Need to keep certain apps off-limits or out of sight on your iPhone? Whether you’re letting someone else borrow your phone or just want to clean up your Home screen, iOS 16 makes it easy to hide apps based on their age rating using built-in parental controls. Here’s how to do it: Hide Apps Based…
Hiding photos and video is made easier and more secure in iOS 16. With just a few touches, you can already add your photos to a hidden album, which is also secured with your passcode or biometrics. Once you’ve entered the correct security lock, you will be brought to the Hidden album and you can…
Want a little more feedback when typing on your iPhone? Turning on haptic feedback makes the keyboard gently vibrate every time you tap a key. It’s subtle, satisfying, and super easy to enable. Here’s how to turn on keyboard haptics on your iPhone 14 running iOS 16 or later: Enable Keyboard Haptic Feedback on iPhone…
The passcode is the basic security lock for your iPhone 14. While your device has more sophisticated security features, the passcode will serve as the backup. So even if you’ve set up the biometrics security on your iPhone, there will always come a time when you will be asked to enter your passcode for verification. …
If your iPhone 14 has slow, spotty, or no internet connection—whether you’re on Wi-Fi or cellular—resetting the network settings can often fix it in seconds. This quick reset wipes saved networks and configurations but often solves common problems like dropped connections or poor signal. What a Network Reset Does Resetting network settings will: But don’t…
When your iPhone 14 suddenly stopped responding for some reason, there is a procedure you can immediately do to make the device work normally again and that’s the Forced Restart. What it does is simulate battery removal so it will briefly turn off the iPhone before booting up again. In doing so, the memory of…
The wallpaper is among the things in your iPhone that can give it more personality or reflect the personality of its owner. Apple has given importance to optimization and that’s evident enough with the roll out of the iOS 16. As you know, you now have several other options as far as changing the wallpaper…
Apple’s iMessage is the most preferred texting service used by Apple users because it offers features that cannot be found when using normal SMS or MMS. It is reportedly encrypted so if you’re concerned about security, then iMessage is for you. When using the service, your messages can be sent through Wi-Fi or cellular data…
If apps like Maps, Find My, or weather services aren’t working properly, it’s likely because Location Services is turned off. This feature allows apps to access your device’s GPS to give you location-based information—like directions, nearby restaurants, or even your lost phone’s location. Here’s how to turn Location Services on or off, and customize which…
If you’re trying to AirDrop a file and see a bunch of vague names like “iPhone” or “John’s iPhone,” it can be hard to tell which device is actually yours — especially in a crowded place or shared workspace. Changing your AirDrop name makes it easier for you and others to quickly identify your iPhone…
If your iPhone screen feels too bright in low light or you’re just a fan of sleek, dark aesthetics, Dark Mode is your friend. It helps reduce eye strain and makes everything easier to look at—especially at night. Here’s how to quickly turn it on and how to set it to activate automatically. Quickly Enable…