What to Know When storage is full, your iPhone sometimes won't let you delete photos. If your iPhone won't let you delete photos, you can disable and re-enable iCloud Photos. You can also enable the Optimize iPhone Storage option to upload photos to the cloud and delete local copies. Photos tend to take up the most storage on any phone, so when storage is running low, the first thing you will likely want to do is delete photos. However, you might occasionally run into a bug where your iPhone won't let you delete photos. Let's find out how you can fix this issue and finally clear up some s ..read more

What to Know Haptic feedback refers to the subtle vibrations you feel when navigating your device. Haptics make your iPhone feel more tactile and responsive, so you can be sure that you've tapped a button or key. You can disable or enable System Haptics in the Sounds & Haptics settings. While fiddling with your iPhone’s settings, you’ve probably come across something called System Haptics. You might not have even noticed a huge difference when turning it off or on. So what are haptics on iPhone and what do they do? Let’s find out! Jump To: What Is Haptic Feedback? Should iPhone ..read more

Want to check how busy your favorite restaurant is before you head out? Google Maps makes it easy to see whether a business is currently busy and when it is busiest and least busy. Here’s how to see how busy a place is on Google Maps. Why You’ll Love This Tip: Find out how busy nearby stores and restaurants are before leaving home. Discover the best times to visit your favorite stores and restaurants. How to See How Busy a Place Is on Google System Requirements This tip works in the Google Maps app on iPhones running iOS 16 or later. Find out how to update to the latest version of iOS. Che ..read more

What to Know To drop a pin on Google Maps on an iPhone, find the location you want to pin, touch and hold the location on the map until Dropped Pin appears above the address, then tap Save. How do I find my pinned items in Google Maps? Just tap the Saved tab, then tap the list you saved the dropped pin to. How do you mark a location on Google Maps on an iPhone? You drop a pin! Here's how to drop a pin on Google Maps on your iPhone, so you can save favorite locations, your parking spot, your location at the moment, and more! How to Drop a Pin in Google Maps on iPhone Le ..read more

What to Know Why is Safari so slow lately? You may have a weak cellular or Wi-Fi signal or too many tabs open. If Safari is slow still, open the Safari app, touch and hold the tabs icon, and tap Close All (#) Tabs. You can also open Settings, tap General, Transfer or Reset iPhone, Reset, Reset Network Settings.  Why is Safari so slow on my iPhone? If Safari is slow to load, you may have too many tabs open or not enough iPad or iPhone storage available. There are a few other ways to fix Safari acting slow, too. Read on to find out! Jump To: Check Your Internet Speed Close A ..read more

What to Know The Apple Watch ECG app takes a recording of your heart’s electrical pulses. If the Apple Watch ECG is not working, try restarting your device and cleaning the Digital Crown. You should also double-check that ECG has been set up in the Health app. The Apple Watch ECG is one of the most useful apps you can have on your device. You can use it to keep track of your heart health and share the results with your doctor. However, if the ECG is not working, you won’t be able to see the results you need. Here’s what you can do to fix it. Jump To: What Is ECG on Apple Watch? How to Fi ..read more

Nobody likes to miss their friend's birthday. Especially if you don't use social media, it can be easy to forget the exact day a person was born. That's why I like to have my iPhone send me notifications automatically on an important person's birthday. Here's how to set it up! Why You'll Love This Tip: Keep all your contact's birthdays organized on your iPhone. Use the Calendar app to set up automatic birthday reminders. Never forget an important birthday again! How to Turn On Birthday Notifications on iPhone System Requirements This tip was performed on an iPhone 12 running iOS 17.4. Learn ..read more

Everyone has seen the mysterious laundry symbols on their clothes, but nobody seems to really know what they mean. I, for one, always have to look up what the symbols actually mean to make sure I’m washing my clothes correctly. Luckily, the latest iOS software makes it easy to identify laundry tag symbols. Why You’ll Love This Tip: Easily identify laundry symbols and their meanings with just a photo. Ensure you’re washing your laundry correctly. Use Your iPhone Camera to Look Up Laundry Instructions System Requirements This tip works on iPhones running iOS 17 or later. Find out how to updat ..read more

What to Know Some streaming apps offer free movie downloads to watch offline. As long as you have a paid subscription, Apple TV and Amazon Prime let you download shows and movies on your MacBook. Many popular streaming services, such as Netflix, do not have a designated app for Macs, preventing movie downloads. If you want to watch a movie on your MacBook offline or without interruption when your internet is slow, downloading it is the way to go. There are many third-party apps and websites that let you download episodes of shows and movies. While it is possible to do it for free, the saf ..read more

Apple values privacy and is dedicated to keeping your iPhone secure. Apps on your device can only access your microphone and camera if you give them permission. Not only that but when any app does that, your phone will let you know. Here’s how to check what app is using your camera or microphone. Why You’ll Love This Tip: Easily see which apps are using your microphone, camera, or location. Figure out if you need to uninstall apps that access your private data. How to See Which Apps Are Using Your Camera or Microphone System Requirements This tip works on iPhones running iOS 16 or late ..read more