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iOS 18 adds a new way to keep your apps private — here's how to lock and hide your iPhone apps
By Philip Michaels published
In iOS 18, you can lock apps so that they can only open with Face ID. You can even hide those apps from your iPhone home screen for added security.
iOS 18 lets you take a break from closing your Move ring — here's how to pause activity streaks
By Philip Michaels published
You no longer have to worry about losing your iPhone Fitness app activity streak if you need to take a day off from workouts. iOS 18 adds the ability to pause your Move ring activity.
Here’s how to stop Apple’s Journal app from letting others detect your iPhone
By David Crookes published
Let us guide you through the steps that can prevent other iPhone users with the Journal app detecting your device via Bluetooth
iOS 18 finally lets you record videos with background music — here’s how to do it
By Richard Priday published
Now that iOS 18 allows you to continue playing music while in the Camera app's video mode, you can easily record clips on your iPhone while adding background music in real-time.
You can easily set up rain alerts on your iPhone — here’s how it works
By David Crookes published
This article guides you through the steps to enable rain alerts in Apple's Weather app, ensuring you're prepared for wet weather.
Apple Maps iOS 18 lets you create custom routes — here's how to do it
By Kaycee Hill published
Apple Maps iOS 18 now lets users create custom hiking and walking routes. Learn how to tailor your outdoor adventures with this new feature.
7 tips to craft the perfect prompt in ChatGPT
By Kaycee Hill published
Master AI prompt writing techniques to enhance your interactions with ChatGPT. Learn to create effective prompts for the best possible results.
The iOS 18 Fitness app just got a lot better — here’s how
By Philip Michaels published
iOS 18's version of Fitness picks up a watchOS 10 feature by letting you set Move goals for each day of the week. Here's how to use that feature.
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