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To turn off the VPN on your iPhone, head to the "General" section of your Settings app. You can also usually turn off your iPhone's VPN directly from whatever VPN app you're using. If you ever need to turn off the VPN on your iPhone, it's easy to do. How to turn off the VPN on your iPhoneThere are two ways to disable your iPhone's VPN. Apple; William Antonelli/InsiderSecondly, you can turn your VPN off through the VPN app itself.

With iOS 16, Apple reintroduced a feature that lets you display the exact percentage of your battery in the status bar. With iOS 16, Apple has revived the status bar percentage indicator so you it's always present on your status bar. How to show iPhone battery percentage in iOS 16Enabling battery percentage in iOS 16 is incredibly easy and quick. Antonio Villas-BoasThe battery percentage option is off by default, so you'll have to enable it yourself. You'll now see your iPhone's battery percentage inside of the battery symbol, which is different to how you may remember it, where the battery percentage was to the left of the symbol.

In iOS 16, you can schedule an email in your iPhone's Mail app so it gets sent at any time of your choice. Starting with iOS 16, Apple allows you to schedule an email for later on your iPhone using the standard Mail app. This way, for example, you can send email during normal business hours even if you drafted it late at night or over the weekend. How to schedule an email on the iPhoneTo schedule an email, your iPhone needs to be running iOS 16 or later. Tap Send Later, then tap the scheduled email you want to edit.

You can mirror your iPhone screen to a Mac with QuickTime and a Lightning to USB cable. You can even record whatever you're doing on your phone when you're screen mirroring from iPhone to Mac. Quick tip: When screen mirroring from iPhone to Mac, videos can only be streamed, but you can transfer videos between an iPhone and a Mac with AirDrop, iCloud, and iTunes. There are various ways to mirror your iPhone to your Mac, however, the easiest way is to either use the QuickTime app on your Mac or the Screen Mirroring feature on your iPhone, which uses AirPlay. Your phone should now be fully mirrored on your computer, in the exact shape of your iPhone screen.

☆ The biggest new feature on the iPhone 14 Pro — the 'Dynamic Island' — is now available for Android phones too, thanks to a copycat app
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Sarah Belle Lin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Android developer Jawomo released a copycat version of the iPhone 14 Pro's newest multitasking feature. The 'Dynamic Island' is only available for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The copycat version, called dynamicSpot, was created to fill a need for a 'camera island' on Android phones. They can check alerts, control music, set a timer, manage AirDrop connections, and follow Map directions on the Dynamic Island. Dynamic Island is only on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, which the company described in a news announcement as "a new design that introduces an intuitive way to experience iPhone."

☆ Apple issues iPhone update to fix shaking camera, hard reset bugs
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Apple unveiled four new iPhones, three new Apple Watches and an updated AirPods Pro during a press event on Wednesday in Cupertino, California, United States on September 7, 2022. Apple on Thursday issued an update to iOS, the iPhone's operating system, that fixes several bugs that cropped up as part of the iPhone 14 launch last week. Although Apple often releases software updates after a phone launch due to bugs that emerge, several issues with the new iPhones were widely discussed on social media and in reports. It also fixes a problem with transferring data from an old iPhone to an iPhone 14. WATCH: Apple launches iPhone 14

To speed up a video on your iPhone, you can use iMovie or the Photos app. You can adjust the speed of a video in iMovie by using the Speed button in the video editing toolbar. You can also speed up a Slo-mo video in Photos by dragging the vertical bars below the frame viewer. If you want to speed up a video that's at regular speed, you can upload it to the free iMovie app and use its native speed tool. Grace Eliza Goodwin/InsiderHow to speed up a Slo-mo video on your iPhone in the Photos app1.

You can change your lock screen on an iPhone to any photo you have saved, a series of photos, and more. How to change your lock screen on an iPhoneThere are a few ways to change your lock screen on an iPhone. After a moment, the lock screen will zoom out and a few new options will appear. How to change your lock screen if you don't have iOS 16If you're still using iOS 15 or older, then you can't change your lock screen by tapping and holding your current one. Apple; William Antonelli/InsiderIf it asks whether you want to make the picture your lock screen or home screen, choose the lock screen option.

☆ Some iPhone 14 Pro owners are posting videos showing their cameras physically shaking and rattling when using apps like TikTok and Snapchat
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( Britney Nguyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Some iPhone 14 Pro users ran into an issue with the phone's camera when using social media apps. YouTuber Luke Miani tweeted a video showing the phone's camera shaking on Snapchat and making noise. Users on Twitter, Reddit, and TikTok have reported the issue since the 14 Pro launched last Friday. YouTuber Luke Miani shared a video of the iPhone 14 Pro's problem in a tweet saying, "So uh, we're having some issues with the 14 Pro Max camera." Other users on Reddit and TikTok shared similar videos of the iPhone 14 Pro bug.

The iPhone 14 series is here, and I've been testing the standard iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Apple iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are Apple's newest budget smartphones. Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are Apple's newest high-end smartphones. The iPhone 14 doesn't feel any slower than the iPhone 14 Pro, despite running on an older processorThe iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro load and run apps as smoothly and quickly as each other. Antonio Villas-BoasI received the iPhone 14 in the new shade of blue, the iPhone 14 Pro in the new Space Black, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max in the new Deep Purple colors.

☆ Tim Cook's attitude towards iPhone users wanting a fix for texting is condescending: It's time for Apple to talk to Android
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-16 | by ( Michael Gartenberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The company's refusal to fix this is a burden on iOS users, not Android users. But the company's refusal to fix this is a burden on iOS users, not Android users. If iMessage is truly a major reason that iPhone users stick around, then Apple is on a slippery slope. The more these interoperability issues plague Apple users, the more users will find ways around iMessage. The undistorted reality is, despite Tim Cook's comments, Apple users do want interoperability.

You might see an error when connecting to the Apple ID server, which lets you access Apple's various online services. Here are seven of the best ways to fix your iPhone when there's an error connecting to the Apple ID server. Wait and retryThere are a lot of ways to troubleshoot the problem when your iPhone can't connect the Apple ID server, but often the simplest solution is the one that works. Check your internet connectionIf you can't log into the Apple ID server, the problem might be related to your internet connection. Dave JohnsonPerform a network settings resetIf you've tried all the other troubleshooting steps and you still can't connect to the Apple ID server, you might need to reset your iPhone's network settings.

This year, Apple released four new smartphones: the iPhone 14, the iPhone 14 Plus, the iPhone 14 Pro, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are Apple's "budget" options, while the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max are "premium" phones with additional features. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are the smaller versions, while the iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro Max are bigger. According to Apple, the iPhone 14 has the lowest battery life, followed by the iPhone 14 Pro, and then the iPhone 14 Plus, and finally the iPhone 14 Pro Max. If left playing video, the iPhone 14 lasts 20 hours; the iPhone 14 Pro lasts 23 hours; the iPhone 14 Plus lasts 26 hours; and the iPhone 14 Pro Max lasts 29 hours.

☆ There are a bunch of hidden menus on your iPhone. Here’s how to use them
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-26 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

How to perform Quick ActionsMany apps on the iPhone have hidden menus called Quick Actions. Apps that come pre-installed on your iPhone, like the Camera, Mail, Notes, Settings, Messages and Phone apps have these menus. Each Quick Actions menu has functions that make sense for that app. Here's what it looks like:Quick Actions menu for Notes app on iPhone 13 Pro. Here's what the Phone Quick Actions menu looks like:Quick Actions menu for Phone app on iPhone 13 Pro.

☆ Your iPhone can identify any song with just a tap. Here's how to set it up
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-12 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Your iPhone has a useful feature you might not know about. You can identify the song that's playing on the radio at a bar, in your car or at a friend's house, all without having to open an app. All you have to do is swipe down and tap a single button. It's part of the iPhone's and iPad's integration with music-recognition service Shazam, which Apple acquired in 2018. It's been available for a couple of years but might be more useful now that people are out and about again.

To edit autofill data on your iPhone, you'll need to go into your Settings app. Autofill is useful, but if you've accidentally saved the wrong information, autofill will keep repeating that wrong information. This is when it's useful to edit autofill data. Check out the products mentioned in this article:How to edit credit card data autofill on iPhone1. Steven John/Business InsiderHow to edit saved password autofill on iPhone1.

To fix a black camera screen on your iPhone, try switching cameras or restarting the Camera app. Why is my iPhone camera screen black? How to fix black iPhone camera screenIf there's something obstructing your camera and causing the black screen, remove it and continue using the camera as normal. But barring that simple solution, here are six more ways to fix an iPhone with a black camera screen. Restart your iPhoneIf restarting the Camera app did not fix the black screen issue, restart your iPhone.

Apple released the first public beta version for iOS 16 on Monday. That means anyone with an iPhone 8 or newer can try an early version of the next big update for the iPhone, which is expected sometime this fall alongside new iPhone models. Be sure to back up your iPhone or iPad and your Mac using Time Machine before installing beta software," Apple warns on its website. The public beta version released on Monday no longer requires a developer account and is intended to get the public's help squashing bugs before an official release. This year, iOS 16 has several major improvements, especially for its messaging experience in iMessage and Mail.

Your iPhone may keep disconnecting from Wi-Fi due to issues with either the router or phone. Why your iPhone keeps disconnecting from Wi-FiThere are many reasons why your iPhone may be disconnecting from the Wi-Fi, but it typically boils down to problems with the phone or the router. Best Wi-Fi routers Google, Linksys, Netgear, TP-Link; Isabel Fernández/Insider If you're looking to upgrade your internet setup, try one of the best Wi-Fi routers we tested and recommend. Best Wi-Fi router overall: TP-Link Archer AX73 - See on AmazonTP-Link Archer AX73 - See on Amazon Best Wi-Fi 6E mesh router: Linksys Atlas Max 6E - See on AmazonLinksys Atlas Max 6E - See on Amazon Best budget mesh Wi-Fi router: Google Nest Wi-Fi - See on Amazon4. Turn off VPNIf you're connecting to the Wi-Fi network through a VPN, it could be the reason your iPhone keeps disconnecting.

You can hide apps on your iPhone so they don't appear on your home screen or in search results. If you want even more privacy, you can hide apps from search. Here are a few ways to hide apps on your iPhone. How to hide apps from your iPhone's home screenThere are two ways to remove apps from the home screen without uninstalling them. You can hide the apps one by one, or hide a whole page of apps in one go.

You can clear the cache, history, and cookies on your iPhone to improve its speed and performance. Clearing your iPhone's app cache can also free up extra storage space. Clearing these caches can free up space on your iPhone, improving speed and performance by removing unnecessary app data. Abigail Abesamis Demarest/InsiderHow to clear your iPhone's app cacheTo clear the cache for your iPhone apps, you'll need to offload them. Ensure Cookies, Site Data and Cached Images and Files are checked, then tap Clear Browsing Data.

I chose the Capital One Platinum Credit Card because it's designed to help people build credit. I decided to go with the Capital One Platinum Credit Card, and I'm happy I did for these reasons. Read our review Read Our Review A looong arrow, pointing rightThe Capital One Platinum Credit Card is specifically aimed at building credit for those with limited credit histories. Building up my credit score provides me with a sense of achievementI had already built a little bit of credit history with my student loan payments, but my credit score had barely budged from where it initially started. Learning how to use a credit card for the first time isn't easy, but now, every swipe of my card brings me closer to building my credit and reaching my goals.

You can pair an Apple Watch with an iPhone using the Watch app on your iPhone. Make sure you have the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, and if not, download it from the Apple Store. Otherwise, it will display a screen asking whether you'd like to restore your Apple Watch from a backup, or "Set Up as New Apple Watch." If this is your first time using an Apple Watch you should tap "Set Up as New Apple Watch." You can choose to add all the Apple Watch compatible apps that you have currently on your iPhone, or you can skip this step and manually select apps from the Apple Watch App after you've completed setup.

☆ You can see a map of the most recent places your iPhone knows you've been — here's how
▼ + stars: | 2020-01-15 | by ( Britney Nguyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Location Services lets Apple and other apps use your location for directions and recommendations. You can see and clear the list of recent places you've been tracked at in the Settings app. The list, called Significant Locations, is end-to-end encrypted so Apple isn't able to read it, and is opt-in. The list of your tracked places is called Significant Locations, and it's end-to-end encrypted, so Apple can't read it. Here's how to view and clear the list of your Significant Locations.

To clear the Facebook app's cache on your iPhone, you can head into the app's "Settings & Privacy" menu to clear its browser cache, and delete and reinstall the app to fully clear its cached data. Your iPhone's Facebook cache is a record of the links you've clicked, pages you've visited, and much of your other activity within the Facebook app. When was the last time you cleared the Facebook cache on your iPhone? Check out the products mentioned in this article:How to clear the Facebook app's cache on your iPhoneFirstly, you can clear Facebook's browser cache. Another way to clear your iPhone's Facebook cache is simply to delete and then re-install the app.

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