In iOS/iPadOS 15, users were limited to only a handful of customization options for the Lock Screen on the iPhone and iPad. While changing the wallpaper could add a personal touch, the overall date and time layout has maintained the same stale aesthetic since iOS 7 debuted back in 2013.

Coming later this year iOS 16 offers a complete overhaul of the Lock Screen experience featuring all-new widgets, font styles, and a Lock Screen gallery to help users easily switch between Lock Screen setups they have already configured. This article demonstrates how you can start using your Lock Screen’s customization options in iOS 15, and also offers a sneak peek at iOS 16.

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There’s no denying we all love our electronic devices these days. In fact, even seniors enjoy using iPads and iPhones to FaceTime with loved ones or entertain themselves. But, as people age, these devices may not be fully accessible to them fresh out of the box. Enter Apple’s inbuilt accessibility settings – the best way to set up an iOS device for seniors to help them use an iPad or an iPhone more simply. Let’s see how to configure these devices for ease of access.

Note: Most of the suggestions listed below can be accessed from “Settings -> Accessibility.”

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Stage Manager is an innovative new way to multitask with dynamically organizable windows on Mac computers running macOS Ventura and iPad models equipped with the M1 chip running iPadOS 16. Learn how to get the most out of Stage Manager on your iPad and Mac in this tutorial.

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What Is Stage Manager?

Stage Manager is a new multitasking interface for the iPad and the Mac that automatically groups together your recently used apps into stacks of windows that become pinned to the left side of the display.... Read more]]> https://www.maketecheasier.com/stage-manager-mac-ipad/feed/ 0 https://www.maketecheasier.com/set-timer-on-iphone-camera/ https://www.maketecheasier.com/set-timer-on-iphone-camera/#respond Sun, 19 Jun 2022 19:25:00 +0000 https://admin.maketecheasier.com/?p=416435

With each new year, Apple’s iPhone receives photography updates in the form of either software or hardware enhancements. A couple of years ago, that was the ability to use a timer, perfect for taking photos and videos hands-free. While this feature exists in the Apple Camera app, it is somewhat hidden. Follow these steps to find and use your iPhone’s camera timer.

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How to Access and Use iPhone’s Camera Timer

The timer feature in the iPhone’s Camera app not only lets you set a countdown to take pictures but it also enables Burst mode automatically. So whenever you set a timer, Burst mode is activated and it captures 10 photos instead of one. You can keep all the 10 photos or select the best of them and delete the rest. Sadly, there is no way to stop iPhone... Read more]]> https://www.maketecheasier.com/set-timer-on-iphone-camera/feed/ 0 https://www.maketecheasier.com/safari-not-working-iphone/ https://www.maketecheasier.com/safari-not-working-iphone/#comments Thu, 02 Jun 2022 15:25:00 +0000 https://www.maketecheasier.com/?post_type=post-ideas&p=243361

Although iPhones and iPads support other apps to reach the Web, Safari remains the most favored and frequently used browser for iOS users. Troubleshooting on Safari can be frustrating, especially if its issues prevent you from searching for a solution online. Here are a few common reasons why Safari may not be working on your iPhone and how to fix the problems.

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Test Your Internet Connection

To begin with, ensure that the problem is with Safari and not with your internet connection. For this, open, say, a non-Apple app like Facebook or Chrome, and see whether the website or the feed loads. If it does, then Safari is at fault.... Read more]]> https://www.maketecheasier.com/safari-not-working-iphone/feed/ 1 https://www.maketecheasier.com/unlock-iphone-mac-with-apple-watch/ https://www.maketecheasier.com/unlock-iphone-mac-with-apple-watch/#respond Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:25:00 +0000 https://admin.maketecheasier.com/?p=481192

Your Apple Watch can do more than mirror notifications from your phone or track your activities. It can also be the key to unlocking both your iPhone and your Mac.

The feature comes in handy especially when you’re wearing sunglasses or part of your face is covered up and so using Face ID will be tricky. Additionally, in the case of your Mac, you won’t have to enter your password after every wake-up anymore. Let us show you how you can unlock your iPhone and Mac with an Apple Watch.

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How to Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch

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If your iPhone does not ring when an incoming call comes in or if you do not receive calls at all, it could be due to various settings such as do not disturb or airplane mode, silence unknown callers, and so on. Don’t worry, you won’t have to track down the setting that could be affecting your iPhone’s ringtones. We have covered all of the fixes that will help you in resolving the iPhone not ringing when an incoming call comes in issue.

Apple has a two-factor authentication security feature that requires you to verify your login from a trusted device and phone number before you’re allowed access to your Apple ID with a prompt and verification code. This tutorial shows you how to add a trusted phone number to your Apple ID to be sure you take full advantage of that extra security.

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Apple Pencil is a useful accessory for your iPad, as you can use it to take handwritten notes, draw or sketch, and even navigate on certain models of iPad. But for all that, Apple Pencil must first be paired or connected to the iPad. If you are unable to pair or connect an Apple Pencil to an iPad or experience any other issue, check out the solutions below to fix your pencil woes.

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1. Check Compatibility

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iPhones are Apple’s bread and butter, so the tech giant updates its mobile device lineup annually with innovative features that consumers never knew they needed. For instance, its latest iPhone 13 Pro models ship with ProRes high-quality lossy video codec, capturing more details, thus offering greater flexibility in post-production. Read on to learn how to record with this feature.

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What Is ProRes?

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FaceTime is Apple’s propriety audio and video calling service. You can use it for one-on-one or group calling. It offers filters, stickers, screen sharing, and much more. Whether you are new to FaceTime or have been using it for a while, the following FaceTime tips and tricks will help you make the most out of it.

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With the release of iOS 14, Apple made it easy to hide apps you haven’t used in a while. It’s great for organization but also made finding the apps again a little more difficult. This tutorial shows you how to quickly delete “hidden apps” on your iPhone (or your iPad).