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How to Temporarily Disable Touch ID on iPhone in iOS 11

Khamosh Pathak

In the last iOS release, Apple added an Emergency SOS feature. When you tapped on the power button 5 times, it gave you an option to contact emergency services. This is a great feature for

IPAD PRO

Sep 18, 2017

How to Use Drag and Drop on iPad in iOS 11 (in GIFs)

Khamosh Pathak

iOS 11 brings systemwide drag and drop functionality to the iPad. If you can touch it, you can probably drag it. You can drag any kind of content, text, links and even files between different

IOS

Sep 18, 2017

How to Use the New iOS 11 App Store on iPhone and iPad

Khamosh Pathak

In iOS 11, the App Store has been completely redesigned. It features a design language similar to the Apple Music app. Complete with huge headers, bold titles, vibrant colors and big visuals. The new design

SIRI

Sep 18, 2017

How to Translate Using Siri on iPhone and iPad in iOS 11

Khamosh Pathak

There’s no shortage of translation apps on the App Store. You can even use Google Translate in Safari browser to get the job done. But in iOS 11, you can just ask Siri to

iOS 11 Files App Using Tags and Favorites

IOS

Sep 18, 2017

How to Use Tags and Favorites To Organize Documents in iOS 11 Files App

Khamosh Pathak

iOS 11’s Files app is a solid foundation for a powerful file management app for iPhone and iPad. While it’s not quite as powerful as Finder on macOS, you’ll find all your

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IOS

Sep 18, 2017

How to Disable Notification Previews for All Apps on iPhone and iPad in iOS 11

Khamosh Pathak

It’s a bit ironic that we’ll do everything to make sure our phone is as secure as possible, but leave out our Lock screen notifications for everyone to see. We'll use everything

IOS

Sep 18, 2017

How to Use the New iOS 11 Podcasts App on iPhone and iPad

Khamosh Pathak

The Podcasts app in iOS 11 has been redesigned. One the face of it, the Apple Music inspired design doesn’t instill much confidence. But the new app is a breath of fresh air and

IOS

Sep 17, 2017

How Disable Annoying App Store Rating Prompts on iPhone and iPad in iOS 11

Khamosh Pathak

Over the past couple of months, Apple has taken some swift measures to make sure that you’re not bombarded by app review popups all the time. In iOS 10.3, Apple started asking developers

iOS 11 Notes Paper Styles Lines and Grids

IOS

Sep 17, 2017

How to Use The New iOS 11 Features in Apple Notes on iPhone and iPad

Khamosh Pathak

It seems like every year, Notes app on iOS just keeps getting better. And this year is no exception. In iOS 11, Notes app finally gets some iPad and Apple Pencil love. Plus, there are

IOS

Sep 16, 2017

How to Remove Depth Effect from Portrait Mode Photos on iPhone in iOS 11

Khamosh Pathak

Even though it didn’t make it out of the beta for a couple of weeks, Portrait Mode is one of the best things about the iPhone 7 Plus. And it keeps getting better with

IOS

Sep 15, 2017

How to Scan QR Codes on iPhone and iPad in iOS 11

Khamosh Pathak

The new QR code scanning feature in iOS 11 is a classic Apple feature. In that it’s directly integrated in the stock Camera app and there’s no menu or button for it anywhere

IPHONE 8

Sep 15, 2017

Which iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus Storage Capacity Should You Buy — 64GB or 256GB?

Khamosh Pathak

When buying a new iPhone, it's usually the sticker price that we're the most concerned with. While it might not seem like an important distinction, picking the wrong storage tier can lead to

IPHONE X

Sep 14, 2017

iPhone X vs iPhone 8/iPhone 8 Plus: Which Should You Buy?

Khamosh Pathak

The iPhone X is tomorrow’s iPhone, available today. The iPhone 8 is yesterday’s iPhone with upgraded internals. If you’re in the market for a new iPhone, you might be wondering which new

IPHONE 8

Sep 14, 2017

Which Color iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus Should You Buy — Space Gray, Silver or Gold?

Khamosh Pathak

The new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus might look similar to the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus but they're clad in an all new glass back. This glass back might just give

IPHONE 8

Sep 13, 2017

The 8 Best New Features of Apple’s iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus

Khamosh Pathak

The new "mainstream" iPhones are called iPhone and iPhone 8 Plus. But they might as well have gone for the iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus because that's essentially what they are. While a

IPHONE X

Sep 13, 2017

Top 10 New iPhone X Features

Khamosh Pathak

The new iPhone X (pronounced "iPhone ten") looks nothing like any iPhone we're familiar with. It's almost all screen, there's no Home button and Touch ID has been replaced with Face ID.

IPHONE X

Sep 12, 2017

These iPhone X Features Are Not Available on iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus

Khamosh Pathak

The new iPhone X (pronounced iPhone ten) is a gigantic leap forward when it comes to smartphones. It introduces an all new design and is packed with new technologies. While it shares some basics with

IOS

Sep 12, 2017

How to Use iOS 11 Emergency SOS Feature on iPhone

Khamosh Pathak

iOS 11 brings a new Emergency SOS feature for every iPhone on the planet. Previously this feature was only available on the Apple Watch and for citizens in India. This new feature makes sure that

IOS

Sep 10, 2017

How to Enable and Use AirDrop on iPhone and iPad in iOS 11

Khamosh Pathak

With iOS 11, Apple has redesigned the Control Center yet again (that’s twice in two years). This time, all the controls are back to being on one page. And they’re all organized in

Automatically Answer Phone Calls in iOS 11

IOS

Sep 8, 2017

How to Automatically Answer Phone Calls on Your iPhone in iOS 11

Khamosh Pathak

iOS 11 has a hidden feature that automatically answers a phone call for you. This can be a cellular call or a VoIP call from apps like WhatsApp or Skype. If you’ve been around

IOS

Sep 8, 2017

How to Save Documents from Anywhere to Files App on iPhone and iPad in iOS 11

Khamosh Pathak

Files app in iOS 11 is a fully fledged, cloud enabled file system on your iPhone and iPad. Which means you can use it a bit like you use Finder on your Mac. Create different

HOW TO

Sep 5, 2017

Reduce Your iPhone’s Data Usage with This New iOS 11 Feature

Khamosh Pathak

Background App Refresh makes sure that your favorite apps are ready to go when you are. This is the feature that makes sure that when you open Facebook or Twitter, your feed is already refreshed.

SAFARI

Sep 2, 2017

How to Use The New iOS 11 Safari Features on iPhone and iPad

Khamosh Pathak

Safari gets quite an upgrade in iOS 11. There are visual changes, new useful features for reading articles and underlying technology changes. Here’s how you can use all the new features in Safari in

SAFARI

Sep 2, 2017

How to Use Safari’s Auto Reader View Feature in iOS 11

Khamosh Pathak

Safari’s built-in Reader View is one of the best ways to read on the web. Just like Pocket, it does a really good job of stripping a website of all the formatting and

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IOS

Sep 1, 2017

How to Share Your iCloud Storage with Your Family Members

Khamosh Pathak

Once you’ve upgraded to iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra, you’ll be able to share your iCloud storage with every member in your Family Sharing plan (up to 6 members). The sharing takes

IOS

Sep 1, 2017

How to Edit Live Photos on iPhone in iOS 11

Khamosh Pathak

Live photos are nothing short of magical. Ever since the feature was released in iOS 9, it’s only managed to delight iPhone owners. It’s one of those classic Apple features that make you

IPHONE APPS

Aug 31, 2017

How to Find 32-Bit iPhone and iPad Apps That Won’t Work in iOS 11

Khamosh Pathak

iOS 11 is the final nail in the 32-bit coffin. iOS 11 just won’t run any 32-bit apps on iPhone and iPad. For most of us, this shouldn’t be a big

IOS

Aug 29, 2017

3 Ways to Switch AirPlay Device on iPhone and iPad in iOS 11

Khamosh Pathak

A big side effect of the new customizable Control Center in iOS 11 is that things you were used to, just aren’t there anymore. AirDrop toggle is hidden behind a widget. And so is

IOS

Aug 26, 2017

How to Instantly Share Wi-Fi Password on iPhone and iPad with Friends in iOS 11

Khamosh Pathak

If you’re running iOS 11 or macOS High Sierra, you can now share your Wi-Fi network with your friends without actually giving them the password. A new feature in iOS 11 will let

IPAD PRO

Aug 25, 2017

How to Change Background Paper Style in Notes App on iPad in iOS 11

Khamosh Pathak

For iPad Pro and Apple Pencil users, Apple Notes as a note taking and brainstorming tool just got a whole lot better. iOS 11 lets you draw anywhere in a note. You can instantly draw