Phones How-Tos
Latest Phones How-Tos
How to back up your iPhone — don't risk losing your data
By David Crookes published
Make sure your data is safe by learning how to back up your iPhone to iCloud or a computer.
How to see deleted messages on iPhone
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to recover deleted messages on your iPhone using the Recently Deleted folder.
How to delete a wallpaper on your iPhone
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Learn how to delete wallpapers from your iPhone and keep your Lock Screen gallery organized.
You can change your iPhone name — here's how
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to change your iPhone's name and see how it affects various device features.
How to report police sightings in Google Maps
By David Crookes published
Learn how to report police sightings on Google Maps and contribute to real-time updates in your area.
You can report wildfires in Google Maps using Crisis Alerts — here's how
By David Crookes published
Learn how to use Google Maps' Crisis Alerts feature to monitor and report wildfire activity in your area.
iPhone lets you send voice notes — here's how
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Discover how to quickly and easily send voice notes on your iPhone using iMessage.
How to turn off your iPhone
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Turning off your iPhone is easy, but depends on the model you have. This guide will show you how to turn off every type of iPhone.
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