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How to watch Apple's 'iPhone 12' release event at 1:00 PM ET today

2 weeks ago

How to watch Apple's 'iPhone 12' release event at 1:00 PM ET today

Apple's "iPhone 12" release event will be streamed live and available to watch online at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time on October 13. Here's how to tune in.

By William Gallagher | 2 weeks ago

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How to stay up to date with Apple news using AppleInsider widgets on iOS 14

2 weeks ago

How to stay up to date with Apple news using AppleInsider widgets on iOS 14

See the latest Apple news as it happens, with just a glance at your iPhone or iPad, as the AppleInsider app's new iOS 14 widgets updates you with all the headlines.

By William Gallagher | 2 weeks ago

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How to use the new CarPlay features in iOS 14

3 weeks ago

How to use the new CarPlay features in iOS 14

Apple has not forgotten CarPlay in its iOS 14 update, and if the new version lacks gigantic changes, its very many improvements are extremely welcome.

By William Gallagher | 3 weeks ago

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How to use the new Photos features in iOS 14

3 weeks ago

How to use the new Photos features in iOS 14

Alongside the very many large and subtle improvements in the Camera app, iOS 14 has brought many updates to key features in the Photos app.

By William Gallagher | 3 weeks ago

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How to use the new Camera app features in iOS 14

3 weeks ago

How to use the new Camera app features in iOS 14

Apple's changes and updates to the Camera app in iOS 14 are mostly quite small, but there are so many of them.

By William Gallagher | 3 weeks ago

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How to use Picture in Picture in tvOS 14

3 weeks ago

How to use Picture in Picture in tvOS 14

Apple TV's updated Picture in Picture feature is useful, but it doesn't work with everything you want to watch — and it's a little awkward to use.

By William Gallagher | 3 weeks ago

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How to connect external storage to your iPad in iOS 14

3 weeks ago

How to connect external storage to your iPad in iOS 14

Thanks to iPadOS there are more ways than ever to connect to external media drives and networks from your iPad and iPad Pro. Here's how to get it done.

By Wesley Hilliard | 3 weeks ago

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How to use Siri's new queries in iOS 14

1 month ago

How to use Siri's new queries in iOS 14

The updates to Siri in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 extends far beyond its refreshed interface, with users now able to send audio messages and ask more of the iPhone's virtual assistant. Here's how to take advantage of Siri's new functions.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

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How to use Apple Maps Guides in iOS 14

1 month ago

How to use Apple Maps Guides in iOS 14

Whether it's your pick of the best bookshops in town, or a travel website's recommendations for 10 restaurants you must visit, Guides in Apple Maps is remarkably useful — if oddly cumbersome to get used to.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

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How to automatically change Apple Watch faces at certain times or places

1 month ago

How to automatically change Apple Watch faces at certain times or places

With watchOS 7, your Apple Watch can automatically change which face it shows, swapping you from an evening wear one, to a complications-laden work face, depending on the time of day — or where you happen to be.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

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How to use the new compact Siri in iOS 14

1 month ago

How to use the new compact Siri in iOS 14

Apple gave Siri a new look in iOS 14, but while the virtual assistant has gone through a visual refresh, it is both still very familiar to use, as well as introducing a bunch of new features. Here's how to use your iPhone's digital personality.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

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How to get cycling directions in Apple Maps for iOS 14

1 month ago

How to get cycling directions in Apple Maps for iOS 14

Cyclists using Apple Maps in iOS 14 can take advantage of new bike-friendly options to make their commute or journey a little bit easier. Here's how to use the new Maps features to avoid hills on your route.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

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How to add and remove Apple Watch faces in watchOS 7

1 month ago

How to add and remove Apple Watch faces in watchOS 7

With the release of watchOS 7, this is a perfect opportunity for Apple Watch owners to do some spring cleaning and to curate the watch faces they have on their wearable devices. Here's how to add the new watch faces to your Apple Watch, as well as to remove unwanted watch faces.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

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How to customize your Apple Watch face in watchOS 7

1 month ago

How to customize your Apple Watch face in watchOS 7

If you can't find the Apple Watch face of your dreams, you can always modify what's available to fit your needs. Here's how to personalize a watch face in watchOS 7 to use the color scheme and the complications you want.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

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The best resources and tips for customizing your iOS 14 Home Screen

1 month ago

The best resources and tips for customizing your iOS 14 Home Screen

Whether you want to create your own icons or are looking to find some ready-made ones, we've got some tips and tricks to help you customize your iOS 14 Home Screen.

By Amber Neely | 1 month ago

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How to use FaceTime Eye Contact in iOS 14

1 month ago

How to use FaceTime Eye Contact in iOS 14

Apple is already changing your eyes to make it appear as if you're looking at the camera during a FaceTime call on your iPhone in iOS 14. Here's what it's doing, and how to stop it, if you want to.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

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How to use Universal Search in iPadOS 14

1 month ago

How to use Universal Search in iPadOS 14

With iPadOS 14, Apple has brought a much more Mac-like search feature to the iPad. Here's how to use it, and what benefits it brings.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

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How to delete or hide apps in iOS 14

1 month ago

How to delete or hide apps in iOS 14

Sometimes, you don't need to see an entire screen full of app icons, or you need an app installed, but don't need to tap it often. Here's how to easily store all your apps in the App Library in iOS 14.

By Amber Neely | 1 month ago

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How to buy Apple Watch faces in watchOS 7

1 month ago

How to buy Apple Watch faces in watchOS 7

Apple still doesn't allow developers to create entirely new Apple Watch faces, but with watchOS 7, it has freed them up to make and share very many different options.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

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How to translate languages in Safari in iOS 14

1 month ago

How to translate languages in Safari in iOS 14

With the release of iOS 14, Safari can now translate webpages natively. Here's our handy guide to translating webpages between languages on your iPhone or iPad.

By Amber Neely | 1 month ago

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How to use Enhance Recording in iOS 14 Voice Memos

1 month ago

How to use Enhance Recording in iOS 14 Voice Memos

It's not the fanciest or the most elaborate improvement that's come with iOS 14, but it could be the one you use most often. Apple has added one-touch enhancements to all your audio recordings done in Voice Memos.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

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