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The iPhone is a smartphone from Apple that runs the iOS mobile operating system. Between its apps, communication features, the camera, mobile internet access, and other functionalities, the iPhone has quickly become an integral part of many peoples tech lives.

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How to Check Battery Cycle Count on iPhone

Dec 13, 2024 - Leave a Comment
How to check iPhone battery cycle count

Some iPhone users may be interested in learning what the battery cycle count is on their iPhone. A battery cycle is counted when a full charge and discharge cycle has completed, and this number can help to determine battery usage, health, as well as longevity. Up until recently and with the latest model iPhone devices, … Read More

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

Dec 12, 2024 - Leave a 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 - Leave a 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 - Leave a 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 Record Calls on iPhone

Dec 5, 2024 - 4 Comments
How to Record Calls with iPhone

One of the potentially most useful newer features on iPhone is available in iOS 18.1 and later, offering a remarkably simple way to record calls on iPhone. Now, iPhone has an easily accessible call record button, available on the same phone screen that you use to toggle speaker phone, mute, and end the call. When … 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

Fix iOS 18 Bluetooth Connection Problems

Nov 14, 2024 - Leave a Comment
Fix Bluetooth issues with iOS 18

Some iPhone users have noticed Bluetooth connection problems after updating their device to iOS 18, often presenting as dropping connections, or as an inability to connect to Bluetooth devices, whether those Bluetooth devices are speakers, hearing aids, headphones, car stereo systems, or even gaming controllers. Often you can resolve Bluetooth issues by simply toggling Bluetooth, … 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

How to Change iPhone Used by iPhone Mirroring on Mac

Nov 5, 2024 - Leave a Comment
How to change the iPhone used by iPhone Mirroring on Mac

If you have several iPhone’s, as many people do when they buy a new iPhone, upgrade, get a hand-me-down, develop iPhone software, or develop mobile sites or apps where you test things on multiple devices, you might be in a situation where iPhone Mirroring on the Mac is using an iPhone that you do not … 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 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 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

How to Use iPhone Mirroring on MacOS Sequoia

Oct 22, 2024 - 9 Comments
How to use iPhone Mirroring on Mac

iPhone Mirroring is a powerful feature introduced with MacOS Sequoia that allows you to control your iPhone from your Mac, using your Mac cursor and keyboard to interact with the iPhone. It’s an incredibly useful feature in MacOS, and it allows full usage of your iPhone even if it’s not next to you or in … Read More

How Do I Disable Scroll-to-Top on iPhone? FAQ for Scroll-to-Top

Oct 16, 2024 - 2 Comments
Can you disable or stop Scroll to Top on iPhone is a fair question that many users have

While Scroll-to-Top is a very popular feature for many iPhone users, allowing them to quickly scroll back to the top of any article, feed, email, or message, not everyone is thrilled with the feature. In fact, a large number of users find Scroll-to-Top to be annoying or frustrating, as they activate it accidentally. Others may … Read More

How to Scroll-to-Top with Dynamic Island on iPhone 16, iPhone 15, & iPhone 14 Pro

Oct 14, 2024 - Leave a Comment
Using scroll to top gesture on iPhone with dynamic island

Scroll-to-Top is a super useful gesture that has been around on the iPhone for a long time, basically rather than swiping to get back to the top of a long screen of text, email, webpage, or whatever, you just tap the top of the screen and it immediately scrolls to the top. This is a … Read More

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