.
iPhone or iPad Won’t Update? Here’s How to Fix It.
By Erin MacPherson
Why won't my iPhone update to iOS 17? It’s a frustrating situation with so many troubleshooting steps that it’s hard to know where to start. We’ll show you the best iPhone update troubleshooting tips (which also work on iPads) to help you resolve your iOS software update issues.
