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2 weeks ago | 
igeeksblog.com | Jignesh Padhiyar |How-to Guides
Many users prefer backing up their iPhones on their Macs or PCs to save on iCloud+ subscription costs. However, over time, these backups can take up significant storage space on your computer, leaving you yearning for more. While creating a backup of your iPhone is essential to avoid data loss, deleting old backups you no longer need is a beneficial practice. Keep reading to learn how to remove iPhone backups on your Mac or PC.
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4 weeks ago | 
igeeksblog.com | Jignesh Padhiyar |How-to Guides
Key takeawaysYour Facebook username serves as a unique digital identity, making it easier for others to locate your profile. You can find and change your Facebook username in the account settings of the Facebook app or a web browser. Your username differs from your display name and can be used to log into your account. There are thousands of Facebook accounts with the same name, making it difficult to find the person you’re looking for.
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1 month ago | 
igeeksblog.com | Jignesh Padhiyar |How-to Guides
Tired of carrying cash or digging for your credit card? With Apple Pay, you can make secure, contactless payments using just your iPhone. Whether shopping in-store, online, or in apps, Apple Pay offers a fast and convenient payment solution. Keep reading to learn how to set up and use Apple Pay on your iPhone to make faster, secure payments anytime, anywhere.
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2 months ago | 
igeeksblog.com | Jignesh Padhiyar |How-to Guides
Key takeawaysYou can either turn off read receipts for all contacts or for individual contacts. For all contacts, go to Settings > Apps > Messages > toggle off Send Read Receipts. For individual contact, open the Messages app > contact’s message thread > tap on Contact name and photo > toggle off Send Read Receipts. Read Receipts on an iPhone is a great way to give senders peace of mind by letting them know that the recipient has read their message and will reply shortly.
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2 months ago | 
igeeksblog.com | Jignesh Padhiyar |How-to Guides
Your Apple Watch is a great companion that can help you stay connected even if you don’t have your iPhone near you. However, there are times when you need minimum distractions. This is where the Do Not Disturb Focus comes in handy. Once enabled, it silences all notifications and calls while allowing important alerts, like emergency notifications, to come through. Keep reading to learn how to enable Do Not Disturb on an Apple Watch.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
igeeksblog.com | How-to Guides
Key takeawaysThe layered recordings feature lets you record a second layer over an existing recording in the Voice Memos app. To create a layered recording, select an existing recording > tap the Waveform button > tap the + button > tap the Record button to start. To separate the two layers, select the layered recording > tap the Three Dot button > tap Separate Layers. Starting with iOS 18.2 or later, Apple added the Layered Voice Memo recordings feature to the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max models.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
igeeksblog.com | Jignesh Padhiyar |How-to Guides
Key takeawaysThe auto-adjustment feature on your Apple Watch isn’t very reliable. Thankfully, Apple lets you increase or decrease the screen brightness of your Watch to suit your needs. You can adjust your Apple Watch’s screen brightness on the Watch itself or through the Watch app on your paired iPhone. Your Apple Watch’s display is set to medium brightness level by default.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
igeeksblog.com | How-to Guides
Although the iOS 18 release cycle is running really slow (thanks to Apple Intelligence), Apple is just five months away from unveiling the next-gen iOS 19. Like with previous iOS generations, the leaks and rumors for iOS 19 have already started surfacing, speculating the new features iOS 19 will bring to iPhones and the models that will support it. From compatible devices to expected features to possible delays, this post details everything you need to know about the upcoming iOS 19.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
igeeksblog.com | How-to Guides
It’s been only a few months since iOS 18, and the leaks and speculation about the upcoming iOS 19 have already begun surfacing. Although it is not yet clear which groundbreaking features iOS 19 will have, a recent report by iPhoneSoft has revealed which iPhone models will support the upcoming OS. Yes, you heard it right; you can right away whether or not your iPhone makes the cut, or you will need to buy a new one.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
igeeksblog.com | How-to Guides
Key takeawaysThe Half Swipe gesture on Snapchat lets you read received text messages discreetly. When you half-swipe on a chat, the “New Chat” tag remains intact and isn’t replaced by the “Opened” tag. Snapchat Plus can help you when someone half swipes on your chat with the Peak-a-Peak feature enabled. Although Snapchat has outdone every other social media platform when it comes to user privacy, it does let you peek into chats without the sender knowing.
