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How to Unlock Your iPhone 14 Using Just Your Voice

by Dave Johnson

Apple includes an accessibility feature that allows you to unlock your iPhone 14 using just your voice. Keep reading to learn how it works and how to set it up on your ‌iPhone 14‌.

For several years now, Apple’s iOS mobile operating system has included a voice control feature that enables users to control a variety of system functions on their ‌iPhone‌ using only their voice as the trigger.

Until recently, one of the limitations of Voice Control was that it wouldn’t work if your ‌iPhone‌ was locked. Thankfully, Apple includes an enhanced version of the feature so that if your ‌iPhone‌ is on the lock screen, you can now use your voice to enter the passcode and unlock it.

How to Unlock Your iPhone 14 Using Voice Control

The following steps show you how to set up Voice Control to unlock your ‌iPhone‌ 14 using a simple speech command.

Note: information in this article apply to iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

  1. Start the Settings app on your ‌iPhone 14‌.
  2. Go to Accessibility.
  3. Under ”Physical and Motor,” tap Voice Control.
  4. Toggle on the switch next to Voice Control.
  5. Now lock your ‌iPhone‌ using the Side button.
  6. Tap your ‌iPhone‌ to wake the Lock Screen, then say ”Go Home” to unlock your ‌iPhone‌ with Face ID. If that doesn’t work and you’re presented with the passcode screen, say (for example) “Tap 1” to press the 1 key on the screen with your voice. Repeat this action for all six digits in your passcode to unlock your ‌iPhone‌.
  7. That’s all there is to it. Note that the same Voice Control accessibility feature also works with iPad.
  8. See also: How to set up a Focus mode on your iPhone 14 Pro
Tags: iPhone 14, iPhone Guides
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25 iPhone Hacks – You Had NO IDEA Existed

by GeeksModo Staff

2022 was a big year for Apple Fan. The year brought us new phones, like the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro, and new software updates, like iOS 16. Whether you bought something new, updated your iPhone with new software, or just kept on trucking with the same old tech, we were here to help you use it all. These are our favorite iPhone hacks and tips of 2022.
If you dive into the Settings app, you can find some cool iPhone hacks you might not have even known existed. Want to declutter your home screen? Use your battery a little less throughout the day? You can do all that — and more. Some of these iPhone hacks are relatively straightforward, while others are hidden deep within your device.

In this guide, we’ve got 25 iPhone hacks that you’ll definitely want to try today.

1. Stop apps from tracking your exact location

Apps like Doordash, Postmates, Google Maps and Waze all require your exact location to deliver food to the right location or direct you to where you want to go. But not all apps need to know precisely where you are at every moment.

Thanks to this iPhone hack, you can easily prevent any app from tracking your exact location. In the Settings app, choose an application (like Instagram, for example), tap Location and then toggle off Precise Location. Any app with Precise Location off will only know your approximate location, within a few miles.

Don’t toggle this feature off for apps that require exact location, like food delivery and navigation services.

2. Turn the back of your iPhone into a button

With this cool iPhone hack, the back of your device can be used as a secret button to activate certain actions, like take a screenshot or enable low power mode, and run shortcuts that can automatically play music when you arrive at the gym or turn on your smart lights when you get home. However, the option is hidden deep in your settings — here’s how to find it.

In the Settings app, go to Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap and choose one of the two tapping options (double or triple tap). You should see a list of actions you can run by tapping the back of your iPhone, like opening your camera, turning on the flashlight, scrolling up and down and more. Tap on on action or shortcut to set it for double or triple tap.

3. Bring back full-screen incoming call alerts

If your iPhone is unlocked and you receive a phone call, a banner-style notification will appear at the top of your screen, with a photo and name of the person calling, and the options to pick up or deny the call. But this banner wasn’t always there.

Before iOS 14, the incoming call screen would take over your entire display when your iPhone was unlocked and in use. It was disruptive, sure, but it also got the job done.

When the banner appeared, it was a welcome change for many, because it’s more discreet and allows you to still use your phone while receiving a call. However, if for any reason you’re not a big fan of the banner and want to revert to the more attention-grabbing full-screen alert, you will appreciate this hidden iPhone hack. Go to Settings > Phone > Incoming Calls and tap Full Screen.

4. Turn off 5G coverage you don’t want or have

Apple touts a Smart Data feature that’s specific to its 5G phones (iPhone 12 and iPhone 13) that will automatically switch between 4G LTE and 5G networks based on how you’re using your device.

However, you may find that your iPhone’s battery drains faster than it did before. If you don’t want to sacrifice battery life for faster 5G speeds, shut it down with this neat iPhone hack. You can always turn 5G back on when you want it, or when service in your area improves.

To turn off 5G on your iPhone 12 or iPhone 13, forcing it to always use 4G LTE even if you have 5G coverage, open the Settings app, then go to Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Voice & Data and tap LTE.

Alternatively, if you want your iPhone to exclusively use a 5G connection when available, you can select 5G On.

5. Fine-tune how much data is used by a 5G connection

If you’re happy with your 5G performance, here’s a related iPhone hack you should check out. Go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Data Mode, where you’ll find three different options: Allow more data on 5G, Standard and Low Data Mode.

Even though there are brief descriptions below the three different settings, they don’t paint a complete picture for the first option. According to an Apple support document, allowing more data on 5G will give you high-quality video and FaceTime calls. It also enables your phone to download software updates and stream high-definition Apple TV and Apple Music content, and it allows third-party developers to also improve their respective apps.

The default setting on this page will depend on your carrier and your data plan, so it’s a good idea to check your iPhone and make sure it’s correctly set to your preference.

6. Stop apps from cluttering up your home screen

The App Library is a place where you can quickly find and access all of your applications. And while apps are housed here, all newly downloaded apps also appear on your home screen. This may not be a problem if you download apps sparingly, but if you’re installing new apps on a consistent basis, they can quickly clutter up your home screen.

Thanks to this iPhone hack you can stop downloaded apps from appearing on your home screen. Go to Settings > Home Screen and select App Library Only. If you want to find the app, you’ll have to swipe left on your home screen until you reach the App Library.

7. Stop unexpected (and embarrassing) photo popups on your iPhone screen

Apple’s artificial intelligence helps surface photos and videos in various places across your iPhone, as a reminder of family vacations, couple photos and holidays — but you may not always want your personal pictures to pop up unexpectedly, especially if they’re private, embarrassing or inappropriate.

With this iPhone hack, you can now prevent Featured Photos, as well as curated collections known as Memories, from appearing in photo widgets on your home screen and the Search and For You sections in Photos.

To block these tailored photos, make sure you are running iOS 16 or higher. Now, launch the Settings app, go into Photos and toggle off Show Featured Content. All featured content will no longer appear across your device — instead, it’ll only be available in your photo library and albums.

8. Put the address bar in Safari back on top

The address in Safari migrated to the bottom of the screen with the introduction of iOS 15 — a welcome addition for those with smaller hands who had difficulty reaching it with one hand at the top. While this move might feel more natural, since it’s closer to the keyboard and where you typically place your thumbs, it can be off-putting since many people are used to seeing the URL bar near the top of the screen.

Thanks to this hidden iPhone hack, you can easily put the address bar back at the top of the screen. Go to Settings, tap Safari and choose the Single Tab option under the Tabs subheading.

9. Add features that can be used when your iPhone is locked

There are times when you might want to have certain info handy even when your phone is locked. That’s why Apple allows you to enable some features without having to unlock your device, such as the notification center, Control Center, the ability to reply to messages and the Wallet app.

To customize the features you’d like to access on the lock screen, simply use this iPhone hack. Launch the Settings menu, tap Face ID & Passcode and enter your passcode when prompted. Scroll down until you see the Allow Access When Locked section, and toggle the sliders based on your preferences.

10. Make your favorite email app or web browser your default

It was a long time coming, but 2020’s iOS 14 update finally brought the ability to choose your own default apps — at least for email and web browsing. That means that when you tap a link or an email send button, your iPhone will automatically launch the web browser or email provider of your choosing rather than Safari or Mail.

To set up this iPhone hack, open the Settings menu and select the app you’d like to set as a default (such as Google Chrome or Outlook). You should then see a button that says Default Mail App or Default Browser App. Tap that option and select the app of your choosing instead of Safari or Mail.

11. Get full notifications on your lock screen

The first time you experience Apple’s Face ID tech, you’ll notice that you can’t see the content of new alerts and notifications on the lock screen. For example, instead of seeing who sent you a text message and what it says, you’ll only see a generic Messages alert.

By default, all iPhones with Apple’s Face ID tech will hide the content of an alert until you pick up your phone and unlock it. It’s a privacy feature that I rather enjoy, but I also understand how it could be annoying (I’ve heard a few complaints from readers and family members alike).

Thanks to this cool iPhone hack, you can change how notifications appear on your lock screen by going to Settings > Notifications > Show Previews and selecting Always. Conversely, you can select Never if you want to keep the content of your notifications always hidden from the lock screen.

12. Turn off (or on) HDR video for sharing videos

Phones in the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 lineups can record high dynamic range (HDR) video with Dolby Vision. That means your videos will be brighter with more accurate colors and improved contrast. Sounds awesome, right? It is. But there’s a problem — not every app or service will work with HDR video.

Developers will need to update their apps in order to accept HDR video, but even then, the person viewing the video will need a capable device to see the difference in quality. For Apple devices, those include the iPhone 8 or newer, the 2020 iPad Air, the second-generation iPad Pro and some Macs.

So, what can you do to share videos universally? Well, you have a few options:

You can turn off HDR video by going to Settings > Camera > Record video and turning the switch next to HDR Video to the Off position. Going forward, all videos will be captured in standard dynamic range, and you shouldn’t have any issues sharing or editing it.
Leave HDR Video turned on, but when you want to share the video, with Facebook for example, use the Photos app instead of going into the Facebook app and uploading it. When you use the Photos app, your iPhone will automatically convert the video to SDR and upload it. When you send the video to another iPhone user, Apple will detect if their iPhone, iPad or Mac is compatible with HDR Dolby Vision. If it’s not, Apple will convert the video automatically.
If you leave HDR Video on and need to edit your video, you can use Apple’s iMovie app or the Photos app that’s built into your iPhone. You can even use iMovie to export the video as SDR if needed.

13. Customize your home screen with fancy wallpaper

Another iPhone hack related to home screen you should implement involves your wallpaper or background. Apple has added some new wallpapers of its own, with a pretty cool twist.

Open the Settings app on your iPhone and select Wallpaper from the list. Make sure the switch labeled ”Dark Appearance Dims Wallpaper,” which you’ll see below the two thumbnail previews of your wallpaper, is turned on. Now, tap Choose a new wallpaper and select either Stills or Live. See the circle near the bottom of each wallpaper? It’s half black, half white.

That circle means that the wallpaper has both light and dark mode versions and will change automatically based on the system status of your phone.

You can also set live wallpapers as your background if you’re not sold on dark and light mode.

14. Turn on dark mode to save your battery

Speaking of dark mode, if you don’t want to have to repeatedly adjust your screen’s brightness, you can use your phone’s dedicated dark mode. Dark mode converts all of the white backgrounds in apps to, more often than not, a black background. In turn, your phone is able to save battery power thanks to the darker colors.

Turn on this cool iPhone hack by going to Settings > Display & Brightness and selecting the Dark option at the top of the screen.

Apple’s apps will automatically switch to a dark color scheme, and most third-party apps have also adopted the feature.

15. Manage your notifications with Focus Mode

We get a lot of notifications every day, but not all of them are relevant all the time. With iOS 15, Apple introduced a feature called Focus Mode. Think of it as a custom Do Not Disturb feature that’s tailored to specific circumstances.

Focus Mode blocks less relevant alerts, while allowing notifications from important people and apps to come through so that you don’t miss anything. You can set up different types of Focus Modes for specific circumstances.

Apple currently offers options for Do Not Disturb, personal, sleep, work, driving, fitness, gaming, mindfulness and reading, but you can also create your own custom mode. You can schedule Focus Modes so that they turn on automatically when needed, and display your status in apps so that others know you have notifications silenced.

To set up this neat iPhone hack, open the Settings menu, tap Focus and choose one of the available options to set up your notification preferences. Tap the plus ( ) symbol in the top right corner to add a new Focus.

16. Make your screen text bigger or smaller

With a couple of taps on your iPhone’s screen, you can adjust the font size to make it easier to read. Open Settings and go to Display & Brightness > Text Size where you can use the slider until you’re happy with the font size.

For a little added oomph, you can turn on Bold Text (it’s just below the Text Size button).

17. Add an alternate appearance to Face ID

Apple’s facial recognition feature — Face ID — constantly learns different aspects of your face with each scan. If you’re struggling to get Face ID to consistently recognize you, try this hidden iPhone hack.

Go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode > enter your PIN > Set Up An Alternate Appearance and go through the process of enrolling your face again.

18. Disable auto brightness for longer battery charge

Your iPhone’s screen brightness level can have a big impact on battery life. By default, iOS will automatically adjust the display’s brightness based on how much light its ambient sensor detects. But if you want to take complete control, you can disable auto-brightness using this iPhone hack, meaning the brightness level will stay where you set it until you adjust it again.

Open Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size and at the bottom of the page, you’ll find a switch to turn off Auto-Brightness.

Now, whenever you want to adjust your screen, you can do so by opening Control Center with a swipe up from the bottom of the screen on a device with a home button, or a swipe down from the top-right corner on newer iPhones.

19. Triage your privacy settings

The first time you set up an iPhone with all of your apps, you’re bombarded with prompts asking for permissions to access personal information ranging from tracking your location to your Apple Health information or your camera roll.

It’s far too easy to get in the habit of approving everything just so you can use the app, but take a few minutes and go through your privacy settings to tailor what each app can and can’t see. We walk you through the whole privacy process in two quick steps.

20. Go back to using old iPhone lock screen notifications

Apple’s latest redesign brings widgets, customizable fonts and colors, a wallpaper gallery and stylized date and time to the lock screen, as well as one overlooked change to notifications. Instead of appearing at the top of your lock screen, notifications now appear at the bottom, which you can then tap on to appear full screen.

However, not everyone may be happy with this change. If you want to go back to the way notifications appeared on iOS 15, simply use this iPhone hack. Launch the Settings application and go to Notifications > Display As. You’ll then see three options:

  • Count: Notifications appear as a numbered count at the bottom of the screen.
  • Stack: Notifications appear in a stack at the bottom of the screen.
  • List: Notifications appear fully across your screen.

To go back to the old notification style, choose the List option.

21. Use Control Center to access apps with a swipe or tap

The iPhone’s Control Center is a convenient spot to quickly change songs, turn on airplane mode, connect to Wi-Fi or start a timer, but there’s so much more to it than that. You can quickly turn your flashlight on, check on a timer or start recording your screen with a quick swipe and tap.

Customize which apps and features are available in Control Center by opening Settings > Control Center. Remove an option with a tap on the red minus button or add an option by selecting the green addition button. Drag features up or down using the three-line icon on the right side of the screen.

Personally, I like having quick access to the Wallet app and toggles for low-power mode and dark mode.

As a reminder, if you have an iPhone with a home button, like the iPhone SE, you can swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open Control Center. If you have an iPhone with Face ID, you’ll need to swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen where the battery icon is.

22. Strip the new search button from your iPhone’s home screen

Your iPhone’s search feature lets you quickly find a text message, third-party app, file, note or location — pretty much anything on your device or on the web. As you know, to get the search bar, you just swipe down anywhere on the screen, and it appears.

With iOS 16, Apple adds another way to access Search from the home screen, via a small button right above your dock.

However, the new search button is easy to accidentally trigger, because it’s near where your thumb might go when you swipe between your various home pages.

But, like many new features on iOS 16, you can turn this setting off. Simply launch the Settings app, go to Home Screen and toggle off Show on Home Screen to remove the search button from your home screen.

The Search bubble should disappear, replaced by a few small dots representing your various home screens.

23. Organize alerts with Notification Summary

Apple wants to help you manage your notifications in iOS 15, starting with the Notification Summary feature. Rather than letting notifications pile up on your home screen, you can schedule alerts that aren’t urgent to arrive in a bundle at a specific time of day.

Important notifications like calls, direct messages and other time-sensitive alerts (like the status of your Uber or Lyft ride, for example) will still appear immediately.

To try this iPhone hack, open Settings, press Notifications and tap Scheduled Summary.

24. Keep from accidentally ending your own phone calls

The side/power button on the side of your iPhone allows you to quickly sleep and wake up your device, but if you accidentally hit it during a phone call, you’ll prematurely end your call. If that’s something you’ve encountered in the past, this iPhone hack will let you prevent that from happening.

Make sure you are running iOS 16. Then go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch and toggle off Lock to End Call to prevent the side button from ending your calls. If you do hit the side button accidentally, your screen will go to sleep, but you’ll stay on your phone call, uninterrupted.

25. Change Siri’s voice

If you’ve recently set up a new iPhone, you may have noticed that Siri no longer defaults to a female voice. Instead, you’ll be asked which Siri voice you want to use, including several more recent options. Once you’ve made your selection, Apple will change Siri’s voice across all of the devices linked to your Apple ID.

You can check out the voice options by going to Settings > Siri & Search > Siri Voice.

Tag: iPhone Tips
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How to turn on keyboard vibration on iPhone

by Kevin Hollington

One of the upgrades with iOS 16 that’s a bit under the radar is the ability to use haptic feedback with the native keyboard. Here’s how to turn on the iPhone haptic keyboard and why it’s preferable to third-party keyboards.

While we’ve seen third-party keyboards like Google’s Gboard offer haptic feedback for a while, many people prefer to stick with the native iOS keyboard. One of the big reasons is privacy as third-party keyboards often ask for access to track all of your keyboard input.

Fortunately, Apple has made it possible for users to enable vibrations on the native stock iOS keyboard for each tap, providing a physical confirmation for users as they type.

Apple says these vibrations help serve as a “confirmation” as a user types. However, haptic keyboard feedback is turned off by default. Therefore, one has to explicitly turn on haptic keyboard feedback in iOS 16

Here’s how to turn keyboard vibration on or off on iPhone running iOS 16.

How to turn on keyboard vibration on iPhone in iOS 16

To enable the haptic keyboard on an iPhone, make sure that Vibration mode is turned on. Go to Settings, tap Accessibility and then select Touch. Turn on the switch for Vibration if it’s not already on.

To test it out, open an app that triggers the keyboard, such as Notes, Reminder, Messages or Mail. Start tapping the keys on the keyboard to experience it with just the clicking sound turned on (Figure B).

You can also set up your iPhone to use the haptics keyboard in Ring mode versus Silent mode. To do this, go to Settings, and select Sounds & Haptics. Tap the setting for Keyboard Feedback. Turn on the switch for Haptic. Go back to the Sounds & Haptics screen, and make sure the switches are enabled for Play Haptics in Ring Mode and Play Haptics in Silent mode

Return to the keyboard-based app you were using and continue tapping keys. Experience how tapping feels using the haptic keyboard to see if you prefer it enabled or disabled. You can switch back and forth with it on and off to get a better sense of it (Figure D).

You can also try typing with the Sound turned off. Return to the Keyboard Feedback screen under Sounds & Haptics and turn off the switch for Sound. Try different combinations of Sound and Haptic enabled and disabled to judge which setting works best for you.

Apple cautions that turning on keyboard haptics might affect the battery life of your iPhone. Without more details, it’s difficult to know if this is much of an issue. But, you may want to keep haptics turned off for a typical day and then turned on for another typical day to gauge any potential impact to your phone’s battery life.

Tags: iOS 16, iPhone Guides
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iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max Buyer’s Guide

by Kevin Hollington

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max are the newest iPhones on the block. These are the most notable differences to help you make the right buying decision.

Earlier this year, Apple unveiled the iPhone 14 Pro and ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max as the successors to the popular iPhone 13 Pro and ‌iPhone 13 Pro‌ Max, featuring an always-on display with the Dynamic Island, the A16 Bionic chip, significantly improved cameras, longer battery life, and more. As Apple’s premium flagship offerings, the ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ and ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max are the most fully-featured iPhones available.

The ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ starts at $999 and the ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max starts at $1,099. Although the two phones share the vast majority of features, there are a small number of differences between the devices besides just screen size. Our guide highlights the differences between the ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ and ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max, and helps to answer the question of how to decide which of these two iPhone models is best for you.

Comparing the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max

The ‌‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ and ‌‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max share virtually all of the same key features. Both phones have the same OLED Super Retina XDR always-on display with ProMotion and the ‌Dynamic Island‌, the A16 Bionic chip, 5G connectivity, a “Pro” camera setup, and are available in the same colors. More interesting is where the two devices differ:

Differences

iPhone 14 Pro

  • 6.1-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display with 2532-by-1170-pixel resolution
  • 23-hour battery life (during video playback)
  • 5.81-inch (147.5mm) height
  • 2.81-inch (71.5mm) width
  • 7.27-ounce (206 grams) weight
  • $999, $1,099, $1,299, or $1,499 for 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage

iPhone 14 Pro Max

  • 6.7-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display with 2778-by-1284-pixel resolution
  • 29-hour battery life (during video playback)
  • 6.33-inch (160.7mm) height
  • 3.05-inch (77.6mm) width
  • 8.47-ounce (240 grams) weight
  • $1,099, $1,199, $1,399, or $1,599 for 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage

Unlike some previous ‌iPhone‌ models offered in two sizes like the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, there are no additional camera improvements to be gained with the larger model this year, meaning that there is even less difference between the two flagship devices than usual.

Final Thoughts

The most important decision point between the ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ and ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max comes down to screen size, but comfort, pocketability, weight, and battery life are also important considerations. The added $100 in price for the ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max seems fair for the added display area and battery life, but it is important to weigh up these additional factors in your personal use case.

The ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max represents the most you can get out of an ‌iPhone‌ with the best possible battery life, but that does not necessarily translate into a worthwhile purchase for all users. A larger, heavier 6.7-inch ‌iPhone‌ is not for everyone. Some may find the ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max’s size excessive or uncomfortably large to hold, while others will love the larger display for consuming media. Screen size is ultimately a matter of personal preference, and since the ‌‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ and ‌‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max share almost all features except for battery capacity, it comes down to individual taste.

Tags: iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone Products
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Apple Watch Series 8 tips and tricks: 20 great features to try

by Dave Johnson

In this article, we’ve listed 20 best Apple Watch Series 8 tips and tricks you should definitely know about.

Best Apple Watch Series 8 Tips and Tricks

1. Get Email Notifications When Not Connected to iPhone

Apple Watch users have long been able to receive email notifications from third-party email accounts pushed from their paired ‌iPhone‌. But in ‌watchOS 9‌, you can also be alerted when an important message arrives when you’re wearing your Apple Watch, but away from your ‌iPhone‌.

The option uses iCloud servers to securely access the third-party account, and needs to be manually enabled. To set it up, launch the Watch app on your ‌iPhone‌, tap My Watch, tap Mail, then turn on Email Notifications under “When Not Connected to ‌iPhone‌.”

2. View Activity Rings During Workout

Previously if you were doing an Apple Watch workout and you wanted to see how it was impacting your activity rings, you had to exit out of the Workout app and switch to the Activity app.

Now you don’t have to, because with this Apple Watch Series 8 trick, you can get a glance of your activity rings right in the workout display simply by scrolling up with the Digital Crown.

3. Follow Podcasts

In ‌watchOS 9‌, Apple finally fixed its hobbled Podcasts app, and for the first time you can now follow and unfollow podcasts directly from your Apple Watch.

Tap Listen Now -> You Might Like, then tap a show and select Follow. You can also find the same options by searching for a show and tapping on it.

4. Add Calendar Events on Your Wrist

Thanks to this Apple Watch Series 8 trick, you aren’t just limited to viewing calendar events synced from your ‌iPhone‌ on your wrist – you can now add them too. Simply tap the ellipsis (three dots) button that appears in the corner of the screen when you stop scrolling, then tap New Event.

On the next screen you can add all the usual details including event title, location, start date and time, end date and time, and whether to make it a repeat event. Before you Add the event, you can also choose which calendar to add it to, add invitees, opt to receive alerts, and include any notes.

5. Astronomy Watch Face

Apple in ‌iOS 16‌ added new dynamic wallpaper options to its revamped ‌iPhone‌ Lock Screen settings, and the watch face that arguably mirrors these enhancements in ‌watchOS 9‌ is Astronomy.

Astronomy is actually a revamped version of the original Astronomy watch face, but it has been remastered and includes a new star map and current cloud data based on your location. You can set the Earth, Moon, or Solar System as the main view, and customize the font. It supports two complications, and turning the Digital Crown lets you fast forward or rewind to see the moon phase/planet location on another day.

6. Retrace Your Steps With Backtrack

You don’t need an Apple Watch Ultra to use the redesigned Compass app’s Backtrack feature. With an Apple Watch Series 8 ‌, you can use it to track your route and then help you retrace your steps in case you get lost.

Tap the footprints icon in the bottom-right of the screen, then tap Start to begin recording your route. When you’re ready to retrace your steps, tap the pause icon in the bottom-right of the screen, then tap Retrace Steps.

Your starting location will appear on the compass, and a bouncing white arrow will point you in the right direction. Follow the path back to return to where you first turned on Backtrack, then when you’ve arrived at your starting location, tap the footsteps icon and you’ll be able to delete your steps.

7. Change Watch Face Based on Focus

In ‌‌‌iOS 16‌‌‌, you can customize pretty much everything about your Focus. It’s not just the Home Screen and Lock Screen that you can set – with this Apple Watch Series 8 trick, you can select one of your Apple Watch faces to activate on your wrist for a specific Focus mode.

On your ‌iPhone‌, go to Settings -> Focus, select an existing Focus or create a new one. Set any notification silence options for people and apps when your Focus is active, then under “Customize Screens,” tap Edit under the watch face option. Choose a watch face from your Apple Watch face gallery, then tap Done.

That’s all there is to it. With your chosen Apple Watch face now linked to your Focus Mode, it will be activated automatically on your wrist the next time you enable the Focus on your ‌‌iPhone‌‌.

8. View Edited Messages

In ‌iOS 16‌, Apple added the ability to edit texts sent over iMessage, and with Apple Watch Series 8 ‌, you can view any edits to a received message that have been made.

Simply tap and hold the word Edited in blue below the message to reveal the edits. Tap Hide Edits to make them disappear again.

9. Edit Reminders

Previously, the Reminders app only let you view or add reminders. With this Apple Watch Series 8 trick, you can now Edit existing reminders and add key details, including date and time, location, tags, and notes. You can also move reminders between lists right on your wrist.

10. Change Calendar View

Not only can you now add calendar events in the Calendar app on Apple Watch, you can also switch to day, list, and week views.

Simply tap the ellipsis (three dots) button that appears in the corner of the screen when you stop scrolling, then under “View Options,” choose from Up Next, Day, and List. When you’ve made your choice, tap Done.

11. Add Favorites to the Dock

Accessed with a press of the Side button, the Dock was originally the place you went for quick access to your most recently used apps. With ‌this cool Apple Watch Series 8 tip‌, however, you can change it to list your favorite apps in order of preference.

Open the Watch app on your ‌iPhone‌, then tap Dock. Under “Dock Ordering,” select Favorites, then tap the Edit button to choose your favorite apps. You can have up to 10 docked apps on Apple Watch, and you can drag the three lines beside each app to re-order them.

12. Turn Off Cellular Data

For years now on ‌iPhone‌ you’ve been able to turn off cellular data without losing the ability to make and receive calls. Previously, the same option wasn’t offered on cellular Apple Watch models – whenever your cellular service was enabled, so was cellular data, eating your battery right up.

In ‌watchOS 9‌, Apple has helpfully added separate switches for your watch’s basic cellular/mobile service and mobile data, so now you can control them independently. You can find the settings in your watch’s Settings app, under Cellular/Mobile Data.

13. Kickboard Swim Detection and SWOLF Score

In good news for swimmers, Apple Watch Series 8‌ can now automatically detect when you’re using a kickboard during a pool swim workout.

The Workout app can even give you your SWOLF score, one of the key swim-specific metrics. SWOLF is calculated using a combination of your stroke count and your time spent in the water. The fewer strokes and the less time you take, the lower your SWOLF score, as a measure of your swimming efficiency.

14. Text Size Control

In another boon for accessibility, Apple has added a Text Size control to the Control Center in ‌watchOS 9‌, so now it’s even easier to ensure Apple Watch apps that support Dynamic Type adjust to your preferred reading size.

15. Dictation Auto-Punctuation

Dictation is a popular feature on Apple Watch for sending messages, since it converts your speech to text, which is so much quicker than typing on a tiny keyboard. This Apple Watch Series 8 trick lets you automatically insert punctuation into your sentences in real time, so you no longer have to say “comma” or “question mark” out loud.

The feature should be turned on by default, but if it isn’t, you can go to Settings -> General -> Dictation and turn on Auto Punctuation.

16. Apple Watch Mirroring

With ‌iOS 16‌ and ‌watchOS 9‌, Apple introduced a new Apple Watch Mirroring feature that lets you see and control your Apple Watch screen from your paired ‌iPhone‌. It’s designed to make the watch experience more accessible for people with physical and motor disabilities, but it can also be useful if, say, your Apple Watch screen is cracked or unresponsive.

To enable it, launch the Settings app on your ‌iPhone‌, tap Accessibility, then under “Physical and Motor,” tap Apple Watch Mirroring, before toggling on the feature in the next screen.

A graphical representation of your Apple Watch will appear on your ‌‌iPhone‌‌’s screen, while a blue outline will appear around the face of your Apple Watch to indicate that mirroring is enabled. You’ll now be able to control your Apple Watch by tapping and swiping on the watch image that appears on your ‌‌iPhone‌‌. You can even tap the Side button and swipe the Digital Crown to mimic the same physical actions that you would perform on your watch.

17. Quick Actions

With this Apple Watch Series 8 trick, users with upper body limb differences can now do even more with a double-pinch gesture to respond to alerts on their Apple Watch, including answer or end a phone call, take a photo when the viewfinder and shutter button are showing in the Camera app, play or pause media in the Now Playing app, and start, pause, or resume a workout. You can also use quick actions to snooze an alarm or stop a timer.

To enable Quick Actions, Open the Watch app on your ‌iPhone‌, tap Accessibility, then under “Motor,” tap Quick Actions. Choose from one of the following options: On, When AssistiveTouch is Enabled, and Off. You can also choose their appearance to be Full or Minimal.

With Quick Actions on, when you see an alert on your Apple Watch, you’ll be prompted to perform a Quick Action. For example, when you’ve paused a workout, a prompt lets you know that you can double-pinch to resume it (tap index finger to thumb twice quickly).

18. Control Your iPhone With Apple Watch

In a sort of reverse take of Apple Watch Mirroring, you can also control your ‌iPhone‌ with your Apple Watch. On your watch, go to Settings -> Accessibility, then select Control Nearby Devices. Select your ‌iPhone‌ (or iPad) from the list.

Once connected, you’ll see a series of control buttons enabling you to perform a variety of actions on your ‌iPhone‌, including Go to Home Screen, Open App Switcher, Open Notification Center, Open Control Center, and Activate Siri. Tapping the More button will also give you media playback controls.

19. Find Your Car

The redesigned Compass app includes the ability to create Compass Waypoints and then find the distance and direction between them. The feature can also be used to find your parked car.

If your car has CarPlay or Bluetooth connectivity, you don’t actually have to do anything to set it up. Provided your ‌iPhone‌ is paired with your car in some capacity, your Apple Watch can recognize when you’ve parked and disconnected, and it will drop a waypoint where your car is located.

Launch the Compass app, then look for a blue waypoint on your compass dial. If you turn the Digital Crown, the dial will zoom in and out, giving you a better idea of how far away your car is. Tap the waypoint to get more information about it, then tap Select to see a pointer that will guide you to your car.

If you find yourself relying on this feature frequently, you can even add a Parked Car Waypoint complication to your Watch face that will lead you to your vehicle.

20. Add Favorite Timers

If you use certain timer durations frequently, why not favorite them? Thanks to this Apple Watch Series 8 trick‌, you can.

Simply open up the Timer app, swipe left on a recently used timer, then tap the star icon that appears. The favorited timer will now live at the top of your timer list, until such a time when you swipe left on it and tap the red X to remove it.

Your favorite Apple Watch Series 8 tips and tricks?

So these were some of the best Apple Watch Series 8 tips and tricks you would love to try today. My favorite Apple Watch Series 8 tips and tricks include the ability to get Email notifications when not connected to iPhone and the ability to follow podcasts. There’s surely plenty more hidden Apple Watch Series 8 tips and tricks to discover, so I’ll keep tapping, swiping and noting anything I find. Did we miss out on something important that needs to be added to the list? Which are your favorite Apple Watch Series 8 tips and tricks? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

Tags: Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Tips
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Apps crashing on macOS Ventura? Here’s the Fix

by GeeksModo Staff

Are your apps crashing after macOS Ventura update? This is the most common problem Mac users are facing right now on Mac, Macbook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, or Mac mini running on macOS Ventura. Thankfully, the solutions to fix the app crashing after macOS Ventura problem are rather straightforward. In this article, I’ll explain why apps keeps crashing after macOS Ventura update and show you how to fix the problem for good!

Although problems with apps can happen anytime, some users have reported that after upgrading to Ventura, their pages, Mail, Music, Safari or another app crash randomly. While some Mac apps crash at launch, others crash in the middle of usage. There are a couple of handy solutions you should try to fix app crashing after macOS Ventura update. In this article, we will give you some troubleshooting tips for fixing this problem.

How to Fix apps crashing on Mac after Ventura update

1. Update Apps

Outdated apps tend to face crashing and freezing issues. If apps have begun crashing and becoming unresponsive after macOS Ventura update, the first thing you should do is update them. Head to the Mac App Store and click on the Updates option in the sidebar. After that, find the apps that are crashing and update them all.

2. Force quit the crashing app

If you have an app that is not responding, you can try to force quit the app by either of the following:

  • Go to Apple menu  > Force Quit.
  • Press 3 keys at the same time: ESC, Option and Command. Select your app, then select Force Quit.

If your app has only crashed on you once, try reopening it. If it has crashed numerous times, you will likely need to take steps to solve the issue.

3. Delete And Reinstall Apps

If the above steps haven’t fixed the apps that often crash on your macOS Ventura device, you may need to reinstall the apps. To do so, locate the app in the Applications folder in Finder and drag it to the Trash. If asked, enter your administrator passcode to confirm. Once done, go to the App store, find the app again and reinstall it.

4. Restart your Mac

Try restarting your Mac to see if the problem continues.

Go to Apple menu  > Restart.

5. Check for Compatibility

If you just upgraded to Ventura, you may need to check that your app is compatible with Ventura. This won’t apply to Apple apps like Mail. Go to the app manufacturer’s website for information about compatibility. You may need to update your app, or find an alternative that is compatible with Ventura.

6. Update your Mac

Updates often have bug fixes. Even if you have recently upgraded/updated your Mac, you should make sure you have installed the latest updates.

  1. Click on Apple Logo () From Top Mac Menu.
  2. Next, click on the System Preferences option.
  3. Now, Software Update > Download and Install Latest Software on Mac.

7. Check Plug-ins or Enhancements

If your app has plug-ins or enhancements that you have installed, these may be causing the crashing problem. Try uninstalling these.

8. Check Peripheral Devices

If an app keeps crashing, it may not be the actual app you are using that is causing the problem. You should make sure your peripheral devices, such as printers, are compatible with your version of macOS. Check the device manufacturer’s website for compatibility information.

9. Reset NVRAM and PRAM

  1. Shutdown your Mac.
  2. Power on your Mac and immediately press and hold 4 keys: Option, Command, P and R. Hold for 20 seconds, then release.

10. Reset the SMC

  1. To reset the SMC, Shutdown/power off your MacBook.
  2. Press and hold 3 keys: Shift, Control and Option.
  3. Press and hold the power button, without releasing the other 3 keys.
  4. Hold all keys for 10 seconds, then release.
  5. Press the power button on your Mac.

11. Use Apple Diagnostics

Apple Diagnostics can help you diagnose problems with your Mac’s internal hardware.

  1. Disconnect any unnecessary external devices and ethernet cables.
  2. Go to Apple menu  > Restart. Immediately press and hold the D key until you see a screen with language options.
  3. Choose your language and Diagnostics will start automatically.
  4. Follow the onscreen instructions.

12. Contact Apple Support

If you are still experiencing app crashing issues on macOS Ventura, you should contact Apple Support for help. The following are available Apple support options:

We hope you were successful in troubleshooting your macOS Ventura apps crashing problems. Which of the troubleshooting methods that we discussed here worked for you? Did you have another solution for Ventura apps crashing issues? Share your experiences, thoughts, and opinions in the comments section below!

Tags: Mac troubleshooting, macOS Ventura
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I ditched Android for an iPhone 14 Pro Max, and I’m not sorry

by Dave Johnson

Why you should get dirty in Apple’s walled garden.

It wasn’t my plan to betray Google’s mobile platform for iOS. I’ve always enjoyed Android — it’s customizable and “open,” encouraging competition between handset makers and app developers that leads to better products for consumers. If you told me a year ago that I’d be writing a story about buying my first iPhone, I would have called you insane. After all, I’ve been on Team Samsung Galaxy for almost 10 years.

But here I am, the proud owner of a brand new iPhone 14 Pro Max. It’s a little hard to believe given my long relationship with Galaxy phones. But this is real, and let me tell you, I’m glad I made the switch.

But why did I ditch Android for Apple? I was all but ready to get the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra only a few short weeks ago. As I’ll detail below, though, the time was right for me to make the jump from Android to iPhone. And while I’m still getting acquainted with my new device, I already know it’s one of the best investments I’ve made. I may even be in love.

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First things first: This assessment was not written using a review unit provided by Apple. I bought this iPhone 14 Pro Max using an upgrade available on my family’s Verizon account and I’ve been using it as my primary handset for about 14 days.

Please also note: this isn’t an iPhone vs Android opinion piece. I deal with enough console war nonsense on Twitter to jump into another Big Brand debate. The purpose of this op-ed is to share my story and to let Android users know what it’s like moving from that platform to Apple. It may be the best decision you could make — it has been for me.

Here’s why I switched from Android to iPhone and why I’m never going back.

iOS provides a smoother experience over Android

As a tech nerd, I’ve had the chance to review Android and Apple products such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra and iPad Air 5, respectively. I’ve also used the MacBook Pro 14-inch at various times. The latter was my first real experience with macOS and it was somewhat of an eye-opening encounter.

Reviewing Android and Apple devices has revealed how clunky the Android interface actually is. I’ve heard this complaint many times in the past but, since I’ve mostly only used Android devices (Samsung’s phones and tablets), I didn’t see a problem with Android. Now I understand what people have been telling me all this time.

For example, my Android phone and tablets would occasionally lock up or randomly restart. Apps could also become unresponsive and sometimes require me to uninstall and reinstall them. I’m a Windows user and face these same issues on PC. Android’s hiccups seemed perfectly normal. Operating systems are naturally messy, no?

Maybe I was being willfully ignorant, but looking back, I haven’t faced these issues on Apple devices. While being a computing writer has let me become more familiar with Apple, I’m not completely unaware of the company’s devices. I used the first generation iPod touch for many years and also own the 7th Gen iPad released in 2019. Both provided smooth and seamless experiences.

These Apple products just worked, which is something I couldn’t always say about my Galaxy phones and tablets. In retrospect, I knew the iPad 7 was superior to the Galaxy Tab A. As an Android user, I just didn’t want to admit it.

The iPhone experience

Acclimating to iOS 16 wasn’t hard. In fact, it has been a natural transition since I’m already so familiar with the operating system’s basic functions. Aside from downloading and logging in to all the apps I had on my old Android phone, it didn’t take long for me to use the iPhone 14 Pro Max as if I’ve owned an Apple phone for years. Then there are the new (or new to me) features that have enhanced the iPhone experience.

FaceID is easily my favorite iPhone 14 Pro Max feature. Instead of manually entering a password to unlock my phone or to log in to apps, I can just look at my phone. I’m surprised how well this feature works. In fact, it’s kind of scary. FaceID has worked when I’m checking my phone at night with the lights off, while wearing a mask, and even when I’m glancing off to the side. The technology is borderline magic.

MagSafe is another “how the hell did I live my life without this?” feature. I bought Anker’s MagSafe charger and I love how it magnetically locks to the back of the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Best of all, I don’t have to remove my Spigen Tough Armor case for MagSafe to function. I’m glad this is a viable charging option because, for reasons unknown, iPhones still use Lighting cables… but I won’t rant about that here. I also like using the Spigen MagSafe wallet. While it only holds three cards, it’s a great accessory that spares me from having to carry both a wallet and a phone.

Presently, I only have two complaints with the iPhone. Apps aren’t listed alphabetically like they are on Android. Moving apps around on the phone screen is surprisingly cumbersome. Doing so feels like playing one of those sliding puzzle games from when you were a kid, only more annoying.

I also wish there was a blinking light that told me if I had notifications. But considering how I’m no longer distracted by a constant notification light, perhaps I shouldn’t complain.

Customization? I don’t need it

One of the main reasons people prefer Android over iPhone is customization. Where Apple keeps its ecosystem under a tight leash, Android allows for a deep level of customization. In all honestly, I’ve only ever used Android’s basic features. I have no inclination to manually install programs not found on the Google Play Store or to dive into the operating system and tweak things. Apple’s operating systems being restrictive isn’t an issue for me.

With that said, it’s not like I wasn’t able to tailor the iPhone experience to my liking. I use Google’s various platforms for work and my personal life. The first thing I did with my new phone was to install every Google app I needed, such as Google, Chrome, Drive, Maps, Photos and so on. I removed Safari, Apple News, and the built-in calendar from the home screen and replaced them with Google’s equivalents.

Goodbye, Android

I’ve owned an iPhone for just shy of two weeks but I can safely say I won’t be going back to Android phones any time soon. Though Android is a perfectly viable platform that continues to improve, it still isn’t up to par with Apple’s operating systems. And as I said, I don’t care about customization. I just want a device that works and doesn’t give me headaches.

Before I go, I want to apologize to all of the iPhone users I’ve texted over the years. I shouldn’t have subjected you to those garish-looking green text bubbles. Sorry for making you put up with that.

Tags: iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone Products
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Famisafe: The Best Parental Control App for iPhone in 2025

by Kevin Hollington

Are you doing enough to protect your kids online? With the best parental control app for iPhone, you won’t have to think twice.

As the world continues its relentless charge into the digital age, it’s more important than ever to ensure your children are protected from some of the web’s more mature content.

It’s impossible to know just how much of the internet is devoted to adult material, but estimates suggest pornography alone accounts for anywhere from 5–35 percent of all websites. And that’s before you count topics such as gambling, extreme profanity, dating sites, and other associated themes.

Luckily, the number of parental control apps for iPhone has been growing at an impressive rate over the last few years. Parents now have a wide choice of software to choose from.

We took a look at some of those parental control apps for iPhone and came up with the best.

The best parental control app for iPhone right now is FamiSafe.

What is FamiSafe? Why should you download it?

Developed by Wondershare, FamiSafe is an award-winning parental control app that allows you to monitor your kids without jail breaking the device. It can help you protect your children from malicious people, websites, places, and more.

FamiSafe features a host of comprehensive tools to help you oversee and manage your family’s internet activity. It doesn’t matter whether the children are young, approaching their teens, or preparing for exams—FamiSafe has tools to suit.

Cyberbullying protection, location tracking, app blocking, web filtering (for all types of adult-level content), and screen time controls are all included. As a parent, you get access to an activity report, notifications when your kids attempt to breach rules, a browser report (including deleted history and incognito browsing), and even the ability to set a schedule and set alerts when your children visit undesirable areas in your town (or beyond).

Furthermore, FamiSafe has tools to alert parents when unsuitable images are exchanged, intended to protect children from sextortion and bullying.

If you are a careful parent who wants to keep a safe online space for your kids, then the FamiSafe Software is the best bet. However, before purchasing your FamiSafe subscription, you should know about its key features.

Top Famisafe Features

There are plenty of useful features that make Famisafe a great option for many people.

1. Screen Time Management

Famisafe really excels in their Screen Time Management feature that helps parents restrict the amount of time kids spend on their devices. This can be helpful for parents who want to limit their kids’ screen time.

2. Activity Reports

Famisafe provides detailed activity reports, which can help parents keep track of their kids’ online activity. These reports include information on websites visited, apps used, and Social Media posts.

3. Location History

The Location History feature shows the list of all the places that your kid has been to. Not just the visited places but the time for which they stayed there will also appear on the screen. If your kid loves exploring new places and you’re always tensed, thinking about the places they go to, then it’s time to keep a record of all those places.

4. Driving History Reports

Famisafe offers driving history reports, which can be used to keep parents updated on their kids’ driving activity. The stats it shares with you include their driving time, route, hard braking, average speed, and top speed. It even allows you to set a speed limit so that whenever they cross the set limit in their car or bike you will get a notification about it. This can be helpful for parents who want to keep track of their kids’ driving habits or reward them for safe driving.

5. Real-Time Location Tracking

Famisafe Real-Time location tracking can be used to track the location of your kids. With the Real-time Location function, you can get the exact spot where your child is roaming. This function can be a real lifesaver if your kid is a minor and easily forgets the route home.

Not just the location tracking, you also get information about the battery life of your child. So if the battery life is really low, you can call your child and ask them to come back home or charge the phone somewhere asap. This can be helpful for parents who want to keep track of their kids’ whereabouts.

6. Geofencing tracking

Famisafe also includes geofencing, which can be used to set up safe zones for your kids. This feature creates imaginary fencing on the borders of the location set by a parent. The fencing is to be created when you don’t want your child to cross the area that you set using the geofencing feature.

The Geofencing feature of the app immediately sends you a notification whenever the child leaves or enters the set area. This can be helpful for parents who want to keep their kids safe while they’re out and about.

This is also a handy feature when your child misplaces their phone.

7. Safe Search

The Famisafe safe search feature can be used to ensure kids only see appropriate content when searching the internet. It can filter any harmful search results from Google, Bing, or Yandex. This helps parents keep their kids safe from inappropriate content online.

8. Explicit Content Detection

Famisafe also includes explicit content detection, which can be used to block inappropriate content from being accessed by kids. This feature detects explicit or inappropriate words in all apps, including Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook, and more.

9. Inappropriate Pictures Detection

Famisafe include inappropriate pictures detection which can help parents block their kids from accessing inappropriate images. It will recognize nude photos and pornographic images on your child’s device and send you an instant alert.

10. Web Filtering

Web filtering will block inappropriate websites from being accessed by kids. Parents can block specific websites or categories of websites, such as adult content, social media, and gaming websites.

11. Browser History

With FamiSafe, parents can view their kids browsing history with ease. The browser history feature can even track Incognito search history. So even if your child makes searches in the private window still you will be able to see it. All of this can be done remotely without needing to access the physical phone.

12. YouTube Monitoring

The FamiSafe block app keeps an eye on your child’s YouTube activity. If you’re unhappy with what your kid has been consuming on this video-sharing platform, you can restrict certain content and even channels.

13. Suspicious Text Detection

FamiSafe phone monitoring gives immediate warnings when it finds offensive and upsetting words sent to your child through Facebook, Gmail, Instagram, Kik, Messenger, SMS, Twitter, Whatsapp, or YouTube.

It’s possible to link your kid’s social media accounts to your device and choose the category of suspicious terms to monitor. Also, you can add trigger words to FamiSafe’s database.

Design and Ease of Use

Famisafe is designed to be easy to use for parents and kids. It includes a user-friendly dashboard and apps for all major platforms. Famisafe is easy to set up and get started, and parents and kids can easily access the features they need.

Compatible Devices

FamiSafe software is compatible with Kindle Fire OS, Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows operating systems. This means your kids will be protected regardless of which device they are using.

How to set parental controls on iPhone using Famisafe

Step 1: To set up Parental Controls, download the app on the parent’s phone and the kid’s iPhone and install it.

Step 2: After installation, launch the app and register for a FamiSafe account. You can use your email, Google or Facebook account or Apple ID for registration. The same account can be used on both devices.

Step 3: On your child’s iPhone, log in with your FamiSafe account, setting the identity as Kid, and entering the corresponding name and age.

Step 4: Select the OS of the kid’s device and grant the necessary permissions such as Location access and install the Mobile Device Management File.

Step 5: On your phone, log into the app with your account credentials and select Parent to view activity on the child’s device.

It’s really that simple to get started. Moving forward, the parents will have access to all the activities of the kids on their iPhones remotely. The parents can track the kid’s location, iPhone usage, restrict specified apps and websites, lock games, and also monitor when they are using their iPhone.

FAMISAFE – LIMITATIONS AND ADVANTAGES

Just like any other parental control app, FamiSafe also has certain pros and cons that you should know in advance.

Pros

  • A transparent Parental control app.
  • Real-time location tracking and multiple geofencing.
  • Smart scheduling and screen time features.
  • You can monitor and set restrictions on multiple phones from your FamiSafe app.
  • Wide range of device monitoring options.
  • No need to jailbreak iPhone to install FamiSafe.
  • Thoughtful and useful features.
  • Minimal and easy to use UI
  • Quite accurate.

Cons

  • Your kids can easily know you’re tracking them. After all, the app does not work invisible.
  • The child can delete the app (you will get an alert).

How Much Does FamiSafe Cost?

FamiSafe is one of the cheapest monitoring apps for the kids especially when you compare the price to its amazing features. The tracking app is available in three pricing plans: monthly, quarterly, and annually.

Monthly Plan costs $10.99 / month, with protection for up to five devices. The QUARTERLY plan will cost you $20.99 / Quarter, and ANNUAL plan for $48.79 / Year.

FamiSafe accepts almost all types of cards, be it, American Express, Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, and more.

Protect Your Kids Online With FamiSafe

FamiSafe is an excellent app for controlling and monitoring your kid’s iPhone. Its a reliable parental control app that will help you to remotely track your kids and secure their iPhone usage. With FamiSafe installed on your kids’ iPhone and your own device, you’ll be taking the precautions necessary to ensure online and physical safety. The cost of the software is quite affordable in the long run and it also offers a wide range of features. Therefore, we recommend it to our readers.

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How to recover deleted files on Mac using Wondershare Recoverit in 2024

by Moses Johnson

Intro

If you’ve accidentally deleted important files, photos, and other documents from your Mac that you need to recover, Wondershare Recoverit might just be the lifesaver you’re looking for. This renowned data recovery tool, which has been around since 2003, promises to be one of the simplest, most effective methods of bringing erased data back to life.

Wondershare Recoverit is not limited to retrieve data from your Mac hard drive. It can also recover data from your SD card, digital camera, and much more. It supports any file type, and all of the most popular drive formats, including FAT, NTFS, HFS , APFS, and more.

What is Wondershare Recoverit? Why should you download it?

Recoverit is a well-known and highly regarded data recovery tool for macOS that prides itself on being fast, easy to use, and effective. It has the ability to find and bring back almost any file type that you’ve accidentally deleted from your computer, as well as data that’s disappeared from SD card, digital camera, and lots more. The software comes with a simple user interface that makes it easy for users to navigate through their data and find the particular file they are looking for.

Moreover, Wondershare Recoverit offers several features such as previewing before recovering a file, sorting recovered files by date added, size or type and exporting them in various formats like FAT12/16/32/64-bit disk image (.dmg), compressed folder (.zip) or text file. In addition, the software also allows users to share their recovered files with others directly from within its interface.

How does Wondershare Recoverit for Mac work?

How Wondershare Recoverit for Mac works is by scanning your hard drive for any deleted files and then restoring them to their original location. The user interface of this software is pretty easy to use, and anyone with just a basic knowledge of Mac operating can use it like a pro at the very first time. Once you have installed the software, it will automatically start scanning your hard drive for any deleted files. Once it has found any deleted files, it will offer to restore them to their original location.

How to recover deleted files on Mac using Wondershare Recoverit

With Recoverit for Mac, deleted files recovery has never been so easy. Here’s how to use Recoverit to recover deleted files on Mac:

How to recover lost files using Wondershare Recoverit for Mac

Step 1: Start the Wondershare Recoverit Software on your Mac.

Step 2: You’ll be presented with four different recovery options. Out of them, select the first one and that is, “Lost File Recovery“.

Step 3: Now, choose the drive from which you wish to scan and recovery files. So select the partition. Below that, you’ll see an option asking to choose the File type. If you are looking for a specific file, for example, video or image, then select that. Below that, “Enable Deep Scan” option will be checked. This option performs an extensive scan for files that have been deleted a very long time ago. It takes more time to scan, so if you have recently deleted the file, uncheck it.

Step 4: Next, hit the “Scan” button above the partition selection area.

Step 5. After the scanning is finished, you’ll get a list of files and folders that can be recovered. You can select an entire folder or individual files by checking the box near them. Once you are done with the selection process, hit the “Recover” button on the top and specify the path where you want the files/folders to be recovered.

Easy, right? Now you have got the basic idea of using the Software to recover deleted files on Mac; things will be much easier for using other options of the application. Simply go through the guide below to learn using other recovery options of Wondershare Recoverit.

How to use Partition Recovery feature of Wondershare Recoverit on Mac

Step 1: Start the Wondershare Recoverit software on your Mac.

Step 2: Now, select the Partition Recovery from the four options available.

Step 3: In case you have multiple hard drives, select the one from which you intend to recover deleted partition. You can select quick search or complete search. A comprehensive search will scan a lot deeper and takes much more time.

Step 4: Next, select the partition, so click on “Search Partition” button. You can enable “Raw File Recovery” if you wish to specify file types. This takes, even more, time to scan but works efficiently to recover deleted photos.

Step 5: Next on, hit the “Scan” button.

Step 6: Now select files folders that you wish to recover, just like we did earlier.

Step 7: Next, hit the “Recover” button and specify the location.

How to resume the recovery process of Wondershare on Mac

Step 1: After performing the scanning option, you have the option to decide whether to recover files instantly or later. For this, you’ll need to save the scan info of Wondershare data recovery on your Mac, to resume it later.

Step 2: Once you have reached the list of files and folders that can be recovered, you’ll see a button on top that says “Save Scan Info,” click on it.

Step 3: YouL be asked to specify a path where you wish to save the scanning information. So select the folder where you want to save it.

Step 4: Now anytime in future, if you need to recover the files, launch the software and on the main screen, choose “Resume Recovery” and specify the path where we saved the scan information. The recovery process will then initiated.

How to recover files from Memory card using Wondershare Recoverit on Mac

Step 1: Start the Wondershare Recoverit software on your Mac.

Step 2: Now, connect the memory card to your Mac using a card reader.

Step 3: Next on, click on “Lost File Recovery.”

Step 4: Now, select the memory card. You can also specify file types, deep scan options like we did in the first guide.

Step 5: Next, click on the “Scan” button and wait till the process is complete.

Step 6: Now, select files/folders that you wish to recover and then click on “Recover” button and specify the path.

How to recovery files from Digital Camera using Wondershare Recoverit on Mac

Step 1: Build a connection between the Digital camera and your Mac.

Step 2: Start the Wondershare Recoverit software and select “Lost File Recovery.”

Step 3: Now, instead of selecting the hard drive, select your Digital Camera. Similar to the memory card, here too, you can select file types and other scanning options.

Step 4: Click the “Scan” button and grab a cup of coffee until the process is finished.

Step 5: Now, select the files/folders you intend to recover and hit “Recover” button at the top.

There you go; on top of recovering data from Digital Camera and Memory Card, you can also recover lost data from an external hard drive. You’ll need to select “Lost File Recovery” and then select the external hard drive. Rest of the configuration remains the same.

What are the key features of Wondershare Recoverit for Mac?

Restore more than 1,000 file formats

Wondershare Recoverit data recovery software can restore more than 1,000 file formats. This includes different types of images, videos, audio, email, and document files.

Recoverit can recover DOC, DOCX, RTF, XLS, XLSX, PPR, JPEG, JPG, PNG, RAW, FLA, FLV, MP4, WMV, AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, PCM, emails, archive files like WAT, ZIP, document files, such as EPUB, JIS, KEY, LOG, and many more.

Scanning Options

Recoverit offers users the ability to enable or disable Deep Scan option. The Deep Scan option performs an extensive scan for files that have been deleted a very long time ago. It takes more time to scan, so if you have recently deleted the file, uncheck it.

Simple user interface

We’re all susceptible to accidentally deleting data — especially if we’re novice Mac users — so Recoverit is designed to be incredibly user-friendly. Its interface is clean and streamlined, allowing you to quickly access and navigate your way through the tools you need as soon as you need them.

Preview before Recovery

This feature lets you preview your lost data and choose just the ones you need to retrieve in order to manage your storage space.

Improved Safety of Data

While retrieving lost data, Wondershare guarantees safety of the files and that of other files in the gadget or storage media.

Improved Compatibility

Wondershare Recoverit is compatible with the latest Windows and Mac Operating Systems.

Recovers From Various Situations

Wondershare Recoverit lets you get your lost data back whether it was lost by accidental deletion, damaged storage device, system crash, or any other situation.

Free trial

Wondershare Data Recovery for Mac offers a trial version, to make you acquainted with the interface. The trial version allows you to use all the features of the software. The only limitation is that you’ll not be able to recover files more than 100MB. It will scan every lost file on your Mac and display them on the screen, but won’t let you recover more than 100MB. If you are impressed with the software, you can purchase the full version at $79.95 for one year on one Mac. If you are impressed too much, you can go for the lifetime membership for one Mac for $89.95.

Pros and cons of Wondershare Recoverit for Mac

Pros:

  • Streamlined and simple user interface
  • Can recover any file type
  • Supports external drives, SD Cards, and more
  • It offers a variety of features to help you recover deleted files.
  • The software is affordable.

Cons:

It may take a long time to recover deleted files.

Conclusion

The fact that Recoverit for Mac has been around since 2003 is a testament to its performance and reliability. It’s one of the best data recovery tools for macOS, and with support for so many drives, devices, and file types, it’s likely the only data recovery tool you’ll ever need. Overall, Wondershare Recoverit is a great tool for recovering lost or deleted files on Mac. It’s easy to use and has a lot of features that make it a great choice for anyone who needs to recover lost files on Mac.

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How to Unlock iPhone Without Passcode in 2022

by Moses Johnson

Forgot your iPhone password? Here’s how you can regain access to unlock your device.

Apple offers many options for securing your iPhone including four-digit passcode, six-digit passcode, and other options like face ID and Touch ID. However, they might not work in some situations. You could also forget your passcode, which is even more problematic.

If you’re in a similar situation, then this guide is for you. We’ll show you how to unlock iPhone without passcode.

You can unlock your iPhone without passcode using two methods. Let’s find out how to do it in different ways.

1. How to unlock iPhone without passcode using Find My iPhone

You can use the official Find My app on your iPhone or visit the iCloud page to proceed with the process.

Step 1: Launch Find My iPhone page from any browser on any other device.

Step 2: Enter Apple ID and Password when prompted. You’ll see the location of your iPhone.

Step 3: Click on the iPhone you want to unlock.

Step 4: Select the Erase iPhone option.

Step 5: You’ll see a warning prompting that your iPhone data will be erased. If you are okay with this, click on the Erase option.

It’s worth noting that all of this comes at a cost. If your iPhone doesn’t have an active internet connection, you will not be able to unlock it without a passcode. Find My iPhone should also be enabled to unlock your phone. Lastly, the locked iPhone needs an Apple account logged in and its password.

To overcome these issues that you face when using Apple’s Find My iPhone, you can use the Dr.Fone – Screen Unlock software.

2. How to unlock iPhone without passcode using Dr.Fone – Screen Unlock

Wondershare’s Dr.Fone is the perfect solution when it comes to unlocking an iPhone without a passcode. It supports a wide variety of iPhone screen locks, including:

  • four-digit passcode
  • six-digit passcode
  • Face ID
  • Touch ID
  • Screen Time Passcode

Moreover, Dr.Fone has a higher success rate when it comes to unlocking locked iPhones, given that they run iOS 9 and later versions.

Dr.Fone – Screen Unlock has no restrictions like Find My iPhone. So, you won’t have trouble unlocking your iPhone without passcode.

Furthermore, it is super simple to use. You don’t need superior technical knowledge. Here’s how you can use Dr.Fone – Screen Unlock to unlock your iPhone without a passcode

Step 1: Download Dr.Fone – Screen Unlock on your Mac or Windows operating system, and connect your iPhone to your computer.

use Dr.Fone to unlock iphone without passcode

Step 2: You’ll see the unlock window. Simply click the Unlock iOS Screen to get started.

Step 3: Follow the on-screen instructions to put your device into DFU mode.

Enter iPhone in DFU mode

Step 4: Dr.Fone will detect the connected device. Simply click on the Start button, and it’ll download a configuration file to unlock your iPhone. It might take some time depending on your internet speed.

Check information to start unlocking iPhone

Step 5: Once the download is done, click on the Unlock Now button to continue with the process.

Confirm to unlock

Step 6: Once you follow the procedure, your iPhone will unlock without a passcode, and Dr.Fone will remove the previous passcode.

Unlock iPhone without passcode with ease

NOTE: The above steps might delete the data on your device. To protect your files, it’s best to take a backup of your data to a computer first.

Why should you pick Dr.Fone – Screen Unlock over iTunes?

First and foremost, because it’s a Wondershare software! I have tested and used various software by the developers and gladly found them adapt, easy to use, and secure, just like this one.

Then, Dr.Fone – Screen Unlock performs really well and does what it promises. What I love is that it makes unlocking iPhone without passcode so easy. You don’t need special technical skills or wait for hours; the process is quick and efficient.

Additionally, when it comes to unlocking software, there’s always an issue of compatibility, usability, trustability, and success rate. Thankfully, Dr.Fone – Screen Unlock is

  • Compatible with the latest iOS update.
  • Compatible with the latest iPhone models.
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows.
  • Super-easy to use; unlike iTunes, there are no technical steps involved.

Unlock Your iPhone With Ease

There are several reasons why you might be locked out of your iPhone. However, iPhones are built with security in mind. So, you can use these two methods to unlock your iPhone if you forget your passcode.

Dr.Fone – Screen Unlock is a much better tool than iTunes for unlocking iPhone without passcode since it’s easy to use and has a higher success rate.

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