Kanika Gogia
Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.
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How to Tag Pets and People in Photos on iPhone
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The Photos app on an iPhone automatically scans your photos and recognises the faces of people and pets. To give them a name, go to Photos app -> Albums -> People, Pets & Places, tap on the photo and then tap on Add Name.
You can also tap your pets and people manually. For this, go to the photo, swipe it up, and then tap on the pet or person with a question mark.
2027 iPhones Could Arrive with the World’s First 1.6nm Processors
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Recently, TSMC announced plans to begin the production of its breakthrough 1.6nm chips by 2026. The new 1.6nm node, named the "A16" process will greatly improve the chip density and performance. The key feature of the A16 chip manufacturing process is the Super Power Rail (SPR) technology where the power rails are moved to the back of the chip to allow additional signal rails on the front.
Apple’s Releases 4 New Open-Source AI Models that Run On-Device
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Ahead of the WWDC 2024, Apple releases a family of open-source large language models that run on-device rather than on cloud servers. There are 8 OpenELM models in total, four of which were pre-trained using the CoreNet library, while the other four are instruction-tuned models. The OpenELM release might be the latest chunk of Apple’s behind-the-scenes preparation of iOS 18 AI features.
How to Play White Noise on an iPhone
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Apple offers some relaxation-inducing sounds built right into iOS. To play white noise on an iPhone, Settings > Accessibility > Hearing > Audio/Visual > Background Sounds and turn the toggle on. You can choose from different sounds, including Balanced noise, Bright noise, Dark noise, Ocean, Rain, and Stream. You can also set background sounds as an Accessibility shortcut or play white noise using the Back Tap gesture.
After 14 Years, iPads May Finally Get a Built-in Calculator App
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According to a report by MacRumors, Apple will finally release a Calculator app for the iPad as a part of iPadOS 18. This means, all the iPad models supported by the upcoming iOS 18 will get a native Calculator app. The upcoming macOS 15 is likely to bring a revamped Calculator app with the Notes app integration and other features. Apple will give the first preview of the iPadOS 18 and other major software updates at its WWDC Keynote event on June 10, 2024.
How to Disable “AirPods Found Moving With You” Notification
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If you see an "AirPods Found Moving With You" alert on your iPhone, it means the Find My app has noticed an unknown pair of AirPods have the same direction and location as you for quite a while. To disable these alerts, you can try to find those AirPods, Identify the owner, or Disable AirPods. If you get alerts for a known pair of AirPods, you can reset your AirPods or enable Family Sharing.
How to Use AirPods as Hearing Aids
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Apple offers a Live Listen feature that turns your iPhone into a microphone that sends sound to your AirPods in real-time. With this feature, you can use your AirPods as hearing aids. Go to Settings > Control Center and add the Live Listen feature. Once you've done this, open the Control Center, tap on the Hearing button, and then tap on the Live Listen feature.
How to Change iCloud Email [2024 Guide]
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To change an iCloud email associated with your Apple ID, you can add a new email address in the iCloud Mail and then set it as a default address. In case the iCloud email is your Apple ID, you will have to change your Apple ID. You can change your Apple ID on iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
How to Change the Size and Color of Mac Pointer
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With macOS Monterey, Apple introduced an array of personalization features, and one of them is cursor customization. To change the size of the Mac pointer, go to System Settings > Accessibility > Display and adjust the Pointer size slider. To change the color of the Mac pointer, go to System Settings > Accessibility > Display and choose Pointer Outline Color and Pointer Fill Color.
How to Remove Flashlight From Lock Screen on iPhone
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With the iPhone X, Apple added a flashlight icon as the default setting on the Lock Screen. Unfortunately, there's no official way to remove the flashlight from the lock screen on an iPhone. However, you can disable the Raise to Wake and Tap or Swipe to Wake features to prevent the flashlight from turning on accidentally.
How to Change Siri’s Voice on iPhone
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You can easily change Siri's voice to make your voice assistant more convenient and fun to use. To change Siri's voice on an iPhone, go to Settings > Siri & Search > Voice and choose your preferred option. You can also change Siri's language by going to Settings > Siri & Search > Language.
Apple to Bring On-Device AI with French Startup Acquisition
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Apple acquired Datakalab, a Paris-based Artificial Intelligence startup amid its plans to deliver on-device AI tools. Datakalab is renowned for its expertise in algorithm compression and the development of embedded AI systems. Their specialization closely aligns with Apple's commitment to deliver reliable performance while maintaining user privacy and data security.
How to Rotate Screen on an iPhone
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To rotate the screen on an iPhone, you have to turn off the Portrait Orientation Lock. On the home screen, swipe down from the top-right corner to reveal the Control Center and tap on the Portrait Orientation Lock to make sure it is Off. If your iPhone won't rotate the screen, you can quit & re-open the app or restart your iPhone.
How to Turn Off Siri Suggestions on iPhone
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If you find Siri Suggestions overwhelming, you can easily get rid of them. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Siri & Search and turn off each option under Suggestions from Apple. If you want to turn off Siri suggestions in Spotlight search, go to Settings > Siri & Search and turn off the Show Suggestions and Show Recents toggles.
How to Change Home Screen on iPhone
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To change the home screen on an iPhone, you can customize the existing home screen. For this, go to Settings > Wallpaper and tap on Customize under the home screen wallpaper preview. You can choose a new wallpaper by going to Settings > Wallpaper > Add New Wallpaper. Once added, you can tap on the Customize Home screen option. You can also add widgets to customize your iPhone's Home Screen.
Mute and Unmute Notification Popup on AirPods Is Annoying and Here’s the Fix for it
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After updating to iOS 17, many users reported a weird issue where a mute/unmute message appears every time they connect their AirPods to iPhones. If you're also facing this, go to Settings -> Your AirPods and change the End Call setting to "Press Once". If this doesn't work, you can also reset your AirPods or check for firmware updates to fix constant mute/unmute messages on AirPods.
Apple’s Next Big Thing Is On-Device LLM to Power AI Features in iOS 18
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According to a recent report by Mark Gurman, Apple is developing its own large language model (LLM) to bring AI features to iPhones. This means Apple's AI features will run on-device and not cloud services like the existing AI services. The on-device models offer faster responses than sending requests through a cloud service. That said, on-device models are also less capable when it comes to complex tasks.
How to Share iCloud Storage on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
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To share iCloud storage, you will first have to set up Family Sharing on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. To do this, go to Settings -> Apple ID -> Family Sharing and follow the on-screen prompts. Once you've enabled Family Sharing, go to Settings -> Apple ID -> Family Sharing -> Subscriptions -> iCloud+ and share your existing plan. You can share one iCloud+ subscription with up to five people at once.
Why Is One AirPod Louder than the Other and How to Fix It
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There are various things you can do if your one AirPods is louder than the other. You can clean your AirPods, adjust the audio balance or restart your connected device to fix imbalanced audio output on your AirPods. Also, you can disable Spatial Audio and head-tracking or check for firmware updates. If nothing works, you can reset your AirPods or get them diagnosed at the nearest Apple Store.
Leaked iOS 18 Features Hint Apple Will Try to One-Up Microsoft OneNote App
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With iOS 18, Apple is gearing up to build a capable rival to the OneNote app. The upcoming iOS 18 is expected to bring support for recording audio to the Apple Notes app. Users would be able to record voice memos in the Notes app, which can be then embedded in the notes on purpose. Also, the Notes app may also gain support for displaying mathematical notation in the notes.
“Hey Siri” Not Working? Here’s How to Fix It
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There are several ways to fix "Hey Siri" not working on an iPhone. First and foremost, you must verify that you've enabled Siri on your Apple device. If you've set up everything and Siri is still not working, you must check Siri settings, check the microphone, restart your device, update software, or disable & re-enable Siri on your device. In case these don't help, you can reset your iPhone or seek Apple's support.
How to Enable FaceTime Photos on iPhone, iPad & Mac
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You can take pictures to capture the special moments of your FaceTime video calls. For this, you and the other person should turn on FaceTime Live Photos in the settings. To enable FaceTime Photos, open Settings -> FaceTime and turn on the FaceTime Live Photos toggle. Once you've done this, simply tap on the Shutter button to take a picture during the FaceTime video call.
First Emulator App on Apple App Store Taken Down Within a Day
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Apple removed the emulator iGBA from the App Store on the grounds of violating the company's App Review Guidelines related to copyright and spam. The emulator iGBA looked like a poor copycat version of developer Riley Testut’s open-source work GBA4iOS. Many social media users have criticised iGBA for being a poor duplication overlaid with ads. Users who have already installed iGBA on their iPhones from the App Store can still use it.
Apple to Upgrade Mac Lineup with AI-Powered M4 Chip Later This Year
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According to a new report by Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to revamp its entire Mac lineup with brand-new AI-focused M4 chips. The new processors are likely to feature an improved Neural Engine and could support up to 512GB of Unified Memory on Mac desktops. Apple is likely to refresh its entire Mac lineup with M4 across late 2024 and early 2025.
Apple is expanding its repair options to allow customers and independent repair shops to use genuine Apple parts from older iPhones to fix newer iPhone models. The owners can get their iPhones fixed with used genuine parts, including batteries, screens, and cameras. Repairers can use pre-owned parts in fixing newer iPhones after the "pairing" process, which determines if the part is genuine or not. Starting later this year, Apple's new repair option will initially apply only to the iPhone 15 models.
This App Brings Netflix to Vision Pro with 4K and Dolby Atmos Support
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The Supercut app brings Netflix and Amazon Prime Video to Vision Pro. This native visionOS app supports essential playback controls and allows 4K streaming with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision support. The app is up for grabs from the visionOS App Store for $4.99.
Apple Vision Pro Is Causing Vision Woes for Some Users
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According to a report by MarketWatch, some Vision Pro users have been dealing with health issues related to the wearing of the headset. Users have reported headaches, neck pain, black eyes, and other issues. Several users don't like the face-hugging design and feel the headset is too heavy for them. You may experience issues if you're wearing the headset wrong or the fit is too tight. Otherwise, you shouldn't face any severe issues.
App Store Not Working? Try These 8 Fixes
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There are several ways to fix App Store not working problems. First, you must verify that your device has a stable internet connection. Second, it's important to check for any system-wide outages at Apple's end. Next, you can restart your device, check the date & time settings, update the software, or reset network settings. If nothing works, you must contact Apple support.
How to Send GIFs in iMessage
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GIFs can make your conversion more fun and engaging. To send GIFs in iMessage, go to Messages -> Conversation -> "+" icon -> More -> #Images and choose from the available options. If you can't send GIFs on your iPhone, check your internet connection and make sure your iPhone is running the latest iOS version.
Cleaning Gets Cool: Dyson Makes Viral Vision Pro Concept a Reality
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Dyson has come up with an AR app that will exactly tell you where you have and haven't dragged your vacuum cleaner over. This super smart AR cleaning tool will allow your smartphone with a LiDAR scanner to track your vacuum in real-time. The app only works with the Dyson Gen5detect vacuum cleaner and is all set to arrive in June.
5 Exciting iPhone 17 Leaks That Will Make You Skip iPhone 16
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Scheduled for 2025, the iPhone 17 models may bring some mind-blowing features and improvements. Apple is expected to launch the entire iPhone 17 series with a 120Hz ProMotion display and 24MP front-facing camera. The iPhone 17 Pro models might bring an edge-edge screen experience with an under-display Face ID. We might also see an iPhone Ultra model in the iPhone 17 lineup that's expected to arrive in September 2025.
How to Find Downloads on iPad [2024 Guide]
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Generally, you can find most downloads on the iPad in the Downloads folder located within the Files app. Open Files -> iCloud Drive -> Downloads to find saved files and PDFs on your iPad. If you've downloaded images, links, or other files from Safari, you can access them using the Downloads icon in the Safari app.
New iPads Expected in Early May, iPad Pro to Get Price Hike: Gurman
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Initially rumored for March, the new iPad Pro and iPad Air models are expected to arrive in the second week of May. The 2024 iPad Pro is expected to arrive with an OLED panel, an M3 chipset, and a refreshed design. These upgrades are likely to come with an increased price tag, which isn't clear at the moment. The new 12.9-inch iPad Air would make a more economical option, with an M2 chipset and a conventional display.
After Years of Ban, Apple Finally Allows Game Emulators on App Store
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After the EU fined Apple $2 billion and said it wasn't satisfied with the changes made to the App Store, Apple updated its guidelines once again. Now, Apple finally allows users to download game emulators from the App Store. This policy change is global and Apple specifically mentioned that developers need to comply with certain guidelines and all applicable laws.
How to Unlock iPad Without Passcode [2024 Guide]
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There are several ways to unlock a disabled iPad without a passcode. First, you can restore your iPad in Recovery mode to erase all the existing data and set up the device again. Then, you can also use iCloud or the iPad Reset option to unlock an iPad without a passcode. Finally, on iPads running iPadOS 17, Apple allows you to use an older passcode to reset the new passcode and unlock your iPad.
Apple May Finally Allow You to Check Battery Health & Cycle Count on Upcoming iPads
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According to the codes discovered in iPadOS 17.5 beta, Apple is planning to expand the iPhone's Battery Health menu to the upcoming iPad models. This Battery Health menu on an iPad is expected to show the battery capacity and cycle count. Since the existing iPad models with iPadOS 17.5 beta do not have this feature, it's assumed the battery health menu is limited to the upcoming iPads. Right now, you can easily check battery health on any iPhone model, while the cycle count feature is limited to the iPhone 15 series.
Ditching My Apple Watch: A 2-Year Journey from Impulse Buy to Revelation
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I've been using an Apple Watch Series 7 for more than two years now. After all the good and bad experiences, I'm finally ditching my Apple Watch, and I don't have any regrets. If you're planning to buy an Apple Watch, you must understand your requirements and then figure out if you really need it. After all, smartwatches aren't made for everyone.
iPhone 16 Rumored to Get Vertical Camera Layout; Improved Titanium Coating for 16 Pro
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The photos of the first iPhone 16 cases show a new camera cutout designed for vertically aligned cameras. Apple switched to diagonally aligned rear cameras with the iPhone 13 models. With vertically aligned cameras, Apple is expected to bring spatial video recording to the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models. The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max are expected to feature a more polished look than the iPhone 15 Pro models, which have a brushed finish.
How to Check iPad Battery Health [2024 Guide]
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iPads do not have a Battery Health feature that's available on all iPhones and Macs. To check iPad battery health, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Analytics & Improvement > Analytics Data and choose the latest Analytics file. Then, look for "MaximumBatteryPercent" to know the current battery status.
Waiting for Apple to Launch New iPads? Well, Your Wait Just Got Longer
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According to the latest reports by Mark Gurman, the new iPad Pro and iPad Air are expected to arrive in early May. The new iPad Pro models are likely to feature some notable upgrades, including an M3 chipset, a redesigned rear camera bump, and a thinner design. For the first time, the iPad Air is expected to arrive in a 10.9-inch and the new 12.9-inch model.
How to Sync iPhone and iPad [2024 Guide]
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The best way to sync your iPhone and iPad is using Apple's iCloud. For this, you must ensure that you've signed in using the same Apple ID on both devices. On both devices, go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud and turn ON the toggles for every app category and content you wish to sync. To ensure that you have the same apps on your iPhone and iPad, you must also enable Automatic Downloads for the App Store.