Live Captions
Your phone can caption phone calls and video in real time, which helps a lot if you are hard of hearing. Here is how to turn it on.
Read Article → iPhoneHidden Smartphone Features
Notification history, one-tap redial and other features hiding in plain sight on iPhone and Android. Small things that save real time.
Read Article → iPhoneWhy Limiting Battery Charge to 80% Matters
Charging to 100% every night wears a battery faster than stopping at 80%. Here is why, and where to find the charge limit on your phone.
Read Article → iPhoneWays to stay safe from stolen iPhone scams
If your iPhone goes missing, thieves will try to trick you into giving up your passcode. Here is what to do, and what never to do.
Read Article → iPhoneHow to Remove the Background of a Picture on iPhone
Remove the background from a photo on iPhone in the Photos app. Duplicate the image first, then lift the subject out in a couple of taps.
Read Article → iPhoneiPhone and Android Quick Tips
A handful of everyday shortcuts for iPhone and Android, from one-tap redial to faster camera access. Small habits that add up.
Read Article → iPhoneCell Phone Privacy Tips You Need Now!
Your phone shares more than you think. Trim app permissions, limit ad tracking and lock down location, with the steps for iPhone and Android.
Read Article → iPhoneHow to set up your Medical ID
Medical ID puts your allergies, medications and emergency contacts on the lock screen where paramedics can find them. Here is how to set it up.
Read Article → iPhoneADD MULTIPLE FACES TO FACE ID
Face ID can learn a second face, so a spouse or carer can open the phone too. Here is where the alternate appearance setting lives.
Read Article → iPhoneIdentify plants or animals and more.
Your iPhone can name a plant, flower, tree or animal straight from a photo. Tap the Info button under the picture and it does the rest.
Read Article → iPhoneiPhone Storage Full? How to Free Up Space Without Deleting Photos
iPhone storage full? You can reclaim gigabytes without deleting a single photo. Start with these settings before you buy more iCloud space.
Read Article → iPhoneSimplifying Your iPhone for Seniors: 10 Essential Settings
Ten iPhone settings that make the screen easier to read, calls easier to answer and the whole phone less intimidating to use every day.
Read Article → iPhoneUse the Tips app on iPhone
The Tips app on your iPhone quietly teaches you features you already paid for. Here is how to use it and turn on occasional reminders.
Read Article → iPhoneRecord and transcribe audio in Notes on iPhone
Your iPhone can record a conversation and write out the transcript alongside it, right inside Notes. Useful for appointments and meetings.
Read Article → iPhoneHow to Transfer Photos from iPhone to Windows PC
Moving photos from an iPhone to a Windows PC without losing quality or dates. The cable method, the cloud method, and when to use each.
Read Article → iPhoneApple Watch Not Syncing with iPhone? Troubleshooting Guide
Apple Watch not syncing with your iPhone? Work through these fixes in order, from Bluetooth toggles to unpairing, before booking a repair.
Read Article → iPhone5 ways your phone can work harder for you
Five features already on your phone that save real time, starting with text shortcuts for the addresses you retype a dozen times a week.
Read Article → iPhoneEssential iPhone Tips That People Rely On
The iPhone features people actually keep using once they find them, covering productivity, organization and privacy. Plain English throughout.
Read Article → iPhoneHow to Get Siri to Read Any Text on iPhone or iPad
Have your iPhone or iPad read any text on screen aloud, whether a document, an article or a message. Here is how to switch it on.
Read Article → iPhoneHow to Solve Common Jitterbug Phone Issues
Jitterbug voicemail, ringer and setup problems solved in plain English, including what to do after moving data to a replacement phone.
Read Article → iPhoneThings You Can Do with an iPhone: Hidden Features and Pro Tips
Features hiding beyond calls and texts, from Siri shortcuts to camera and accessibility tools most owners never find. Worth ten minutes.
Read Article → iPhone6 Ways to Speed Up Email and Downloads on Your Phone
Email crawling and downloads stalling on your phone? Six changes that help, from sync settings to storage and background app refresh.
Read Article → iPhoneTeach Your iPhone to Recognize Faces in the Photos App
Teach the Photos app to recognize a face on iPhone or iPad, then name it once so every future picture of that person sorts itself.
Read Article → iPhoneHow to Move Photos Off Your Phone and Still Keep Them
Move photos and videos off your phone to free up space while keeping full access to every one of them. Here is how to do it safely.
Read Article → iPhoneCell Phone Quick Tips and Troubleshooting
Useful phone features and quick fixes in one place, from read receipts to managing email and keeping your data backed up properly.
Read Article → iPhoneiPhone and Android Cleanup and Tune Up
Phones slow down as apps, caches and clutter build up. A straightforward maintenance routine for iPhone and Android, no extra apps needed.
Read Article → iPhoneHow to Stay Incognito When Making Calls
Hide your caller ID before you dial, for one call or for every call, on iPhone and Android. Covers carrier settings and the *67 prefix.
Read Article → iPhoneGoogle Photos: Managing and Organizing Your Pictures
Google Photos does far more than store pictures. A practical guide to organizing, searching, sharing and freeing up space on your phone.
Read Article → iPhoneFix Chrome sync issues (iPhone/Android)
Chrome sync paused or stopped on your phone? Sign back into the Google account and work through these fixes to get bookmarks flowing again.
Read Article → iPhoneHave the iPhone or Android read aloud to you
Text too small to read comfortably? Both iPhone and Android can read a page aloud to you. Here is how to switch the feature on for each.
Read Article → iPhoneHow to clear RAM on iPhone with AssistiveTouch
Clearing your iPhone's memory can fix sluggishness without a full restart. AssistiveTouch makes it possible on Face ID models. Here is how.
Read Article → iPhoneHow to speed up your slow iPhone
A slow iPhone usually needs a restart, some free storage and a few settings changed. Work through these steps before considering a new phone.
Read Article → iPhoneHow to stop spam text messages on iPhone
Filter unknown senders, block numbers and report junk texts on iPhone. A few settings cut the volume of spam messages considerably.
Read Article → iPhoneHow to Connect an iPhone and Android over Bluetooth
Pair an iPhone with an Android device over Bluetooth step by step, including where the setting lives on each and what to do if pairing fails.
Read Article → iPhoneUse emoji on your iPhone
Finding and using the emoji keyboard on iPhone, including how to search for the one you want instead of scrolling through hundreds.
Read Article → iPhoneRemove duplicate photos on iPhone and Android
Duplicate photos eating your storage? Both iPhone and Android can find and merge them for you. Here is where that tool lives on each.
Read Article → iPhonePhoto album (creating)
Making a photo book without paying for software. Canva does it free, and here is how to organize your pictures before you start.
Read Article → iPhoneHIDDEN IPHONE TRICKS THAT WILL MAKE LIFE EASIER
Tap the top of the screen to jump back up a long page, and other iPhone tricks worth knowing once you find out they are there.
Read Article → iPhone7 tips and tricks to extend iPhone battery life
Seven changes that meaningfully extend iPhone battery life, starting with finding which apps are draining it in Settings, Battery.
Read Article → iPhoneWays to maximize your phone battery
Practical ways to make a phone battery last longer and stay healthier, drawn from the advice that actually holds up in daily use.
Read Article → iPhoneiPhone can’t use apps without the internet connection, (wifi)
iPhone apps refusing to work away from WiFi? Cellular data is switched off for those apps. Turn it back on per app in Settings.
Read Article → iPhoneInstagram & Offloading Apps (iPhones)
Instagram stalling on uploads or behaving badly on iPhone? Offloading the app clears its cached data without losing your account or posts.
Read Article → iPhoneICloud Syncing
iPhone photos not reaching iCloud? Syncing only works when every device uses the same Apple ID and has the right setting on. Check both here.
Read Article → iPhoneiPhone data recovery/backup
Out of iCloud space and unwilling to pay for more? MobiMover backs up your entire iPhone to a computer instead. Here is how it works.
Read Article → iPhoneSaved Passwords on the iPhone
Every password your iPhone has saved is viewable in Settings. Here is exactly where to look, and how to check them for reuse and breaches.
Read Article → iPhoneiPhone backups
Before any phone repair, back the device up properly. Here is how to make sure everything is saved before you hand your iPhone over.
Read Article → iPhoneHow to save battery power when you really need to
Low Power Mode stretches an iPhone battery when you cannot charge. Here is what it turns off and when it is worth switching on early.
Read Article → iPhoneSecuring your iPhone
Locking down an iPhone properly takes a few minutes: passcode length, lock screen access, and what to change before you travel.
Read Article → iPhonePermanently delete text messages on an iPhone
Deleted texts still sit in the iPhone database and turn up in Spotlight. Here is how to remove them for good rather than just hiding them.
Read Article → iPhoneCreating space on an iPhone
iPhone storage full? Old text message threads take more room than most people expect. Here is how to reclaim space and gain some privacy too.
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