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How to turn on text message forwarding from iPhone to iPad and Mac

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How to turn on text message forwarding from iPhone to iPad and Mac

This article is about how to turn on text message forwarding from iPhone to iPad and Mac. This is a great feature that was introduced in iOS 8 and continues to be available in iOS 9. Text message forwarding allows you to sync all of your text messages (both iMessages and SMS texts) with your iPhone, iPad and Mac. Previously, the Messages app on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac would allow for synchronizing of iMessages but not for SMS (normal Text) messages. This was frustrating since not all messages are iMessages. So, text message forwarding was a welcome introduction in Continue Reading →

The best hidden secret about Siri – How to edit mistakes

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Siri is the personal digital assistant that Apple introduced in iOS 5 and the iPhone 4S. Since then, Siri has been expanded to include the iPhone 5, iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad Mini, and the new iPod Touch. The most amazing aspect of using Siri is that you can talk in normal language (for the most part). You can ask Siri things like, “Will it rain today?” And, the interpreted response will include the weather forecast for the day. Siri can also send text messages and emails for you. All you need to do is say, “Send a message to Continue Reading →

Set a reminder or send a quick message in response to an incoming call you can’t take

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In iOS 6, Apple introduced a helpful set of options to respond to an incoming call when your phone is locked. This comes in handy when you are in a meeting or can’t take a call for some other reason. Here is how to activate this feature: 1. Whenever you have an incoming call, you will see the little shape of a phone handset next to the “slide to answer” box. Simply swipe up on this phone handset icon to reveal response options. 2. After you swipe up on the handset icon, you have two options – “Reply with Message” Continue Reading →