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10 Files tips: a beginner’s guide to the Files app10 Files tipsA beginner's guide to the Files app Craig Grannell November 15, 2017 Tips & TricksUse your iPhone to manage and sort documents – fast Apple initially eschewed a visible file system on... Read more
Disable ‘calls on other devices’ to prevent your iPhone and iPad ringing at onceCalls on other devicesDisable this feature to avoid annoyance Kenny Hemphill June 30, 2017 Tips & TricksOne neat feature of the ever closer integration of iOS and macOS is that when all your devices... Read more
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Tip: Find all the songs you’ve asked Siri to identifySiri remembers songsWhat have you asked it to identify? Andy Price April 9, 2017 Tips & TricksSiri's pretty clever when it comes to virtual assistants, but did you know it also has a pretty... Read more
Guide: How to share videos via the iOS Messages app without losing qualityVideo attachmentsHow to share videos via Messages Tom Rolfe March 1, 2016 Tips & TricksThe iPhone is the most popular camera in the world, and it can record surprisingly good video. So... Read more
How to use 3D Touch on the iPhone 6s & 6s Plus3D Touch GuideHow to use the new iPhone 6s feature Tom Rolfe October 22, 2015 Features, Tips & TricksHow to make the most of the pressure-sensing screen on the iPhone 6s & 6s Plus 3D Touch is one... Read more
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Guide: using the ‘up next’ queue in Music | iOS 9Up NextQueueing music with 'up next' Tom Rolfe July 20, 2015 Tips & TricksHaving a party and want to be able to take requests without compromising your meticulously planned playlist? The... Read more
Guide: quick playback controls with the Music miniplayer | iOS 9Music miniplayerQuick playback controls Tom Rolfe July 20, 2015 Tips & TricksAnother new feature to the Music app is the miniplayer, which sits at the bottom of the screen... Read more
Guide: How to shoot & adjust slow motion video on the iPhone | iOS 9Slo-mo controlShoot & adjust slow motion video Tom Rolfe May 18, 2015 Tips & TricksIf you’ve an iPhone 5s or later, then you can shoot slo-mo video. To do so open the... Read more
Guide: Take perfect action shots using the iPhone’s burst mode | iOS 9Burst modeTake perfect action shots Tom Rolfe May 18, 2015 Tips & TricksThe iPhone 5s and later has a number of additional Camera app features, including a burst mode. When using... Read more
Guide: Take still photos while filming video on the iPhone | iOS 9Still video imagesTake photos while filming video Tom Rolfe May 18, 2015 Tips & TricksIf you’ve an iPhone 5 or later, it’s possible to take still shots even when recording video. While... Read more
Guide: Stablize photos using iPhone headphones to shoot pictures | iOS 9Using headphonesSnap the perfect photo Tom Rolfe May 18, 2015 Tips & TricksPressing either the Volume Up or Down using the inline remote on the iPhone’s headphones while using the... Read more