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iOS 8 Tips

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How to remove Connect from Apple Music in iOS 8.4

The new Connect feature in Apple Music allows fans to engage with artists in a more direct and personal way. But those who aren't interested in the social feature can remove it from the iOS 8.4 Music app entirely — here's how to do it.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 32

How to hide the Apple Music subscription service & get back Playlists parent menu in iOS 8.4

Though heavily hyped, Apple Music subscriptions may not be for everyone. Those who want to remove the streaming service from their iOS 8.4 Music app, and gain back easy access to custom playlists in the process, can easily do so — here's how.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 28

iOS tips: Reopen recently closed tabs in Apple's mobile Safari browser

Apple's Safari browser for iPhone and iPad features a somewhat hidden but incredibly useful feature, allowing users to quickly reopen tabs they recently closed. Here's how to access it.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 13
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Roundup: The best games showcasing Apple's Metal API for iOS 8

The launch of iOS 8 introduced new developer tools dubbed "Metal," allowing for more advanced graphics on both the iPhone and iPad. Here are the best games out now showcasing the power of Metal.

Stephen Robles 11 years ago 20

Roundup: The best third-party keyboards for iOS 8

One long standing criticism of iOS has been its lack of support for third party keyboards, but with the introduction of iOS 8, developers are now allowed to build custom keyboards that can be used on both iPhone and iPad.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 38

Roundup: Some of the best iOS 8 app extensions for iPhone & iPad

iOS 8 offers powerful new tools to developers such as extensions, which allow third-party iPhone and iPad apps to be more flexible and interconnected than ever before. AppleInsider offers a look at some of the best iOS 8 extensions available to download on the App Store right now.

Stephen Robles 11 years ago 4

How to set up Apple Pay on an iPhone 6 or 6 Plus running iOS 8.1, and where you can use it right now

With Monday's launch of iOS 8.1, users can now begin adding their compatible credit cards to Passbook and start using their iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus to pay at participating retail outlets. AppleInsider offers you a look at how to set up Apple Pay and where you can head out to use it.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 45

iOS 8 lets you easily hide photos and App Store purchases

Users have can greater control over their privacy with Apple's iOS 8 update, thanks to newly added options to hide individual photos, and to hide App Store purchases directly from an iPhone or iPad.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 18

Apple caters to minimalists by offering blank home screen option in iOS 8

Users looking for fewer distractions on their iPhone, or those who simply want to provide a better look at their wallpaper, can choose to have a blank first home screen in Apple's newly released iOS 8 update.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 68

iOS 8 makes it easier to access desktop websites in Safari

Users who prefer to browse the web without the constraints of "mobile optimized" websites can now do so easily in iOS 8 thanks to a new "Request Desktop Site" button in Mobile Safari.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 48

iOS 8 tells you what app is draining your iPhone's battery

Users curious about what's draining their iPhone or iPad battery can now see exactly where that precious electricity is being consumed, thanks to a new battery usage feature found in iOS 8.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 40

How to customize, hide or remove QuickType suggestions with the iOS 8 keyboard

Apple has flaunted iOS's software keyboard since the original iPhone, but the now-familiar input device saw scarce upgrades until iOS 8 added a new QuickType predictive suggestion bar. AppleInsider takes a look at how users can make the most of the new — and some old — features.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 55

Increase the chances of recovering your lost iPhone by enabling 'Send Last Location' in iOS 8

A new and potentially crucial feature in iOS 8 allows an iPhone or iPad to send out its last-known location just before the device's battery dies, increasing the chances that a user might be able to recover their lost Apple product.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 34

How to set up your emergency Medical ID with iOS 8's new Health app

One of the lesser known — but potentially most important — features of Apple's newly released iOS 8 mobile operating system is a digital "Medical ID," which can provide important personal health related information in the event of an emergency.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 18

Goodbye, Camera Roll: Where to find your photos in iOS 8

Apple has reimagined the way photos are stored on your devices with iOS 8, but it has become a source of confusion for users and causes compatibility problems with some third-party apps. AppleInsider took a look at where your photos have gone and how to find them again.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 137

Siri partners with Shazam to recognize songs in iOS 8

Users running iOS 8 on their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch can now ask Siri to listen to what song is currently playing and will identify it via Shazam, and also offer users a link to buy the track from the iTunes Store.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 31

Save money with new app bundles available on the App Store in iOS 8

Starting with iOS 8, developers are now able to bundle and sell their applications together, allowing users to buy a number of apps at once from the App Store at a discounted rate.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 17

How to auto-delete old texts and silence annoying conversations in iOS 8

The Messages application gains a number of significant new features with Apple's iOS 8 upgrade, especially for users who participate in group messages that might take up space or become bothersome.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 21
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