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The iPad is a tablet computer from Apple that runs the iOS mobile operating system. Similar in functionality to the iPhone, the iPads purpose is often quite different, sometimes even serving as a general desktop computer replacement.

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How to Fix iPhone Blank White/Grey Icons with Cross & Circles

Jan 24, 2025 - Leave a Comment
What it means when iPhone icons are blank with cross and circles like a schematic or drawing

Some iPhone and iPad users may occasionally notice that their iPhone app icons show up as blank white or grey icons with a grid like appearance on them of a cross and circles. If you’ve never seen this before, it can be confusing, especially since there is no clear indication on what the blank icon … Read More

How to Use “Type to Siri” with Apple Intelligence on iPhone & iPad

Jan 23, 2025 - 1 Comment
How to use Type to Siri on iPhone or iPad

Using “Type to Siri” on iPhone and iPad is better than ever thanks to Apple Intelligence, and if you have a new enough iPhone or iPad. Type to Siri with Apple Intelligence includes ChatGPT integration, making it a notably more capable AI assistant, and it’s also much easier to access with the latest devices and … Read More

How to Have Apple Intelligence Write Emails For You on Mac, iPhone, iPad

Jan 15, 2025 - 2 Comments
Apple Intelligence written email, edit if necessary

As you may know by now, Apple Intelligence includes handy writing tools and summarization features. One of the more useful ways to take advantage of the Apple Intelligence features on iPhone, Mac, and iPad is to have the AI feature write emails for you. Can’t think of what to say? Or maybe you simply don’t … Read More

How to Generate AI Images with Image Playground on Mac, iPhone, iPad

Jan 14, 2025 - Leave a Comment
An image generated in Image Playground

Image Playground is an artificial intelligence tool from Apple available for iPhone, Mac, and iPad, that allows you to quickly create and generate images and artwork based upon descriptions or even photos and people from your image library. It’s a fun tool to use, and also super easy.

iOS 18.2.1 Released for iPhone & iPad with Bug Fixes

Jan 6, 2025 - 1 Comment
iOS 18.2.1 and iPadOS 18.2.1 updates

Apple has released iOS 18.2.1 for iPhone users, and iPadOS 18.2.1 for iPad users. The new software updates are said to include important bug fixes, and are therefore recommended for all users to install. No published security updates are included in the release, and it’s not entirely sure what the specific bug fixes are either. … Read More

How to Disable Mail Categories on iPhone in iOS 18.2 & Return to Old Inbox Style

Dec 16, 2024 - 24 Comments
How to disable Mail Categories on iPhone and iPad and return to the normal inbox

If you have recently opened the Mail app after updating to iOS 18.2 or iPadOS 18.2, you likely discovered that Mail now defaults to a Mail “Categories” view, showing distinct mail category inboxes; “Primary”, “Transactions”, “Updates”, and “Promotions”. Presumably Apple chose to redesign everyones inbox and enable Mail Categories by default on iPhone and iPad … Read More

How to Lock iPhone / iPad Apps with Face ID or Passcode

Dec 12, 2024 - 1 Comment
How to require Face ID or Passcode to use app on iPhone or iPad

A handy app-specific security feature is available for iPhone and iPad that requires authentication with Face ID or a passcode before a chosen app can be launched. Essentially this lets you lock any iPhone or iPad app with Face ID or a passcode, and this lock applies even if your iPhone or iPad is already … Read More

iOS 18.2 Released with ChatGPT Siri, Image Playground, More AI, Bug Fixes, & Security Updates

Dec 11, 2024 - 1 Comment
iOS 18.2 update and iPadOS 18.2 update

Apple has released iOS 18.2 for all iPhone users, and iPadOS 18.2 for all iPad users. The new software updates focus primarily on bringing new Apple Intelligence AI features to compatible devices, including support for ChatGPT integration with Siri, Image Playground image generation, along with smaller new AI features throughout various apps and the operating … Read More

How to Use Any Emoji as Tapback Reaction on iPhone, Mac, iPad

Dec 10, 2024 - 1 Comment
Custom Tapback emoji Reaction

The Tapback reaction feature in Messages for iPhone, iPad, and Mac is popular, and with the latest versions of system software for these devices, you can now Tapback with any Emoji, rather than just the handful of defaults. This offers a nice way to further customize a response to a message, and it’s pretty easy … Read More

How to Instantly Write a Business Plan with AI on Mac, iPhone, iPad

Dec 3, 2024 - 4 Comments
How to create a business plan with Apple Intelligence on Mac, iPhone, iPad

While there are plenty of paid options to get a business plan, from business plan software, to books, to working with a consultant, or even outsourcing the entire thing, another option is available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users, and it uses the magic of Apple Intelligence features and ChatGPT to instantly create a business … Read More

iOS 18.1.1 & iPadOS 18.1.1 Security Updates Released

Nov 19, 2024 - 3 Comments
iOS 18.1.1 update

Apple has issued iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, iOS 17.2.2, and iPadOS 17.2.2, for iPhone and iPad users. These updates are relatively small but contain important security fixes, making the software updates important for users to install onto eligible devices. Separately, Apple also released MacOS Sequoia 15.1.1 with the same set of security patches, along with … Read More

Notes Disappeared from iPhone or iPad? Here’s How to Fix Missing iCloud Notes

Nov 18, 2024 - 4 Comments
How to fix missing Notes on iPhone or iPad

Data loss is one of the most terrifying experiences to encounter in our digital lives, and so it’s no surprise that iPhone and iPad users who encountered a recent issue with iCloud Notes disappearing from their devices caused significant distress. But Apple has now officially acknowledged the disappearing iCloud Notes problem, and has provided a … Read More

How to Find a Lost Apple Pencil

Nov 15, 2024 - 1 Comment
Find a lost Apple Pencil with these tips

The Apple Pencil is a great accessory for iPad users, but obviously you can’t use an Apple Pencil if it’s lost, and it’s not particularly useful if it’s missing. Fortunately there are a few tricks that you can employ to help you find a lost Apple Pencil, so you can be back to your writing, … Read More

Why is Wi-Fi Turning On By Itself on iPhone?

Nov 13, 2024 - 2 Comments
How to stop iPhone wi-fi turning itself on

Many iPhone users have discovered that Wi-Fi is turning itself on automatically on their iPhone, usually after they install a system software update to iOS, restart the iPhone, or turn the iPhone back on. This is frustrating to many iPhone users because not everyone wants to have wi-fi turned on for any number of reasons, … Read More

How to Turn Off Bluetooth in iOS 18 on iPhone

Nov 12, 2024 - 5 Comments
How to disable and enable Bluetooth in iOS 18 with the new toggles in Control Center

The iOS 18 update is a fun one with some intriguing new features, mostly for visual tweaks like adding dark mode icons and color hues, and of course there’s Apple Intelligence AI features if your iPhone is new enough to support those features. One of the other major changes in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 … Read More

5 Helpful Uses for Apple Intelligence on Mac, iPhone, & iPad

Nov 4, 2024 - 3 Comments
Apple Intelligence features

Apple Intelligence is here on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, and while the system requirements are strict, the Apple devices that are new and powerful enough to use the AI tools now gain some really fantastic features. We’re going to show you six helpful Apple Intelligence features and uses that you’ll find beneficial to your workflow, … Read More

iOS 17.7.1 & iPadOS 17.7.1 Available for iPhone & iPad

Oct 29, 2024 - Leave a Comment
iOS 17.7.1 update and iPadOS 17.7.1 update

Apple has released iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1 for iPhone and iPad users who are not running iOS 18, which was just updated to includes support for Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1. The software updates include important security fixes, making them important updates to install if you’re still running the prior major … Read More

iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence Now Available to Download

Oct 28, 2024 - 2 Comments
iOS 18.2.1 and iPadOS 18.2.1 updates

Apple has released iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 to bring Apple Intelligence features to iPhone and iPad. The initial set of Apple Intelligence AI features include writing tools, summaries for messages and emails, and other handy capabilities. Apple Intelligence has strict system requirements however and is not available on all devices. Aside from Apple Intelligence, … Read More

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