Use iOS 17’s Check In Feature to Reduce Worry

We’ve all had a friend or family member say, “Text me when you get home,” because they want the peace of mind from knowing you arrived safely. But what if something goes wrong—or you forget—so they never receive that text? They’ll be worried and won’t know where you are, if you’re OK, and so [...]

By |2023-12-18T14:27:05-04:00June 21st, 2024|iOS Tips|Comments Off on Use iOS 17’s Check In Feature to Reduce Worry

Forget Your Just-Changed Passcode? iOS 17’s Passcode Reset Has Your Back

The hardest time to remember your iPhone or iPad passcode is right after you’ve changed it. Generally speaking, there’s no reason to change your passcode, but if you inadvertently or intentionally shared it with someone with whom you wouldn’t trust your bank account information, changing it to something new is a good idea. We [...]

By |2023-12-18T14:00:32-04:00April 30th, 2024|iOS Tips|Comments Off on Forget Your Just-Changed Passcode? iOS 17’s Passcode Reset Has Your Back

No, NameDrop in iOS 17 Isn’t a Privacy Concern. Here’s How to Use It

One of the prominent new features in iOS 17.1 and watchOS 10.1 is NameDrop, which makes it easy to exchange contact information with someone merely by putting your iPhone or Apple Watch next to theirs. When you do that, you can share your contact card and receive theirs, or just receive theirs—nothing happens unless [...]

By |2023-12-18T14:15:57-04:00March 15th, 2024|iOS Tips|Comments Off on No, NameDrop in iOS 17 Isn’t a Privacy Concern. Here’s How to Use It
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