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Apple Watch Widgets: How to Use Smart Stacks on watchOS 10
By Rachel Needell
With Apple's most recent updates to watchOS 10, you can now easily access your favorite widgets using the new Smart Stacks feature. Before watchOS 10, you could access the Control Center when you swiped up on your Apple Watch face. Now, when you swipe up on your watch face, you access the Apple Watch Smart Stack widgets. I'll show you how to access and customize this new feature!
How to Dial Letters on an iPhone (2023)
By Leanne Hays
Need to know how to type letters on a keypad, so you can dial a phone number with letters in it? Here's how to dial letters on an iPhone.
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5 Essential Apps for Writers in 2023
By Rachel Needell
Any writer can tell you that taking a writing project from start to finish requires a seemingly endless system of steps and tasks. However, one of the best things to emerge from the computer age is sophisticated software designed specifically for writers. I’ve researched and tested the best resources to take you through your entire writing process—from brainstorming, to outlining, to writing, to editing—so you can finally banish writer’s block and master your story’s organization.
Easily Extract Audio from Video on iPhone & Mac (2023)
By Devala Rees
If you want to extract the soundtrack from a video file, there are several ways to do this. My favorite method is to use my Mac, and the process is as simple as resaving the video file as an audio-only file type. Pretty easy! If you want to use your iPhone, we recommend downloading a third-party app. Below, we'll cover how to convert videos to audio-only files on your iPhone and Mac.
How to Take Better iPhone Photos in a Snap
By Cullen Thomas
Once you’ve got an iPhone in your pocket or purse, it’s quick to become your go-to camera just because it’s there and ready, whether for taking selfies, family photos, or even more artistic fare. Personally, I almost never carry my expensive DSLR camera anymore. Instead, I keep a few tips in mind and a pocket full of small accessories so I’ll be ready when the light is just right.
How to Customize Apple's New iCloud Website (2023)
By Rachel Needell
Although Apple device owners have been able to access their stored iCloud data via the iCloud website for years, previous iterations have been bare-bones. Apple recently redesigned the iCloud website, and the result is a simple and engaging design, complete with a host of personalization options. Now you can choose app widgets to display and organize the layout. Let's check it out!
Must-Have Accessories for the iPhone 14 Series
By Rachel Needell
When I set out to write this article, I was looking for the most functional, stylish, easy-to-use, and well-made iPhone 14 accessories on the market. After testing a huge pile of every kind of case, charger, dock, and battery, I still had twice as many products as I could include, so I prioritized the most essential gear here. Without further ado, here is the gear most worthy of your shiny new iPhone 14.
How to Use the Apple Watch Ultra Siren (2023)
By Olena Kagui
The Apple Watch Ultra is marketed for extreme athletes who may take on more risky activities in their lives. One of the most exciting features for hikers and off-road adventurers is the emergency siren that can be heard from up to 600 feet away! I'll teach you how to use the Apple Watch Ultra Siren, which has the potential to save lives.
Apple Watch: How to Turn iCloud Shared Photo Library On & Off (2023)
By Rhett Intriago
The iCloud Shared Photo Library is a relatively new feature, introduced with iOS 16, which allows two or more people to share a single photo library. You might have seen the Shared Library icon in the Camera Remote app on your Apple Watch. We’ll go over how to switch between your Personal Library and your Shared Library.
HomePod Not Responding? Here Are 7 Simple Fixes (2023)
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
If your HomePod or HomePod mini is not responding, you might feel frustrated since troubleshooting it isn't as intuitive as it can be when you're on an iPhone or iPad. Still, there are several things to try to get your smart speaker working again. Here's what to do when your HomePod gives no response.
Can You Use an iPad Charger for iPhone? Here's What to Know (2023)
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Can I use an iPad charger for my iPhone? You sure can! We all have so many charging blocks and cables around, and it's a relief to know when they're cross-device compatible. Many people worry about a more powerful adapter overloading their iPhone battery, but this isn't the case. Let's go over how to use an iPad charger for an iPhone and the benefits you might get from it.
Safari Not Working on iPhone? Here’s How to Fix It (2023)
By Rhett Intriago
It can be incredibly frustrating when Safari stops working on iPhone. Whether web pages are not loading or you’re getting a “Safari cannot open page” error message, we’re going to go over a few different fixes that should help resolve any issues you are having with your web browser.
There are many reasons why you might be unable to successfully complete an iPad app download. Maybe you can't find the App Store icon on your iPad, have no storage, or have accidentally enabled settings to prevent you from installing new apps. I'll go through a simple step-by-step checklist that will fix all your iPad won't download app concerns, regardless of what caused them.
Scan a QR Code on Your iPhone in Text or Email (2023)
By Devala Rees
You may know how to scan a QR code on your iPhone when it's printed on a menu or placard. But what about when someone sends you a QR code in a text message or an email, where you can't physically scan it with your QR code reader? Below, we'll show you how to use a QR code sent in a digital message.
How Long Do AirPods Take to Charge? (2023)
By Rhett Intriago
One of the best features of AirPods is their long-lasting battery life. Thanks to the charging case, you can get up to 30 hours of listening time on the latest AirPods models. But how long do AirPods take to charge? In this article, we’ll go over the answer to that question, and others.
Apple Watch Ultra Night Mode: Turn Your Watch Red at Night
By Olena Kagui
iPhones and iPad have Dark Mode. Macs have Night Shift. But is there a setting to dim your Apple Watch at night? Yes! As long as you have the Apple Watch Ultra. With Night Mode activated, you can use your watch during night-time activities without compromising your night vision which can be crucial to staying safe in the dark.
The Shared Photo Library feature can help make collaborating and sharing photos with friends, family, and coworkers easier than ever, but there are some important things to be aware of when you use it that the Photo app doesn't make completely clear. Here's what to be aware of when deleting photos from a Shared Photo Library.
How to Enable Apple Watch Crash Detection & Turn It Off Again (2023)
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
The Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra have a new feature to keep you safe: Crash Detection. This feature takes into account sounds, G forces, and other environmental indicators to recognize when you've been in a severe car accident. However, some situations can falsely trigger this, so it's important to learn how to toggle your Apple Watch car crash detection off and back on again. Here's how to do it.