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How to update iOS on your iPhone
The steps you need to take to update iOS on iPhone and what to do if you encounter problems updating or installing iOS 18 on your iPhone.
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How to pre-order iPhone 16, Plus, Pro and Pro Max on Friday
Here’s how pre-orders work and what you must do now if you want to get your hands on the new iPhone when pre-orders start.
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Everything you can do with the iPhone 16's new Camera Control button
Instant photos, Visual Intelligence, easy access to camera settings, and more.
How-To
How to watch Apple's iPhone 16 'Glowtime' event
Here's how to watch Apple's introduction of the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch 10, no matter which device you use.
Tip
This weirdly unknown trick is perfect for finding a misplaced iPhone
Every day's a school day, and we can all learn new things about the Apple Watch.
Mac 911
How to control the brightness of your iPhone or iPad
iOS tries to create the optimum brightness setting for you. What if you don't want that?
How-To
How to charge AirPods from an iPhone
If you have a newer iPhone, then you can use it to top up the charge on your AirPods. Here's all you need to know.
Mac 911
How to identify unwanted tracking by a compact Bluetooth device
Apple’s AirTag and other trackers emit a continuous Bluetooth signal. You can identify and find them.
How-To
How to get Face ID to work when wearing sunglasses
Finding your iPhone won't unlock? Are you wearing sunglasses? Here's what to do if you want to get Face ID to work with your shades.
Mac 911
How to set up Medical ID in the iPhone Health app for emergencies
The Health app lets you provide information about your health and people to contact in case of an emergency.
How-To
Emergency SOS via satellite FAQ: How the life-saving iPhone feature works
If you ever need to use it, here's what you need to know about Apple's Emergency SOS via satellite.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: The mystery of iPhone battery life, solved!
On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about iPhone battery life–the problems we run into, what to do about them, and what to do to make sure the battery stays healthy for a long time.
How-To
iOS 18: How to put app icons, widgets, and folders anywhere you want
Apple is finally taking the shackles off your home screen. Here's how it works.
How-To
How to watch Apple's WWDC 2024 keynote live
Apple will discuss new versions of macOS, iOS, iPadOS and more at the WWDC 2024 keynote on June 10. Here's how to watch the Apple Event, plus what time it will start.
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How to join Apple’s beta program and test the new software coming at WWDC
Beta testers can try out pre-release versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS & tvOS. Here's how Apple's beta program works.
iOS Basics
How to leave an iMessage group text on iOS
Noisy iMessage group chat blowing up your phone? Here's how to leave the chatter behind.
How-To
How to call someone who blocked your number on iPhone
It's worryingly easy to call an iPhone that's blocked your number. Here's how to bypass a call block – in emergencies only, please.
Mac 911
How to manage depth control in iPhone photos
Apple has several controls and settings related to recording and revising a sense of depth in photos on many of its iPhone models.
How-To
If your iPhone alarm stopped working in iOS 17.4.1, here's a fix
Apple is working to patch the bug but a simple tweak in Settings should help.
How-To
How to clear cache on iPhone & iPad
Clearing the cache is a great way to give your iPhone or iPad a speed boost. Here's how to delete unwanted junk files.
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How to charge an iPhone properly
Follow our advice to keep your iPhone battery in prime condition.
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How to delete photos from iPhone but not from iCloud
Beware deleting iPhone photos if you don't want them gone from iCloud.
How-To
How to scan documents on iPhone
You can easily scan a document with an iPhone or iPad and even save it as a PDF. Here's how…
Mac 911
How to find out what devices are logged into your iCloud account
Feeling paranoid, justifiably or not? See a list of all devices associated with your iCloud account.
Mac 911
How to pay even more safely with Apple Cash
Apple added a new way to reduce the risk of reuse of your Apple Cash debit-card–like number by adding a "virtual" option.
How-To
iPhone Other and System Data: What is it and how to get rid of it
That significant Other or System Data filling up all your iPhone storage? Here's what you can do about it.
How-To
How to replace an AirTag battery
If your AirTag battery life is now over and you need to do an AirTag battery replacement our guide, including a video tutorial, will demonstrate how easy it is to change the AirTag battery.
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How to create a custom ringtone for your iPhone
Use a special tone for calls from special people.
How-To
How to get Microsoft Office for free on your iPhone and iPad
We explain how to get Microsoft Office for iOS without paying a penny
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How to recover deleted text messages on your iPhone
Accidentally deleted a text message-or lost all of them? All hope is not lost, here's how to find and recover deleted text messages on an iPhone.
Mac 911
How the iPhone's Headphone Safety setting can affect your Bluetooth speaker's volume
A setting designed to prevent damaging your hearing can also throttle external speakers.
How-To
How to use a VPN on an iPhone or iPad
Want to get a VPN on your iPhone or iPad and use it to hide your location and browse in private? Here's what you need to do.
Mac 911
How to use two eSIMs in an iPhone at the same time
Apple sells its iPhones in a few configurations, but you can use two virtual SIMs in the last several years of models.
How-To
How to type the Pi (π) symbol on a Mac or iPhone
Learn how to use the coolest math symbol on your Apple device.
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How to tell if someone’s iPhone is on Do Not Disturb
Wondering if your friend's iPhone is on Do Not Disturb mode? Here's how to tell, and how to call them anyway.
How-To
How to make a PDF on iPhone
Your iPhone can create PDFs of almost anything, with no extra software needed.
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How to fix a water-damaged iPhone
Dropped your iPhone in water? Here's what you should – and shouldn't – do to fix a water-damaged iPhone.
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How to tell if an iPhone is locked to a network
Many iPhones are locked to a specific network. Unlocked iPhones can be used on any network, and are therefore worth more money. Here's how to check which one you've got.
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How to move photos to iCloud to save space on an iPhone
Running out of storage on your iPhone? Here's how to use iCloud to free up space on your iPhone.
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How to stop and delete iPhone calendar spam
Here's how to stop your iPhone Calendar being over run by fake appointments and how to remove iPhone Calendar spam.
How-To
How to share your location on an iPhone
Stay safe and let people know where you are by sharing your location from your iPhone
Mac 911
How you can keep your iPhone flashlight from turning on by accident
Is that a light in your pocket?
Today I Learned
TIL how to mark iPhone texts as unread
Marking a message as unread serves to remind you to re-read and respond to them at a later time.
How-To
10 tips and tricks to help you master your new iPhone
Did you just get a new iPhone? These tips will help you get familiar with iOS and get the most from it.
Mac 911
How to find a missing iPhone or iPad when it's nearly out of power
Find My can provide location information until a device’s battery is fully depleted.
How-To
How to figure out what iPhone model you have
Not sure which iPhone you've got? Here's a complete list of iPhone models and the best ways to check which one you own.
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iOS 17: How to set Siri to listen for 'Hey Siri' instead of just 'Siri'
With iOS 17, Siri by default still responds to "Hey Siri" but users can now also say simply, "Siri."
Mac 911
How to delete (or keep) an iPhone's eSIM when erasing it
Making the wrong choice can cause a phone number assignment to persist or disappear when resetting an iPhone.
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