Set Your Preferred Name & Photo for others to see in Messages in iOS 13
In your list of conversations in the Messages app, you probably have lots of people who have generic icons next to their names or numbers. You likely look like that …
The Fastest Way to Change Wi-Fi Networks in iOS 13
Historically, picking a new Wi-Fi network has required you to open the Settings app and tap Wi-Fi, forcing you to unlock your iPhone or switch away from what you were …
To Prevent Spearfishing, Set a PIN or Passcode on Your Cell Phone Account
Spearfishing: it’s no longer just a tropical ocean sport that could provide seafood for dinner. In today’s tech world, spearfishing is when someone targets you specifically, usually with the goal …
Is Your iPhone Reporting “No Service” When You Know There’s a Signal?
Have you ever seen the dreaded “No Service” label at the top of your iPhone’s screen, even when you’re pretty sure there should be cellular reception? It’s not common, but …
Here’s How to Mark Up Photos and Screenshots with Text and Graphics in iOS 13
Ever wanted to take a photo of a receipt and circle the item for which you should be reimbursed? Or perhaps you’d like to put some text or a speech …
Learn How to Examine Your iPhone’s Battery Usage
A common question I hear is, “Why is my iPhone/iPad battery draining so fast?” Luckily, Apple provides tools that help you see exactly how your iPhone uses its battery over …
Apple releases iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, HomePod OS 13.3.1, watchOS 6.1.2, macOS 10.15.3
Today Apple released software updates across their operating systems. These updates include some security patches and bug fixes but no new features, so I recommend everyone install these updates soon …
Did You Know You Can Save and Share Voicemail Files from Your iPhone?
Ever wanted to save or share a voicemail? On the iPhone, every voicemail message is just an audio file. If you want to retain a message for posterity or share …
The iPhone 11 Camera App’s Shutter Button Works Differently—Here’s How
With the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max, Apple changed the way the Camera app’s shutter button works in ways that could cause confusion. Tapping it …
In Case of Emergency, Create an iPhone Medical ID
Accidents, particularly those involving automobiles, are all too common, and while no one plans to be in one, you can prepare. If you end up in a condition where you …