Apple's Tips and Tricks

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  • How to Turn Off SharePlay on iPhone

    How to Turn Off SharePlay on iPhone

    Go to OSX Daily to read How to Turn Off SharePlay on iPhone The latest versions of iOS for iPhone default to enabling a feature called SharePlay, which allows you to easily share Spotify, Apple Music, Podcasts, and many other media experiences, easily with whoever you’re having a FaceTime audio or FaceTime video call with.…

  • How to Disable FaceTime Reaction Gestures on Mac, iPhone, & iPad

    How to Disable FaceTime Reaction Gestures on Mac, iPhone, & iPad

    Go to OSX Daily to read How to Disable FaceTime Reaction Gestures on Mac, iPhone, & iPad Don’t want to have certain gestures trigger FaceTime Reactions? Don’t want an on-screen emoji to appear when you give a thumbs up to the camera, or maybe you don’t want a peace sign made with your hands to…

  • How to Perform FaceTime Reaction Gestures on iPhone, iPad, & Mac

    How to Perform FaceTime Reaction Gestures on iPhone, iPad, & Mac

    Go to OSX Daily to read How to Perform FaceTime Reaction Gestures on iPhone, iPad, & Mac Apple has introduced all new reaction gestures for FaceTime on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, meaning if you make certain hand gestures, symbols, or movements, you will trigger a digital effect reaction. For example, if you make a…

  • Why You Keep Triggering Fireworks During Video Calls (and How to Fix It)

    Why You Keep Triggering Fireworks During Video Calls (and How to Fix It)

    Read full article: at LifeHacker Did you just update your iPhone and Mac to the latest versions of iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma? Did you also accidentally set off fireworks during your latest work call, or somehow get it to start “raining” when on a FaceTime call with your parents? It’s not your fault, and…

  • How to Use iPhone as FaceTime Camera on Mac

    How to Use iPhone as FaceTime Camera on Mac

    Go to OSX Daily to read How to Use iPhone as FaceTime Camera on Mac The latest versions of macOS system software allow for using your iPhone as a FaceTime camera and webcam, offering a much higher resolution and higher quality video chat experience, especially compared to the built-in cameras on most Mac computers. You…

  • 9 Things That Suck About Setting Up a New iPhone (and How to Fix Them)

    9 Things That Suck About Setting Up a New iPhone (and How to Fix Them)

    Read full article: at LifeHacker Getting a new iPhone is an exciting thing, especially if you haven’t upgraded in a while. From the initial unboxing, to peeling the stickers off the device, everything about the experience is fun. That is, until you start setting it up, and hit some snags along the way. While many…

  • How to Stop Phone Calls Ringing on iPad

    How to Stop Phone Calls Ringing on iPad

    Go to OSX Daily to read How to Stop Phone Calls Ringing on iPad Many iPad users have noticed their iPad rings for incoming phone calls on their iPhone. If you do not have an interest in getting phone calls on your iPad, you can stop the iPad from receiving inbound calls that come in…

  • How to Use Voice Isolation with FaceTime on Mac

    How to Use Voice Isolation with FaceTime on Mac

    Go to OSX Daily to read How to Use Voice Isolation with FaceTime on Mac Voice Isolation mode allows FaceTime on the Mac to emphasize your voice while on FaceTime calls, thereby reducing background noises and sounds. This is a nice feature if you have some background noise going on that may drown out your…

  • How to Blur Background During FaceTime Calls on iPhone, iPad, & Mac

    How to Blur Background During FaceTime Calls on iPhone, iPad, & Mac

    Go to OSX Daily to read How to Blur Background During FaceTime Calls on iPhone, iPad, & Mac Ever wanted to blur your background while on a FaceTime call? Maybe it’s a busy room or a messy kitchen behind you. Fortunately, you can use the same Portrait mode you use for your selfies, right on…

  • How to (Remotely) Help Your Family Members With Their New Tech

    How to (Remotely) Help Your Family Members With Their New Tech

    Read full article: at LifeHacker Holiday gifts mean new tech for all, and new tech for all means fresh “tech support” headaches for you! You know your friends and family are going to have issues with their devices and gadgets; it’s one thing to be able to help them in person, but if you live far…