How to use iPhone’s Check In feature, and why it’s such a big deal
Check In is an iOS 17 safety feature introduced in the Messages app. It can automatically notify a friend that your iPhone has arrived at …
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Galaxy Fold 6 SE’s release date and price might have leaked
We expected Samsung to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 6 SE in late September and start selling it in select markets. That didn’t happen, but …
How to use iOS 18’s AI-powered Writing Tools
The Apple Intelligence platform offers several AI features. Even though they didn’t land with iOS 18, iOS 18.1 will soon bring many of them to …
10 tips and tricks to help you charge your iPhone faster
While other smartphone makers are rapidly increasing the battery sizes and charging speeds of their devices, Apple has always been relatively conservative. Fortunately, the iPhone …
How to factory reset your AirPods or AirPods Pro
If you own AirPods or AirPods Pro, sometimes you need to factory reset the wireless earbuds due to bugs, a delay, or even because you …
How to control an iPad with your iPhone
Apple offers many accessibility features across its ecosystem of devices. For example, if you want to remotely control your iPad with your iPhone, you can …
How to make your iPhone home screen icons dark in iOS 18
In iOS 13, Apple brought Dark Mode to the iPhone. At the time, OLED displays were already part of the iPhone lineup, bringing a perfect …
People are raging over the iOS 18 Photos app redesign – here’s how to fix it
Less than a week after Apple released iOS 18, people seem to have a strong opinion on the redesigned Photos app. At the moment, it …
How to get Apple Intelligence on your iPhone 16 on day 1
iPhone 16 just launched globally. Even though Apple is heavily promoting Apple Intelligence features, they won’t be available once you take your phone out of …
How to download iOS 18
Apple is releasing iOS 18 today. With 250+ new features, this is the next major software update for the iPhone, and it comes ahead of …
How to watch Apple’s iPhone 16 event: Live stream, start time, more
Apple will hold its special “It’s Glowtime” event today, September 9, at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California. During the keynote, the company is …
6 useful iPhone camera tricks you might have forgotten about
With every iPhone generation, Apple improves or adds another iPhone camera trick. With time, people start to forget about them or find new features to …
How to rotate your iPhone or iPad screen without moving your device
The easiest way to rotate your iPhone or iPad screen is by physically tilting the device. As long as the Orientation Lock toggle isn’t turned …
How to turn Instagram Notes gold
You might have noticed in the past few days that your friends and contacts have started using the almost-forgotten Instagram Notes feature again. More interestingly, …
Secret feature lets you charge your Apple Watch with an iPhone – here’s how to use it
Apple’s iPhone 15 generation revolutionized the third-party accessory market. From gaming controllers to microphones, switching the Lightning port to USB-C unlocked new possibilities for Apple’s …
How to uninstall iOS 18 beta
If you hurried to download the iOS 18 developer beta or the public testing version, you might have discovered that some of your apps or …
How to switch from Google Photos to iCloud Photos with Apple’s official tool
Switching from Android to iOS—or vice versa—can be challenging because there’s always the chance you’ll end up losing data in the process. This could be …
How to use iPhone Mirroring with macOS Sequoia
One of the most exciting new features in macOS Sequoia is iPhone Mirroring. This Continuity function adds to several other features released over the years, …
The iPhone has a hidden display feature that every single person should be using
The iPhone has a hidden display feature introduced in iOS 17 that everyone with an iPhone should start using. Screen Distance is designed to help …
How to connect AirPods to iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro, PC, and more
Apple’s AirPods, launched in 2016 alongside the iPhone 7, are among the most popular Apple products. Currently, the company sells AirPods 2, AirPods 3, AirPods …
Use these 8 mind-blowing iOS secrets that I just learned today
iPhone’s iOS is full of secrets and hidden features. While I’m excited about all the new tweaks and updates iOS 18 will bring, the software …
How to enable iPhone’s hidden ‘night vision’ mode that turns your screen red
The iPhone has a hidden “night vision” feature that turns your screen red. More than giving a spy movie vibe, a red screen could help …
12 years later, I finally learned how to type on my iPhone the right way
I have owned an iPhone for almost half of my life. Still, I don’t think I actually knew how to correctly type on my device …
How to turn off Dolby Atmos on Apple Music, and why you should
A few years ago, Apple introduced Apple Music Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, which brings a surround sound experience to your favorite tunes. While this …
How to add a beneficiary to your Apple Savings account
Apple’s Savings account is a feature exclusive to Apple Card users and lets you earn interest on your deposits. You can even automatically deposit Daily …
How to track your sleep using your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
Celebrating Sleep Week, BGR has compiled a list of ways to track your sleep using your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Last year, we shared …
How to check iPhone 15 battery cycle and why you should
With iOS 17.4, Apple now lets you check your iPhone 15 battery cycle as a built-in feature. With many iPhone users worrying about their device’s …
