by Terry McAdams | Jun 21, 2022 | Camera, iPhone, photo, Tip, troubleshooting
We increasingly need to take photos of documents—vaccination cards, driver licenses, passports, etc.—to submit for online verification. That’s often easier said than done, especially when taking a photo at night under lights that obscure the text with glare and...
by Terry McAdams | Feb 11, 2021 | Camera, iPad, iPhone, Security, Tip
In iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, Apple added two new status indicators to the right side of the status bar at the top of the screen. They’re designed to give you feedback about what an app is doing. An orange dot indicates that an app is using the microphone, and a green dot...
by Lucy McAdams | Jun 25, 2018 | Camera, iPhone, photo, Tip
Have you ever composed the perfect photo in the iPhone’s Camera app and then been unable to tap the shutter button without jiggling the iPhone and blurring the image? That can be especially difficult with macro shots that require physical contortions to position the...
by Lucy McAdams | Sep 25, 2017 | Apple Watch, Camera, Flashlight, watchOS
With watchOS 4 now arriving on Apple Watch users’ wrists, it’s time to make sure you aren’t missing out on any of the important features—and to share a few tips for how to use them. watchOS 4 works on all Apple Watch models, even the original Apple Watch. It does...
by Lucy McAdams | Sep 20, 2017 | Camera, Control Center, Do Not Disturb, Dock, Emergency SOS, iOS, iPad, iPhone, Messages, Photos
Even if you’re not buying a new iPhone this year, you can still enjoy a hefty dose of “New and Improved!” with Apple’s iOS 11, which provides a host of new capabilities. Hold on tight, there’s a lot to cover, and we have another article coming about the iPad-specific...
by Lucy McAdams | Jun 30, 2017 | Camera, How-To, iOS, iPad, iPhone
It’s the time of year when fireworks fill the sky above celebrations of all sorts. As the crowds ooh and aah at glittering chrysanthemum and willow effects, you may be wishing you could capture some of those moments with your iPhone. With these tips, you won’t need a...
