The iPhone enables certain government alerts — emergency alerts and AMBER alerts — by default. These alerts can be critically important, but they override the user’s silent or Do Not Disturb settings and therefore aren’t appropriate for all users or all situations. Here’s how to disable emergency and AMBER alerts if necessary.
How to Check FaceTime Data Usage on the iPhone
Apple’s FaceTime feature is a great way to keep in touch with people, but how much data does a video call use? If you’re concerned about usage stats—whether for FaceTime video or for audio-only calls—we’ll tell you how to find out how much you’ve consumed on any particular conversation!
Apple Watch: How to Change the Default Apple Pay Card
Apple Pay on the Apple Watch is an incredibly convenient way to pay for stuff in stores that support it. But if you’re seeing the wrong card when you invoke the payment service on your device, then never fear—we’ll tell you how to change it!
Backup Your iPhone Photos, Music, Videos without iTunes – MacX MediaTrans [Giveaway]
MacX MediaTrans offers powerful backup and restore of selective iPhone data, in addition to providing automatic conversion and syncing of all types of media, even the formats Apple doesn’t support. Check it out now and get a free copy!
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Charge Your Phone Wherever You Go With This Solar Charger
We rely on our mobile devices, but we’re not always guaranteed to find a power outlet when we’re on the move. Make sure that your mobile devices are never without power with a great deal on this universal waterproof solar charger.
How to Convert a Live Photo to a Still Image With a Custom Key Photo
Live Photos in iOS are neat, but sometimes you only want a standard still image. Here’s how to nondestructively convert a Live Photo to a still image using the exact frame you want.
How to Track Calories with the Apple Watch
Whether you’re a bulking bodybuilder or just someone who pays attention to his weight, the Apple Watch can help. It can tell you both how much energy you’re using at rest and how much you use while you’re active, and with those numbers, you can figure out what’s best for your body! We’ve got the scoop in this article.
PSA: The iOS App Store is No Longer Listing All In-App Purchases
A concerning change was quietly pushed to the iOS App Store recently. Users this week noticed that Apple is no longer listing all in-app purchases and their prices for apps and games that offer them.
How to Turn Off Haptic Feedback on the iPhone
Starting with the iPhone 7, Apple introduced haptic feedback to the iPhone, giving iOS the ability to inform users of various system events, such as changing the date in a calendar appointment or reaching the maximum zoom level on a photo. While separate from the traditional vibrations associated with notifications and the iPhone ringer, some users don’t like the feel of these subtle taps. If that’s you, here’s how to turn off haptic feedback on the iPhone.
How to AirDrop Websites Between the iPhone, iPad, and Mac
AirDrop, Apple’s ad-hoc networking technology, makes it easy to quickly share photos, files, contacts, and more between iOS and macOS devices. But one lesser known AirDrop feature is the ability to send websites, too. Here’s how it works.