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25 Best iOS 15 hidden features to try on your iPhone
Apple announced iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 with a lot of features at the WWDC 2021 event. The new iOS update brings so much more to the table, including improvements to core apps like FaceTime and Messages, offline Siri, and…
How to use Portrait mode and Portrait Lighting on iPhone
Portrait mode is a feature that lets you click pictures with the main subject in focus while keeping the background blurred. The feature is identical to that of a DSLR camera. So, if you are wondering how to take Portrait snaps,…
10 Creative ways to use Apple AirTags
Bluetooth trackers aren’t a new technology, but when Apple does something, it is usually unusual. And AirTag is no different! It boasts a mix of regular and uncommon features, for instance, the anti-stalking feature. But I am not here to…
How to turn Live Photos into GIFs on iPhone and iPad
Are you familiar with converting Live Photos to video? It’s just as easy to turn your Live Photos into GIFs. When you’re done, you can share these animated images effortlessly across all platforms. Starting with the easiest, let’s look at…
How to block someone in Photos Memories on iPhone
iOS 15 has overhauled the Memories feature in the Photos app. You can now block someone from appearing in your Memories or make them appear less often. This is ideal for many kinds of situations, whether you’re healing from a…
How to enable and schedule Night Shift on iPhone
Night Shift on Apple devices has been around since iOS 9.3. Apple has made little change to this feature over the years, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t useful. When you turn on Night Shift on your iPhone or iPad,…
How to add emergency contacts to iPhone and Apple Watch
Adding emergency contacts on iPhone can be life-saving in most situations. Whether you’re having a severe health issue and need an immediate med or are stuck in a difficult situation and require assistance, these contacts can come in handy. However,…
How to install Chrome OS on your old Mac or MacBook
Have an old MacBook that is unable to handle macOS? Did you know you can erase macOS from your Mac and install Chrome OS in place of it? It’s fairly easy to do so, and if you have a habit…
How to announce alerts on Mac (In just 4 steps)
Missing important alerts while you are busy working or binging something on your Mac? Stop that now! With an interesting macOS Accessibility feature dubbed as Speak announcements, you can listen to those alerts without disruption. Wondering how to do that?…
How to share Apple Books with family members on iPhone
Ever came across a fascinating book in Apple Books and wished to share it with someone? The good news is that you can easily share them with your family members on your iPhone and iPad. iOS allows you to share…
How to send disappearing photos or videos in WhatsApp on iPhone
WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps globally. It often adds new features like disappearing messages, and more recently, View Once. View Once lets you send disappearing photos or videos in WhatsApp. These self-destruct after the recipient has…
How to update your AirTag to the latest firmware
Since its launch in April 2021, AirTag has received two firmware updates; one in July and the other in August. But has your AirTag been privy to these updates? Unfortunately, downloading the latest firmware is not as easy as tapping…
How to use picture-in-picture mode on iPhone
Gone are the days of searching for workarounds or relying on third-party apps to utilize Picture in Picture Mode on the iPhone. Since the introduction of iOS 14, this convenient feature has become readily available. Now, you can effortlessly enjoy…
How to add filters to video on iPhone or iPad
Like to beautify your videos? As you likely already know, iOS has a fantastic feature in Photos that lets you add filters to videos on your iPhone. The process is as smooth and straightforward as adding a filter to photos.…
How to fix WhatsApp not showing ‘send option’ on iPhone
Need to send an urgent file or photo as a document via WhatsApp but can’t seem to find the ‘send option’? Don’t worry; you are not alone! The bug is affecting a lot of users, including yours truly. And after…
How to add or change keyboard on iPhone and iPad
With iOS 13, Apple made it easier to add multiple keyboards that enable you to type in various languages on iPhone. After you have more than one keyboard, it is easy to change and quickly switch between them, all while typing.…
iPhone not showing up in Finder on Mac? 7 quick fixes
With macOS Catalina, Apple introduced a new way to backup your iPhone and transfer data between your iPhone and Mac using Finder. This eliminated the need for iTunes. However, at times iPhone does not show up in Finder while connecting…
iTunes not recognizing iPhone? 6 Tips to fix it
Have some urgent work, but your iPhone isn’t connecting to your PC? Don’t worry if iTunes is not recognizing your iPhone, despite multiple events because this guide will help you out. There can be a myriad of reasons behind this…
How to organize iPhone apps
The App Store has millions of apps, and though you do not have them all on your iPhone, you still might have several dozens. It may be a chore to quickly find the desired apps among the sea of app…
How to fix Apple News app keeps crashing on iPhone and iPad
As soon as iOS 12 arrived, I installed it on my iPhone to give Apple News Plus a shot (you can change the App Store country/region if it’s unavailable in your country). Impressed with hundreds of magazines on various topics,…
How to use App Library on iPhone
iOS 14 boasts many new features, and the App Library is among the most significant. As the name suggests, it is a form of organizing your iPhone apps into categories to prevent a cluttered Home Screen. No need to swipe…
How to remove your ratings for apps from iPhone and iPad
Have you ever given ratings to developers in the App Store? Feedback helps them improve their apps and user experience. However, there might be instances when a review you shared wasn’t what you meant to say! Wondering how to delete…
iPad not showing up in Sidecar? How to fix it
Is your iPad not showing up in Sidecar? As per reports, the problem occurs during both wireless and wired connections. Though I haven’t faced any such issues on my Mac, I can spot the culprits hidden behind this issue—primarily based…
How to use Alexa on your iPhone
Let’s be honest, Siri isn’t the best virtual assistant out there. Despite the efforts like offline Siri in iOS 15, Siri has always been behind a few assistants like Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. Searching the web, answering questions, maintaining…
How to zip and unzip files on iPhone and iPad
Sharing multiple files, especially larger ones, can be a time-consuming job. Moreover, most email applications don’t allow you to send attachments above 25MB. Fortunately, you can compress those files and create a zip file on your iPhone to send it…
How to block someone in Google Drive on iPhone and Android
Google Drive is an excellent platform for collaborative work. However, in certain circumstances, you might not want to share files with specific people while allowing everyone on the internet to access them. This is where the new block user feature…
How to delete Siri data from iCloud on iPhone and iPad
Siri is the default voice assistant on Apple devices like iPhone and iPad. Every time you summon it and give a command, Siri sends the audio recordings and some additional data about you to Apple servers. There, your request is…
How to silence your Apple Watch: 4 Not-so-secret ways
I love keeping up with calls, messages, and other notifications on my Apple Watch. But there are many instances when I need to silence my watch, like during meetings, while sleeping, etc. There are a few different options to help…
Spilled water on MacBook? Here’s what to do!
Accidents happen, and if you somehow spilled water on your MacBook, here’s what you should do next. If you’re worried about this article getting too technical, don’t worry, it won’t. We’ll talk about some of the things you should do…
How to use background sounds on iPhone
Apple’s new iOS update is jam-packed with features like SharePlay and Live Text. However, while exploring the settings in iOS 15, I stumbled upon a new feature called Background Sounds. If you had the same experience and are wondering what rain and…