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How to Restart HomePod and HomePod Mini

Mar 11, 2021 - 1 Comment
How to Restart HomePod and HomePod Mini

Did your HomePod stop responding to your queries all of a sudden? Is Siri not being activated when you press the top of your HomePod? This may be either a glitch or a connectivity issue that can often be easily resolved by just rebooting the device.

How to Set Ringtones for Specific Contacts on iPhone

Mar 11, 2021 - 2 Comments
How to Assign Custom Ringtones to Contacts on iPhone & iPad

Do you want to know who exactly is calling you without having to check your iPhone? By setting personalized ringtones to individual contacts, you can do just that. This is fairly easy to set up on iOS and iPadOS devices, though it’s almost certainly most useful for iPhone users.

How to Change Siri’s Volume on HomePod

Mar 10, 2021 - 3 Comments
How to Change Siri’s Volume on HomePod

Are you using the HomePod or HomePod Mini and wondering how to change Siri’s volume? You may have used the volume controls on the HomePod only to realize that it doesn’t affect Siri’s volume at all. Not to worry, we’ll show you how you can change Siri’s speaker volume on HomePod.

How to Tell if an iPhone App is Listening to or Watching You

Mar 10, 2021 - 3 Comments
How to Tell if an iPhone App is Listening or Watching You

Have you ever wondered if you’re being spied upon by apps using the camera or microphone on your iPhone or iPad? You’re certainly not alone, but you can now check this out for yourself pretty easily if your device is running a modern iOS or iPadOS release.

How to AirPlay YouTube Audio on HomePod

Mar 9, 2021 - 3 Comments
How to AirPlay YouTube Audio on HomePod

There’s no official YouTube support for the HomePod yet, but did you know that you can still listen to YouTube music videos using your HomePod? This is made possible with the help of AirPlay, a feature that has been around for iPhone and within the Apple ecosystem quite a while.

How to Change Ringtone on iPhone

Mar 9, 2021 - 4 Comments
How to Change Ringtone on iPhone

Are you tired of listening to the default ringtone whenever you get an incoming phone call to iPhone? If so, you may be interested in switching to a different ringtone, a fairly simple process but something you may not be familiar with especially if you’re new to the iOS ecosystem.

How to Make Phone Calls with HomePod

Mar 8, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Make Phone Calls with HomePod

Did you know that you can use your HomePod as a speakerphone, and make phone calls from the HomePod or HomePod mini? You can even receive phone calls on HomePod, and find out who is calling too.

How to Find What Song is Playing with iPhone Music Recognition

Mar 8, 2021 - 5 Comments
How to Find What Song is Playing with iPhone Music Recognition

Do you want a quick and easy way to identify the song that’s being played on the radio, TV, or anywhere in public? Apple has made it a whole lot easier with the modern iOS and iPadOS software updates, and you don’t even need to rely on asking Siri or a third-party app anymore.

Troubleshooting HomeKit Problems & Connection Issues

Mar 7, 2021 - 3 Comments
How to Troubleshoot Home app and HomeKit devices

HomeKit devices can include everything from Apple products like Apple TV and HomePod to third party devices like smart power outlets, smart lightbulbs, security cameras, doorbell cameras, garage door openers, light switches, and so much more. HomeKit devices are used with the Home app on iPhone, iPad, or Mac, and while they should be working … Read More

How to Unsend a Message in Signal

Mar 7, 2021 - 3 Comments
How to Unsend a Message in Signal

Started using the popular Signal messenger app for iPhone to safeguard your user data and privacy? Considering you’re new to the platform, you may have trouble getting a hang of all the messaging features that the app has to offer. One key feature that you wouldn’t want to miss as a new user is the … Read More

How to Disable HomePod Mini Proximity Notifications & Vibrations on iPhone

Mar 6, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Disable HomePod Mini Proximity Notifications & Vibrations on iPhone

If you’ve been using the new HomePod Mini regularly, you may have noticed that your iPhone starts vibrating when it’s nearby and also brings up a pop-up notification. This may not be desired by some users who keep their HomePods on their desks, but it’s really just a handy feature that can be disabled if … Read More

How to Disable U1 Chip on iPhone to Prevent Background Location Tracking

Mar 6, 2021 - 1 Comment
How to Disable U1 Chip to Prevent Background Location Tracking on iPhone 11 and Later

If you’re a privacy buff who owns an iPhone 11 or iPhone 12 (or better), you might want to disable the U1 chip on your iPhone to prevent it from tracking your location in the background.

How to Link Shazam to Spotify Instead of Apple Music

Mar 6, 2021 - 2 Comments
How to Link Shazam to Spotify Instead of Apple Music

If you’re an iPhone user who uses the Shazam app to quickly identify songs that are being played in the background, and you’re also a Spotify user, you’ll be pleased to know that you can link your Spotify account within the app. Doing this can greatly improve your experience with Shazam in a couple of … Read More

How to Add & Delete a Reminder with HomePod

Mar 5, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Add a Reminder with HomePod

You can easily add and delete reminders for yourself by using HomePod or HomePod Mini. And yes, because HomePod is synced with your other Apple devices, any reminders added (or removed) by HomePod will also go to your iPhone, Mac, iPad, and other devices too.

How to Set Up Cardio Fitness Levels on iPhone & Apple Watch

Mar 5, 2021 - 4 Comments
How to Set Up Cardio Fitness Levels on iPhone & Apple Watch

Have you ever wanted to measure your cardio fitness and determine your endurance during workouts and jogs? In that case, you’re in for a treat since Apple now allows users to easily check their cardio fitness levels directly on their iPhones, provided they use an Apple Watch as well.

How to Disable Safari Tab Previews on Mac

Mar 5, 2021 - 11 Comments
Safari for Mac

The latest versions of Safari for Mac show a thumbnail preview of webpages as you hover the cursor over tabs. Some users may find the hover thumbnail previews to be distracting, and may want to turn them off. While Safari has many options and preferences, curiously the ability to disable Tab Previews on Hover is … Read More

How to Play Podcasts on HomePod

Mar 4, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Play Podcasts on HomePod

Listening to podcasts from HomePod and HomePod mini is easy and quite enjoyable, so wouldn’t you like to know how to do this? Whether it’s listening to your favorite podcasts or finding new ones, let’s dive in.

How to Change HomePod Language

Mar 3, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Change HomePod Language

Not everyone who purchases a new HomePod or HomePod Mini is a native English speaker. These users may want to use HomePod in a language that they’re more familiar with. Thankfully, changing your HomePod’s language can be done in a jiffy using your other Apple devices like your iPhone or iPad.

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