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Emily Long

Emily is a staff writer at GeeksModo, and is interested in all things Apple. This includes its best products such as the iPad, iPhone, Mac, AirPods, and Apple Watch. When she’s not tinkering with the latest Apple gear, you’ll find her watching movies, taking pictures on her Sony A7 and exploring the great outdoors.

Emily Long's Articles

The onscreen keyboard is open in the Messages app. Text is entered in the text field and above the keyboard are predictive text suggestions for the next word.

How to use predictive text on iPhone

by Emily Long
You can use predictive text on iPhone to see word, emoji, and information suggestions as you type, and let inline predictions finish your sentence.
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The Privacy & Security screen, with settings for Location Services and Tracking, and settings to control which apps can access your data.

How to harden your iPhone from a cyberattack with Lockdown Mode

by Emily Long
You can harden your iPhone with Lockdown Mode, an extreme protection meant only for people who might be targeted by a highly sophisticated cyberattack.
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A document is open in the Notes app. The onscreen keyboard is in the bottom half of the screen.

How to choose an alternative layout for Magic Keyboard with iPhone

by Emily Long
You can enter letters and marks that aren't on the keyboard, such as diacritical marks with an alternative layout for Magic Keyboard with iPhone.
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The Photos app showing a collection of photos taken on a particular day.

How to find recently saved photos and videos on iPhone

by Emily Long
You can find photos and videos you saved from Messages, Safari, Mail, and AirDrop in the Recently Saved collection in Photos on iPhone.
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The FaceTime call history, showing a suggested contact, a recorded video message, a voicemail, and a Group FaceTime video call.

How to screen and filter FaceTime calls on iPhone

by Emily Long
You can screen FaceTime audio calls from unknown numbers on iPhone, silence unknown callers, and filter calls identified as spam.
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The Now Playing screen showing the queue with AutoPlay and AutoMix turned on. Similar songs appear below the songs in the queue.

How to transition songs in Music on iPhone

by Emily Long
You can use AutoMix or Crossfade in Music on iPhone to blend one song into the next, like a DJ.
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A memory is playing in the middle of the screen. At the bottom of the screen are the Memory Mixes and Browse buttons. At the top of the screen are the Back, Mute, and More buttons. At the top center of the screen are the location of the photo and the name of the song playing.

How to personalize your memory movies in Photos on iPhone

by Emily Long
You can personalize memory movies in Photos on iPhone with Memory Looks, new songs, a new title, a different length, and other photos.
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iPhone 18 Pro in glacier is paired with the glacier Wrist Strap.

How to connect with friends in the Apple Games app on iPhone

by Emily Long
You can invite friends, answer friend requests, and see what your friends are playing in the Apple Games app on iPhone.
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The Find My app open, showing Danny's keys in Golden Gate Park. Tap the Find button to locate a nearby AirTag.

How to locate an AirTag or other item in Find My on iPhone

by Emily Long
You can locate a missing AirTag or other registered item in Find My on iPhone, play a sound on it, and find its precise location.
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A message with the text shortcut "Omw" typed and the phrase "On my way!" suggested below as replacement text.

How to set up shorthand for frequently used text on iPhone

by Emily Long
You can set up a text replacement on iPhone so a few keys enter long words and phrases, and sync your personal dictionary across devices.
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