Apple has let you create unique, dummy email addresses to mask your personal email address for a while, so long as you are able to use Sign in with Apple. Now, this service is expanding to any online form that requires an email address. With iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey, if you have iCloud Plus, you can now sign up for any account or mailing list with a dummy email address and have all information sent to that address forwarded to your personal inbox. We'll go over why you might want to use this service and how to do it.
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Easily Type Website Domain Names with iPhone Keyboard Shortcut
By Rhett Intriago
Browsing the web has never been easier with this iPhone keyboard shortcut that allows you to quickly bring up a list of the most commonly used web domains. Whether you’re typing a .com, a .edu, or a .gov, web domain or email.
How to Add Quick Note Using Your iPhone's Share Sheet
By Kenya Smith
You're browsing Safari on your iPhone, and you see a recipe or a crafting project that you want to make. Usually, you would leave Safari, open Notes, type or paste the information, and return to where you started. With iOS 16, you can now add notes from an app without switching apps, thanks to Quick Notes, a feature that previously could only be used on an iPad or Mac. Adding Quick Notes is even faster when you use the Share Sheet. We'll show you how to add Quick Note with Share Sheet.
Why & How to Perform an Advanced Google Image Search
By Olena Kagui
There are times when you aren’t sure what exactly you want to find when you do a Google image search. Other times, you are looking for something extremely specific. This is where an Advanced Google Image Search will help you save a lot of time! Plus, you can use it to find free images or hide explicit content.
How to Use Night Mode on iPhone
By Leanne Hays
If you're into iPhone photography and looking for ways to get the best shots in low light, you're in luck. iPhone 11 and newer models offer a feature called Night mode. Night mode makes night photography easy, allowing users to take clear, vivid pictures in low-light situations. So, how do you use Night mode for iPhone 11 or later? We'll go over the ins and outs of these camera settings below.
How to Work Wireless Speakers: Turn On Bluetooth on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
Bluetooth is a feature on most smartphones that allows you to stream things wirelessly. It's become a staple in many people's daily lives but it can be tricky to turn on and off if you don't already know. Luckily, it's simple to turn Bluetooth off and on. Here's how!
How to Turn Off Raise to Wake on iPhone
By Gressa Cedergren
Have you ever reached into your bag or pocket to find that your iPhone flashlight has accidentally been turned on? This can be frustrating on days when you already have low iPhone battery. While you can't remove the flashlight shortcut from the lower-left corner of your Lock screen, you can disable this iPhone setting to stop it from happening. Below, we'll show you how to turn off Raise to Wake on your iPhone.
Clean Energy Charging: What Does It Mean & How to Turn It Off
By Rhett Intriago
You may have heard about Clean Energy Charging since Apple recently added this eco-friendly feature to your iPhone. But what is Clean Energy Charging? What does it do? It is turned on by default, leaving many wondering if their iPhones are now going to charge slower or less efficiently. However, that is not always the case. Clean Energy Charging is a great new feature. Find out why below!
How to Block a Channel in Apple News on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Apple News is an incredibly useful app, as it gather all the most relevant news from various sources and compiles it into one convenient feed. However, if there is a news channel you no longer wish to see, blacklisting it is easy! We’ll show you how to customize Apple News by blocking unwanted sources from your feed.
How to Rotate a Video on iPhone Photos App
By Tamlin Day
If you've accidentally recorded a video in landscape mode or upside down, you can learn how to rotate a video on your iPhone from inside the Photos app. Here's how to convert portrait videos to landscape and vice versa.
Why Is One AirPod Louder than the Other?
By Rhett Intriago
AirPods don’t come cheap so if they are not functioning properly, you definitely want to get them fixed as soon as possible. In this article, we’ll go over what to do when one AirPod is louder than the other or if the sound is muffled. We’ll cover some possible solutions so that you can get back to listening to your music the way it was meant to be heard.
How to Share Health Data with Your Doctor
By Rachel Needell
The iPhone, in tandem with other Apple devices like the Apple Watch, is amazing at collecting crucial health data throughout your daily life that would be otherwise impossible for a doctor's visit to track in one sitting. But what good is all this data if you can't share it with your healthcare providers? If you have a tech-savvy doctor, you may be able to share the data you collect about your health.
How to Create Safari Tab Groups on iPhone
By August Garry
Are you the type of person who always has fifty open tabs at a time? It can make related tabs pretty hard to find, but with this new iOS and iPadOS 15 feature, you can group related tabs together to better organize your browsing by categories such as work, trip planning, or shopping. Let's dive into it.
How to Share a Calendar on iPhone
By Tommy Ly
There are many ways to stay connected with friends, family, and coworkers on iOS. Today we'll show you how to grant and revoke access to a shared calendar. Please note you can only share calendars with contacts who also have iCloud accounts and the email associated with their iCloud account must be saved in their contact card.
What to Do When iPhone Is Stuck on the Apple Logo
By Rhett Intriago
Is your iPhone stuck on the Apple logo? Or is it stuck on a loading screen and now you don’t know what to do? Fortunately, there are many ways to save an iPhone that has become unresponsive. In this article, we’ll go over some of the most common solutions for when your iPhone freezes up or is stuck on the Apple logo.
How to Record Slow Motion Video on iPhone with Slo-Mo
By Adam Harvey
Did you know you can record slow-motion video on your iPhone? No slow-motion app is needed; you can use the Slo-mo setting in the Apple Camera app. Here's how to make a slow-motion video on your iPhone.
What Is Emergency SOS: How to Set It Up
By Rachel Needell
Apple's Emergency SOS feature allows you to contact emergency services without having to unlock your phone. It will also send your location to your emergency contacts. So if you need help fast, the Emergency SOS feature can contact emergency services and send your location to your Emergency Contacts. Sound interesting? Here's how to set it up!
How to Add Notes to iCloud Keychain
By August Garry
Apple is making moves to make iCloud Keychain your one and only password manager. iCloud Keychain is built right into your Apple devices, so it's easy to keep all your passwords in one place, and now you can add notes to iCloud Keychain and keep track of all your important account information right in your Settings app.
How to View File Extensions on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
The iPhone has a built-in Files app, allowing you to download and view various types of files, from pictures and videos to PDFs and Word documents. But navigating the Files app can be a bit tricky if you don't know what kind of files you're looking at. Let's take a look at how to view file extensions in the Files app.