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iOS 18 lets you customize your iPhone's home screen — here's how to do it
By Philip Michaels published
In iOS 18, you're no longer restricted to a grid of app icons and widgets. The updated iPhone software lets you move things wherever you want. Here's how to customize your home screen.
You can bring messages to life in iOS 18 with Text Effects — here’s how they work
By Josh Render published
iOS 18 allows users to add effects to their messages, however, it can be a little hard to find. Here's a full guide on what to do to add dynamic motion to your messages.
You can now schedule iMessages to send later in iOS 18 — here’s how
By Philip Michaels published
With iOS 18, you don't have to remember when to text someone. Here's how to schedule texts in the Messages app.
How to turn off your iPhone
By Jeffery Battersby 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.
Apple's Cycle Tracking will change your life — here’s how it works
By Kaycee Hill published
Discover how to track you cycle using Apple’s Health app, to gain insights and improve your overall well-being.
These hidden AirDrop settings make photo sharing so much better
By Richard Priday published
You can use the location and data controls in AirDrop's options menu to share photos exactly how you want.
Getting out of town this weekend? How to use Google Maps, Waze and Apple Maps to avoid traffic
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Don't get caught in holiday gridlock by planning ahead to find the best time to leave and avoid traffic on the road.
Blocked or not? How to tell if someone’s giving you the cold shoulder on iMessage
By Kaycee Hill published
Determining if someone's blocked you on iMessages can be challenging, but looking out for these signs can make it easier.
Apple Maps has a trip-planning feature tool buried inside — here's how to use it
By Philip Michaels published
You can create guides in Apple Maps that include all the places you want to visit on a trip. We'll show you how to create a guide and how to share it with the people you're traveling with.
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