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iOS 8 Tip: How to use extensions in Safari on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

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iOS 8 Tip: How to use extensions in Safari on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

This article is an iOS 8 Tip that shows how to use extensions in Safari on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. iOS 8 was released the same time that Apple announced the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. With all these announcements, one of the incredible features of iOS 8 is extensions. Extensions allow apps to use features and functionality of other apps without leaving the current app. This increases productivity across any app that takes advantage of extensions. One of my favorite uses of extensions is in the Safari app. For years now I have used the 1Password app (it Continue Reading →

iOS 8 Tip: How to use continuity features – Handoff, Phone Calls, SMS, and Instant Hotspot

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iOS 8 Tip: How to use continuity features - Handoff, Phone Calls, SMS, and Instant Hotspot

This is an iOS 8 Tip: How to use continuity features – Handoff, Phone Calls, SMS, and Instant Hotspot. Continuity is one of the many great new features that comes with iOS 8. Continuity connects your devices like never before. There are 4 main components of continuity in iOS 8. Here is how to use each of these continuity features on your devices that all share a common Apple ID (iCloud) login. 1. Handoff in iOS 8 Handoff in iOS 8 is designed to let you continue working at the same place you left off when switching from one device to Continue Reading →

How to install, setup, and use custom keyboards in iOS 8

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How to install, setup, and use custom keyboards in iOS 8

This article will explain how to install and use custom keyboards in iOS 8. Apple finally introduced custom keyboards with the release of iOS 8. A custom keyboard lets a third-party developer create a keyboard that appears in place of your standard keyboard. You can easily switch between available keyboards. Here is how to install a custom keyboard and then how to set it up and use it along with some troubleshooting tips in case there is a glitch. 1. How to install a Custom Keyboard in iOS 8 Installing a custom keyboard in iOS 8 is very simple. The Continue Reading →

iOS 8 is here – this is how to prep your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch for the big upgrade

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With iOS 8 finally here, this article will explain how to prep your iPhone, iPad (Air, Mini), or iPod Touch for the big upgrade. Just follow these simple steps: 1. Backup your device to iCloud or to iTunes To create a backup with iCloud, simply open the Settings App and tap on iCloud. Then, make sure that iCloud Backup is turned on. Lastly, tap Back Up Now to make sure you have the most recent backup of your data possible. If this is your first time backing up to iCloud, it will take a few hours to perform the backup depending on Continue Reading →

How to quickly switch to and use 3D Flyover Mode in Apple Maps App

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This is a quick and easy tip on how to switch to 3D Flyover Mode in the Maps App on your iPhone, iPad (Air, Mini), and iPod Touch. The Apple Maps app on iOS devices has greatly improved since it was announced a few years back. The Flyover feature is one of my favorites. Flyover allows you to zoom in on certain cities and get a photographic 3D view of the city. It is really fun to explore new cities this way or to get a 3D birds eye view of your own city. There are dozens of cities that Continue Reading →

iOS 8 set to be released on September 17, 2014

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With Apple’s announcement of bigger iPhones and a brand new  Watch at their keynote on 9/9/14, we now know the specific date that iOS 8 will be released. iOS 8 will come to iPhones and iPads on September 17, 2014. iOS 8 is by far one of the biggest upgrades to come to iPhones and iPads. There are dozens of features that will truly change the way that people interact with their iOS devices. Here are just a few of those:  Extensions: This feature allows developers to securely access other apps and core functions in iOS. For example, Continue Reading →

Will the new iPhone 6 be called the iPhone Air?

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Will the new iPhone 6 be called the iPhone Air

Over the years, Apple has continued to refine and perfect the whole line of iOS devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad (Mini, Air). Each year, the devices get thinner, better battery life, and better camera capabilities. On September 9, Apple is poised to announce another iteration of the iPhone. This could be the biggest and most dramatic change to the iPhone since it was introduced. My prediction is that this year, Apple will drop the number that goes along with each iPhone (4, 4S, 5, 5c, 5s) and just call the new iPhone, the iPhone Air just like it did Continue Reading →

How to use iMessages to quickly, securely, and easily share files (between Mac and iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch)

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How to use iMessages to quickly, securely, and easily share files (between Mac and iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch)

Often times there is a need to quickly transfer a file from your Mac to your iOS device or the other way around. In addition, you may want to securely send a file to someone else. You can use iMessages to quickly, securely, and easily share files. Apple is working on an even easier solution (when you are in proximity with another person or device) called Airdrop that will debut with the release of iOS 8 (coming September, 2014). Until iOS 8 is released, and in case your device is not new enough to transfer files via Airdrop, here is a quick Continue Reading →

iOS 7: Keep your iPhone and iPad (Mini) contacts updated with Facebook Sync

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In iOS 6, Apple introduced deeper Facebook integration throughout all iOS devices. This continued with the updates in iOS 7. By default, this access is turned off. To activate it, simply go to Settings –> Facebook and login with your credentials. Once logged in, you will be able to use Siri to post updates to Facebook as well as upload or share photos directly from the Photos app. You also get the option of turning on Facebook Calendar which adds a calendar of all your upcoming Facebook events and another calendar with birthdays of all your friends. Beyond the status Continue Reading →

Free App of the Week for iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch

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Free App of the Week for iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch

PopAGraph is the free app of the week for iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch! Click on the icon to the left or the link below to get your free app this week. This is a paid app that Apple is discounting to “FREE” for one week. Check back every Friday for the new App of the Week. The apps typically are universal apps meaning that they work on all iOS devices – iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch. Get it while you can by following this link: PopAGraph Description of the App: Every iPhoneographer is looking for that unique distinctive Continue Reading →