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How to Finally Organize Your Random iPhone Notes
Read full article: at LifeHacker Tagging is a feature that can separate a basic notes app from a powerful one. And when it comes to note-taking apps, you used to have to choose a third-party option (often one that cost money) to take advantage of this helpful feature—but no more. Read more… Read full article:…
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How to Use 'Live Text,' the Best New Feature in iOS 15
Read full article: at LifeHacker There’s a lot going on in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, from small features like Background Sounds to banner features like FaceTime SharePlay. But the one feature that’s going to have a huge impact on your day-to-day life is Live Text. Read more… Read full article: at LifeHacker
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How to Quickly Switch Your Safari Browsing to Private in iOS 15
Read full article: at LifeHacker Safari gets a huge visual overhaul in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15—Apple has quite literally moved things around (the search bar is now at the bottom of the screen, for starters). And with new features like tab groups, the Private Browsing Mode got kind of lost in the mix with…
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How to Use Your iPhone As an Official ID
Read full article: at LifeHacker In this digital age, why do we still have physical IDs? I don’t need my credit card when I can use Apple Pay; I don’t need my MetroCard anymore with Express Transit; but still, I need to bring the whole wallet with me anywhere that requires a driver’s license. Luckily,…
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How to Finally Translate (Almost) Any Text in iOS 15
Read full article: at LifeHacker As we near ever closer to iOS 15’s fall 2021 release, more and more features are being added to the beta builds. One of the latest additions is a new, system-level translation feature that can translate just about any text on your iPhone’s screen. Read more… Read full article: at…
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How to Move Safari's Search Bar Back Where It Belongs in iOS 15
Read full article: at LifeHacker With iOS 15, Apple tried to revamp Safari’s traditional user interface. In some ways, it was an ambitious effort, like how the UI changes colors to match the website you’re browsing. The company’s decision to move the search bar to the bottom of the display, however, was not so well-received.…
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How to Finally FaceTime Your Non-Apple Friends
Read full article: at LifeHacker If you’re an Apple devotee, there’s a good chance the company’s Messages and FaceTime services are two of the key features that keep you locked into the Cupertino ecosystem. But now, Apple has opened the floodgates just a crack, allowing us to invite anyone to a FaceTime call—even those on…
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How to Turn On the New 'Announce Notifications' on Your iPhone
Read full article: at LifeHacker One of the convenient new features that’s coming in iOS 15 (already available in public beta) is the ability to have Siri read out notifications from both Apple and third-party apps. Users have had the option to have Siri announce calls and texts for a while, but Announce Notifications lets…
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How to Block Spam Calls With the Nuclear Option (and as Little Fallout as Possible)
Read full article: at LifeHacker We’re all in a battle against robocalls. Chances are you’ve tried out various apps, settings, and carrier services to stop—or at least mitigate—the endless train of scams and spam, and some of them even work pretty well, at least for a while. Unfortunately, new spam techniques crop up all the…
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How to Install Beta Firmware on Your AirPods Pro (and Why You Should)
Read full article: at LifeHacker In the wake of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, AirPods Pro have joined the ranks of Apple devices getting beta updates. Apple will now release regular beta updates for AirPods Pro that can be installed by anyone using an Apple Developer account. Read more… Read full article: at LifeHacker