iPhone/iPad Apps
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Norton Genie: Your AI Assistant for Spotting Scams
We tested Norton's free AI scam detector and found it spots most scams, including bogus delivery notices, phony gift cards, and fake recruiting offers.
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Apple Offers Native Way to Record Calls on iPhones
Apple finally allows call recording on the iPhone. Our guide explains how to use the Phone or FaceTime app to record and share call recordings.
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Google Maps Gets Smarter with AI Suggestions & More Detailed Guidance
Google Maps introduces AI-powered search tools to discover things to do and more detailed navigation features for safer driving.
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How to Set up Your Medical ID and Emergency Contacts for iPhone SOS
Your iPhone can automatically share important medical information and notify emergency contacts in case of a serious emergency, if you opt in first.
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Use Live Video to Google Questions About the World Around You
Have you ever tried to describe a dance move or a skateboarding trick to find it on Google? Now, you can search using live video instead of words or an image.
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Apple Passwords vs iCloud Keychain: What’s Changed with iOS 18?
Apple's Passwords app in iOS 18 is a huge improvement over iCloud Keychain for managing your passwords, but there are features missing.
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How to Update an Old iPad
Not all iPads can run the new iPadOS 18. Find out which version of iOS or iPadOS is the latest that's available for your old iPad and how to install it.
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Texting Just Got Much Better Between iPhones and Android
With iOS 18, iPhones can now send RCS messages to Android phones so you can share high-quality videos and images and send messages over WiFi.
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How to Update an Old iPhone
Not all iPhones can run the new iOS 18. Find out which version of iOS is the latest that's available for your iPhone and how to install it.
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How to Hide Photos on iPhone
Here's how to easily move pictures and videos in a passcode-protected hidden album within the iPhone Photos app and how to hide the hidden album.
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How to Use Your Phone's Camera to Search
When you're on the go, you can get the info you need on that product, place, or landmark by snapping a picture with these apps.
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What's Draining Your iPhone Battery?
Discover what's draining your iPhone battery and what you can do about it without significantly impacting the way you use your phone.
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How to Download iPhone Photos to a Computer
Here’s how to create a full back-up of all your iPhone photos or download just a select few to a PC or Mac. We take you through your cabled and wireless options.
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3 Ways to Make Private Phone Calls
Want to make a phone call private by hiding your caller ID or using an anonymous number? Here are three easy ways to make private phone calls.
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Get These Apps Before Your Next Road Trip
Whether you're out of gas, looking for something to see along the way or want to steer clear of speed traps or traffic, there's an app to help.
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Does a Pop-up Mean Your Phone Has Been Hacked?
A pop-up claims you have a virus and need to call tech support. Or maybe you're just getting annoying pop-up ads. Has your phone been hacked? Here's how to tell.
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The Easiest Way to Copy and Paste Between Your iPhone, iPad & Mac
Learn the simple pinch gesture that's better than AirDrop for moving text, images, and more between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
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Oversleeping? You May Be Able to Blame It on an iPhone Alarm Bug
It's not you: it's Apple. If you use your iPhone as an alarm clock and you've been oversleeping, it may be because of a bug preventing alarms from sounding.
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IHG Hotel TVs Get AirPlay for Easy In-Room Streaming from Your iPhone
Stream your favorite shows from Netflix, Disney+ and more on hotel TVs with AirPlay. Now at Kimpton, Holiday Inn, InterContinental, and more.
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Tired of Junk Facebook Posts? This Setting Might Make a Difference
Say goodbye to annoying Facebook posts! This under-the-radar setting lets you filter out clickbait, fake news, disturbing images, and more.
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Use Apple Cash in Places that Don't Take Apple Pay
Apple Cash just got more versatile. Make secure online purchases anywhere with new virtual card numbers, even where Apple Pay isn't accepted
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Facebook Rolling Out Better Controls for Its Video Player
Facebook's revamped video player gives you more full-screen options, consistent navigation controls, and a broader range of content recommendations.
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Facebook Messenger is Now Encrypted: Key Things You Need to Know
Default encryption is here – find out the benefits and limitations. Plus, learn how Secure Storage works to keep your conversations secure and accessible.
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Google Maps Introduces 3 Updates to Simplify Summer Travel Planning
Google Maps' updates simplify summer travel planning with curated lists, customizable itineraries, and insightful AI-powered recommendations.
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Why Am I Getting Other People's Texts on My iPhone?
Are you receiving other people's messages or vice versa? Here's how to stop it from happening.
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Is X Listening? Protect Your Calls From Privacy Leaks
X's new calling feature could expose your location and conversations. Learn the risks and how to safeguard your privacy with these simple steps.
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Apple Sports Enters the Field: Can it Keep Up with the Big Players?
The new Apple Sports app offers scores, stats, and live game access through Apple TV. But can it compete with giants like theScore, ESPN, and others?
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Use Your Phone to Scan Documents Directly into Dropbox
Dropbox may be best known as a cloud-based file storage service, but the mobile app has a built-in feature that transforms your phone into a document scanner.
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New iCloud Passwords App Makes Login Sharing with Windows Far Easier
Are you an Apple user with a Windows PC? The new iCloud Passwords App makes it far easier to share passwords and passkeys stored in your Apple iCloud Keychain.
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What to Do When Your VPN Interferes with WiFi Calls
If you're experiencing dropped calls or are unable to make a call, your VPN may be interfering with WiFi calling. Discover how to restore your connection.
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Use Your Phone to Scan Documents Directly into Google Drive
Say goodbye to your standalone scanner. Discover the simple way to capture and save documents as PDFs in Google Drive with your iPhone or Android phone.
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Stop WhatsApp from Auto Saving Photos to Your Phone's Gallery
Prevent WhatsApp from automatically saving all photos and videos to your phone's photo gallery, wasting your storage and creating extra phone clutter.
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AT&T Rolls Out an Easy New Way to Tell if a Call is Spam
AT&T is rolling out a new type of Caller ID that clearly identifies verified callers on your phone display, helping you screen out spammers and scammers.
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How to Recover Deleted iMessages
If you delete a text message by mistake, all is not lost. You can recover iMessages and SMS text messages for up to 30 days if you know where to look.
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How to Track Santa's Journey Around the World
Santa's coming! Discover fun ways for kids to get updates on his preparations and track his journey on Christmas Eve with your phone, Alexa, and Google devices.
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How to View All the Devices Linked to Your iPhone
Every device using your Apple ID is linked to your iPhone. Here's how to review and manage the connected devices to ensure the security of your personal data.
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The 6 Apps You Should Download from Apple’s Best Apps 2023
The top App Store apps include everything from easy-to-use photo editors to innovative assistive apps. All are noteworthy, but these are the six we'd download.
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Can't Shake That Song? How Google's Hum to Search Banishes Earworms
Need to get rid of an annoying, looping tune? We provide a practical solution to the common problem of earworms, freeing your mind for the next catchy tune.
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Delete Your Threads Profile Without Losing Your Instagram Account
Meta is finally letting you delete or deactivate your Threads profile without losing your Instagram account. Follow these steps to untangle your profiles.
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Forgot Your Apple ID Password? Here's What to Do
If you have forgotten your Apple ID password, it is possible to reset it so you can regain access to your account. Here’s how.
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Stop Your Threads Posts from Being 'Suggested' on Facebook & Instagram
Meta's new privacy feature in Threads now enables users to prevent their posts from being "suggested" in other people's feeds on Facebook and Instagram.
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What Every Snapchat Symbol Means
There's no need to be confused by Snapchat's emoji indicators — we'll tell you the difference between a golden heart and a pink heart, plus the rest of Snapchat's symbols.
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How to Reverse Image Search Using Google
Sometimes an image does a better job at describing what you're searching for than words. Here's how to search using just an image on your phone and computer. -
Visit a LinkedIn Profile without Them Knowing Using Private Mode
Discover how to keep your LinkedIn browsing private. Learn the easy steps to switch between full visibility and anonymity while viewing profiles.
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Effortless Logins: Safari's New Feature Auto-Fills Verification Codes
Safari captures codes from Mail and Messages, auto-populating the verification field for smoother, error-free logins. Here’s your quick guide to getting started.
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How to Set Up iOS 17's Private Search Engine in Safari
Safari's Private Search Engine feature lets you select a privacy-centric search engine for your incognito sessions and different one for regular browsing.
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Work-Life Balance: How to Create Separate Safari Browsing Profiles
Follow our steps to create distinct work and personal browser profiles in iOS 17 Safari to organize your data and maintain a professional appearance with ease.
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How to Keep Prying Eyes Out of Safari Private Browsing Tabs on iPhone
Safari's new Private Browsing Lock secures your incognito sessions with Face ID. Follow our simple steps to activate this privacy layer against prying eyes.
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Mastering AirDrop: Effortless Photo Sharing for iPhone Users
With just a few taps, you can securely send photos and videos to one person or a whole group much faster than email or text.
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Everything You Need to Get Started with Google Password Manager
Passwords you save when using Chrome can sync across all your devices. Here's how to use Google Password Manager on your computer, phone, and tablet.
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5 Must-Know iPhone Keyboard Shortcuts
These five invaluable iPhone keyboard shortcuts significantly expedite the typing process and provide a swift means to correct any errors that occur.
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How Safe is Your Air? Check the Air Quality Index on Google Maps
Google Maps now features Air Quality Index (AQI) data, but you have to know where to look to access it.
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From Paper to PDF: How to Use Your iPhone's Built-in Scanning Tools
Discover how your iPhone doubles as a document scanner using the Notes app or SwiftScan. Effortlessly digitize, edit, and share documents!
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How to Craft Stickers from Live Photos and Share Them in Messages
Effortlessly turn your Live Photos into personalized stickers in iMessage, and spice them up with special effects to make them pop. Here's how it’s done.
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Permission Slip: The New App Streamlining Data Privacy Requests
Permission Slip by Consumer Reports offers you an incredibly quick-and-easy way to tell companies to stop selling your data and delete your account.
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Stop Texting Passwords. iOS 17 Now Lets You Share Them Securely
With iOS 17, Apple provides an end-to-end encrypted means of sharing passwords that is far more secure than texting or emailing them to others.
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How to Share Your AirTag So Other People Can Find Your Stuff
Now, you can share an AirTag with others so all of you can find missing items, like the TV remote or the family luggage when you're on a trip.
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Behind the Screens: Are Your Text Messages Safe from Hackers?
I explore the realities of text message hacking: who is vulnerable, how hacking can be accomplished, and what you can do to safeguard your messages.
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How to Turn Your iPhone into a Smart Display with iOS 17 StandBy Mode
StandBy mode in iOS 17 turns your iPhone screen into a smart display while charging. We step you through how to customize and access a hidden feature.
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How to Share Your Screen on a FaceTime Call
Use FaceTime on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to share a view of your screen in real-time to browse the web, watch videos, or even provide tech support.
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16 Surprising Things You Can Do with Google Maps
Google Maps does so much more than get you from point A to point B. Here are our favorite features, along with some hidden tips and tricks.
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Safeguarding Your Instagram Friends: Tips to Prevent Account Cloning
Adjust these privacy settings, limit the information you share, and stay cautious with follower requests, to reduce the risk of becoming a cloning victim.
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How to use Notes on Instagram for Private Group Messaging
Notes give you a short-form, casual way to share status updates in short posts with a limited audience. Find out how you can use it to express yourself.
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How to Silence Unknown Callers on WhatsApp
While you can’t prevent scammers from calling you on WhatsApp, you can mute them by enabling the new Silence Unknown Callers feature. Follow our guide.
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Is Threads a Twitter Killer?
Threads is an app for public conversations and building communities of people with similar interests, but it's lacking some of Twitter's key features.
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How to Add Highlights to Your Instagram Profile
Instagram Highlights are curated collections of Stories you can use to showcase your passions on your profile. Here's how to get started creating them.
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How to Keep WhatsApp Conversations Private with Chat Lock
Chat Lock secures conversations with Face ID or your fingerprint, hides your chat list, and anonymizes chat notifications. Here's how to enable it.
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How to Turn Off Read Receipts in Messages on iPhone and Android
You can stop everyone or specific senders from knowing if you’ve read their messages by turning off the Read Receipts setting. We show you the steps.
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Why Are My iPhone Messages Green?
Are you puzzled by why you sometimes see green iPhone messages instead of blue? We explore why this happens, how to fix it, and why sometimes you can't.
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Take Advantage of Apple’s New Fast Way of Delivering Security Updates
Rapid Security Response updates enable Apple to deliver security improvements and fix vulnerabilities quickly. Here's how to turn on automatic updates.
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How to Turn on Emergency SOS on Your Android Phone
Your Android phone can call for help and notify emergency contacts in case of an emergency, but you need to opt-in and input the information first.
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Snapchat Score: What is It and How to Check Yours
Did you know that Snapchat rates you? It's called your Snapchat Score, and every user has one. Find out how to view yours and control who can see it.
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How to Get a Refund for Apple App Store Purchases
You can easily request a refund from Apple for apps, in-app purchases, or subscription services you either don't want or that you purchased accidentally.
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How to Protect Your Accounts with Two-Factor Authentication
Two-factor authentication (2FA) prevents hackers from gaining access to your accounts even if they have your password. Here are the best practices for using 2FA.
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Apple Issues Major Security Update for Old iPhones and iPads
If you have an old iPad or iPhone, you should update now to prevent hackers from running malware, changing your privacy settings, and more.
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How to Find Your Phone
Whether your phone is missing or you've misplaced it with the ringer off, there are easy ways to find your iPhone or Android phone.
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Use These 5 Tips to Shop More Effectively Using Google
Here are the 5 tools in Google Search and Shopping that make it easy to find exactly what you want for the best price and buy it from a trusted merchant.
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How to Turn on the Battery Percentage in Your iPhone Status Bar
If you’ve been missing the battery percentage in your iPhone’s status bar for the last few years, it’s finally back. Here's how to turn it on in iOS 16.
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Arlo Safe App Provides Live Safety Monitoring and Video Recording
The Arlo Safe App delivers video recordings of emergency events, personal safety monitoring, and crash detection in one uniquely comprehensive app.
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The Fastest Way to Take Videos on Your iPhone
Apple has built shortcuts into iOS that make launching video recording from your iPhone's lock screen or while using your iPhone nearly instantaneous.
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The Easiest Way to Set up Your New iPhone 14
You can easily transfer all your apps, data, and settings to your iPhone 14 if you make the right choices along the way. Here's our step-by-step guide.
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iPhone, iPad and Mac Owners Need to Update Software Now
Hackers are actively exploiting vulnerabilities in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS that allow installing new apps, taking pictures, and changing security settings.
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Free Personal Safety Apps that Can Call For Help
These free personal safety apps can alert others that you need help, even if you're unable to send an SOS yourself.
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Keep Your Facebook Messages Private with Secret Conversations
With Facebook’s Secret Conversations enabled, your messages are encrypted end-to-end, so no one can read them. But there are loopholes.
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What You Need to Know About the Gmail Redesign
Gmail now integrates Chat for messaging and Meet for video conferencing. Here’s how to navigate the redesign and go back to the old view if it’s not for you.
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How to Make Text Larger on Your Phone, Tablet and Computer
Here’s how you can make your smartphone and laptop screens more readable without resorting to reading glasses.
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Tap the Back of Your iPhone to Access Your Flashlight, Camera and More
Simply double or triple tapping the back of your iPhone can launch apps and turn on settings, but only if you enable Back Tap. Here’s how to set it up.
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New Facebook Feeds Tab Puts You in Control of What You See
If you don't like Facebook telling you what to read, you'll love the new Feeds tab that shows chronological posts from your friends, Pages, and groups.
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Will Apple’s Lockdown Mode Finally Kill Pegasus Spyware?
Apple is rolling out a new security feature that will offer users what Apple describes as extreme protection from spyware for those users who need it.
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12 Tips for Faster Browsing with Google Chrome
Google keeps making browsing more efficient. So even if you've been using Chrome for years, check out our 12 tips to see what you may be missing.
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10 Tips to Get More out of WhatsApp
While you might have been using WhatsApp for years, there are ten hidden features that you should be using to save time and enhance your privacy.
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Google Image Search Gets Even Better with Multisearch
Google image search now lets you use text to refine your search to give you better search results, as well as find related style and color variations.
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Add Your Driver’s License to Your iPhone Wallet to Make Travel Easier
Now you can add your driver’s license to the iPhone Wallet app to travel through TSA checkpoints. Find out which states allow it and how to add it.
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The Easiest Way to Send Links between Your Phone and Computer
There’s a simple way to send links directly between your own phone and computer browsers without resorting to emailing or texting yourself.
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4 Apps That Automate Annoying Everyday Tasks
These apps will help you find the cheapest parking with a free space, stop the flow of junk mail, block spam callers from leaving voicemail, and more.
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How to Make Sure You’re Never Locked Out of Your Apple Account
A new feature in iOS 15 lets you designate a person as your Recovery Contact so you can always get back into your Apple account: Here's how it works.
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How to Forward a Text on an iPhone
You have to dig a little to find the option to forward texts on your iPhone. But once you know how, forwarding messages with links intact is easy.
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How to Connect Your Phone to Your TV
After testing the solutions, we found the best ways to connect for the most popular models of TVs and phones.
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11 New Features that Will Make Your Apple Devices More Useful
Enhanced security and privacy, increased interoperability between Apple devices, and more intelligent apps are coming to all Apple devices this fall.
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How to Unsubscribe from an App
Here’s how to find your subscription status and stop paying for app subscriptions on your Android or Apple device.