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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.
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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
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.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 pennyMac 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 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.How-To
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.How-To
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.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 iPhoneMac 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.How-To
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.Mac 911
How to customize iOS 17's StandBy feature
Appleu2019s new iPhone option to turn your idle device into a widget display requires some tweaking.Updated
How to watch Apple’s Event
Apple's launching new products on Monday October 30 (or October 31 if you don't live in the States). Here's how you can watch the Apple Event live on your Mac, iPhone, Apple TV or even PC.How-To
How to charge an iPhone 15 with a Lightning cable
Don't throw away your old iPhone-charging Lightning cables. You can add a cheap, simple adapter to turn Lightning into USB-C.Mac 911
This is why Find My items take a while to update
Donu2019t worry: your bag isnu2019t misplaced (yet). It just hasnu2019t had a visitor within range for a while.How-To
How to share an AirTag or tracked item in the Find My app
With iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma, you can share access to Find My items with other people.How-To
How to reset an iPhone or iPad
Returning an iPhone or iPad to factory settings will fix many problems and is essential if you're passing on an old device. Here's how to factory reset an iPhone or iPad.How-To
How to back up an iPhone or iPad
Here's how to back up your iPhone or iPad so you won't lose photos, messages or any other vital data.How-To
The iPhone 14 has a startup chime that sounds like a Mario coin
Here’s how to turn on the hidden feature.Mac 911
What does 'Allow More Data on 5G' do an iPhone?
Apple lets you optu2014or opts you inu2014to a 5G network for high-definition FaceTime and other throughput-heavy tasks.Mac 911
How to set Messages to auto-reply while you're driving
Avoid interacting with your iPhone while still providing a response.How-To
Fastest ways to charge an iPhone
We explain how you can charge your iPhone in minutes: charge your iPhone battery faster with these tricks.How-To
How to check iPhone battery health and find out how and when to replace it
How to find out if your iPhone battery needs replacing, and what to do if it does.Mac 911
How to fix group message replies that appear as individual ones on your iPhone
If you're not all using an Apple device, you might find your group messages break down into individual replies.
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Can you save money buying Apple products from another country?
Is it worth buying Apple products from the U.S. if you live elsewhere? We look at how much you can save and what you need to do.Mac 911
Is your USB-C device getting the proper charge? It's all sorted out for you
USB-C devices talk to each other to ensure power flows in the correct order.How-To
How to watch U.S. Netflix outside the U.S.
Find out how to get American Netflix in the U.K. or elsewhere using a VPN, then use your normal Netflix account details to log in.Mac 911
How to make a stolen iPhone more trackable with the Find My app
Smart thieves may know the ins and outs, but you can still prevent them from easily accessing your device.Mac 911
How to disable and replace the iPhone Camera app to avoid accidental triggers
If youu2019ve seen too many pictures of lint, thereu2019s an option that adds friction.Today I Learned
How Screen Time can keep your iPhone and iCloud account safe from thieves
Screen Time is not just for keeping the kids in line.How-To
How to delete music from an iPhone or iPad
We show three different ways to free up storage space on your iPhone by deleting unwanted albums from your music library.How-To
How to fix an iPhone stuck on the Apple logo
Get a stuck iPhone working again with force restarts or recovery modesMac 911
Watch out for unexpected NFC Tag alerts on your iPhone
You might see one of several kinds of messages related to wireless tags near your iPhone.How-To
How to restore an iPhone from a backup
Here's how to restore an old iPhone to a new iPhone, recover data from a backup, or go back to an older version of iOS by wiping your iPhone and restoring from a backup.How-To
How to put an iPhone into recovery mode and return to factory settings
We demonstrate how to put an iPhone into recovery mode: a handy way of removing a beta or wiping a faulty iPhone and starting again.How-To
How Apple trade in works and saves you money
Save money on new Apple devices like the iPhone 14 by trading in old ones. Here's how Apple trade in and similar services work.Mac 911
How to provide a new profile photo and name to others in iMessage
Apple offers choices in how you share a profile photo and your full name with people over iMessage.Today I Learned
Those annoying iPhone Live Photos actually make pretty cool videos
Folks on other platforms can your view Live Photos just as you intended.Today I Learned
Forget the power button–you can restart your iPhone just by asking
No more fishing around for the right button combo.Mac 911
How to prepare an iPhone, iPad, Mac, and iCloud in case of death
Someoneu2019s passing could leave their data and devices locked up forever. But there are some preparations and techniques you could try.How-To