A Guide to Taking Screenshots on iPhone
While you might think of taking screenshots as something only relevant on a desktop or laptop, screenshots are also useful on your smartphone. You might take a screenshot to illustrate a problem with an app, quickly record information for later, share a funny moment with a friend, or similar. Your iPhone makes it easy to […]
5 New Features in iOS 16 You Should Know
Apple’s yearly updates for iOS bring new features to your iPhone, including many that aren’t immediately visible. Let’s look at some of the best iOS 16 features that will make your phone easier to use and boost productivity. 1. Customizable Lock Screens Following the home screen customization of prior versions, iOS 16 now allows you […]
How to FaceTime With Non-Apple Users
If you have an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you probably use FaceTime to keep up with friends and coworkers via video calls. But did you know that since iOS 15 released in late 2021, it’s now possible to FaceTime with users on Android and other platforms, meaning FaceTime is no longer just for Apple users […]
How to Get the Most Out of Siri on iPhone
Anyone with an iPhone has likely used Siri, but you might not have experienced everything the assistant can do. From different commands to tweaking Siri’s options, it’s worth knowing how to integrate Siri into your workflow. Below is an overview of how to tweak Siri’s options and what you can ask the virtual assistant. Configure […]
5 Important iPhone Security Practices You Should Know
This post was originally published on February 26, 2019, and updated on April 20, 2022. You often hear about securing your computer and home network, but how much have you thought about securing your phone too? Our smartphones go with us everywhere and carry a lot of personal information. It’s vital that you keep yours […]
Understanding Background App Refresh on Your iPhone
If you have an iPhone, you should know about the Background App Refresh setting and how it affects apps on your device. Let’s take a look at this option, including what it does and how to tweak it. What Is Background App Refresh? Background App Refresh is the name of a setting on your iPhone. […]
Use Spotlight Search to Save Time on Your iPhone
Your iPhone is pretty easy to navigate, but if you haven’t used Spotlight search to get around even faster, then you’re missing out on an important feature. Let’s look at what searching with Spotlight can do on your iPhone (or iPad), and why every iPhone user should be familiar with it. An Intro to iPhone […]
How to Back Up Your iPhone to Protect Your Personal Data
Most people keep a lot of personal information on their phones, which would be extremely inconvenient or even impossible to replace. And since phones are easier to lose or destroy than something like a desktop computer, it’s vital to have your data backed up so you don’t lose it. If you have an iPhone, Apple […]
How to Use Focus, the Successor to Do Not Disturb in iOS 15
The Do Not Disturb feature on iPhone is a handy way to block out distractions when you’re focusing on a task. In iOS 15, Apple expanded this option with more configurations and gave it a new name: Focus. Let’s see how Focus works to let you silence unwanted alerts at different times so you can […]
A Quick Guide to Freeing Up Space on Your iPhone
Eventually, every iPhone owner will see the message that their device is low on storage. This seems to come at the worst times, like when you want to install a new app or take an important picture. Thankfully, it’s not difficult to delete some old files and free up space on your iPhone. Here are […]