How-To Geek - iPhone & iPad

How to See When You Joined Facebook

Aman Kumar — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:00:13 GMT

Scrolling through birthday wishes or vacation photos on your Facebook feed, you might ask yourself, "When did all this begin?" Well, if you're ever curious about when you joined Facebook, good news! It's possible to see when you joined Facebook.

How to Add a Shazam Button to Your iPhone Control Center

Justin Duino — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:30:29 GMT

Apple acquired Shazam, a service that listens to and identities music playing around you, in 2018. Although it's still a standalone app, Apple has integrated its music recognition feature into the iPhone and iPad. Here's how to add a Shazam button to your device's Control Center.

You Should Disable YouTube's Smart Download Feature, Here's How

Aman Kumar — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 13:00:13 GMT

YouTube Premium offers a variety of handy features that help improve your YouTube viewing experience. Although most of these features are useful, many people don't like the "Smart Downloads" feature. We'll explain why you should disable YouTube's Smart Download feature and how you can do so.

How to Find Your Phone Number on iPhone or Android

Joe Fedewa — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:30:13 GMT

It's a little embarrassing, but we've all had the thought at one time or another: "What is my phone number?" Maybe you recently got a new number or you're just having a mental lapse. The good news is you can find in the settings on your iPhone or Android device.

How to Detect Hidden Surveillance Cameras With Your Phone

Josh Hendrickson — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:30:19 GMT

A family recently discovered a rude surprise at their Airbnb: a hidden camera disguised as a smoke detector in the living room. Here are two ways to check for cameras—in an Airbnb or elsewhere—using only an iPhone or Android phone.

10 Phone and Computer Accessories You Can 3D Print

Bemfica de Oliva — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 14:00:19 GMT

If you think about it, lots of phone and computer accessories are just pieces of plastic shaped specifically for their purpose. Also, if something's made of plastic, it can likely be 3D printed.

How to Suggest Friends on Facebook

Mahesh Makvana — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 14:00:18 GMT

Facebook doesn't have to be for only adding your own friends. If you want to bring some of the people in your life together on Facebook, it's possible to send friend suggestions to introduce them to each other. We'll show you how to do that through the Facebook website and mobile apps.

11 Things to Check When Buying a Used iPhone

Tim Brookes — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 14:30:19 GMT

Used iPhones are always in hot demand, and they're a good option if you're looking to save some money on an Apple smartphone. Like any second-hand purchase, there are some things you should check before you hand over your money.

How to Extract Audio From a Video File on iPhone

Shan Abdul — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 13:00:20 GMT

Looking to extract audio from a video file on your iPhone? You don't need to download third-party apps; the built-in Shortcuts app is all you need. Here's a quick guide on using Shortcuts to extract audio from a video file.

Is Extra iCloud Storage Worth Paying For?

Tim Brookes — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 17:00:24 GMT

It’s not enough to simply buy an iPhone, iPad, or Mac anymore. If you want to make full use of your device, an iCloud subscription is almost mandatory. Fortunately, the cost is probably worth it.