iPad

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 Disable Lock Screen Notifications on iPhone & iPad

Jan 6, 2020 - 5 Comments
How to Disable Lock Screen Notifications

Want to hide notifications from your iPhone lock screen? Maybe you don’t want any notifications showing up on the locked screen of an iPad? We all receive several notifications from multiple apps on our iPhone and iPad on a daily basis, and we glance through most of them from our device’s lock screen. Although this … Read More

How to Enable Light Appearance Mode on iPhone & iPad

Jan 5, 2020 - 2 Comments
How to enable Light Mode theme on iPhone and iPad

Want to change the visual theme of your iPhone or iPad to the Light appearance theme? If you’re using Dark Mode on iPad or iPhone, you may decide you want to brighten up the visual look of your device with the Light mode theme. You can switch to the Light Mode theme at anytime, adjusting … Read More

How to Check iPhone Camera Orientation When Taking Photos or Videos

Jan 3, 2020 - 2 Comments
How to check iPhone camera orientation

The iPhone camera can take photos in vertical orientation or horizontal orientation. Typically it’s pretty obvious when you’re taking a photo in either landscape or portrait orientation because the iPhone is physically rotated to one side or another, but sometimes it may not be clear. Maybe orientation lock is enabled on iPhone, or maybe you’re … Read More

How to Quickly Stop Screen Recordings on iPhone & iPad

Jan 2, 2020 - 2 Comments
How to stop screen recording quickly on iPhone and iPad

If you frequently use the screen recorder on iPhone and iPad you might appreciate knowing this easy tip that allows you to quickly stop a screen recording from anywhere, without having to access Control Center.

How to Change How Long You Need to Squeeze & Press AirPods Pro

Jan 1, 2020 - 1 Comment
AirPods Pro noise cancellation and transparency features

Squeezing the AirPods Pro are how you can interact with the earbuds in different ways, but have you ever thought to change the squeeze duration to be longer or shorter to activate the feature you intend to use? You can change all kinds of things about how they work, like how long you need to … Read More

How to See Your Top 25 Most Played Songs in Apple Music

Dec 30, 2019 - 6 Comments
How to See Your Top 25 Most Played Songs in Apple Music

Have you ever wanted to see a list of the songs you listen to most on Apple Music? Most of us have a set of songs that we find ourselves often listening to, and if you make use of Apple Music to listen to your favorite songs on your iPhone or iPad, then you’re in … Read More

How to Backup WhatsApp Chats to iCloud on iPhone & iPad

Dec 28, 2019 - Leave a Comment
How to Back Up WhatsApp Chats to iCloud

Want to make sure your WhatsApp chats and conversations are backed up? You’re in the right place. Regardless of what instant messaging platform you may use, your messages and other media are of huge importance. These could include work-related conversations with colleagues, important plans with family, friends and the list just goes on. This is … Read More

How to Customize AirPods Tap Controls

Dec 26, 2019 - 1 Comment
AirPods outside of their case

You can change how AirPods respond when you double-tap on them while they’re in your ears. For example, if you want to be able to double-tap on the left AirPod to summon Siri, and double-tap on the right AirPod to play or pause audio, you can configure that easily. There are a variety of double-tap … Read More

How to Mirror iPhone or iPad Screen to Apple TV with AirPlay

Dec 20, 2019 - 1 Comment
How to mirror iPhone or iPad screen to Apple TV

If you have an Apple TV and iPhone or iPad, you can easily mirror the iPhone or iPad display to the TV screen that is connected to Apple TV. This offers by far the simplest way to wirelessly connect an iPhone or iPad to a TV, and it allows you to show off whatever is … Read More

How to Automatically Close Safari Tabs on iPhone & iPad

Dec 19, 2019 - 1 Comment
Tap the time after which you want tabs to close

The more you browse the web, the more you’re likely to find that you’re drowning in a sea of open tabs. We all do it, and it can be a real nuisance on iPhones and iPads where we’re tapping links left and right and scrolling through endless open Safari browser tabs. But with the latest … Read More

How to Set a Profile Photo & Display Name for iMessages on iPhone & iPad

Dec 17, 2019 - 6 Comments
How to Set Profile Photo & Display Name for iMessages

How would you like to be able to set your own profile picture and display name to be shared with other iMessage users? This profile name and picture then shows up as your contact information on their device when you’re communicating. If you have an iPhone or iPad, you can easily set this up. Popular … Read More

How to Enable iCloud Music Library on iPhone & iPad

Dec 16, 2019 - 11 Comments
How to Enable iCloud Music Library on iPhone

We don’t always listen to music on a single device. Depending on what we’re doing, we often switch between our smartphones, tablets, computers and even smart speakers. This is why popular music streaming services offer apps on a variety of different devices. If you’re an iPhone or iPad user, there’s a pretty good chance you … Read More

How to Lock Screen Orientation on iPhone & iPad with iOS 17 / iPadOS 17

Dec 15, 2019 - 5 Comments
How to Lock Screen Orientation on iPhone and iPad

The iPhone and iPad automatically switch the orientation from Portrait to Landscape upon rotating the device. This could be frustrating at times when you’re not in an upright position, as the screen switches orientation even if the device is just slightly tilted. And since we don’t always use our iPhone and iPad in an upright … Read More

How to Delete a VPN from iPhone or iPad

Dec 14, 2019 - 12 Comments

If you’re using a VPN with iPhone or iPad you may wish to eventually delete that VPN from your device, perhaps because you are no longer using the VPN service, or if the VPN is no longer needed. For example, maybe you used a VPN while traveling and are back home and no longer find … Read More

How to Draw in Emails on iPhone & iPad

Dec 13, 2019 - 7 Comments
Draw in Emails on iPhone & iPad

You can quickly draw, sketch, scribble, and write by hand in an email using iPhone, iPad, or an iPad Pro with Apple Pencil. This capability is thanks to the handy Markup tools that exist in the Mail app for iOS and iPadOS, and you can use them to insert any drawing or sketch directly into … Read More

How to Use QuickPath Swipe Keyboard on iPhone & iPad

Dec 12, 2019 - 5 Comments
Toggle QuickPath on or off

One of the best features of iOS 13 is the new QuickPath keyboard on iPhone and iPad. It makes it easier to type one-handed by swiping your thumb across the keyboard, rather than hunting and pecking at individual keys. Here we will demonstrate how to use QuickPath swiping keyboard, and also how to turn the … Read More

iOS 12.4.4 Update for iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, Older iPads, Released

Dec 11, 2019 - 17 Comments
iOS 12.5.5

Apple has released iOS 12.4.4 for users of some older iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch hardware that are not eligible for the latest iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3 release. The update includes security updates and is therefore recommended for all users who are running a compatible device.

How to Use Sidecar on Mac with iPad as a Second Display

Dec 11, 2019 - 5 Comments
Sidecar settings panel

Sidecar allows an iPad to be used as a secondary external display with a Mac. This great feature was brought to Mac with macOS Catalina, and it makes it possible to extend a Mac Desktop onto a compatible iPad, giving you a second monitor without actually needing a second monitor.

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