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iOS 7: How to use and turn off your iPhone Flashlight from the Lock screen

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iOS 7: How to use and turn off your iPhone Flashlight from the Lock screen

This article will explain how to use and turn off your iPhone flashlight from the lock screen in iOS 7. Did you know that you can use your iPhone camera flash as a flashlight? Apple added a quick access feature in iOS 7 that allows you to turn the camera flash on and off and use it as a flashlight through Control Center. From your lock screen, simply swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access several toggles as well as shortcuts to the flashlight, timer/alarm clock, calculator, and camera apps. To turn the flashlight on just tap Continue Reading →

iOS 7: How to create folders for iCloud documents in Pages, Numbers, and Keynote

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iOS 7: How to create folders for iCloud documents in Pages, Numbers, and Keynote

This article will show you how to create folders for iCloud documents in iOS 7 for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. Apple’s introduction of iCloud opened up the possibility for syncing documents between different iOS devices and the Mac. Storing documents in iCloud is simple with minimal setup required. All you need to do to set up iCloud document storage and syncing is to make sure you are logged in to your iCloud account on your iPad (Air) (Mini), iPhone, iPod Touch and then go to Settings –> iCloud. Be sure that Documents & Data is turned on. This will allow Continue Reading →

Best Apps to Edit Microsoft Office Documents (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

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Best Apps to Edit Microsoft Office Documents

This article recommends the best apps to edit Microsoft Office Documents (Word, Excel, Powerpoint). I recommended some apps awhile back that worked well to edit Office documents on the iPad (Mini), iPhone, and iPod Touch. However, a lot has changed since I wrote that article. So, an update is in order to provide you with the best apps to edit Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint documents. Early on, Microsoft had not included any iOS apps on the App Store. This meant that we all had to use 3rd party apps in order to edit Microsoft Word, Excel, or Powerpoint files. However, Continue Reading →

4 case reviews (including the world’s thinnest case) for the iPhone 5s and 5

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4 case reviews (including the world's thinnest case) for the iPhone 5s and 5

This article provides 4 case reviews (including the world’s thinnest case) for the iPhone 5s and 5. Whenever I upgrade an iOS device, the hunt is on to find the best case. I know that some users prefer to go caseless and I respect that. One of the reasons I use a case is to protect the device from drops as well as to keep it in the best possible condition for resale. After I upgraded to the iPhone 5s, I set out to find the best possible case that wouldn’t add a lot of bulk or weight. I did Continue Reading →

Add High Quality SLR Effects to your photos with free iPhone-iPod Touch App – Tadaa SLR

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Add High Quality SLR Effects to your photos with free iPhone-iPod Touch App - Tadaa SLR

If you are looking for a way to add high quality SLR effects to your photos, then check out this free iPhone and iPod Touch app that will to just that. The iPhone and iPod Touch have made capturing photos easier than ever before. And now, you can capture even better photos with the improved optics in the iPhone 5s and all the software magic of iOS 7. But, what if you want to make your photos look like they were shot with a high quality SLR camera? Tadaa SLR is the answer. This app allows you to edit an existing Continue Reading →

How to Set Volume for Music, Ringer, Alarm, and Siri – iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

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How to set volume for music, ringer, alarm, and Siri - iPhone, iPad (Mini), iPod Touch

This article explains how to set the volume on your iOS Device for music, ringer (iPhone only), alarm, and Siri. There are three different volume settings on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices which can make setting the correct volume a little tricky. If you have ever wondered how to set the correct volume for music, alarm, ringer, or Siri on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, tVen read on. Setting iOS Ringer (iPhone Only), Alerts, and Alarm Volume The ringer volume only applies to the iPhone. When using an iPhone, the Ringer and Alerts volume (which includes the Alarm volume) Continue Reading →

iOS 9: Help with how to fix a crashing app on iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch

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iOS 9: Help with how to fix a crashing app on iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch

This article explains for iOS 9: Help with how to fix a crashing app on iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch. One of the most frustrating things when using an iPhone, iPad (Mini), or iPod Touch is when an app crashes.  Apps crash for various reasons. Many times the app crashes because there is some bug that the developers did not catch. Sometimes, the app can have data that is corrupted. Other times the cause of an app crashing is simply because their is not enough available memory when the app is launched. Regardless of the cause, the frustration is still Continue Reading →

How to legally unlock your AT&T iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5s, 5c

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How to legally unlock your AT&T iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5s, 5c

This article will explain how to legally unlock your AT&T iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5s, and 5c. It is actually quite easy to do and once your device is legally unlocked, it will remain unlocked from that point on. You will then be able to use your iPhone on another GSM network in the US – such as a carrier like T-Mobile – or on any international GSM network around the world. This unlock will turn your iPhone into an international phone that can be used around the world with local sim cards. There are a few requirements that must Continue Reading →

Apple introduces Video sharing via Photo Stream in iOS 7 and Apple TV 6.0

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Apple introduces video sharing via Photo Stream in iOS 7 and Apple TV 6.0. When Apple first announced Photo Stream back in 2011, many were disappointed that it was only limited to photos. In the past, there hasn’t been a way to share videos via iCloud, till now. With iOS 7 and Apple TV OS 6.0, you can now upload a video to a shared photo stream (quality is reduced to 720p). The coolest part about this is that videos added to a shared photo stream do not count against your iCloud storage limit. This means that you could download Continue Reading →

iOS 7 Tips: How to close Safari Tabs on iPhone and iPod Touch

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iOS 7 Tips: How to close Safari Tabs on iPhone

iOS 7 includes a completely redesigned Safari App including a new and simple way for how to close Safari tabs on the iPhone. Overall, the app is more immersive, minimizing the URL at the top of the screen and fading the navigation controls as you scroll down. You can also have an unlimited number of tabs open at the same time. There is an easy way to close tabs. Here is how: 1. Tap the bottom right button in Safari to reveal all your open tabs. 2. Once the tabs are visible, simply swipe the tab off to the left. Continue Reading →