Showing posts with label iPad. Show all posts
Showing posts with label iPad. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Secret Trick to Text Photos Faster in iOS 17

iOS17
Do you want to text photos faster in iOS using iMessage?

Here's a Cool Tip:  Press and Hold.

That's right.

Press and Hold the Plus sign to insert photos into your iMessage.


Plus Sign in iOS17 iMessage
fig. 1 - Plus Sign in iOS17 iMessage

Normally, when you press the Plus sign, you have several options to choose from.

For example, Camera, Photos, Stickers, etc.

Insert Options iOS 17 iMessage
fig. 2 - Insert Options iOS 17 iMessage

But, when you Press and Hold the Plus sign, you'll go directly to your photo album allowing you to select the photos you want to attach to your iMessage.

Press and Hold to Insert Photos in iOS 17
fig. 3 - Press and Hold + to Insert Photos in iOS 17


That's it!

Enjoy!

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

How to Crop and Zoom in iOS 17 with Just a Tap

iOS17
Have you ever wanted to crop and zoom in on a photo on your iPhone, but found the process to be a bit too tedious? 

Here's a Cool Tip: Check out the new Crop with Zoom feature in iOS17.

In iOS 17, Apple has made it easier than ever to do both with just a tap.

iOS 17 will be available to users to download starting on September 18, 2023.

Here's how to do it.

  • Open the Photos app
  • Select the photo you want to crop and zoom in on.
  • Pinch and zoom the photo with two fingers until you've reached the desired zoom level.
  • Tap the Crop button in the top-right corner of the screen.
iOS17 Crop Crop
fig. 1 - iOS17 Crop

  • Drag the corners of the cropping frame to select the area of the photo you want to keep.

iOS17 Crop Done
fig. 2 - iOS17 Crop - Done
  • Tap Done to save your changes.

Cropping and zooming in on photos in iOS 17 is now easier than ever with the new one-tap crop feature. 

And be sure to visit the word-famous Missouri Botanical Garden on your next visit to St. Louis!

Enjoy!

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

How to Use Siri or Hey Siri in iOS 17

Do you want to be able to use Siri hands-free on your iPhone? 

Do you want a shorter "wake" word to use on your iPhone?

Here's a Cool Tip: Set Your iPhone to Respond to just Siri.

With the new iOS 17, you can now just say Siri to activate Siri, without having to say Hey Siri. 

This is a great way to control your iPhone without having to touch it, which can be helpful when you're driving, cooking, or doing other things that require your hands.

iOS 17 will be available to users to download starting on September 18, 2023.

Here are the steps on how to set up Siri or Hey Siri in iOS 17:
  • Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  • Tap on Siri & Search.
  • Under Ask Siri, tap on Listen for.
  • Select Siri or Hey Siri.
iOS 17 Siri Setting
fig. 1 - iOS Siri Setting


That's it! 

Once you've set up Siri or Hey Siri, you can start using it to control your iPhone hands-free. 

Here are some things you can ask Siri to do:
  • Set alarms and timers
  • Make calls and send messages
  • Play music and podcasts
  • Get directions
  • Search the web
  • Control smart home devices
Enjoy!


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Thursday, July 13, 2023

Apple Fixes Emergency Security Update

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Apple released an emergency Rapid Emergency Response software update earlier this week for iOS, iPadOS and macOS.

And then it promptly had to pull it because it broke several popular websites like Facebook.

So now a revised set of updates for Apple Operating Systems has been released.

Apple reports that new updates are now available:

iOS 16.5.1 (c) and iPadOS 16.5.1 (c)

Released July 12, 2023

Rapid Security Responses iOS 16.5.1 (c) and iPadOS 16.5.1 (c) include the security content of Rapid Security Responses iOS 16.5.1 (a) and iPadOS 16.5.1 (a) and fix an issue that prevents some websites from displaying properly.

Since his is only the second emergency software update that Apple has released, it must be fixing an important exploit.  

So it's a good time to go ahead and apply the security patch.

For iPad or iPhone, go to Settings, General, Software Update to apply this emergency update.

That's it!

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

How to Bypass Website CAPTCHAs on iPhones and iPads

I Am Not a Robot
We've all experienced the frustration of having to solve CAPTCHA puzzles while using mobile apps. 

But what if there was a way to minimize or even eliminate these time-consuming and often annoying security measures? 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Let's your iPhone or iPad automatically verify for you.

With the introduction of iOS 16, Apple has introduced a groundbreaking feature called Automatic Verification, which aims to streamline user experiences by reducing the need for CAPTCHA.

fig.1 - CAPTCHA

CAPTCHA is a Turing test that helps protect websites from spam and abuse. 

It's easy for humans to solve, but hard for bots and other malicious software to figure out.

How bypass website CAPTCHAs on iOS or iPadOS

  • Open Settings > Tap on your Apple ID

fig. 2 - Apple ID


  • Go to Password & Security
fig. 3 - Password & Security

  • Toggle on Automatic Verification

Automatic Verification
fig. 4 - Automatic Verification

That's it!

Enjoy.

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Monday, July 6, 2015

Where's My iPhone (or iPad) ???

Find My iPhone icon
Where's My Phone?  Is it at home?  Is it in the car?  Is it at the office?

Losing track of a smart phone or tablet can be very annoying.  For many, smart phones are now almost an extension of our self. Our phones are never more than a few feet, or even inches, away from us at any point during the day.  

Every now and then disaster strikes and we misplace our phones.

If this happens to you, don't panic.  

Both Apple iPhones and Google Android make it easy to locate a lost phone.

Today's Cool Tip will show how to locate an iPhone.  We'll cover Android in a coming Cool Tip.

Before you lose your iPhone!!! - Enable iPhone for "Find My iPhone"

  • On your iPhone or iPad device's Home screen, tap Settings, then tap iCloud.  If needed, sign in to your iCloud account with your Apple ID.
  • Scroll down and ensure that "Find My iPhone" (or "Find My iPad") is turned on.  If not, tap "Find My iPhone", and then tap to turn it on.
  • Tap to turn on Send Last Location.  This feature will send your device's last location if battery power becomes too low.
Find My iPhone Options - Play Sound,  Lost Mode, Erase iPhone

Locate an iPhone or iPad

You can use the "Find My iPhone" app or log in to www.icloud.com/find to locate your device.
  • Open the "Find My iPhone" app or log in to iCloud and select a device to view its location on a map. 
  • You can choose to have the device "Play a Sound" if it is close where you can hear it.
  • Turn on "Lost Mode".  This will let you lock the device and display a custom message on your phone.  Also, your stored credit card information will not be usable on your iPhone while your device is in "lost mode".
  • You can also "Erase iPhone" if you need to clear all of the data on the phone.

That's it!  Rest in peace knowing that if your phone is lost, there's a good chance you'll know where to find it.


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Saturday, July 4, 2015

How to Type Accented Letters on an iPhone

Some days you just want to say Olé

Or type an accented characters on your iPhone or iPad.

But how do you access this hidden set of keyboard characters?

The answer is pretty simple.

Just press and hold the desired letter.  

Accented versions will display that you can select.

Olé!




Enjoy!

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Sunday, June 14, 2015

ICYMI: Google Photos, iPhone Restart, Periscope, Netflix at Marriott, Subway app, Skype for Web and Amazon Echo Reads Audible


It's been a busy week of One Cool Tips.  In case you missed any of these, check them out!

Upload Your Photos to Google Photos from Your Desktop
Learn ow you can upload all of your PC photos to the new Google Photos service.

How to Restart Your iPhone or iPad
Learn how you can restart your iPhone or iPad for better performance or to recover when it is frozen.

Broadcast from Your Mobile Phone with Periscope
You can be a star!  learn how to broadcast live from your mobile phone.

Watch Netflix from Marriott Hotel Guest Room TVs
Netflix is coming to Marriott hotel guest room TVs.  Learn when and where.

Use the Subway App to Skip the Line
Skip the line by using the new Subway mobile app.

Skype for Web Now Open to All Users
Who needs an app?  Learn how to use the new Skype for Web.

Amazon Echo Now Reads Audible Books
Learn more about how the amazing Amazon Echo can now read Audible books,



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Friday, June 12, 2015

How to Restart Your iPhone or iPad

iPhone Screen
Sometimes it's just the simple things that are so hard to figure out.

And one of the most common questions I get from new iPhone users is, "How Do I Restart?"

Fortunately, it's not too often that an iPhone needs to be restarted.  But many believe, as do I, that a restart from time to time will cure all computer ills.

"Restart and call me in the morning!"

If possible, before a restart, close all open apps to ensure that all files are saved. (Double tap the Home button and then swipe up on each open app to close.  If there are files open, visit each app to save any work in progress).

So here's the quick tip on restarting an iPhone or iPad:

How to Restart an iPhone or iPad:

  1. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the red slider appears on the screen.
  2. Drag the slider button to the right to turn your device completely off.
  3. After the device turns off, press and hold the Sleep/Wake button again until you see the Apple logo appear.
If for some really reason your iPhone hangs and does not respond, you can force a restart as a last resort.

How to Force a Restart an iPhone or iPad:
  1. To force restart your device, press and hold both the Sleep/Wake and Home button for at least 10 seconds, until you see the Apple logo appear.
If you find that a specific app is the cause of a frozen iPhone, be sure to go to the app's iTunes store page.  In most cases, developers are anxious to learn about bugs in their apps and will post an email for bug reports.  Or leave a review to alert them to a specific issue. And it is most helpful if the specific conditions are relayed so they can replicate and resolve for the next app update.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Skype for iPad Officially Released

UPDATE 6/22/15: Skype for Web allows you to use skype only from a PC web browser.  Learn more HERE.

Skype has released an iPad version of its popular video software.   The new version made a brief cameo last night and was pulled from the Apple iTunes store.  But it's back for good, officially.

You can download the new version HERE.

Check out the new video on the new Skype for iPad app:

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Sunday, May 15, 2011

Bing App for iPad Gets It Right

While Google may still rule the world, Microsoft is still a mighty contender.

And the Microsoft search engine has taken on both with its recent Bing app for the iPad.

The free app is rich in details and graphics.  It "gets" the beauty of the iPad.

Bing graphically shows the areas that you most want to access from a portable tablet:  News, Weather, Movies, Movies, Trends, and Finance.

The new app is available in the Apple iTunes Store HERE.

Sadly, the Google app for the iPad looks like it's from 1995.  Dull and boring. Uh oh.

And while Apple's native Safari browser is a good tool, you'll find yourself using the new Bing app for iPad for many more uses.

Check out Bings video on its new app:
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Sunday, May 8, 2011

Flip Out on Flipboard for the iPad

Flipboard for the Apple iPad is the best app for the iPad.  Period.


Flipboard is how we should get all of our information on a tablet computer.  
It's what futurists have predicted for years:  personalized, interactive digital content that updates instantly in a magazine format.
The app the iPad allows users to include content from Facebook, Twitter, Google Reader, Flickr as well as content from a growing list of news sites.
After a few minutes of viewing your daily content as a digital magazine, you'll be hooked.
Maybe it's a stretch to say this is the only reason to buy an iPad.  But it's sure a great reason.

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