Buyer's Guide 2024: Smart Kitchen
By Leanne Hays
If you love new kitchen gadgets and appliances, read on for our 2024 Smart Kitchen Buyer's Guide. You'll find gifts for friends, family, and maybe even a few things for your own kitchen!
iPhone XS & XS Max
Buyer's Guide 2024: Best Pet Gear
By Olena Kagui
The only thing better than having a furry friend is spoiling them with tech-savvy gifts that will make both your lives better! This year, we've compiled a list of the best pet gear and accessories that you can use in tandem with your Apple devices. Check out our top four pet accessories for 2024.
Secure Your iPhone with Face ID
By Conner Carey
Face ID is a security feature that works eerily well. The process is so fast that you’re tempted to make sure it doesn't just let anybody in (don't worry, it doesn't). You'll be prompted to set up Face ID on your iPhone when you set up your device for the first time, but if you skipped that part, here’s how to set up Face ID.
How to Use the Compass on an iPhone
By Leanne Hays
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.
Easiest Way To Lock an App on iPhone (iOS 18)
By Rhett Intriago
Can you lock apps on the iPhone? Yes! For a long time, there was no way to lock apps on iOS. However, the latest updates added a new feature that allows you to use Face ID to lock down an app. Here’s how to lock apps on an iPhone.
How To Add Emergency Contact on iPhone for Emergency SOS
By Conner Carey
The Emergency SOS feature lets you call for help in many different ways, including discreetly by holding down a button, via satellite, and even automatically if a car crash or fall is detected. After an Emergency SOS call ends, your iPhone will automatically send a message with your location to your Emergency contact(s). Add an extra layer of security to your life by adding your iPhone emergency contact.
Place iPhone Apps Anywhere on the Home Screen (iOS 18)
By Rhett Intriago
The latest software update for your iPhone brings many new customization options. You can now drag apps anywhere on your Home Screen while still keeping them in a neat grid. Here’s how to move an iPhone app anywhere on your Home Screen.
Sort Your Passwords in the Passwords App (iOS 18)
By Rhett Intriago
In previous versions of iOS, your passwords were stored in iCloud Keychain, which you could access by going into the Settings app. Now, Apple has given us a dedicated Passwords app. Let’s go over how to sort passwords in the Passwords app.
Apple Passwords: How To Use the New App (iOS 18)
By Rhett Intriago
Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac now have a dedicated Passwords app. Your iPhone passwords used to be stored in iCloud Keychain, which you could access from the Passwords section in Settings. Let’s take a tour of the new iPhone password app!
React to Messages with Emojis & Stickers (iOS 18)
By Rhett Intriago
Your iPhone’s tapback feature will be receiving an upgrade in iOS 18. The handy reaction feature allows you to give messages a thumbs up, a thumbs down, or a heart, or react with laughter or shock. The latest version of iOS gives you even more tapback reactions!
New Text Effects for Messages in iOS 18
By Rhett Intriago
The messages app is much livelier thanks to the latest updates to iOS. With these updates, you can now express yourself in more ways than ever before. Find out how to add effects to iMessage on the latest version of iOS.
Buyer's Guide 2024: Health & Fitness
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Looking to improve your workouts or general health? Read our 2024 Buyer's Guide for Health and Fitness to learn about the latest, greatest smart gear. You're sure to find something for yourself or the perfect gift for a friend or family member!
How to Fix an iMessage Activation Error Fast!
By Conner Carey
FaceTime or iMessage not activating? According to Apple, it can take up to 24 hours to activate iMessages and FaceTime. If iMessage or FaceTime won't activate after 24 hours, it's safe to assume iMessage and FaceTime are not working. Here's how to fix an iMessage waiting for activation and similar errors.
How to Check Voicemails from Blocked Numbers on an iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Can you still get voicemails from blocked callers on your iPhone? Yes, you can. We'll show you how to see blocked numbers on an iPhone, see blocked voicemails on an iPhone, how to find blocked numbers in FaceTime, and how to see blocked numbers in Messages.
iPhone Charging but CarPlay Not Working? Here’s the Fix!
By Leanne Hays
What do you do if CarPlay is not working? Whether your iPhone is charging but CarPlay is not working, CarPlay is not connecting or has a black screen, the apps won't open, or the audio won't work, here's how to fix your CarPlay issues.
What Gas Stations Take Apple Pay Near Me? The Complete List
By Kenya Smith
As more people use contactless payment, many gas stations take Apple Pay as a payment method. Here's a list of gas stations that accept Apple Pay and whether they take Apple Pay at the pump, in-store, or in their app.
How to Save a Photo as a PDF on Your iPhone for Free
By Emma Chase
Images on your iPhone are usually saved as JPGs or PNGs, which work well for most uses. However, sometimes it's much easier to send a PDF image than to upload the original file type, especially when you want to keep things like image location and other metadata private. Here's how to save a picture as a PDF on your iPhone.
How to Accept a Shared Album Invite on Your iPhone
By Brian Peters
Shared Albums let you add photos and videos to a collaborative photo album, but first, you have to know how to join a shared album. Here's how to accept a Shared Album invite, and what to do if a shared album invite is not showing up.
How to Record a Phone Call on an iPhone for Free
By Leanne Hays
Wondering how to record calls on an iPhone? It's not hard; you can use the new iPhone call recording feature! If your iPhone isn't updated to iOS 18.1 or later, you can use the Voice Memos app on another iPhone, iPad, or Mac, or a call-recorder app to record calls on your iPhone, free!
Buyer's Guide 2024: Baby Gear
By David Averbach
Baby on the way? Read our 2024 Buyer's Guide for Baby Gear to learn about the latest, greatest smart gear for new parents! You're sure to find something for your own nursery, or the perfect baby shower gift.
