I Recommend These 6 Apple Watch Tips to Everyone I Know

 

How to record podcasts using Facetime on iPad & iPhone - Apple Insider

Hate the New Photos App in iOS 18 - Ellen’s Tips in Youtube

How to Change Multiple Live Photos to Still on iPhone & iPad - iPhone Life

I Recommend These 6 Apple Watch Tips to Everyone I Know - CNet

Four New Experimental Youtube Premium Features - Lifehacker

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How to record podcasts using FaceTime on iPad & iPhone

Forget expensive microphones and recording software — iOS 18 just turned FaceTime into your personal podcast studio. Here's how to get started.

Starting a podcast can feel intimidating, especially if you don't have professional gear. FaceTime's built-in recording tools make it easy to capture high-quality audio and video conversations, even if you're new to podcasting.

https://appleinsider.com/inside/ipados/tips/how-to-record-podcasts-using-facetime-on-ipad-iphone

Hate the New Photos App in iOS 18?

Feeling overwhelmed by the new Photos app design in iOS 18? Apple’s radical redesign has left many users frustrated, but I’m here to help! In this video, I’ll show you how….

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy5zaEdWcgc

How to Change Multiple Live Photos to Still on iPhone & iPad

You can change a Live Photo to a still photo, but you can also change Live Photos to still photos on your iPhone or iPad? Here's how to convert just a few, or all of your Live Photos to still photos.

Why You’ll Love This Tip:

• Learn how to change multiple or all Live Photos to still photos if you accidentally had Live Photos turned on.

• Save storage space on your iPhone or iPad, since Live Photos take up more storage space than still photos.

https://click.iphonelife.com/ga/webviews/4-122479-5-13136-16718-177324-1o7d8bc720

I Recommend These 6 Apple Watch Tips to Everyone I Know

The Apple Watch is one of the company's most feature-packed devices, so you may only be aware of a fraction of what it can do. That's because most of its goodies are hidden behind the timepiece, the main feature of any watch. But the Apple Watch is also a fitness and health tracker, a handy timer and even a flashlight.

To learn more about what your Apple Watch can do, here are some of my favorite everyday tips that save time and trouble.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/these-7-apple-watch-tips-are-essentials-i-recommend-to-everyone-i-know/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_12429876

Four New Experimental YouTube Premium Features That Just Launched Recently

YouTube Premium is expanding its list of paid-only features—at least, for those who are willing to experiment.

In a blog post this week, the company announced a handful of new experimental features available to Premium subscribers. These features, while not enabled by default, can be switched on from youtube.com/new, and can be used until they expire. In addition, YouTube also announced a sneak peak at a feature in the works, as well as a Premium discount for Google One subscriptions.

https://lifehacker.com/tech/new-experimental-youtube-premium-features

5 clever uses for your old iPhone or iPad

 

How to Set a Timer to Stop Playing Audio or Video on Your iPhone - iDrop News

How to Master Your Notification: A Guide to Summary Customization on iPhone & iPad - Geeky Gadgets

5 clever uses for your old iPhone or iPad - Popular Science

How to Download and Install Older Versions of macOS - How to Geek

It might be time to upgrade your Apple TV - How to Geek

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How to Set a Timer to Stop Playing Audio or Video on Your iPhone

Every once in a while, we rediscover iPhone features that have been around for years but fly under the radar. This has been especially true with the anticipation leading up to the iPhone 16 and iOS 18 over the course of the last year.

These useful tools are often hiding in plain sight in the Apple apps we use every day. In its release of iOS 17 in late 2023, Apple added the ability to set multiple timers in the Clock app. We reviewed that process and gently teased Apple for (finally) bringing this functionality to the iPhone, years behind the Apple Watch and HomePod. In that same article, we mentioned the Clock app includes the ability to use the timer as a sleep timer. Here’s what that means and how it works.

https://www.idropnews.com/how-to/how-to-set-a-timer-to-stop-playing-audio-or-video-on-your-iphone/237214/

How to Master Your Notifications: A Guide to Summary Customization on iPhone & iPad

Apple’s iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 introduce a suite of advanced notification customization tools designed to streamline your digital experience and help you stay focused on what matters most. These updates, powered by the innovative Apple Intelligence technology, provide users with the ability to group notifications into summaries or view them individually, effectively reducing clutter and minimizing distractions. Whether you’re managing alerts on the lock screen or in the notification center, the video below from Apple will walk you through the process of tailoring notifications for each app and making the most of Apple’s intelligent features.

https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/how-to-master-your-notifications-a-guide-to-summary-customization-on-iphone-ipad/

5 clever uses for your old iPhone or iPad

Did you get a shiny new Apple device to start the new year? You might be left wondering what you can do with the old one. Sure, recycling is an option, but there’s already a lot of e-waste in the world. Why not try to put your old phone to work instead? 

Your old phone, after all, has a lot of parts that are still useful—a camera, a screen, and a decent processor. There’s no reason you can’t find some use for it. I’ve been digging through the Popular Science archive, and the broader internet, collecting clever uses for old phones. Here are a few. 

https://www.popsci.com/diy/what-to-do-with-old-iphone-ipad/

How to Download and Install Older Versions of macOS

Got an old Mac and want to reinstall macOS? Maybe you want to roll back your Mac to an earlier version of macOS than the one you currently have installed? Here's how you downgrade macOS to an older version.

https://www.howtogeek.com/737510/how-to-download-and-install-older-versions-of-macos/?user=bWZraWxjb3luZUBnbWFpbC5jb20&lctg=ed18faa843a874784dc82c350d012cfc30d9b40e0d56321df43660c5fc6e0154

It Might Be Time to Upgrade Your Apple TV, but Not for the Reason You Think

Modern versions of the Apple TV with tvOS date back to 2015. You might not even realize how old your streaming box is until you realize you’re missing out on connecting your iPhone to make FaceTime calls on your TV. It’s a game-changing feature.

https://www.howtogeek.com/it-might-be-time-to-upgrade-your-apple-tv-but-not-for-the-reason-you-think/?user=bWZraWxjb3luZUBnbWFpbC5jb20&lctg=ed18faa843a874784dc82c350d012cfc30d9b40e0d56321df43660c5fc6e0154

The Only Apple Watch Golf Apps You’ll Need to Ace Your Game in 2025

 

If you Travel Internationally, You Need to know this iPhone Trick: ‘Genius’ Newsweek

Apple Watch Complication Picks of 2025 That You Shouldn’t Miss - Lifewire

The Only Apple Watch Golf Apps You’ll Need to Ace Your Game in 2025

10 Secret iOS 18.2 Setting Most iPhones Users Don’t Know About - iDrop News

I think this 10 Gen Apple iPad is the ultimate all-rounder, now under $300 on Amazon - Mashable

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If You Travel Internationally, You Need To Know This iPhone Trick: 'Genius'

traveler and marketer on TikTok has shared a useful tip for iPhone users who are traveling internationally and many users are thrilled with the discovery.

Chicago-based Bianca Montalvo, as @bianca.montalvo on the platform, shared a viral video in which she explained a way that users can make their next trip abroad, "So much easier."

The video proved popular with more than 630,000 views, 20,000 likes and hundreds of comments within six days online.

https://www.newsweek.com/if-you-travel-internationally-you-need-know-this-iphone-trick-genius-2013216

Apple Watch Complication Picks of 2025 That You Shouldn't Miss

Apple Watch complications are little bits of information from apps that appear on the watch face. Different Apple Watch faces, models, and versions of watchOS support various complications, and app developers build their complications based on individual specifications.

https://www.lifewire.com/best-apple-watch-complications-8772345https://www.lifewire.com/best-apple-watch-complications-8772345

The Only Apple Watch Golf Apps You’ll Need to Ace Your Game in 2025

The Apple Watch is a great device for keeping track of your health and Yourworkouts. For golfers, it can be especially useful, with apps designed to improve your game and make golfing more enjoyable.

Here’s a list of our top picks for golf apps on Apple Watch, covering stats, tracking, scorekeeping, shot selection, and more.

https://www.lifewire.com/apple-watch-golf-apps-8772360

10 Secret iOS 18.2 Settings Most iPhone Users Don’t Know About

Now that 18.2 is finally out, there are many features that users are already trying out, especially when it comes to Apple Intelligence.

Sure, the biggest features are nice. After all, apps and features like Image Playground and Genmoji are two of the biggest changes we’ve been waiting for for months.

That said, as most people focus on the biggest new features in iOS 18.2, you could be missing out on other changes you don’t know about.

Luckily, that’s why we’re here; we’ve highlighted some of the coolest new features and settings you can use on your iPhone. Read on for 10 lesser-known features in iOS 18.2 that you probably haven’t tried yet.

https://www.idropnews.com/news/10-secret-settings-in-ios-18-2-most-iphone-users-dont-know-about/233766/

I think this 10th Gen Apple iPad is the ultimate all-rounder, now under $300 on Amazon

The 10th Gen Apple iPad is the ultimate all-rounder for bargain hunters like me. At $279 on Amazon, it’s not only $70 off but also one of the most versatile devices you can get your hands on. Are you a student, professional, or just love streaming and gaming? This iPad can handle everything.

Powered by the A14 Bionic chip, this iPad is solid. It’s great for multitasking, gaming, video editing, and more without breaking a sweat. Combine that with iPadOS, and you have an intuitive interface that makes switching between apps or sketching with the Apple Pencil seamless.

https://mashable.com/article/jan-10-apple-ipad-deal

10 Hidden iOS 18.2 iPhone Features You Should Know About

 

How to Use Chat GPT with Apple Intelligence on Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac - PC Mag

Here’s Another Way to View Your Messages App History - iDrop News

This Apple AirTag Trick Could Save You Money When the Battery Dies - Travel & Leisure 

 Apple Unveils iPhone’s New Apple Fitness+ Lineup with More Strength, Yoga and Pickleball - Forbes

18.2 10 Hidden iOS Phone Features You Should Know About - CNet

How to Use ChatGPT With Apple Intelligence on Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac

Siri has been Apple's virtual assistant for many years; it's designed to respond to your questions and requests. But Siri can fall down on the job, sometimes failing to properly understand or handle your task. And on its own, Siri is not a generative AI tool, so it can’t tackle the types of requests more advanced AI bots can handle.

Siri’s limitations are why Apple has added OpenAI’s ChatGPT AI to its devices. Available on supported iPhones, iPads, and Macs, ChatGPT integrates directly via Apple Intelligence, popping up to respond to you when Siri is in over its head.

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-use-chatgpt-with-apple-intelligence-on-your-iphone-ipad-or-mac

Here’s Another Way to View Your Messages App History

You’re probably already aware that your iPhone keeps old messages. In addition to preserving your conversation history for as long as you like, the Messages app also has a Recently Deleted section that stores your deleted conversations for up to 40 days, letting you recover old message threads from there.

There’s also a lesser-known way of accessing old message information, including texts, photos, and videos.

https://www.idropnews.com/how-to/heres-another-way-to-view-your-messages-app-history/234199/

This Apple AirTag Trick Could Save You Money When the Battery Dies — Here’s How

Apple AirTags are a traveler’s best friend. There are countless stories of the portable GPS saving the day when a piece of luggage goes missing on a series of connecting flights. Within minutes, you can identify where your AirTag is remotely, even if it’s on the other side of the world, saving you days, even weeks’ worth of stress and anxiety.

https://www.travelandleisure.com/apple-airtag-battery-replacement-amazon-8408014

Apple Unveils iPhone’s New Apple Fitness+ Lineup With More Strength, Yoga And Pickleball

Apple has just revealed the new content coming to iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple TV for 2025. There are new episodes of the popular Time to Walk app on the Watch, a workshop-style yoga program and a surprise collaboration with Strava.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2025/01/03/apple-unveils-iphones-new-apple-fitness-lineup-with-more-strength-yoga-and-pickleball/

10 Hidden iOS 18.2 iPhone Features You Should Know About

Apple Intelligence is the main focus, but iOS 18 includes a ton of new features that you may not have heard of.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/10-hidden-ios-18-2-iphone-features-you-should-really-know-about/

You Can Watch Apple TV+ For Free This Weekend

You Can Watch Apple TV+ for Free this Weekend - iDrop News

How 2025 could make or break Apple Intelligence and Siri - Techradar

5 ways to take great photos on your iPhone 16 in 2025 - Techradar

12 Hidden iOS 18.2 Features You’ll Want to Start Using on your iPhone - Slashgear

How to Zip and Unzip Files on iPhone or iPad - Slashgear

You Can Watch Apple TV+ For Free This Weekend

Following a few teasers last week, Apple will be ringing in the New Year with a three-day “All Access Pass” to Apple TV+.

Hints of an Apple TV+ surprise first appeared last week when Apple began posting teasers on social media telling folks to “Stay tuned” and “Save the date.” The first of these was accompanied by a scene from Spirited, leading some to speculate that it might be related to the 2022 Apple Studios film that gave us a unique and whimsical take on Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, courtesy of Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds.

https://www.idropnews.com/news/you-can-watch-apple-tv-for-free-this-weekend/233246/

How 2025 could make or break Apple Intelligence and Siri

2025, wow. Can you believe it? It feels like yesterday we were waiting for the launch of Apple Vision Pro, excited at the prospect of Apple’s impact in the VR/AR headset space. While it’s fair to say the Vision Pro’s launch was lukewarm, 2024 was instead dominated by another Apple launch.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/how-2025-could-make-or-break-apple-intelligence-and-siri

I’m a photographer – 5 ways to take great photos on your iPhone 16 in 2025

The increasing sophistication of camera phones like the iPhone 16 can feel like a mixed blessing. While getting more photographic power is always nice, this can also bring head-scratching complexity.

As TechRadar’s former cameras editor, I’ve spent many hours setting up cameras to behave the way I want them to. And as the new owner of an iPhone 16 Pro, I’ve just spent a few days doing the same with Apple’s new flagship phone – which is the most camera-like phone I’ve used so far.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/best-iphone-16-camera-settings

12 HIDDEN IOS 18.2 FEATURES YOU'LL WANT TO START USING ON YOUR IPHONE

When it comes to managing and sharing large files on your iPhone or iPad, zipping and unzipping files can make the process much more convenient. Zipping allows you to compress multiple documents, photos, or videos into a single file, which makes it easy to send them via email or upload them to a cloud storage platform. Similarly, unzipping is equally useful, as it enables you to extract files from a ZIP archive without the need for a computer.

HOW TO ZIP AND UNZIP FILES ON IPHONE OR IPAD

When it comes to managing and sharing large files on your iPhone or iPad, zipping and unzipping files can make the process much more convenient. Zipping allows you to compress multiple documents, photos, or videos into a single file, which makes it easy to send them via email or upload them to a cloud storage platform. Similarly, unzipping is equally useful, as it enables you to extract files from a ZIP archive without the need for a computer.

https://www.slashgear.com/1739167/how-to-unzip-files-on-iphone-ipad-zip/