This post will walk you through blocking a phone number using the iOS 16 Phone app’s blocking function. Here’s a quick guide to block a caller on the Apple iPhone 14 series. Blocking thru Contact Details You can also use the integrated blocking function in individual contact details. The contact will then be added to…
This post will walk you through activating an iOS 16 Phone app feature that automatically mutes calls from unsaved or unknown phone numbers. Here’s a quick guide to silence unknown callers on the new Apple iPhone 14 series. Calls from unknown numbers will then be silenced and sent to your voicemail. Silenced or muted call…
This post will walk you through activating an iOS 16 Phone app feature that will prompt your iPhone to automatically respond to a call with a preset text message. Here’s a quick guide to use the Respond with Text feature on the Apple iPhone 14 smartphone. How does Respond With Text Work? With this feature…
If you’re looking to reduce the size of photos you send through the Messages app, iOS has a built-in feature that helps you save cellular data by lowering image quality. Here’s how to turn on Low-Quality Image Mode on your iPhone 14. What Low-Quality Image Mode Does When this feature is enabled, any photos you…
If your iPhone can’t send an iMessage because of a poor or lost internet connection, it can automatically fall back to SMS—but only if you enable this setting. This quick guide will show you how to turn on the option so your messages still go through, even when iMessage isn’t working. Turn On “Send as…
This post will walk you through activating an iOS 16 Messages feature that enables read for all conversations and lets you know when someone has read the message you’ve sent. Here’s a quick guide to enable read receipts in Messages on the iPhone 14 device. What happens with Read Receipt enabled? When someone sends you…
Want your name and profile picture to show up when texting someone? With iOS 16, your iPhone 14 lets you customize and share your name and photo in the Messages app — just like a contact card. Here’s how to set it up and personalize it anytime. Turn On Name and Photo Sharing in iPhone…
This post will walk you through turning iMessage on or off in iOS 16 devices, particularly on the latest iPhone series. Here’s a quick guide to disable/enable iMessage on Apple iPhone 14 devices. Also review your contact details, particularly your phone number and email address to ensure everything is correct. This is recommended especially if…
Want to see your iPhone content on a bigger screen? If you have a Roku device that supports AirPlay, you can easily mirror your iPhone to your Roku TV. This lets you stream videos, show photos, play music, or mirror anything on your iPhone directly to your TV. Just make sure your Roku is updated…
Your iPhone battery wears down over time, but Apple includes a smart feature called Optimized Battery Charging to help slow that process. It learns your charging routine and holds the battery at around 80% until you need a full charge — reducing the stress on your battery and improving long-term health. Here’s how to turn…
Want to keep certain Notes private on your iPhone 14? You can lock individual notes with a password, your device passcode, or Face ID for extra security. Here’s how to do it, plus what to expect if you forget your password. How to Lock a Note in the Notes App Once locked, the note will…