Did you know that you could change the iPhone screen to grayscale? Benefits of a black and white iPhone include better readability for individuals who are color blind. It also slows down your iPhone battery drain and some experts believe that using grayscale on your iPhone might help reduce or break phone addiction. Here’s how to turn on toggle on iPhone grayscale mode.
By Olena Kagui
The new Sleep Apnea Apple Watch feature uses the watch's internal accelerometer to detect breathing disturbances. Sleep apnea is a serious health condition, and after learning that you have some breathing disturbances while sleeping, you can contact your doctor to pursue treatment. Apple Watch sleep apnea detection is only available on newer Apple Watch models and users over 18 years old and have not been diagnosed with sleep apnea in the past.
By Rhett Intriago
The latest version of iOS brought with it some major changes to the Photos app. The app has been completely redesigned, so you might find yourself a bit lost when you open it for the first time. Luckily, it’s easy to make it a little less cluttered.
By Rhett Intriago
By Rhett Intriago
The latest version of iOS brought with it some major changes to the Settings app. One of the first things you’ve probably noticed is that settings for certain apps like Messages or the Phone app are nowhere to be found. So how do you change settings for specific apps now? Let’s take a look.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
How long does an iPhone last? Many factors can play into deciding when it's time to get a new phone. We'll look at how long an iPhone will get iOS updates before it's not supported anymore, the average iPhone lifespan, and other lifestyle factors that might impact your decision to buy. We'll also take a look at the best time to buy a new cell phone, so you can get the most out of your new purchase.
By Rhett Intriago
Having the Weather app on your Apple Watch allows you to easily check temperatures and get weather alerts without taking out your iPhone. If you experience your Apple Watch not loading weather forcasts properly, we'll cover possible solutions to help you resolve your Apple Watch weather not updating.
By Olena Kagui
Apple Cash has been an amazing way to exchange money with other iPhone users. But it can be awkward to exchange contact information with strangers just to buy or sell something at a garage sale. Fortunately, iOS 18 Tap to Cash was introduced for completely contactless money transfers.
By Rhett Intriago
You can now customize your iPhone Control Center! The latest updates to iOS allow you to rearrange the Control Center any way you want. Let's find out how to edit the Control Center on the iPhone.
By Rhett Intriago
Did you know you can use the Dynamic Island to control your iPhone’s flashlight? The Dynamic Island is one of the most useful features, thanks to shortcuts like this. Find out how to use the Island on your iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 or later to turn off the flashlight.
By Rhett Intriago
Did you know that there is a nightstand mode on iPhone now? There is now a feature called StandBy mode on the iPhone, which allows you to see information—such as the time, your calendar, photos, and weather—at a glance while charging your device. In this tip, we'll show you how to use the iPhone's StandBy mode and how to get a red clock and calendar on iPhone.
By Conner Carey
It's time for iOS 18! The newest iOS update offers lots of exciting new things, like Home Screen icon customization, text message scheduling, and much more! While the initial release of iOS 18 will not include Apple Intelligence, Apple's innovative AI-powered tools will be coming in an update later this year. In any case, we'll show you how to download iOS 18 and take advantage of the cool new features that are available now.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Apple's much-anticipated fall event brought us updates to three device lines: the iPhone 16, the Apple Watch 10, and the AirPods 4. Each category brought us a few headlining features, but whether or not you should upgrade each device depends largely on what device you already have. The entire 16 line sports the A18 chip, specially designed for Apple Intelligence features, and a brand new Camera Control button. We also see some Pro features come to the base models, such as the Action Button. The Apple Watch 10 sports a slimmer profile and a larger screen option than before and an important health feature that detects sleep apnea. The AirPods 4 also sees many of the AirPods Pro 2 features join its ranks, while the AirPods Pro 2 are getting a software update that can make them function as hearing aids. Here are the top five takeaways from Apple's iPhone 16 event.
By Leanne Hays
Apple's September 9 "It's Glowtime" event was an exciting one for those of us who appreciate the more budget-friendly iPhone models, including the most Pro features we've ever seen in base models. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus offer tons of updates, including new features like the Camera Control button and an upgraded camera system, faster performance thanks to the A18 chip, and Apple Intelligence features only available in the iPhone 16 series and the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Read on to learn why the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are the upgrades for (almost) everyone!
