There are new devices and software updates for the iPad and the iPhone in a year. There is a lot of change and advice to share. We have something for everyone, whether you are an Apple fanatic or just someone who appreciates a good feature for their phone. If you want a more in-depth explanation on how to enable any of the settings, you can click the link for a full walkthrough. These are the best hacks and tips for the iPad and iPhone.
All of us had to get used to wearing masks. Apple made it easier for us to get our Face ID on our phones while wearing a face covering. If you have an Apple Watch, you can quickly and easily get your phone unlocked.
A traditional screen shot on the iPad doesn't show anything past the bottom of the display. A regular scats won't grab much of the article if you're trying to take one. With this feature, you can grab a full-page smilng of whatever you are looking at.
Does the little pop-up in the bottom- left corner bother you? It is possible to make sure it never shows up again.
Few platforms are as strict as Apple when it comes to App Store control. The vetting process can allow malicious apps to make it through, scamming users out of a lot of money. These apps need to be stopped and never downloaded again. There is a great solution to make that a reality.
Apple doesn't want to share the "repairability score" of the iPhone. This isn't an idea from the makers of the phone. The government of France is requiring all companies to reveal their repairability scores in order to educate the public about the devices they may or may not buy.
Apple is getting better because it doesn't have as many default app options. We now have the ability to tell Siri which audio player we want, which is a half-measure. If you want to make sure that you always ask if you should play Red, you should use that method.
AirTags has been making news recently but not in a good way. More people are reporting misuse of Apple's tiny devices, often discovering they were being secretly tracked by an AirTag. Apple has tools to protect themselves against AirTag tracking from the beginning.
At the end of 2021, we are still in a Pandemic. We can help you find a vaccine appointment with Apple Maps. It is important to find an appointment for your first COVID vaccine or booster shot.
Have you ever wondered where the app is after ordering food from a menu? The App Library claims to feature every app installed on your phone, but it is not true. Here is where you can find the code scanner app.
We hope you don't have to worry about someone stealing your stuff. If your Apple device is stolen, you don't need to fear that the thief will get your Apple Pay information. You can remotely destroy that data before the thief has a chance to use it.
If you are like us, you are not tied to a single brand. For those of us with both Apple and Google products, it's very helpful to have a voice assistant.
It was a great year to stick it to the sites and apps that track our digital activity. The idea of app tracking to the company's giant customer base was introduced with the introduction of "App Tracking transparency" The apps need to ask for your permission to track you. For most of us, the answer is no.
It can be frustrating to watch a call fail if you can answer your phone. Apple has made it easy to answer a phone call with your voice if you have the right earbuds or headphones on.
When driving with friends, you can use Apple Maps to share your time. It is a great way for your people to follow your journey. Even in a car-dependency country like the U.S., there are plenty of places to walk and bike. Apple gave us the tools to share our information in transit.
It is not fun when you are in bed on your phone and have to use a landscape mode app. There are times when you want landscape mode, but it won't flip because you forgot Portrait lock. Apple gave us a way to adjust how we want our screen orientation to behave.
The amount of charge that device can run on in a given period is the most important thing we worry about. The amount of charge a battery can hold relative to when it was new is called battery health. As batteries age, they lose their capacity. Checking in on your phone's battery health is a good practice, but you shouldn't be obsessive.
If you use Chrome on the iPad in incognito mode, you will be able to browse the internet without leaving a trace. Someone can look at your incognito tabs on your phone to see what you are up to. Not good. You should try to lock these tabs behind Face ID.
Many of the Messages effects are hidden and are very cool. In this post, we break down how to use message effects to their fullest potential.
How many times this year did you write "fuck" and "duck"? It happens all the time. A duck. DUCK. If you want to avoid this quirk, we have two easy ways to do it.
The new Adobe Fresco combined the features of the discontinued Photoshop Sketch and Illustrator Draw. If this app isn't for you, we have a list of better recommendations.
There are a lot of hidden symbols in the keyboard. You might already be using them. If you are wondering where they all are and if you are missing out on some good characters, we have the full list here.
Is the iPad giving you a hard time? Force restart is the best solution if your phone or tablets are not working.
Control Center can be a useful shortcut on the mobile operating system, but many people live with Apple's default options. We think you should add these 10 controls to Control Center to make life easier on your phone.
The MagSafe battery pack sounds like a dream product. Is there an external battery that connects to the back of your phone? What not to like? Quite a bit. We have a list of 7 alternatives to Apple.
The notifications on the app have gotten better. TheNotification Summary was introduced by Apple in the latest version of its software. You can group all the notifications you want to see, but not see them as they come in. You can pick a time to review the alerts, that way you won't feel overwhelmed throughout the day.
Focus expands upon Do Not Disturb and gives you the ability to create different modes that block notifications from specific apps and contacts. You can create a Work Focus that only allows notifications from apps like Gmail and Slack, as well as contacts like your boss or coworkers. If you switch to a Personal Focus after hours, you won't be able to get notifications from friends and apps.
Saving time is what we are all about. We will show you how to use Face ID while wearing a mask, and how to jump into the camera mode you want.
Apple finally opened the gates to its ecosystem in 2021. With a few catches, Windows and Android users can join the call.
This is a big pain in the ass. Apple wipes all the settings from the camera, and resets it to photo mode. You can fix this with a few adjustments in settings.
In August, the company added support for spatial audio. The new option allows you to experience your favorite shows and movies in surround sound, if you have the right equipment on hand.
The move of the search bar to the bottom of the display was controversial. The design has merit, but most people hated it. You can put the search bar back to the top of the display at any time, but it is not permanent.
Apple's private relay helps keep your browsing history and data out of the hands of ad trackers. We recommend you use this feature if you have iCloud+.
Hide My Email is a perk that allows you to share a "burner" email address with anyone who asks. No one needs to see what your actual email address is because Apple forwards any messages to that burner account.
This is a feature that Apple has finally made it easy to find and save all the photos you send in Messages to your own personal photos library. This feature was a long time coming, and it's not the first time someone has sent you a photo only for it to be lost in a sea of messages.
We wrote this piece back in September, but the feature isn't active yet. It looks like we will see IDs on the phone by February 2022, but before then, you can read up on how it will work.
Apple tends to support things until they need dentures, which is one of the strengths of the iPhone. Many phones that last that long slow down, almost to the point of unusability. If that sounds like your phone, you might want to try one of the 12 ways to speed it up.
Live Text is an amazing feature. It allows you to copy and paste text from photos, no matter what you do. If you aren't already using it, you need to be.
This is a really cool feature on the phone this year, and it allows you to ask the assistant to send something to someone you want.
We have covered our favorite features in one post, but it is worth highlighting the features that Apple doesn't advertise. You might impress a friend or two who had no idea about the features, if you know these 15 features.
The Center Stage is on a lot of different tablets. It takes the iPad's wide-angle camera and zooms in on your face, no matter where you are. You can move around the room while on a video call, but you have to remain focused and in frame.
You don't have to suffer from an endless amount of tabs on your iPad or iPhone. You can organize your tabs with the new iPadOS 15.
Home Screen management on the iPad has been difficult. It is easy to rearrange or hide Home Screen pages with the new version of the software. Within a minute, you can have a clean Home Screen without having to remove or uninstall any apps.
If you have an iPad with a keyboard, you need to memorize the keyboard shortcuts. It will make your iPadOS experience more like that on macOS, and we want that on iPad.
You can now view all open windows for any app on the iPad, which is a big improvement over the old way of viewing it. The change makes multitasking on the iPad easier.
Don't worry, if you don't have enough storage for a backup, you can still use it. You can get a temporary backup from Apple to make the transfer easier. That is a good deal.
It sucks when you visit a website that uses a light theme while using dark mode on your phone. We have an extension that turns all websites dark so you don't need to go blind browsing again.
We show you our favorite extensions for Safari on the iPad.
The new features in Apple's iOS 15 were awesome. The new update was not without its annoyances, such as the Safari search bar. You might want to check out the 10 fixes if you are finding the update frustrating.
With a little effort, you can get your phone unlocked. It is a cool trick, but we think it is not worth the security risk.
Find My is a great tool for locating a missing phone, but once it runs out of battery or is shut off, it's over. Even when the device is powered off, Apple makes it possible for you to locate your phone using Find My.
You might not pay much attention to the display of your phone. It shows you what you need to see, but what more you need to know? Even if you are not an enthusiast, knowing what type of display your phone has can give you some power in how you use it.
Is this app frustrating? If you want to make your built-in option better, there are more than a few ways to do it.
It took SharePlay a long time to land on the iPad and iPhone. You can use it to watch videos, listen to music, and even share your screen with your friends now that it is here.
There are a lot of questions when you want to block someone. Will they know I blocked them? How can I stop them from contacting me again? Have I been blocked before? We can't help you with that last one, but we can answer most of your questions here.
Low Power Mode kicks in when your battery is 20% or less. You don't have to live with the default experience. You can use automation to tailor Low Power Mode to your needs.
It is always nice when we can consolidate all our tasks into one place. It might not seem like it, but it is becoming a viable replacement for teams.
Again, why download a third-party app when the one on your phone already does the work? If you need to keep your secrets secret, look no further than the Notes app.
Messages is your primary messaging app on the iPhone. Since you use it so much, you should make the most of it. There are 16 tips for improving Messages on your phone.
There is a lot to like about YouTube, but it is difficult to use on mobile. This extension can help you take some of the best features of the desktop version of YouTube and use them on your iPad or iPhone. It works on Mac.
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According to Lifehacker, there are 10 of the best episodes of the year.
You will find comfort, you will find science, and you will find porn.
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There are nine lessons we learned from lifehackers.
We learned how to fail gracefully and build our butt.
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According to Lifehacker, the best TV show episodes of 2021.
The quotable, educational, and dramatic are what we focus on this year.
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Unless you want to be that person, there are things to avoid.
Here are a few lesser-known ways to be a better gym-goer.
