AppleToolBox https://appletoolbox.com Tools and Fixes for Mac, iPad, iPhone & iWatch Mon, 10 Jul 2023 22:36:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://appletoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-cropped-AppleToolBox-Logo-32x32.png AppleToolBox https://appletoolbox.com 32 32 How to Use the Find My Features in iOS 17 https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-use-the-find-my-features-in-ios-17/ https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-use-the-find-my-features-in-ios-17/#respond Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:14 +0000 https://appletoolbox.com/?p=122958 Find My is an incredibly useful app for keeping track of all your Apple devices, and it’s a great way to know where your friends and family are. The app isn’t getting a huge overhaul in iOS 17, but you will soon have access to a small number of tools that you may find useful. […]

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]]> https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-use-the-find-my-features-in-ios-17/feed/ 0 How to Find Your Apple Watch Using Your iPhone https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-find-your-apple-watch-using-your-iphone/ https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-find-your-apple-watch-using-your-iphone/#respond Mon, 10 Jul 2023 22:37:31 +0000 https://appletoolbox.com/?p=122858 It’s been almost six years since Apple introduced the ability to find your iPhone using your Apple Watch. But rather surprisingly, you haven’t been able to go “the other way” and find your Apple Watch using your iPhone. That’s all changing with the release of iOS 17 and watchOS 10, as this is one of […]

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]]> https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-find-your-apple-watch-using-your-iphone/feed/ 0 How to Link Related Notes on iPhone, iPad, and Mac https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-link-related-notes-on-iphone-ipad-and-mac/ https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-link-related-notes-on-iphone-ipad-and-mac/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:41:45 +0000 https://appletoolbox.com/?p=122855 If there’s one thing that the Apple ecosystem is known for, it’s the incredible variety of productivity-focused apps. While there are mainstays still topping the App Store charts, such as Things 3 and OmniFocus, note-taking apps have continued to exponentially grow in popularity. Some of these include PKM applications, also known as Personal Knowledge Management, […]

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]]> https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-link-related-notes-on-iphone-ipad-and-mac/feed/ 0 How to Automatically Remove Verification Codes in Mail and Messages on iPhone and Mac https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-automatically-remove-verification-codes-in-mail-and-messages-on-iphone-and-mac/ https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-automatically-remove-verification-codes-in-mail-and-messages-on-iphone-and-mac/#respond Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:40:50 +0000 https://appletoolbox.com/?p=122860 In today’s digital landscape, verification codes have become a common method of securing online accounts and protecting sensitive information. However, managing these codes can be cumbersome and time-consuming, often leading to cluttered inboxes and message threads. Recognizing this challenge, Apple has introduced an automatic verification code removal feature for Mail and Messages on iPhone, iPad, […]

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]]> https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-automatically-remove-verification-codes-in-mail-and-messages-on-iphone-and-mac/feed/ 0 How to Choose Another Phone Number in FaceTime https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-choose-another-phone-number-in-facetime/ https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-choose-another-phone-number-in-facetime/#respond Sun, 02 Jul 2023 14:38:41 +0000 https://appletoolbox.com/?p=122800 FaceTime is a great way to keep in touch with loved ones, and some companies even use the service to enable better collaboration between team members. One of the nicest things about it is that you can choose whether you want others to contact you with either your email address or a phone number. Related […]

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]]> https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-choose-another-phone-number-in-facetime/feed/ 0 Why Are Apps I Haven’t Downloaded Showing Up in Screen Time? + How to Fix https://appletoolbox.com/apps-not-downloaded-but-in-screen-time/ https://appletoolbox.com/apps-not-downloaded-but-in-screen-time/#respond Sat, 01 Jul 2023 22:15:12 +0000 https://appletoolbox.com/?p=122867 Screen Time is a useful tool for keeping track of your app and website usage, and you can make decisions that you feel are necessary based on that data. For example, you can set limits to stop you from spending so much time on social media if you feel like you currently do. Related Reading: […]

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]]> https://appletoolbox.com/apps-not-downloaded-but-in-screen-time/feed/ 0 How to Use iPhone Widgets on Mac https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-use-iphone-widgets-on-mac/ https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-use-iphone-widgets-on-mac/#respond Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:36:26 +0000 https://appletoolbox.com/?p=122862 Widgets, the mini-applications that provide quick access to information or functions from your apps, have long been a staple on iPhones. With the introduction of macOS Sonoma, Apple brought this feature to the Mac, offering users the ability to use iPhone widgets on their desktops or laptops. Related Reading What’s New in iOS 17 How […]

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]]> https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-use-iphone-widgets-on-mac/feed/ 0 How to Use Stickers in Messages on iOS 17 https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-use-stickers-in-messages-on-ios-17/ https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-use-stickers-in-messages-on-ios-17/#respond Mon, 26 Jun 2023 19:02:09 +0000 https://appletoolbox.com/?p=122811 Stickers are a great way to liven up conversations with your friends and family – and even before iOS 17, there were plenty of good things about the feature. Now, however, things are stepping up a further notch. Related Reading: How to Make Your Own Live Stickers in iOS 17 Everything That’s New in Messages […]

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]]> https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-use-stickers-in-messages-on-ios-17/feed/ 0 How to Adjust Cellular Data for Individual iPhone Apps https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-adjust-cellular-data-for-individual-iphone-apps/ https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-adjust-cellular-data-for-individual-iphone-apps/#respond Mon, 26 Jun 2023 18:58:41 +0000 https://appletoolbox.com/?p=122775 Apps are more cool and sophisticated than ever. But to support those functions, they pull massive amounts of data. Apps may be using that data to make them run faster or performing functions in the background, such as communicating with servers to get the data they need. As all this data transfer happens, you may […]

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]]> https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-adjust-cellular-data-for-individual-iphone-apps/feed/ 0 iPhone: What Does “SOS Only” Mean? (+ How to Fix) https://appletoolbox.com/iphone-what-does-sos-only-mean-how-to-fix/ https://appletoolbox.com/iphone-what-does-sos-only-mean-how-to-fix/#respond Thu, 22 Jun 2023 19:56:50 +0000 https://appletoolbox.com/?p=122788 iPhone network coverage is constantly improving, and 4G is available in many places that seem rural. But not everywhere in the world is covered by the internet, and your mobile network provider might differ when it comes to what their coverage is like. Related Reading: How to Share Your Location Via Satellite Using Find My […]

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]]> https://appletoolbox.com/iphone-what-does-sos-only-mean-how-to-fix/feed/ 0 How to Use Kanban View in Apple Reminders https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-use-kanban-view-in-apple-reminders/ https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-use-kanban-view-in-apple-reminders/#respond Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:13:51 +0000 https://appletoolbox.com/?p=122592 If there’s one thing we know about apps on the iPhone and iPad, it’s that there is no shortage of productivity and task management solutions. But in recent years, Apple’s own Reminders app has been getting some rather impressive updates, which includes the ability to use Kanban View in Apple Reminders on iOS 17. Related […]

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]]> https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-use-kanban-view-in-apple-reminders/feed/ 0 How to Use StandBy Mode on iPhone With iOS 17 https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-use-standby-mode-on-iphone-with-ios-17/ https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-use-standby-mode-on-iphone-with-ios-17/#respond Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:47:59 +0000 https://appletoolbox.com/?p=122588 While there are a lot of exciting new features for Messages, FaceTime, and the Phone app with iOS 17, there’s another feature that is already turning heads. With StandBy Mode on iPhone, this is transforming the way that you can “use” your iPhone when it’s on the charger. Related Reading What’s New in iOS 17 […]

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]]> https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-use-standby-mode-on-iphone-with-ios-17/feed/ 0 How to Download Offline Maps in Apple Maps on iOS 17 https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-download-offline-maps-in-apple-maps-on-ios-17/ https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-download-offline-maps-in-apple-maps-on-ios-17/#respond Mon, 19 Jun 2023 12:40:30 +0000 https://appletoolbox.com/?p=122596 Downloading offline maps to your iPhone can be incredibly beneficial, especially when you’re traveling or exploring areas with limited or no internet connectivity. By having offline maps readily available, you can access detailed navigation information without relying on cellular data or Wi-Fi, which can save you from incurring additional data charges or getting lost in […]

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]]> https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-download-offline-maps-in-apple-maps-on-ios-17/feed/ 0 How to Use Check In on iOS 17 https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-use-check-in-on-ios-17/ https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-use-check-in-on-ios-17/#respond Mon, 19 Jun 2023 01:00:27 +0000 https://appletoolbox.com/?p=122594 There are quite a few changes arriving with iOS 17 when it is released to the masses later this year. But one of the features that is flying under the radar is Apple’s new “Check In” functionality that is built into the Messages app. Related Reading iOS 17: How to Create Personalized Contact Posters Apple […]

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]]> https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-use-check-in-on-ios-17/feed/ 0 Everything That’s New in Messages in iOS 17 https://appletoolbox.com/everything-thats-new-in-messages-in-ios-17/ https://appletoolbox.com/everything-thats-new-in-messages-in-ios-17/#respond Sun, 18 Jun 2023 19:15:37 +0000 https://appletoolbox.com/?p=122607 Understandably so, there was a lot of focus on the Apple Vision Pro headset and new Mac hardware announced at WWDC 2023. This kind of made the software updates feel insignificant despite being a developer conference. However, now that the first iOS 17 Developer Preview has been available, there are a lot of new features […]

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]]> https://appletoolbox.com/ios-17-the-changes-coming-to-apple-podcasts/feed/ 0 How to Record a Message in FaceTime on iOS 17 https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-record-a-message-in-facetime-on-ios-17/ https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-record-a-message-in-facetime-on-ios-17/#respond Thu, 15 Jun 2023 21:23:13 +0000 https://appletoolbox.com/?p=122509 FaceTime has long been a popular tool for keeping in touch with loved ones and sharing important moments when you can’t be together. And for businesses, the app is becoming increasingly popular for hosting virtual meetings. Related Reading: What’s New in iOS 17? How to Download iOS 17 on Your iPhone FaceTime Call Failed? Here’s […]

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]]> https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-record-a-message-in-facetime-on-ios-17/feed/ 0 Everything You Missed from WWDC 2023 https://appletoolbox.com/everything-you-missed-from-wwdc-2023/ https://appletoolbox.com/everything-you-missed-from-wwdc-2023/#respond Thu, 15 Jun 2023 14:43:14 +0000 https://appletoolbox.com/?p=122602 Another year, another WWDC has come and gone. Apple managed to pack A LOT of information into a two hour presentation, with even more information provided through various sessions and keynotes. But if you missed out on what Apple announced at WWDC 2023, we’ve rounded up all of the main talking points and sections from […]

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]]> https://appletoolbox.com/whats-changing-in-the-ios-17-photos-app/feed/ 0 iOS 17: How to Create Personalized Contact Posters https://appletoolbox.com/ios-17-how-to-create-personalized-contact-posters/ https://appletoolbox.com/ios-17-how-to-create-personalized-contact-posters/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:21:17 +0000 https://appletoolbox.com/?p=122567 Apple has often included a lot of useful features for customizing contact details, such as adding home addresses and whatnot. But from an aesthetic point of view, you could argue that things have been lacking in recent versions of iOS. With iOS 17, however, that is going to change. Related Reading: How to Download iOS […]

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