Got a new iPhone? You need to try out these 14 tips and tricks right now

 

20 iOS 17 tips and tricks: the ultimate iPhone cheat sheet - iMore

Got a new Mac? These 12 tips will help you get set up right - Macworld

Got a new iPhone? You need to try out these 14 tips and tricks right now - MacWorld

Should You Get AppleCare+ with Your iPad?- Lifewire

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What the Tech: Check for the new 'journal' app on iPhones

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20 iOS 17 tips and tricks: the ultimate iPhone cheat sheet

We've collected all the best iOS 17 tips and tricks and put them in one place for your reading pleasure. iOS 17 was released in September, and since then, we've been able to test the latest iPhone software and figure out the best features and little tidbits that make using your iPhone better.

These iOS 17 tips and tricks will get the most out of your iPhone regardless of whether you own the best iPhone, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, or an older model like the iPhone 13 mini. 

You'll find all of the best iOS 17 tips and tricks below, from StandBy to Contact Posters, but make sure you click on the headline of each tip to get access to the full how-to guide.

https://www.imore.com/ios/ios-17/20-ios-17-tips-and-tricks-the-ultimate-iphone-cheat-sheet

Got a new Mac? These 12 tips will help you get set up right

Got a new Mac? If this is the first one you’ve ever owned, a hearty congratulations! Your new Mac is easy to use and more powerful than it’s ever been. As easy as the Mac is to use, doing some things may not be instantly obvious (especially if you are coming from Windows). You owe it to yourself to make sure you’re getting the most out of your new investment.

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Got a new iPhone? You need to try out these 14 tips and tricks right now

So you just unboxed your brand-new iPhone. Maybe it’s the first one you’ve ever had. Maybe you’re replacing an older iPhone that has seen better days. Maybe you get an iPhone every year.

Whatever the reason, you will enjoy your time with your new phone so much more if you spend a little time learning some tips and tricks. Some of these you may know, others you may have never heard of, but they all make life with an iPhone a little nicer.

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Should You Get AppleCare+ With Your iPad?

AppleCare+ is an extended warranty for the iPad and iPhone. Apple gives you a bit of time to decide whether you need it. In most regions, you can buy it at the same time you buy your device or within 60 days afterward, or choose the monthly subscription service that spreads the price over two years.

If you decide not to get AppleCare+ and your iPad needs service, you may have another opportunity to buy a plan. The coverage won't apply to that repair or replacement, but you'll have it later if something else happens.

https://www.lifewire.com/should-you-get-applecare-ipad-4058451

How to use the iPhone's new Journal app on iOS 17 (and why you should)

 

Using Shazam to identify Songs - iDownloadblog

How to Clean Your Smartwatch without Ruining It - Lifehacker

Hidden ios 17 features makes a common household chore much easier to do - ZD Net

How to use the iPhone new journal app - ZD Net

Keep your Message Notifications Private - iPhone Life

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How to use Shazam to identify songs on any device

Discover all the different ways to identify which song is playing around you or in a YouTube clip, Instagram Reel, TikTok video, or elsewhere using Shazam on your iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Apple Watch, HomePod, Mac, Windows PC, and even the web!

https://www.idownloadblog.com/2023/12/18/how-to-use-shazam-to-identify-songs/

How to Clean Your Smart Watch Without Ruining It

Two weeks ago, I got a new Apple Watch to replace my old one, which has spent the last year or so of its life in my junk drawer, save for a few days it spent in the no-man’s-land of my bedside table. The old one, it goes without saying, has become very dirty. I got the new one after coming to the conclusion, for the 137th time in my life, that it’s time to “get it together” and start taking my health seriously, so I’ve been wearing it to work out and sleep for a whole fortnight. It, too, got dirty, but in a different way. 

What better opportunity, then, to test out two methods of cleaning a smart watch?

https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-clean-smart-watch

This hidden iOS 17 feature makes a common household chore much easier to do

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Whether you're the type of person who just throws all their laundry in the same cycle and hopes for the best or the type of person who meticulously separates colors and materials, a certain iOS feature could change how you do your household chores.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/this-hidden-ios-17-feature-makes-a-common-household-chore-much-easier-to-do/

How to use the iPhone's new Journal app on iOS 17 (and why you should)

Journaling can be a helpful way to not only record your day but to capture your thoughts and feelings about special moments, both personal and professional. One way to create and maintain a daily journal is through Apple's new Journal app.

Automatically available on the iPhone with iOS 17.2 and higher, the Journal app offers suggestions for journaling based on your photos, videos, music, podcasts, and locations. Alternatively, you can simply write about whatever is on your mind.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-use-the-iphones-new-journal-app-on-ios-17-and-why-you-should/

Keep Your Message Notifications Private Message previews are handy for allowing you to catch a quick glimpse of texts, but they also allow prying eyes to see private conversations. If you have a friend or coworker who has a bad habit of trying to glance at incoming texts, turning off message previews might give you some peace of mind. Find out how to hide messages on iPhone by disabling previews. https://mailer.iphonelife.com/ga/webviews/4-1655162-10-11309-14261-134644-8m2db3cac3

How to transfer photos and videos from you iPhone or iPad to PC or Mac

 

How to transfer photos and videos from you iPhone or iPad to PC or Mac - Geeky Gadgets

How to use your own synthesized voice on your iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple Watch - ZDnet

12 macOS Apps to Thrust Your Productivity To Its Peaks - Medium

How to Change your default email app on iPhone - Slashgear

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How to transfer photos and videos from your iPhone or iPad to PC or Mac

This guide is designed to show you how you can easily transfer photos from your iPhone or iPad to your PC or Mac. Transferring photos and videos from an iPhone or iPad to a Mac or PC is a common task that many users need to perform. This process allows for better organization, editing, and backup of your media files. There are several methods to achieve this transfer, each with its own set of steps and considerations.

https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/how-to-transfer-photos-and-videos-from-your-iphone-or-ipad-to-pc-or-mac/

How to use your own synthesized voice on your iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple Watch

You're on a video or voice call but have a bad cough, sore throat, or other condition that makes it difficult to speak. How about using a synthesized voice of yourself instead? Yep, you can now do that via the right iPhone and iOS version.

With Apple's new Personal Voice feature, you're able to record your own voice in full by speaking 150 different phrases. After the recording is saved, you can enable the new Live Speech option to speak whatever you type using your new voice.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-use-your-own-synthesized-voice-on-your-iphone-ipad-mac-or-apple-watch/#ftag=CAD-03-10abf5f

12 macOS Apps To Thrust Your Productivity To Its Peaks

Apps that speed up your mundane tasks or automate them

Apps included in this article

1 — News Explorer: Create your perfect RSS feed
2 — Focused: Focus on your writing
3 — AirBuddy: Monitor your wireless devices
4 — MenubarX: Browse the web from menu bar
5 — WallCal: Pin clear calendar to desktop
6 — Spark Mail: Manage emails easier
7 — BusyCal: Sync your tasks with calendar
8 — KeyKey Typing Tutor: Boost your typing speed
9 — Keysmith: Create a shortcut for any action
10 — MarginNote: Study more productively
11 — NetSpot: Find the best network connection
12 —NotePlan: One space for all your work

https://medium.com/macoclock/12-macos-apps-to-thrust-your-productivity-to-its-peaks-f00f369d4c97

How To Change Your Default Email App On iPhone

Your iPhone comes pre-installed with several Apple-built apps. These include Calendar, FaceTime, Reminders, Safari, Notes, Maps, Health, Apple Music, and Mail, to name a few. Previously, there was no way to get rid of these apps, but Apple now lets you delete most of them. You'll be stuck with a few, though, such as Phone, Messages, and Safari.

Some Apple apps will open by default when you set up your iPhone. For example, tapping a link will automatically open Safari instead of third-party iPhone web browser apps like Chrome or Edge, and tapping an email address will launch Apple Mail instead of a different email app.

While Apple still doesn't offer a way to change your default apps for maps and messages, the release of iOS 14 brought the ability to change your default browser and email apps. When you change your default email app, the email app you choose will open instead of Apple Mail when you tap an email address. So, if you prefer to use Gmail or Outlook to send emails, you can change this in settings.

https://www.slashgear.com/1464623/how-to-change-default-email-app-on-iphone/

7 Simple Ways to Fix Your iPad Not Charging Issue

Where is the Apple Watch list view button in watch OS 10? - 9 to 5 Mac

7 Simple Ways to Fix Your iPad Not Charging Issue - TechPP

This Common Mistake Could Cause You to Lose Your iPhone Data - Slashgear

iOS 17.2 is Way Bigger Than We’ve Expected - 15 Amazing Features!  - Medium

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Where is the Apple Watch list view button in watchOS 10?

You probably know by now that you can choose between two different Home screen designs for Apple Watch. While you used to be able to do that quickly with a long-press, that’s not available with watchOS 10. Here’s how to use Apple Watch list view with the current software.

While many were hoping for a UI overhaul with watchOS 10, the grid and list view remain the only two options for the Home screen.

However, watchOS 10 did arrive with a new widget UI that works in parallel to the Home screen.

• watchOS 10 widgets: How the new Apple Watch UI works

But as for switching between the grid and list view on Apple Watch with watchOS 10, if you try the long-press on the Home Screen, you’ll just get the option to move apps.

Here’s how to switch to list view and back to grid view.

https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/05/where-apple-watch-list-view-button-watchos-10/

7 Simple Ways to Fix Your iPad Not Charging Issue

In Summary

• The iPad is an excellent product from Apple. It sits right between the iPhone and the Mac, offering portability and powerful features.

• The iPad may not charge because of a bad charging cable or charger, a dusty or dirty charging port, a software error, or sometimes a problem with the iPad battery itself.

• TThis can be problematic if you rely on your iPad for important tasks such as work or school. In this guide, you will learn different methods to fix the problem.

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https://techpp.com/2023/12/05/fix-ipad-not-charging-issue/

This Common Mistake Could Cause You To Lose Your iPhone Data

Whether used for something as simple as calling and texting or more complex tasks like running a business, smartphones are integral to society and are here to stay. So, the last thing anyone wants is to suddenly lose the thousands of pictures, messages, and memories stored on their iPhone. Thankfully, this can all be avoided by completing one simple task: backing up your iPhone.

\https://www.slashgear.com/1458953/how-often-to-back-up-iphone-data/

iOS 17.2 Is Way Bigger Than We’ve Expected — 15+ Amazing Features!

Apple’s wasting no time procrastinating.  We’ve got iOS 17.2 Developer Beta 1 just a day after iOS 17.1's released to the public. And to my awe, it’s got plenty of très useful features that’d make my life a lot easier.  Here I mention all the notable features and changes in the update with description on how they work and help make your life easier too!

https://medium.com/macoclock/ios-17-2-is-way-bigger-than-weve-expected-15-amazing-features-4d4b23c9c69c