The Look Up feature in iOS and macOS has long been a great tool for researching words or topics. In iOS 11, Look Up provided the definition of your selected word via your preferred dictionary. Now in iOS 12, you can also enable a thesaurus in select languages.
CarPlay Stops Working? Try Disabling USB Restricted Mode in iOS 12
USB Restricted Mode is a security feature in recent versions of iOS that automatically disables the Lightning port when your iPhone hasn’t been unlocked in more than an hour. This helps protect you from hackers, but it also interferes with legitimate Lightning accessories like CarPlay. For those who value flexibility more than potential security, here’s how to turn off USB Restricted Mode.
iOS 12: Add the iPhone QR Code Scanner to Control Center
Apple added native QR code scanning to the Camera app in iOS 11, and is now making QR code scanning even easier by giving it a dedicated Control Center widget in iOS 12. Here’s how it works.
iOS 12: How to Manage and Turn Off Grouped Notifications
Want to see every individual notification from a particular application on your iPhone lock screen or in Notification Center? Here’s how to manage and turn off grouped notifications in iOS 12.
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iOS 12: How to Disable Siri Suggestions in Search, Today, and the Lock Screen
Siri Suggestions are getting even more powerful in iOS 12, which only means that they’re even more annoying for those who don’t want to use them. Here’s how to manage and disable Siri Suggestions in iOS 12.
How to Disable iOS 12 Automatic Updates
iOS 12 introduces automatic system updates for iOS. While most users will find the feature handy, some users prefer to maintain control over exactly when and how they update their iPhones and iPads. Here’s how to disable iOS 12 automatic updates and regain control of your device.
How to Use iOS 12 iPhone Battery Usage and Battery Health Information
As iOS grows increasingly complex and we rely on our iPhone and apps more and more, battery life has emerged as one of the most important features in Apple’s mobile ecosystem. To help users monitor and manage their battery life, Apple has introduced new battery usage information in iOS 12. Here’s how to see and use this information.
How to Cancel App Store Subscriptions via iOS and iTunes
Lots of services and apps now offer recurring subscriptions for additional features. Apple conveniently manages these subscriptions for you, ensuring both ease of use and security. But what if you want to cancel an App Store subscription? Here’s how to do it quickly via iOS or iTunes.
How to Change the Default iPhone Search Engine for Safari
When you perform a search in Safari on your iPhone, you’ll receive results from Google by default. While Google is very popular, some users may prefer to use a different search engine for reasons of privacy or simply personal preference. Here’s how to change the default search engine on your iOS device.
Drifting Off: How to Use the Built-In iPhone Sleep Timer
Do you like to fall asleep listening to music, podcasts, or audiobooks but don’t want your iPhone to play all night? The good news is that your iPhone has a sleep timer built right in. It’s just a bit hidden.