iOS

iOS is the mobile operating system that runs on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and other mobile hardware from Apple. Though it may look differently and run on different hardware, iOS is based upon a highly modified variation of Mac OS, the desktop operating system software that runs on Macs.

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How to Reduce “System” Storage Size on iPhone or iPad

Jul 2, 2018 - 166 Comments
iOS large System storage capacity

If you have ever visited the iOS Storage section of Settings app on an iPhone or iPad, you may have noticed that the “System” storage section is occasionally quite large and can take up a significant amount of storage capacity. For extra large storage capacity devices this may not be a big deal, but if … Read More

How to Install iOS 12 Public Beta Now on iPhone or iPad

Jun 27, 2018 - 1 Comment
How to install iOS 12 public beta

Apple has released the iOS 12 public beta for any iPhone and iPad user who is curious enough to run and beta test the upcoming system software. This tutorial will detail how to install the iOS 12 Public Beta onto an iPhone or iPad.

You Can Download iOS 12 Public Beta 1 Now

Jun 25, 2018 - 2 Comments
iOS 12 public beta download

Apple has released the first public beta version of iOS 12 to users interested in beta testing the upcoming system software version for the iPhone and iPad. iOS 12 beta includes a variety of new features, including group FaceTime, Screen Time which allows you to see how and control much time an iOS device gets … Read More

How to Save Zip Files to iPhone or iPad

Jun 22, 2018 - 17 Comments
How to save zip files on iPhone or iPad

The latest versions of iOS make it easy to download and save Zip files to an iPhone or iPad. This is achieved thanks to the new Files app, which allows an iOS device to interact with files and data directly stored on a device, as well as to access iCloud Drive data.

How to Hide & Unhide Downloaded Apps from App Store on iPhone & iPad

Jun 20, 2018 - 20 Comments
App Store logo in iOS

iPhone and iPad users can hide apps that were purchased or downloaded from the App Store of iOS. By hiding an app in the App Store, it will not appear in the App Store updates section, and it will not appear to have been downloaded before. Likewise, iPhone and iPad users can also unhide any … Read More

iOS 12 Beta 2 Available to Download Now for iPhone and iPad Testing

Jun 19, 2018 - 2 Comments
iOS 12

Apple has released the second beta version of iOS 12 to iPhone and iPad users who are testing the next generation iOS system software release.

How to Enable Automatic App Updates on iPhone and iPad

Jun 12, 2018 - 9 Comments
How to automatically install iOS App Store Updates

If you or someone you know frequently gets behind on installing app updates on an iPhone or iPad, you may appreciate a feature in iOS Settings that allows the App Store to automatically update apps on the device. Just as it sounds, Automatic Updates for apps will periodically discover and find available updates for any … Read More

Beta 2 of iOS 11.4.1 and macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Released for Testing

Jun 11, 2018 - Leave a Comment
iOS 11.1 and macOS High Sierra 10.13.1 beta

Apple has released the second beta versions of macOS 10.13.6 High Sierra and iOS 11.4.1 for user enrolled in the beta testing programs for current generation Apple system software.

iOS 12 Release Date Set for Fall

Jun 10, 2018 - 6 Comments
iOS 12

Many iPhone and iPad users are hotly anticipating the eventual release of iOS 12, with its notable performance improvements and optimization focus, along with dozens of refinements and new features. iOS 12 is sure to be a nice software update to devices that will support the latest and greatest iOS ever made, but the obvious … Read More

How to Downgrade iOS 12 Beta to iOS 11.4.1

Jun 8, 2018 - 4 Comments
How to downgrade iOS 12 beta to iOS 11

Have you installed iOS 12 beta on an iPhone or iPad, but now decided you want to revert back to the regular stable iOS 11 builds? You’re certainly not alone, and because anyone can install iOS 12 beta right now through relatively easy means, it’s not unusual to discover device owners who are now running … Read More

Yes You Can Install iOS 12 Beta Right Now, But Don’t

Jun 7, 2018 - 19 Comments
Anyone can install iOS 12 beta but wait

The anticipation for iOS 12 is high for many iPhone and iPad owners, and with iOS 12 developer beta out in the wild, many people may be tempted to install iOS 12 beta onto their devices right now. Installing the iOS 12 developer beta is possible, but ultimately you shouldn’t. If you’re that interested in … Read More

iOS 12 Supported Devices List

Jun 5, 2018 - 6 Comments
iOS 12 Compatible Devices list

Now that Apple has unveiled iOS 12, the question many people have on their mind is whether or not their current iPhone or iPad will be compatible with the iOS 12 operating system. The good news is that if your iPhone or iPad is even reasonably new, then it will likely support iOS 12. Read … Read More

iOS 12 Announced, Here Are The Main Features

Jun 4, 2018 - 2 Comments
iOS 12

Apple has unveiled iOS 12, the upcoming system software version for iPhone and iPad. The future system software version aims to have a significant focus on performance and optimization of iOS, but also includes a variety of new features, and brings along several new apps too.

iOS 11.4 Update Released, Download Now for iPhone and iPad

May 29, 2018 - 12 Comments
iOS 11.4 update download and install

Apple has released iOS 11.4 for iPhone and iPad. The latest iOS software update focuses primarily on the inclusion of AirPlay 2 support, some HomePod updates, and the addition of Messages in iCloud support, though there are a handful of other features and bug fixes as well. The full release notes are included below, along … Read More

How to Find UV Index of Location on iPhone

May 28, 2018 - Leave a Comment
Open the Weather app for a location

Want to know what the UV index is of your current location, or somewhere else? Your iPhone can tell you the UV Index of anywhere, and you don’t even need any additional apps. All you need to use is the default Weather app for iPhone, and with that you can check the UV Index of … Read More

How to Look Inside Airports with Apple Maps on iPhone and iPad to Plan Ahead When Traveling

May 26, 2018 - 22 Comments

Airports can be hectic, and just about every traveler knows the stress of visiting an airport they have never been to before and trying to quickly navigate the maze of terminals to find their gate so that they can board a plane on time. A great trick that can ease the stress of travel and … Read More

How to Update All Apps on iPhone and iPad

May 22, 2018 - 15 Comments
How to update all apps on iOS

Apps on the iPhone and iPad are frequently updated with new features, various enhancements, security adjustments, and other components. If you don’t stay on top of updating iOS apps, you’ll quickly be inundated with dozens of available app updates waiting to be installed for your iPad and iPhone apps. Fortunately there’s a simple way to … Read More

Apps Disappearing from iPhone or iPad? Try This Fix!

May 19, 2018 - 11 Comments
Stop apps disappearing from iPhone or iPad

Have you ever found that apps are disappearing from your iPhone or iPad? Maybe you hadn’t used a particular app in a while but you know for certain you downloaded it to your iOS device, but when you go looking for that app, it’s missing. While it’s certainly possible that you deleted the iOS app … Read More

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