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Take a look at your smartphone—it’s hard to imagine the possibilities of such a small, powerful device in your pocket. If you’re a social media guru, work-from-home grinder, or someone who really only ever makes calls—we’ll teach you how to make the most of your smartphones with hacks, tips, and tricks to blow you away.

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You Can Filter Blue Light on Your iPhone for a Better Night’s Sleep

Why so blue? It's easy to reduce the amount of blue light coming from your phone.

Everything You Need to Know About Apple’s Personal Voice Feature

Apple recently previewed some new accessibility features, one of which can replicate your own voice. Here's what you need to...


Never Lose Your Keys Again With This Clever $25 Tool

Peace of mind has never been so affordable.


This Hidden Feature Lets You Use Your iPhone to Identify Plants, Pets and More

From succulents to statues, your iPhone can help you identify a wide range of mystery objects


You’ve Been Scrolling the Wrong Way On Your iPhone—Here’s What to Do Instead

At the end of a scrolling session and need to get back to the top? You don't have to scroll...

How to Make a Private Call and Keep Your Phone Number Safe

Keep your number to yourself with these three easy ways to hide it on Caller ID


FaceTime Is Getting an Exciting Upgrade—Here’s What We Know

FaceTime now lets you play games with your friends and family using SharePlay. Here's how to set it up and...

Everything You Need to Know About iPhone’s Lockdown Mode

Apple iPhones have robust security, but standard privacy settings may not be enough to stop targeted attacks by sophisticated hackers....


If You Wear Airpods, You Need to Know About This Hidden Feature

If you use your iPad or iPhone with headphones, then Apple's Sound Recognition feature is a must. Read on to...


Over 30,000 Shoppers Use These Glasses to Combat Eye Fatigue and Dryness—And Amazon Has Them on Deep...

Headaches, neck strain and dry eyes. Oh, my! Gaoye blue light glasses save your productivity—and your precious peepers. Here's how...


You Can Tell Siri How to Eject Water from Your iPhone—Here’s How

Did your iPhone go for an unforeseen swim? With a little help from Siri, you might be able to eject...

New Apple Emojis Are Coming—Here’s What We Know

Apple is releasing over 20 new emojis soon, and they include a blue jellyfish and the oft-requested pink heart emoji.


How to Delete Duplicate Photos on Your iPhone in 5 Easy Steps

Are duplicate photos taking up precious storage space on your iPhone? We have the simple steps to fix that—and fast.


This Is Why You Should Always Update Your iPhone

Apple does a great job keeping iPhones secure, but you still need to keep your software up to date.


How to Protect Your Apple iPhone Notes

The iPhone Notes app is handy, but it might not be as private as you think.


Apple Presidents Day Sales Are Selling Out, but We Found iPads, Airpods and Apple Watches Up to 41% Off

Score the deepest discounts we've seen on brand new AirPods, MacBooks, iPads and Apple Watches.

Apple AirTag vs. Tile: Which Bluetooth Tracker Is Best?

Why might you want to purchase the Apple AirTag over the Tile? We go through the similarities and differences between...


You Can Turn Off Your iPhone’s Do Not Disturb Feature at Will—Here’s How

Don't want your contacts to know you're on Do Not Disturb? This recent Apple update makes it easy to turn...


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How to Set Up and Use the Emergency SOS Feature on an iPhone

Nobody wants to need the Emergency SOS iPhone feature, but it's better to be safe than sorry. In case of...


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How to Share Your Location on an iPhone

Whether you need to find friends in a crowd or tell your spouse when you'll be home for dinner, there...


iPhone’s White Noise Feature Can Help You Sleep—Here’s How to Use It

This just in: there's another iPhone feature you didn't know about, and this hack can help you get some refreshing...


How to Cancel Subscriptions on Your iPhone

This little-known shortcut to cancel subscriptions on your iPhone can save you money with just a few clicks


How to Make Your Phone (Nearly) Impossible to Track—and Keep Personal Information Safe

The more we use our phones, the more personal information we give up. So how do you make your phone...


How to Create iPhone Shortcuts—and Make Your Life Infinitely Easier

Ready for the best smartphone hack ever? Learn these simple iPhone shortcuts to streamline everyday tasks and save a ton...


How to Schedule a Text Message on Your iPhone

Schedule messages on your iPhone to send at just the right time with these easy hacks

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What Is That Red Dot on Your Apple Watch—and How Do You Get Rid of It?

Some find it helpful, others find it annoying. Here's what that mysterious red dot on your Apple Watch means—and how...


How to Forward a Text Message from Your Phone

Once you know the steps, forwarding a text message on your iPhone or Android is fast, easy and convenient


6 Reasons Your Phone Is So Slow—and How to Speed It Up

Is your smartphone dragging? Find out the common reasons iPhones and Androids slow down, as well as the easy...


Should You Use the Thumbs Up Emoji? Your Gen Z Co-Workers Want You to Stop

Many younger office workers see it as passive-aggressive, along with several other emojis used by "old people."


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How to Do a Reverse Image Search on Your iPhone

Looking up a photo with the reverse image search feature on your iPhone is fast, easy and free


A “Panic” Emoji Is Coming to Smartphones—Along with These Other Keyboard Icons

High-fives all around! We’re about to get a slew of fun new emojis to craft the perfect texts.