Apple Tips & Tricks
Every new version of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS adds features – and hides many of them so well that even long-time Apple users miss them. On top of that come everyday problems: backups failing, AirDrop refusing to work, Wi-Fi passwords disappearing.
This is where step-by-step guides for exactly those moments live: from setting up a new iPhone to transferring data to uncovering hidden features in iOS and macOS. Every guide is verified against the current version – so the steps are correct when you actually need them.
Topics range from basics for newcomers to specialized features for power users: setting up iCloud properly, pairing an Apple Watch with an iPhone, using Focus modes effectively, resetting old devices for resale. When problems come up, the solution isn't just shown – it's also explained why something goes wrong, so the same issue can be solved independently next time.
iOS 14: Compact user interface for calls
This is how the compact user interface for calls under iOS 14 or iPadOS 14 is used on the iPhone or iPad and...
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iOS 14: What the integrated translator can do
Apple has added a standalone translator app in iOS 14 that is completely native and can also work offline.
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watchOS 7: How to enable hand washing
Handwashing in watchOS 7: The Apple Watch feature couldn't come at a better time. Here's how to activate it.
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iOS 14: These features will be added to AirPods
Spatial Audio and more: Thanks to iOS 14, a few new features are finally being added to the...
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watchOS 7: How to change the app layout
watchOS 7 app layout: This means that many apps now have to be adapted and previous functions are now controlled differently.
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iOS 13.6: Adjust automatic iOS updates: Here's how
iOS 13.6: Users can now control the automatic downloading of iOS updates themselves. Below I will show you how to use the feature...
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iOS 14: How to use the picture-in-picture feature
Picture-in-picture option in iOS 14: This feature allows you to watch videos while using another app. Here's how it works!
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MacBook: Apple warns about camera covers
Many users use camera covers - whether on iMacs or MacBooks. But Apple warns against covers.
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iOS 14: What do the orange and green dots mean?
iOS 14: A particularly striking innovation is the status bar next to the iPhone notch. We'll explain what it means below.
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iOS 14: Add image captions? Here's how!
iOS 14: For example, users can now add captions to any photo or video. Here are the instructions.
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