iPad Tips and Tricks
Best apps for reading library books on iPhone and iPad
The way we access library books has drastically changed. You can access an enormous amount of borrowable content through an iPhone or iPad app — here's how.
By Clare King |
These devices and apps offer and support Center Stage
Center Stage allows your iPad to use its Ultra Wide camera and follow you when you move around to keep you in the central frame, though it is not offered on all Apple devices. Here are the devices that support Center Stage.
By Nathaniel Pangaro |
How to force an iPhone or iPad to stay on all the time
You may have reasons to keep your iPad or iPhone on for an extended period of time. But, the open questions are why would you want to do this and if it will harm your device.
By Robert Irish |
Latest comparisons
iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max — Specs, price, and features, compared
Apple's iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are the top models in Apple's iPhone lineup, but there's more than just a size difference between the two. Here's what's different when you compare the pair.
Apple Watch Series 9 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 — Specs, price, and features, compared
Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 at its recent iPhone 15 event. Here's how these two devices compare with each other.
iPhone 15 Pro Max versus iPhone 12 Pro Max — Specs and features, compared
Most iPhone owners don't upgrade every year. If history is any indication, there will be a lot of iPhone 12 Pro Max owners looking to upgrade to the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Here's what has changed to the top model in three years.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Apple Watch Ultra - Specs, price, and features, compared
The second-generation Apple Watch Ultra offers more performance in a wearable that looks like the original. Here's how the upgraded wearable stands against its predecessor.
iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro — Specs, price, and features, compared
The iPhone 15 Pro is here, with a titanium body and a brand-new button on the side. Here's how it stacks up on paper against its predecessor, the iPhone 14 Pro.
Latest Videos
iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max — Specs, price, and features, compared
Apple's iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are the top models in Apple's iPhone lineup, but there's more than just a size difference between the two. Here's what's different when you compare the pair.
USB-C on iPhone 15: Everything you need to know
Apple's new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro each have a USB-C port, but the capabilities of this port differ between models. Here's what you need to know.
How to use Personal Voice in iOS 17 and how it compares to an actual voice
Starting in iOS 17, Apple allows users to create a Personal Voice that when used in conjunction with Live Speech can help users communicate with others by reading text and phrases. Here's how to set it up and how it worked for us.
How to use iPad as a portable screen for your Nintendo Switch
A feature in iPadOS 17 enables iPads to work with USB-C capture cards. Here's how to use the feature to make your large-screen iPad work as an external monitor for your Nintendo Switch.
How to use StandBy with iPhone in iOS 17 to get Apple's first smart display
StandBy in the new iOS 17 may be Apple's first attempt at a true smart display. Here's how to turn your iPhone into a smart display when docked.
Latest tips
How to merge albums of the same person or pet in Photos for iOS 17
Sometimes the Photos app separates the same person or pet into two different collections, but you can merge them without having to individually drag each photo over. Here's how to do so in iOS 17.
Optimizing Metal: Ways to improve code made for Apple's graphics framework
There is a vast array of ways to optimize your Metal graphics code to get top performance. Here's how to get started getting your code into better shape for the Metal framework.
How to secure NameDrop and keep safe in iOS 17
Apple's new NameDrop feature in iOS 17 makes it easy to share contact details, but it does also come with safeguards to protect you from harassment.
How to get Double Tap on your existing Apple Watch
Even though Double Tap was highlighted as a flagship feature of the Apple Watch Series 9, here's how you can use it on your existing Apple Watch — with no hardware upgrade necessary.
How to tag pets in Photos in iOS 17
You can already tag people and places in the Photos app, but now, you can do the same with your cats and dogs. Here is how to tag them in iOS 17.
Latest Reviews
iPhone 15 Pro Max review: Come for 5x optical zoom, stay for USB-C
Titanium, 5x zoom, and A17 Pro make the iPhone 15 Pro Max a well-rounded upgrade for the Apple devout, and people looking at a Pro iPhone for the first time.
Apple FineWoven case review: Not the leather replacement we were hoping for
During Apple's iPhone 15 event, the new FineWoven cases were held up as an example as an environmentally-friendly alternative to leather — but they fall short in actual use in many ways, and we can't recommend them.
iPhone 15 review: A bigger step up than the iPhone 14 was
The move to the iPhone 15 is a much larger step than the iPhone 14 was, and it is a return to form for Apple's phone for the rest of us.
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit review: Sleek and easy bike electrification
The Swytch Bike electric conversion kit is a great and relatively simple way to turn your bicycle into an e-bike, even if you're not used to bike maintenance.
ErgoFx desk review: Optimize your cable management and storage
The ErgoFx desk has unique perks, such as cable management and a built-in wireless charger for your iPhone — but it comes at a steep cost.
