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How to make a video slideshow on your iPhone using Photos
You can make gorgeous home videos or slideshows using the Memories feature in Photos on the iPhone. Here's how…
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What to do when iTunes prompts you to update when connecting an iPhone
A newer version of iOS can require a small software update for iTunes that isnu2019t otherwise available.
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How to measure someone’s height with the iPhone 12
The Lidar sensor in the iPhone 12 Pro can be used to measure a person's height
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How to manage the Bluetooth headphone connection dance among devices
You can pair with several devices, but have to manage connecting and disconnecting with most Bluetooth headphones.
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How to disable in-app purchases on an iPhone
In-app purchases can cause surprise bills. Stop this from happening by enabling restrictions in iOS
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How to use the iPhone 12, 11, XR & iPhones without Home button
Learn the gestures you need to use a button-free iPhone, including how to go back to home screen, use Apple Pay and use Siri
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How to turn off an iPhone – including iPhone 12, 11, XR, X and earlier
Switching off an iPhone isn't simple – especially if you have a model with no Home button. Here's how to power off your iPhone
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How to get a Home button on the iPhone
Worried about the lack of a Home button on your iPhone? Here's how to get it back, using a simple accessibility function in iOS
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How to set up Medical ID on your iPhone
Many iPhone features are convenient or even important, but this one can literally save your life.
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How to recover iPhone and iPad data from a backup without the device’s passcode
For yourself or someone who has passed away, you might need this backup plan.
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Caller ID verification could be coming to the iPhone soon
STIR and SHAKEN finally result in some truly identified Caller ID.
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How to watch Apple’s October 13 ‘Hi, Speed’ event
The event will broadcast online and is available for everyone to watch. It starts at 10 a.m. PT, and will probably go beyond an hour, so plan accordingly.
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How to use new iOS 14 Messages features on iPhone and iPad
There are a lot of fun and handy new features in iOS 14's Messages app – here's how to Pin conversations, reply to threads & more
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How to send a text on an iPhone
Our iPhone texting guide shows how to send iMessages, MMS & SMS, photos, GIFs, emoji & voice messages, plus tips for Group Chats
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How to change app icons on iPhone
Here's how to customise your iPhone's app icons in iOS 14 and achieve a unique look
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How to stream Xbox games on iPhone And iPad
You can stream Xbox games to iOS and iPadOS and play them on your iPhone & iPad despite xCloud not being supported
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How to translate text and speech on iPhone
An iPhone can translate a conversation with someone who speaks a different language! Here's how to use the Translate App in iOS 14
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How to pair an Xbox One controller with your iPhone or iPad
You can finally use game controllers you're likely already have in your home.
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How to use App Library in iOS 14
Apple has finally made it possible to store apps off the Home screens. We see how App Library can make life easier on iPhone
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How to remove the Home bar at bottom of iPhone screen
Own an iPhone with no Home button, and annoyed by the 'swipe up' indicator? Here's how to hide it
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How to delete Other storage on iPhone and iPad
Running out of space on your iPhone or iPad and wondering how and if you can delete anything from Other storage? Here's the answer
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Need to disable Activation Lock on an iPhone or iPad? Here are the 3 Apple-connected options to do so
Without the Apple ID and password, Apple will only perform a manual unlock in limited circumstances.
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How to use an iPhone as a Mac webcam
Don't like the quality of the webcam on your Mac? Use your iPhone's camera instead
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How to use your iPhone as a webcam for video conferencing and virtual meetings
If you're in need a webcam for all the video conferences you're doing nowadays, your iPhone can carry the load.
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How to take and edit a screenshot on an iPhone 11 or SE
Hereu2019s how to take a screenshot on your iPhone no matter which model you have.
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Do your iPhone and Mac’s country of origin need to match to work together?
You might run into issues with multiple Apple IDs based on location.
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Why the iOS Mail app shows a phantom unread message badge and what to do about it
If the Mail app on your iPhone or iPad is displaying phantom unread messages badge, you might have a sorting problem. Hereu2019s how to fix it.
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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
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How to monitor your sleep with the Apple Watch
Automatic sleep tracking is coming to the Apple Watch when watchOS 7 launches this autumn, here’s how it will work
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How to translate webpages on Mac, iPhone and iPad
Soon Safari will automatically translate webpages on iPhone, iPad and Mac, but there are various tools to translate websites now
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How to downgrade from the iOS or iPadOS 14 beta
Having trouble with the beta on your iPhone or iPad? You can go back, but it's not quick and easy.
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How to solve ImageCaptureCore error -9937 when importing photos and videos from your phone to your Mac
Your iPhone is trying to send photos in an incompatible format, but you have options.
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How to use widgets on iPhone & iPad
Get the information you need at a glance by using widgets on your iPhone and iPad
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How to use CarKey: Unlock your car with an iPhone
An upcoming update to iOS 13 will enable you to unlock compatible cars with your iPhone or Apple Watch
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How to get Insta-style photo filters with the new Photoshop Camera app
There's a new free iPhone camera app in town with filters to compete with Instagram and Snapchat – here's how it works
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How to export your Apple Card monthly transactions in CSV, OFX, QBX, or QBO format
You canu2019t yet directly share Apple Card data with financial planning apps, but you can export a CSV or OFX file and then import it into them.
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How to fix ‘iPhone is disabled. Connect to iTunes’ errors
If your phone says 'iPhone is disabled. Try again in 1 minute' or says you need to connect it to your Mac, here's what to do
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How to change the passcode on an iPhone
Increase the security of your iPhone by updating the passcode
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Do you use Wi-Fi Calling? Here’s how to check if it’s active on your iPhone
Wi-Fi Calling is a helpful feature in improving call quality, but seems to turn itself off.
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How to make a group video call in WhatsApp on iPhone
Group video calls are easy on WhatsApp. We show you how to make them on iPhone
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How to record a FaceTime call on iPhone & Mac
Want to record a FaceTime video call on your iPhone, iPad or Mac? Here's how to do it
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Just picked up an iPhone SE? Do these 5 things first!
Don't even peel the plastic off your new iPhone SE before you read this setup guide.
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How to secretly read WhatsApp messages on iPhone
You can sneakily peek at unopened WhatsApp messages without the sender knowing you've seen them. Here's how to get a preview
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How to get Flash on iPhone & iPad
Want to play Flash games and videos on your iPad & iPhone? Here are the best Flash apps for iOS and iPadOS
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How to make group FaceTime calls
You can add more than 30 people to a group FaceTime call! Here's how to video call multiple people on an iPhone, iPad or Mac
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How to share your iPhone’s mobile connection by tethering or hotspot
If you need Wi-Fi on your Mac or iPad, here's how to share your iPhone's mobile data.
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How to stop iPhone videos from turning into a blurry mess on Android phones (and vice versa)
If youu2019ve ever sent a video to an Android friend, it probably ended up as a blurry, unwatchable mess. Hereu2019s how to stop that from happening next time.
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How to watch Disney+ on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac
Disney+ is coming to the uK, here's how to watch on your Apple devices
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How to use FaceTime on iPhone & iPad
FaceTime is a great – and free – way to make video and audio calls for free, and stay in touch with friends and family
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