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Problems with iOS 15? Troubleshooting iOS 15 / iPadOS 15 Issues

Sep 23, 2021 - 46 Comments
Troubleshooting problems with iOS 15

Experiencing a problem with iOS 15 on iPhone or iPadOS 15 on iPad? Having a hard time installing the update, or maybe the device is misbehaving after installing the update? If you’re one of the people who is experiencing difficulties after updating to iOS 15 or iPadOS 15, read along to help troubleshoot the problem. … Read More

How to Decline a Phone Call on iPhone

Sep 23, 2021 - 2 Comments
How to Decline a Phone Call on iPhone

Got a call coming in that you don’t want to take on your iPhone? If you’re new to the iPhone, you may not be familiar with the process of declining a phone call on iPhone. Fortunately, declining calls is a super easy trick that you’ll master in no time at all.

iOS 15: Revert Safari to Old Design & Get the Safari Search Bar Back on Top on iPhone Screen

Sep 22, 2021 - 23 Comments
Move the Safari Address Bar to Top or Bottom in iOS 15

Two of the the most common questions asked by people after updating iPhone to iOS 15 is “can I revert back to the old Safari design?” and “how do I get the Safari search / address bar back to the top of the screen?” If you don’t like the new Safari design with the address … Read More

The 8 Best Features of iPadOS 15 You’ll Actually Use

Sep 22, 2021 - 5 Comments
Add widgets ipadOS home screen

The iPad has gained some interesting new refinements, features, and capabilities with iPadOS 15. From placing widgets anywhere on the Home Screen, to Quick Notes, Low Power Mode, and new multitasking functionalities, you’ll have some unique iPad specific features to check out. We’re going to focus on some iPadOS 15 features that you’re most likely … Read More

How to Leave iOS 15 Beta & iPadOS 15 Beta Programs

Sep 21, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Leave the iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 beta programs

Many of the more casual users who beta tested iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 on their iPhone and iPad may wish to remove the beta updates from their devices, and leave the beta program. And now that the final versions of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 are available, perhaps you’re no longer interested in the … Read More

15 of the Best iOS 15 Features to Try Now

Sep 21, 2021 - Leave a Comment
15 of the Best iOS 15 Features to Try Now

iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 are finally here, and if you’re interested in knowing what some of the best new features are for iPhone and iPad, we’ve got you covered. So update your device if you haven’t already, and then read along to try out some of the handiest new tricks.

How to Replace a Lost Recovery Key for Apple ID with iPhone or iPad

Sep 20, 2021 - 19 Comments
How to Replace Lost Recovery Key on iPhone

Apple reintroduced the Recovery Key security feature in modern iOS and iPadOS versions that may come in handy for resetting your Apple ID password. Recovery Key acts as an extra layer of security for your Apple account just in case you forget your password, and lose access to your trusted device. But what happens if … Read More

How to Add Translations to Favorites on iPhone

Sep 19, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Add Translations to Favorites on iPhone & iPad

If you’re a regular Translate app user on iPhone (or iPad), you may wish to take advantage of the favorite translations feature, for particular phrases or commonly referenced translations. Maybe there’s a particular phrase that you need translation for every now and then, for example, common questions like “What’s a good restaurant?” or “Where is … Read More

How to Enable On-Device Translate Mode on iPhone

Sep 19, 2021 - 4 Comments
How to Enable On-Device Mode for Translate on iPhone

Have you tried out the Translate app on your iPhone to make language translations and communicate with someone who speaks a different language? If so, you may be interested in using its on-device mode to make sure the translations are not made on Apple’s servers.

How to Enable Workout Do Not Disturb on Apple Watch

Sep 18, 2021 - 1 Comment
How to Enable Workout Do Not Disturb on Apple Watch

Are you receiving a lot of text messages or incoming phone calls to your Apple Watch while you’re busy working out? In that case, you may want to use Apple Watch’s Workout Do Not Disturb mode to mute all these notifications and complete your workout uninterrupted.

How to Use Settings Navigation History on iPhone & iPad

Sep 18, 2021 - 1 Comment
How to Use Navigation History on iPhone & iPad

If you frequently fiddle around with the Settings app on iPhone or iPad, you may find yourself buried deep in some obscure settings, and perhaps you don’t quite remember how you got there, or where the particular Settings are in relation to a general Settings hierarchy. Fortunately with modern iOS and iPadOS versions, there’s a … Read More

How to Connect TV Provider with iPhone & iPad

Sep 17, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Connect TV Provider with iPhone & iPad

Does your TV provider offer video streaming apps for your iPhone and iPad? Many do, and if that’s the case for you, you may want to connect your TV Provider with your device to get instant access to all of their apps and the respective content that your subscription includes.

How to Prevent Apps from Appearing on Home Screen on iPhone or iPad

Sep 17, 2021 - 3 Comments
How to Prevent Apps from Appearing on Home Screen on iPhone

Did you know that you can stop new apps from appearing on your home screen? Thanks to the App Library feature that Apple introduced in iOS and iPadOS, your apps no longer have to be shown on the home screen of your device.

How to Add & Delete Calendars on Mac

Sep 16, 2021 - 3 Comments
How to Add & Delete Calendars on Mac

Did you know that you can have multiple calendars, for different purposes? The Mac Calendar app makes it easy to help manage your schedule by adding and deleting calendars.

How to Limit App Access to Photos on iPhone or iPad

Sep 16, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Limit Access to Photos for Apps in iOS 14

An interesting privacy feature allows iPhone and iPad users to have complete control over which apps can access the photos on their device. If you’re interested in limiting which apps can access your device photos, read along.

How to Convert Video to GIF on iPhone & iPad

Sep 15, 2021 - 8 Comments
How to Convert Video to GIF on iPhone & iPad

We’ve all wanted to turn a part of a video into a GIF at some point to make a meme out of it, create an animated picture, or anything else really. If this is something you still like to do, you’ll be pleased to know that you can now make GIFs from videos on your … Read More

How to Send Audio Messages with Siri from iPhone

Sep 15, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Send Audio Messages with Siri from iPhone

You may be already aware of how Siri can be used to send text messages from your iPhone, but did you know that you can send audio messages with Siri too? This is possible with any modern iPhone or iPad, and it’s quite handy if you’re a fan of audio messages.

How to Delete a Child Account from Family Sharing

Sep 14, 2021 - 3 Comments
How to Delete an Apple Child Account from Family Sharing

Are you trying to remove a child from your Family Group? If so, you may have noticed that the option to remove a child account isn’t available in the Family Sharing settings menu. However, there are a couple of workarounds if you really want to get the child account user removed.

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