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02/05/2025 11:26 pm

Feel Who's Calling or Texting with Custom Vibration Alerts on Your iPhone

Staying connected with the people who matter most is easier when you can instantly distinguish their calls or messages — even without looking at your iPhone. That's where custom vibration patterns for alerts come in handy. They're perfect when you need a tactile way to identify who's calling or text ...more

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02/04/2025 10:41 pm

Everything We Know About iOS 19 So Far

The first beta version of iOS 19 is still months away, but Apple has been hard at work getting the next-gen iPhone software ready for developer testing. And we already know of a few potential changes and updates you can expect to see. Codenamed "Luck," iOS 19 is being developed alongside macOS 16 (" ...more

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12/11/2024 5:50 pm

Use Image Playground to Craft Custom Drawings and Animations

Growing up, I was told that hard work could get me anything I wanted. But with Apple's Image Playground, I can create almost any illustration or drawing imaginable just by typing or selecting a suggestion. This groundbreaking feature in Apple Intelligence lets you generate images from simple prompts ...more

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12/03/2024 8:27 pm

Everything You Can Do with Your iPhone 16's Camera Control Button

The devices in the new iPhone 16 series lineup have one feature no other iPhone models have: a physical Camera Control button. If you use your iPhone to take photos or record videos, the Camera Control speeds up the process and gives you immediate control over adjusting settings and values using int ...more

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09/20/2024 6:58 pm

21 iPhone 16 Pro Features You Won't Find on Apple's iPhone 16 or 16 Plus

The new iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max are worth upgrading to, but if you want more advanced features, especially for the camera, you may want to take a closer look at the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. While all four 2024 iPhone models have the new Camera Control button, 48 MP Fus ...more

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09/20/2024 6:47 pm

22 Features the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro Models Have That Other iPhones Don't

While many of the features in the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro series build on what we've seen in previous iPhone models, Apple has packed the 2024 lineup with iOS 18 and plenty of fresh upgrades worth considering. The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max boast several groundbreaking features, like a 6.9-inch displ ...more

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09/17/2024 10:56 pm

AirPods Are Getting Even Better Thanks to iOS 18

If you're an AirPods user, things are a lot better with iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. If you're not, it may finally be time to grab yourself a set of AirPods, especially if you're into privacy and gaming. Apple's iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 gave AirPods new features like Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Per ...more

Add to Home Screen option for a website on a mobile device.
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07/30/2024 11:46 pm

iPhone Browsers That Support 'Add to Home Screen' for Web Apps and Bookmarks

Safari isn't the only web browser on your iPhone or iPad that will let you add icons to your Home Screen for progressive web apps and website bookmarks. Apple gave developers the key to its "Add to Home Screen" feature, and your favorite iOS or iPadOS web browser may already support it. Since iOS 16 ...more

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05/31/2024 10:42 pm

7 Hidden iPhone Apps You Didn't Know Existed

Your iPhone has hidden apps that work behind the scenes to filter SMS messages, trust computers, deal with payments, test ads, and perform other actions. You won't find any of them in your App Library, but there are tricks you can employ to unlock and use some of these secret apps. Siri is technical ...more

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05/23/2024 11:52 pm

The Best MagSafe Wallets You Can Buy for Your iPhone in 2024

Phone in one pocket, wallet in the other? It's the classic combo guaranteed to give you more pocket bulge. But it's 2024. Half that stuff in your wallet is practically antique. It's time to finally ditch all the dead weight and get a MagSafe wallet for iPhone — and we've got the best picks to slim y ...more

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05/19/2024 7:35 am

You're Using Lidar on Your iPhone and iPad — And You Don't Even Know It

Lidar, a technology first used by meteorologists and aerospace engineers and then adopted in self-driving vehicles, has slowly crept into consumer electronics over the last five years. If you have a Pro model iPhone or iPad, there's a good chance it has a lidar sensor, and you're likely using it whe ...more

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05/14/2024 8:04 pm

34 New Features and Changes for Your iPhone on iOS 17.4

The last iOS software update was a modest one, but iOS 17.4 has a lot more for your iPhone, including changes to emoji, Podcasts, security, Safari, widgets, Apple Cash, CarPlay, and more. Many of the exciting changes in iOS 17.4, as well as iPadOS 17.4, apply to users in the European Union (EU), whi ...more

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05/09/2024 6:25 pm

13 Tips Every Apple Pencil User Needs to Know for iPad

While it doesn't come with any iPad models out of the box, the Apple Pencil is perhaps the best iPad accessory you can get. It's a powerful writing and drawing tool with an intuitive design and user-friendliness that makes it easy to take notes, draw sketches, mark up documents, and more. And there' ...more

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05/09/2024 2:23 pm

There's a Handy Shortcut for Typing Fractions on Android

If you're using the default Samsung Keyboard on a Samsung Galaxy smartphone or Gboard on a Google Pixel or any other Android device, here's a cool trick you should know about. When it comes to typing fractions, you'd usually have to type at least three characters: the top number (numerator), the sla ...more

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03/18/2024 9:26 pm

7 Things Hiding in Your iPhone's App Icons You Probably Haven't Noticed Yet

Apple likes hiding things in its software, including secret apps, hidden iMessage effects, status bar customization, nameless icons, and red screen mode, but some of its best Easter eggs are right in front of you on the Home Screen. Some of Apple's app icons on iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and earlier version ...more

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02/15/2024 9:18 pm

Bat Science: How Realistic Are Batman's Gadgets in Dark Knight Rises?

One of the best things about Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy is how realistic he makes the caped crusader feel. Unlike the Joel Schumacher or even the Tim Burton versions, Nolan's world seems grounded in some level of scientific fact. But just how close is science to actually being able to replic ...more

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02/15/2024 9:12 pm

DIY Lab Equipment: Make an Etch Tank for Rapid PCB Fabrication

I love making my own printed circuit boards. It really gives a professional look to a finished project, and having all the design files means I can whip up another batch whenever I need to. However, when I need to make, say, three thousand swarmbots or fill an order for a dozen PCBs, the traditional ...more

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02/05/2024 5:56 pm

How to Separate Your Recycling

Recycling your garbage is noble and, in many places, mandatory. But it also can be very confusing. This guide will clear up the rules. Check LawsCheck the local laws regarding recycling in your town. RinseRinse glass bottles, plastic containers, and aluminum and tin cans. Labels do not have to be ...more

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01/29/2024 8:08 pm

11 Clever Candy Wrapper Crafts You Can Do After Binging on Halloween Chocolate

Halloween night for most people with kids means tons of candy. That translates into tons of trash from candy wrappers. But even though you probably wouldn't think it, there's no shortage of alternative uses for those wrappers, from clothing and accessories to home decor. This year, get creative inst ...more

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01/19/2024 6:57 am

How to Wedge and Knead a Piece of Clay for Pottery Making

Wedging and kneading is essential before throwing clay on a pottery wheel, or shaping by hand, in order to get rid of air bubbles that may cause the pottery to explode while firing in the kiln. There are many different techniques to wedge and knead, but this video ceramic design tutorial shows how t ...more

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01/18/2024 9:53 pm

How to Make a Tattoo Stencil Without a Thermal Copier Machine

This video shows how easy and fast you can make a tattoo stencil without a thermal copier machine. You will need tracing paper, a sketchbook and stencil paper. Trace over any design that you want. Remove the brown layer from the stencil paper. Tape the traced design to the stencil paper to keep it f ...more

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01/10/2024 5:55 am

How to Cast on When Using a Serenity Loom

In this video, the author teaches us how to cast on with serenity: wrap your material around twice, grab the back and then up (around your fingers) forming a slipknot. To start off, we will focus on the inside of the loom, pulling the material towards the outside (using a grochet hook). Take needle ...more

Nail art featuring blue polish with decorative white embellishments.
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01/10/2024 5:24 am

How to Do Basic Pearl Nail Designs

This is a very simple and easy basic pearl nail design video that I wanted to share with you all! Hope you like it! You will need: base coattop coat,blue polishcaviar beadshalf pearlsThe good thing about this type of nail art design is that it can be done on long and short nails very easily and look ...more

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01/10/2024 3:09 am

How to Avoid Static Electricity

Static electrical shock your worst nightmare? The clothes you choose, the shoes you wear, and even the things you touch might encourage this natural phenomenon. If static shock is ruining your day, then take some action. Reduce your chances of getting a nasty shock that's not just annoying but poten ...more

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01/09/2024 9:58 pm

How to Light a Match with Your Teeth

Did you know it's possible to light a match simply by using your teeth? You can look like a total badass if you learn how to do this trick properly, although you might get burned in the process. From Revision3: Warning:This week, we're playing with matches again. We shouldn't have to tell you that o ...more

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10/18/2023 9:34 pm

23 New Photo Features for Your iPhone You Need to Know About on iOS 17

There are some important new features in the Photos app on iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 that will streamline editing, give your pets more recognition, help you learn about the world you've captured, and even add a bit of fun to your day. There are even a few hidden tricks that may surprise you. While the Ca ...more

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10/17/2023 10:39 pm

Set a Custom Contact Poster on Your iPhone Others Will See When You Call Them

A new feature in Apple's latest big iPhone software update lets you personalize how you appear on other people's incoming call screens and even customize individual contacts on your own incoming call screen if they don't have a preferred style to show you. It's called Contact Posters, available on i ...more

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10/11/2023 3:55 pm

Top 9 Task Managers for iPhone and iPad

When you want a helpful task manager on your iPhone or iPad, any of the nine apps in this guide should be at the top of your list. But we'll review each app's features to help you determine which one might be best for your workflow. Using a task manager on your iPhone or iPad can help you organize, ...more

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09/14/2023 8:13 pm

These Are the Only Differences Between iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max

The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max are essentially the same phone in most regards, but there are a few features exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro Max that may help you decide whether the bigger screen size is worth it. If the only thing holding you back from picking the iPhone 15 Pro Max is its larger bu ...more

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07/26/2023 11:44 pm

8 Hidden Ways to Make the Apple TV App on Your iPhone Even Better

Whether you subscribe to Apple TV+ or not, the TV app on your iPhone is a great place to watch movies and TV shows. On the surface, it looks like a pretty straightforward app, but hidden features are lurking in the shadows that can enhance how you use it. First, there are the obvious things you shou ...more

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07/25/2023 11:33 pm

Holiday Guide: Essential Gifts for the iPhone Addict on Your Shopping List

So, someone on your shopping list has an iPhone. Lucky for you, Apple's line of smartphones are practically made for accessories. From AirPods to adapters, there's something for every iPhone user in your life. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the options? You've come to the right place. Know how much ...more

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07/25/2023 11:33 pm

Gift Guide: Must-Have Phone Accessories for Movie Lovers

There's never been a better time for streaming videos on your phone. With so many options available (including a potential mobile-only Netflix tier) and so many new smartphones having large screens, there's a good chance you know someone who mainly use their phone for videos. And if you looking for ...more

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07/25/2023 11:33 pm

Gift Guide: The Best Android Accessories to Buy for the Techy Person in Your Life

Need a unique gift idea for the techy person in your life? Look no further than that phone they always have in their hand. There are plenty of great accessories, apps, subscriptions, and other smartphone-related goodies that will improve their quality of life, and thoughtful gifts like that are alwa ...more

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07/25/2023 11:31 pm

Gift Guide: Essential Smartphone Camera Accessories for Filmmakers

Advancements in technology have made it perfectly possible to make a short film or even an entire movie with your iPhone or Android — as long as you've got the right gear. Lenses, stabilizers, tripods, lighting, microphones, chargers, and cases can make the difference between a good movie and a grea ...more

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07/25/2023 11:30 pm

Gift Guide: Must-Have Smartphone Accessories for Gaming

Smartphone gaming continues to improve with ever sharper displays and raw processing power to deliver console-quality graphics right in the palm of your hands. Nonetheless, you still stand to improve the gaming experience on any phone by adding the right accessories to the mix. Know what you're afte ...more

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07/25/2023 11:30 pm

Gift Guide: Must-Have Phone Accessories for Movie Lovers

There's never been a better time for streaming movies and TV shows on the go. With so many services available, the only limitation to your enjoyment is your phone's accessories. Whether you're buying for yourself or someone else, here are some of the best gifts that improve the movie-watching experi ...more

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07/13/2023 3:15 am

Everything We Know About the iPhone 15 Series Models Coming This Fall

Apple's iPhone lineup has always been at the forefront of technological innovation, captivating the world with each new iteration. As we eagerly anticipate the iPhone 15 series release, rumors, leaks, and speculations about the highly anticipated 2023 models are at full steam. From enhanced features ...more

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06/29/2023 1:18 am

How to Set Multiple Timers on Your iPhone to Run Side by Side

Although the Clock app in iOS has undergone some designchanges over the years, you still can't set more than one timer on your iPhone. Oddly enough, Apple's own HomePod speaker added this feature, mimicking the timer on Amazon's popular Echo smart speakers. Fortunately, through Apple's Shortcuts app ...more

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06/03/2023 12:49 am

The Little-Known iPad Feature You'll Never Stop Using Once You Know About It

Your iPad has a superpower that iPhone models don't and probably never will have (even though they could) — one that will make you want to take your iPad with you everywhere you go from now on. While it's not a hidden or secret feature, it has eluded many iPad owners. Most of the people I've talked ...more

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06/02/2023 12:33 am

iOS 16.5 Has 19 New Features and Changes for iPhone You Won't Want to Miss

Apple has a few exciting surprises for you in its latest iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 software updates. Released on Thursday, May 18, version 16.5 includes new features, bug fixes, and security patches, and there are even hints of some big things coming in future software updates for iPhone and iPad. The iO ...more

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05/08/2023 11:00 am

Multitask Like a Pro on Your iPad by Using Up to 4 Open Apps at the Same Time

Apple's latest multitasking feature for iPad lets you go beyond Split View's two-app restriction to use up to four apps at once. Here's how it works. While Split View gives you two apps to work with side by side, Stage Manager, available on iPadOS 16.1 and later, gives you two to four apps simultane ...more

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02/07/2023 9:25 pm

Make Your Android Phone Read Articles, Books, News, and Other Text Out Loud to You

For the avid multitasker, listening to audiobooks and podcasts is the ultimate way to passively absorb knowledge while performing other activities — but there are other options. You can turn any written text on your Android phone into speech that's read aloud to you, so there's virtually no limit on ...more

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02/01/2023 4:34 am

Open Any App Instantly from Your iPhone's Lock Screen

Widgets can display essential information from an app right on your iPhone's Lock Screen, but there's an even bigger reason you should be using them: fast access to your most-used apps. Thanks to iOS 16, you can add one widget above the time on the Lock Screen and up to four small ones below the tim ...more

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01/04/2023 7:10 pm

How to Customize the Always-On Display on Your iPhone 14 Pro or 14 Pro Max

Apple's Always-On display feature for the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max can show important information on the screen even when the device is sleeping. While the dimmed Lock Screen may seem like a WYSIWYG component, there are actually a few ways you can customize it to fit your needs better. How the A ...more