Here's a time-saving feature to boost your productivity: Lock Screen apps. You can open the Notes app directly from the Lock Screen of your iPhone. Lock Screen Notes are helpful for quickly marking down all the notes, checklists, links, and sketches that you want to have close at hand, without having to unlock your device. Let's get started learning how to add Lock Screen Notes to your iPhone so you can master this feature.
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In Apple's native Notes app for iPhone and iPad, you can designate a note to always appear at the top of your list under the Pinned tab. This is helpful if there’s a note you consistently refer to, such as the one you use for grocery shopping every week. You can also pin multiple notes to the top of your list. Here’s how to pin a note to the top of your Notes list on the iPhone.
Putting the Pro in iPhone 15 Pro & iPhone 15 Pro Max
By Olena Kagui
The titanium iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max were announced at Apple’s "Wonderlust" event on September 12. With a customizable Action button, seven different focal lengths, and the ability to film 3D Spatial Videos, the iPhone 15 Pro Max may be the most "pro" Pro iPhone ever. Discover all the new features and how they compare to the other iPhone 15 models.
How to Tag Someone in Notes on iPhone
By Ashleigh Page
Tagging someone in the Apple Notes app makes it easy to collaborate with others! You can tag someone to bring a particular section of the note to their attention and notify them of important updates. Here's how to tag someone in Notes on iPhone or iPad.
How to Create To-Do Lists in Notes on Your iPhone or iPad
By Conner Carey
The Notes app is a surprisingly useful, multi-functional tool whether you want to manage projects, set goals, or create lists. You can add create checkable lists with links, insert photos, include sketches, collaborate with others on a shared note, keep your notes private, and more. In this article, we will show you how to create basic to-do lists.
How to Block Someone on Your iPhone
By Rachel Needell
Blocking someone on your iPhone means that the number or contact you've blocked will no longer be able to text or call your iPhone. Using the block feature is a great way to maintain your peace and sanity, and it's fairly easy to do. Here's how to block someone on iPhone.
How to Decline a Call on iPhone: 3 Ways
By Kenya Smith
You're listening to some music on your iPhone, but the music stops and the incoming call banner appears on your screen. Maybe you decided to take an afternoon nap when all of a sudden, you're awakened by the ringtone of your iPhone. If a call comes in that you do not want to answer, there are three ways to decline a call on iPhone.
How to Identify Fake Phone Numbers (Free & Paid)
By Olena Kagui
If you suspect that someone gave you a fake phone number, there are ways to check it using a phone number validator. We will show you free and paid phone number checkers that can help you identify fake numbers. Finally, we’ll give you tips on how to avoid falling for fake phone numbers.
Found an iPhone? How to Find the Owner
By Erin MacPherson
Found an iPhone and wondering how to find the owner? In this article, we'll walk you through how to find the owner's contact information, and what to do if you find a lost iPhone that is locked. As long as you follow the steps in this guide, you should be able to return the lost or stolen iPhone with as little hassle as possible.
How to Find Your Lost iPhone Using Apple Watch
By Ashleigh Page
We’ve all misplaced our iPhones at one point or another. The good news is that you can use your Apple Watch to ping your iPhone or get directions to it. This way, you can avoid needlessly overturning sofa cushions! Here’s how to find your iPhone using an Apple Watch.
How to Check Your iPhone’s Battery Health
By Leanne Hays
Apple landed in hot water with customers several years ago when a feature designed to slow the processors of older iPhone models to keep them from suddenly shutting down came to light. Critics maintained that Apple was throttling the speed of earlier iPhone models to push customers toward newer devices, while Apple insisted that the feature was necessary to cope with aging batteries. Now, Apple lets users monitor their iPhone battery health.
Here we'll tell you which apps are largely responsible for iPhone battery drain and how to save your battery life. We'll show you how to stop apps from running in the background, plus share an extra tip perfect for stopping iPhone battery drain by social media and other apps.
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.
How to See What’s Draining Your iPhone or iPad Battery
By Leanne Hays
Want to see what apps are draining the battery on your iPhone? Your iPhone's battery usage is broken down app by app in the Battery Health section of your Settings app. The data lets you see the percentage of battery life used by each app, and also how long you spent on individual apps. You'll be able to save your battery life and save your phone by picking out the apps that use more battery than they should be.
How to Turn Off iPhone Optimized Battery Charging
By Olena Kagui
Organize Your iPhone’s Storage & Battery
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Now that you’ve perfected your Home Screen, it’s time to clean behind the scenes. In the past, you may have deleted apps from your Home Screen and now you’ve lost track. Maybe you have an absurd amount of photos or downloaded videos taking up a lot of storage and making your iPhone run slower than it needs to. Or maybe you keep ignoring the software updates, which puts your phone at a security risk. If any of those things sound relatable, this next section is all about how to make sure even the stuff occurring in the background of your iPhone is kept in check.
The Best Gear for a High Tech Spa Day
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
I’ve been enjoying at-home spa days for more than a decade. Over the years, they’ve evolved from drugstore face masks and fuzzy socks for an hour to full-day productions with coordinated snacks, playlists, aromas, and lighting—and now tech. Here’s how to get your gear to work for you for the most relaxing experience you can get without leaving your house.
How to See All Reminders at Once
By Sarah Kingsbury
When creating reminders in the Reminders app, it's useful to organize them into separate lists such as a grocery list, a list for pet appointments, and a work to-do list. But sometimes, it can be helpful to see everything you have to do in one place. Here's how!
How to Delete Suggested Email Contacts in Mail
By Leanne Hays
The Mail app can autofill email addresses based on your recent activity. However, sometimes the Mail app will suggest old email addresses that are no longer relevant. You can avoid accidentally sending your email to a random contact by removing them from your recents. Here's how!
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.