In past versions of iOS, you really didn't have a choice as to where new apps were downloaded. They all ended up in the exact same place - on your home screen. Now, in an effort to streamline the experience of using your iPhone, Apple has made it possible to actually change where apps get downloaded on a device. Here are the steps that you can use to change where new apps get downloaded … [Read more...]
Recently Added Apps in the App Library
Apple has created a folder on your App Library Screen called "Recently Added". In your "Recently Added" folder... Apps that you've recently downloaded, or any App Clips that you've recently launched, will appear in your App Library, making them easy to find. Here's how you can find "Recently Added" Apps & App Clips in your App Library... 1. Start on your home screen and swipe left … [Read more...]
Streamlined Organization in the New App Library
The latest iOS 14 update introduces several useful features for you to discover, not the least of which is the new App Library. Gone are the days of swiping listlessly in search of a desired app -- the new App Library is a one-stop shop to see all of your applications at once. Better yet, Apple’s easily-navigable App Library saves you time by automatically categorizing apps based on common … [Read more...]
Organizing Your Apps with Your New App Library
Apple’s most recent iOS 14 update includes the new "App Library". The "App Library" is a consolidated page that holds all of your iPhone's downloaded apps. This is a great way to better organize the Apps on your iPhone, so they are easier to find when you need them. The App Library is intelligently categorized based on various themes like Productivity, Finance or Social. You can … [Read more...]
Explore Memories Enhancements in New iOS14
Apple’s newest update, iOS14, includes several improvements within the stock Photos app, specifically concerning the Memories feature. If you’ve had an Apple product for a long time, you probably know that iPhones and iPads produce Memories, or a compilation of photos and videos on a similar theme or day. The idea is that you will have a way to look back on special memories and even share them … [Read more...]
Introducing… iPhone 12 Pro Max
New iPhone Magnetic System
A few months ago, I wrote about the mysterious magnets that were rumored to be on the yet-to-be-released iPhone 12. Well, the speculation is over. Apple released the iPhone 12. And, now we know what the magnets are for. Apple calls it "MagSafe". (They're always good with the names.) MagSafe for iPhone 12 is a new feature that will make new accessories possible for your iPhone … [Read more...]
Managing Today View Widgets
In your last lesson, we covered how to add Widgets to your Homescreen. You can also add widgets to your Today View Screen. The Today View Screen is a single screen that puts all of the actionable information you need to get through the day… right at your fingertips. When combined with widgets, that were introduced in iOS 14, you can access the data within your critical apps in a matter of … [Read more...]
Home Screen Widgets
In iOS 14, Apple introduced Home Screen Widgets. Home Screen Widgets are small boxes that appear on your iPhone's home screen with important information sent from your favorite apps. So now, you don't even need to load up an app to check the weather, see news updates, check your schedule for the day, or to learn more about what matters most to you. All your important information is right there … [Read more...]
Stop Spam Text Messages
Unwanted text messages (aka SPAM) are annoying and could pose a security risk to your iPhone. But thankfully, stopping - or at least minimizing - these spam text messages is absolutely possible. Here are a few things you can try to finally solve this problem... A lot of people don't realize that most phones actually have a setting that will automatically filter out SPAM messages … [Read more...]