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What Is the Google Lens Alternative or Equivalent on iPhone?

Sep 18, 2024 | appletoolbox.com | Mehvish Mushtaq

Quick AnswerVisual Lookup and Live Text are two alternatives to Google Lens on iPhone. You can also use Google Lens from the Google app or the Google Photos app on your iPhone. Google Lens is an amazing piece of software that can look up similar images, identify objects in the picture, extract text from pictures, and do much more. If you are really impressed with Google Lens’s capabilities and are looking for Google Lens-type features on your iPhone, Apple has you covered.
3 Ways to Access Visual Lookup Feature on iPhone

Sep 11, 2024 | appletoolbox.com | Mehvish Mushtaq

In ShortVisual Lookup can be accessed from the Photos app and other Apple apps. Tap on the i or star icon to open Visual Lookup. Use the Live Text feature to extract and copy text from images on iPhone. Open any photo in the Apple Photos app. Tap on the i icon at the bottom, or the icon might have changed to the object in the image, such as a cat, dog, plant, etc. Tap on Look up [Object name] to access Visual Lookup results.
Mac Losing Wi-Fi Connection After Sleep? Here’s What to Do

Sep 10, 2024 | appletoolbox.com | Mehvish Mushtaq

Quick FixesRestart your MacBook if you haven’t done so in many days. Ensure your MacBook’s date and time are correct, you are using the latest version of macOS, and no update is pending. Try disabling the VPN on your laptop. Fix 1: Check Network Access in Power SettingsOne of the main reasons for MacBook losing internet connection is incorrect network settings in Power settings. To fix it, go to MacBook Settings > Battery > click on Options.
How to Make Image Background Transparent in Mac Preview

Sep 5, 2024 | appletoolbox.com | Mehvish Mushtaq

Things to KnowThere are three ways to make image backgrounds transparent on Mac: Using Remove background in Tools, Instant Alpha, and Selection tools. Before following any of the methods given below, make a duplicate copy of the picture. To do that, select the picture in Finder and press Command + D. Open your image in the Preview app. Once the image opens, click on Tools > Remove background. If the option is greyed out, wait a few seconds and try again. A confirmation pop-up will show up.
How to Change Background Color of an Image in Mac's Preview

Aug 26, 2024 | appletoolbox.com | Mehvish Mushtaq

Important Things to Keep in MindTo open an image in Preview, double-click on the picture from Finder. Ensure to create a duplicate of your picture before you edit it. That’s because the Preview app automatically saves any changes you make to the picture. For that, right-click on the picture’s thumbnail and select Duplicate. The steps are given for Preview. For pictures in the Photos app, click on File > Export and save them in the Downloads or any other folder. Then, use the Preview to edit them.
How to Edit Images on Mac Like Paint

Aug 22, 2024 | appletoolbox.com | Mehvish Mushtaq

Things to KnowThe Preview app on MacBook offers almost all the features of the Windows Paint app. The image automatically opens in Preview when you view it from Finder. Unlike Paint, where you must press the Save button to save the changes, any edits to the image in Preview will be automatically saved or written on the original image. So, create a duplicate of the original image. To do so, right-click on the image thumbnail and select Duplicate. There’s no native alternative for Paint on MacBook.
iPhone and iPad Mail App Icons Explained: A Complete Guide

Aug 19, 2024 | appletoolbox.com | Mehvish Mushtaq

Things to KnowThe number on the Mail app icon represents the number of unread messages in your inbox. The iPhone’s Mail app is different from the Gmail app. Icons on the Home Screen of the Mail AppBlue dot before the email: This means you haven’t read the message yet, i.e., it’s an unread message. Star icon: It indicates that the person has been added to the Mail app’s VIP list. To add or remove a person from the VIP list, open an email thread with them and tap on their email ID.
2 Ways to Edit Photos on Mac for Free and Without Photoshop

Aug 16, 2024 | appletoolbox.com | Mehvish Mushtaq

Quick AnswerIn the photo preview, click on the Markup icon to open the editing tools. In the Mac Photos app, click on the Edit button to edit your picture for free. Method 1: Using PreviewWhen you are browsing photos through the Finder app, double-click on any photo (or press spacebar) to open it in Preview. From here, you can easily edit the picture on your MacBook for free and without Photoshop. Click on the Pen icon at the top-right of the photo once it opens in Preview.
How to Turn off Do Not Disturb on Mac: 5 Easy Ways (Keyboard Shortcut Included)

Aug 13, 2024 | appletoolbox.com | Mehvish Mushtaq

Here are different ways to turn off Do Not Disturb (DND) on MacBook:MethodSteps1. Control CenterClick Control Center > Do Not Disturb > Disturb. 2. Date and TimeHold Option and click on Date and Time3. Using Focus IconClick the Crescent icon > Do Not Disturb. 4. Using SiriHey Siri, turn off Do Not Disturb5. Using KeyboardPress the F6 key. Method 1: Using Control CenterClick on the Control Center icon in the Menu Bar and select Do Not Disturb. Click on the Do Not Disturb text to turn it off.
Fix: iPhone Ringtone Is Too Low Even on High Volume

Aug 10, 2024 | appletoolbox.com | Mehvish Mushtaq

Quick FixesRestart your iPhone. Sometimes, a recent update or a bug affects the volume and keeps it at a minimum even though the setting shows it’s at high setting. Ensure the iPhone is updated to the latest version from Settings > General > Software Update. Fix 1: Turn off Attention Awareness FeaturesThis solution has done wonders for many users in addressing the issue of iPhone ringtones remaining quiet or low, even at the highest volume setting.