Here we'll tell you which apps are largely responsible for iPhone battery drain and how to save your battery life. We'll show you how to stop apps from running in the background, plus share an extra tip perfect for stopping iPhone battery drain by social media and other apps.
Troubleshooting
Why Can’t I Delete Apps on My iPhone & iPad? Simplest Fix
By Erin MacPherson
Are you wondering why you can't delete apps on your iPhone? Some built-in Apple apps can't be deleted, but sometimes your iPhone or iPad can't delete apps that it should be able to. Here's how to delete apps on an iPhone or iPad when tapping the minus icon doesn't do the trick.
Why Is My iPhone Battery Draining So Fast? 13 Easy Fixes!
By Conner Carey
Why is your iPhone battery draining so fast all of a sudden? If your iPhone loses battery faster than you'd like it to or faster than you think is normal, we can help. We'll answer common battery questions, and walk you through some simple solutions to stop your iPhone battery from dying fast.
How to Clean Your AirPods & AirPods Case without Damaging Them
By Erin MacPherson
AirPods and their charging cases are tiny, and their many built-in nooks and crannies make cleaning them properly very tough and occasionally risky. We'll show you how to clean your AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and their accompanying cases without damaging them.
What iPhones Are Waterproof? All Questions Answered
By Olena Kagui
Phones and water used to be an obvious no-go, but today there are plenty of water-safe phones on the market. I will help you identify if your particular iPhone is safe at the beach. Plus, I'll explain exactly what to do if your iPhone got wet and how to check for water damage.
3 Ways to Fix Apple Watch Not Receiving Texts
By Olena Kagui
Is your Apple Watch not showing text messages? Sometimes, there may be an issue preventing you from being able to send, receive, and read text messages. Connectivity issues, software bugs, and a syncing error between your Apple Watch and iPhone can all be culprits, but they are easy to troubleshoot. If your Apple Watch is not receiving texts, we can help!
Why Is My Apple Watch Vibrating but Not Showing Notifications?
By Rhett Intriago
Every Apple Watch owner experiences phantom vibrations from time to time. You’ve probably found this article because your Apple Watch vibrated for seemingly no reason. It can get annoying if it happens often and you frequently find yourself raising your wrist and seeing no new notifications. Let’s dive into why your Apple Watch is vibrating but not showing notifications.
How to Silence Your Apple Watch (watchOS 10)
By iPhone Life Team
Getting notifications on your Apple Watch prevents the need to constantly check your iPhone. However, if your Apple Watch ringing is causing too many disturbances or you're just tired of hearing the constant dinging, it may be time to switch on Silent mode. This article shows the quickest ways to silence the Apple Watch.
How to Stop iPhone from Dimming: 2 Ways
By Rich Hall
Tired of your iPad or iPhone screen going dim or dark while you're using your device? The auto-lock and screen dimming features can help you save battery, but can also be frustrating if you're trying to read an article! Below, we'll cover how to turn off auto-lock on your iPhone and how to stop your iPhone from dimming too quickly.
How to Know If Someone Blocked You on iPhone & iMessage
By Leanne Hays
With recent iPhone software updates, like iOS 16.5 and iOS 17, the signs that your number has been blocked continues to change. We'll show you the most reliable ways to tell if someone blocked your number, plus some specific tips for how to know if someone blocked you on iMessage. Let's dive in!
iPhone Notes Disappeared? Easy Ways to Get Them Back
By Conner Carey
Why did my notes disappear? iPhone notes disappearing or the entire Notes app being lost are most often caused by accidentally moving or deleting the Notes app or notes. In rare cases, you might experience a software glitch, such as right after an update. Regardless of the cause, we'll show you how to recover lost notes on your iPhone, plus how to get the Notes app back on your iPhone if you accidentally removed it.
How to Hide Apps on Your iPhone from Prying Eyes
By Conner Carey
Can you hide apps on an iPhone? Absolutely. You can use your iPhone's built-in features to hide any Apple or third-party app for free. We'll show you how to hide an app on your iPhone by removing it from your Home Screen, placing it in a folder, and hiding it from Search and Siri Suggestions. If you want to hide multiple apps, you can even hide an entire Home Screen page of app icons.
Why Is My iPhone Playing Music with No Apps Open? Fixed!
By Leanne Hays
If your iPhone is playing music by itself, you want it to stop as soon as possible! This problem is super annoying and disruptive, but don't worry; we know how to stop music from automatically playing on your iPhone.
3 Ways to Turn a Mac On & Off
By Devala Rees
If you're a new Mac user, one of the first things to learn is how to properly turn on your Mac and shut it down (even if it is frozen). Shutting down your Mac saves power and clears out RAM, and is good to do from time to time. Below, we'll show you how to turn on a Mac and shut it off again.
Solved: iPhone Unable to Check for Update
By Rhett Intriago
The latest iOS update has just come out and you’re probably eager to try out all the new features. But when you go to download the new software, you see a message saying that your iPhone is unable to check for an update. Why does this happen and how can it be fixed?
How to Fix iMessage Not Working on iPhone
By Conner Carey
Here's why iMessage isn't working and how to fix it once and for all. If iMessage won't activate, a text was not delivered, your iPhone is not receiving texts, iMessage is grayed out, or you're having other iMessage problems, here's the fix.
Identify Mystery Numbers: How to Find No Caller ID on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
If you've received a call from an unknown number or a number that displays as No Caller ID, be careful! Telemarketers and scammers often intentionally hide their number or even display a fake number to hide their identity. We'll show you how to unmask No Caller ID numbers on your iPhone by using *69 or third-party apps to track unknown callers. Once you have this information, you can report the unknown caller and adjust your settings to silence or block the unknown number.
Fixed: Wi-Fi Slow on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
We've all experienced our iPhones lagging when we try to access Wi-Fi at some point in time. If you wondering why your iPhone internet is so slow, it may be because there are a lot of people trying to access the web. Or, you may just need to adjust your settings to fix the slow internet on iPhone. Here's why the internet might be slow on iPhone.
How to Fix Messages in iCloud Not Available on iPhone & iPad
By Leanne Hays
Are you getting the "Messages in iCloud not available as iCloud and iMessage accounts do not match" error message on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac? This problem happens when Messages aren't syncing between your devices, and is actually pretty easy to solve on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac!
How to Get the App Store Back on Your iPhone & iPad
By Erin MacPherson
If the App Store icon disappeared on your iPhone, it doesn't mean you deleted the app; it's just missing or uninstalled. If your App Store icon is missing and you're wondering how to restore it, here's how to get the App Store back on an iPhone or iPad.