Guide: Dim the Screen to save power | iOS 9BrightnessDim the Screen to save power Tom Rolfe April 29, 2015 Tips & TricksThe screen is one of the most significant drains on the battery. The good news is, the power the... Read more
Guide: Stop apps from automatically refreshing | iOS 9Background RefreshStop automatic app refreshing Tom Rolfe April 28, 2015 Tips & TricksMany apps can refresh their content in the background. This means they’ll always be up-to-date when they’re opened.... Read more
Guide: Keep track of battery usage | iOS 9Battery UseKeep track of battery usage Tom Rolfe April 24, 2015 Tips & TricksTo find out what apps are hitting the battery life hardest, open Settings and tap Battery. (For those using iOS... Read more
Guide: Turn Off Lock Screen Notifications | iOS 9Limit NotificationsTurn off lock screen alerts Tom Rolfe April 23, 2015 Tips & TricksNotifications can appear on the Lock screen, but they can be distracting, and use precious battery. To turn... Read more
Guide: Limit Location Usage to Save Battery | iOS 9Location ServicesLimit your location usage Tom Rolfe April 21, 2015 Tips & TricksSome apps, such as Maps or Camera, request the use of your current location, however, some users may... Read more
Guide: Keep your iPhone cool | iOS 9OverheatingKeep your iPhone cool Tom Rolfe April 20, 2015 Tips & Tricks1 CommentThe iPhone lasts longer when kept between 0° and 35°C (32° to 95°F). Outside this range the battery... Read more
Guide: Disable Push Email to Improve Battery Life | iOS 9Disable Mail pushCheck your email manually Tom Rolfe April 17, 2015 Tips & TricksApps like the Mail app can use push data to refresh, but keeping push email turned on can... Read more
Guide: Save Battery by Managing Connections | iOS 9Managing ConnectionsSave battery by turning off connections Tom Rolfe April 16, 2015 Tips & TricksThe cellular connections made by your iPhone can have an affect on your device’s battery life. 3G and... Read more
Guide: Reach the top of your iPhone 6 and 6 Plus | iOS 9Reach the topGet to grips with a larger screen Tom Rolfe April 15, 2015 Tips & TricksIf you have the iPhone 6 or 6 Plus then you may find it difficult to reach the... Read more
Guide: How to take a screenshot | iOS 9ScreenshotsHow to take a screenshot Tom Rolfe April 14, 2015 Tips & TricksIt’s possible to save images from apps by taking a screenshot of the current view on your iPhone.... Read more
Guide: how to use Do Not Disturb mode | iOS 9Do Not DisturbGet some peace and quiet Tom Rolfe April 13, 2015 Tips & TricksTurning on the Do Not Disturb setting stops any notifications from apps appearing on your device. You’ll still... Read more
Guide: keep Control Center under control | iOS 9Control CenterA suite of handy shortcuts Tom Rolfe April 10, 2015 Tips & TricksTo quickly gain access to handy options in the Control Center, open it by swiping up from the... Read more
Guide: how to reply to notifications | iOS 9NotificationsQuickly reply or hide alerts Tom Rolfe April 9, 2015 Tips & TricksSometimes app updates appear as notifications on the Lock screen. You can open the app and go directly... Read more
Guide: Understanding Notification Center | iOS 9NotificationsUnderstanding Notification Center Tom Rolfe April 8, 2015 Tips & TricksView all your received messages in one place via the Notification Center. To access this, slide your finger... Read more
Guide: Siri Suggestions in Spotlight on iPhone | iOS 9Spotlight suggestionsSiri-powered proactive shortcuts Tom Rolfe April 7, 2015 Tips & TricksAs well as its search functions, from iOS 9 onwards Spotlight also proactively provides suggestions for things like... Read more
Guide: Multitasking with iOS | iOS 9MultitaskingSwitching between apps Tom Rolfe April 6, 2015 Tips & TricksYou can easily swap between apps without having to close the one you’re using. Double-press the Home button... Read more
Guide: Organize apps like a pro with folders | iOS 9Using foldersOrganize apps like a pro Tom Rolfe April 3, 2015 Tips & TricksFolders can be used to group similar apps together, based on type, or any other grouping method you... Read more
Guide: How to move or delete apps | iOS 9Move and DeleteHow to move or delete apps Tom Rolfe April 2, 2015 Tips & TricksMoving icons around on your screen is easy, as is deleting any apps that you no longer use.... Read more
Guide: Welcome to the Home Screen | iOS 9Home screenWelcome to the home screen Tom Rolfe April 1, 2015 Tips & TricksThe Home screen is where you’ll find all of your apps and is the primary way to interact... Read more