iPhone 8 & 8 Plus

Live Photos are a hybrid between a still image and a short video that was introduced on the iPhone 6S and has become a staple for every iPhone since. These unique moving pictures capture three seconds of video with a key photo in the middle, but there may be times when a traditional photo is better.  In this article, you'll learn how to turn off Live Photos temporarily or long term.

Want to send animated birthday wishes to your friends or family members? You can use iPad or iPhone texting effects so send them the perfect iMessage birthday text! Here's how to send one of my favorite iPhone text effects, iPhone happy birthday balloons!

Did you know you have a compass tool right on your iPhone? Here's how to find your phone compass, and use the Compass app on your iPhone. 

Can you lock apps on an iPhone or iPad with a fingerprint? Yes! Here's how to lock apps on iPad with a fingerprint. Below, we'll also cover how to put a password on apps on iPhone or iPad for better security.

Are iPhones waterproof? Sadly, Apple hasn't made any waterproof iPhones, but every model from the iPhone 7 through the new iPhone 14 family is dust, splash, and water resistant. Here's what Apple means by water resistant, and which iPhones are included. 

Have you ever gotten distracted browsing irrelevant webpages in Safari when you needed to be studying or working? Thankfully, Focus mode 16 allows you to limit which Tab Groups you can browse in Safari. Let's dive into how to pair Focus mode with Safari Tab Groups. 

One app that many users love is the Reminders app thanks to recent upgrades. Now with iOS 16, you will be able to set up reminder lists as templates and then use them again to form new lists with the same features. Let's learn how to set up reminders templates to use for future lists.

You're probably familiar with how to use a photo as your Lock Screen, but with iOS 16, having a photo as your Lock Screen is even better. You will be able to edit photos and change the style of your photo to make a Lock Screen that fits your personality. Before you learn how to add different styles to your photo lock screen, let's go over the basic setup.

You probably know that Focus mode helps you stay on track during activities such as exercising or work. Well, iOS 16 has added Focus Filters, which allow you to filter out distracting content in Apple apps and third-party apps that support the feature. In that way, you will be able to receive only essential content, such as content from co-workers while you're at work or notifications from family members while you're sleeping in case of emergencies. Here's how to set up Focus Filters on your iPhone.