Windows 10 can’t open HEIC files by default, but there are a few solutions for both converting HEIC files to JPEG or adding native HEIC support to Windows 10 itself. Here’s a look at how it works.
How to Save Pictures as JPEG Instead of HEIC on the iPhone
Recent iPhones save camera pictures as HEIC files instead of JPEG. This new format is more efficient, which means you can save even more photos and videos on your iPhone, but it’s not compatible with every device and operating system, including older Macs. Here’s how to configure your iPhone to shoot JPEGs again for better compatibility.
How to Leave the iOS Beta Program on Your iPhone or iPad
If you signed up for the iOS 12 beta just to get an early look at Apple’s latest mobile operating system, you may want to switch back to the regular non-beta software releases now that iOS 12 has reached public release. Here’s how to leave the iOS beta program on your iPhone or iPad so that you won’t continue to receive beta updates.
How to Temporarily Disable Face ID on the iPhone
If you ever find yourself in a (probably scary) situation in which you’d like to disable your iPhone X’s ability to unlock with its facial recognition feature, then this tip could be invaluable to you. There is a way to do this using just the device’s external buttons, and we’ll tell you how.
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Add a Thesaurus to the iPhone Look Up Feature in iOS 12
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.
Where Is the FaceTime Flip Camera Button in iOS 12?
Upgraded to iOS 12 and can’t find the flip camera button in FaceTime? It’s not gone, Apple has just hidden it behind a new options menu. Here’s how to find it.
What Happened to Conversation Details in iOS 12 Messages?
Looking for the “info” or “details” icon in iOS 12 Messages? It’s still there, but it’s now hidden as part of Apple’s minor redesign of the Messages app in iOS 12. Here’s how to find it.
iOS 12: ‘Do Not Disturb at Bedtime’ Helps Fight iPhone Addiction
Do Not Disturb at Bedtime is an extension of the old Do Not Disturb feature aimed at helping curb iPhone addiction. When enabled, Do Not Disturb at Bedtime keeps all calls and notifications off your lock screen, helping you get a distraction-free rest.
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.