iPhone Archives - Austin MacWorks

Pay Attention to the iPhone’s Emergency SOS Auto Call Feature

by Austin MacWorks | Dec 7, 2021 | iOS, iPhone

Did you know that pressing and holding the side button and one of the volume buttons on an iPhone 8 or later brings up a screen that lets you power your iPhone off, show your medical ID, and invoke Emergency SOS?

Live Text Digitizes Text in Photos in iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS 12 Monterey

by Austin MacWorks | Nov 30, 2021 | iOS, iPad, iPhone

Perhaps the most magical feature of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS 12 Monterey is Live Text, which turns words in photos and other images into text you can select and then copy, look up, or translate.

Messages Not Being Delivered to Blue-Bubble Friends? Check Cellular Data

by Austin MacWorks | Oct 7, 2021 | iOS, iPhone, Troubleshooting

Messages should fall back to SMS, which doesn’t require cellular data, but that doesn’t always happen. The fix? Keep reading:

Apple’s 2021 Crop: Four iPhones, Two iPads, and an Apple Watch

by Austin MacWorks | Sep 16, 2021 | Announcements, Hardware, iPad, iPhone

At its California Streaming event, Apple introduced the new iPhone 13 lineup, the Apple Watch Series 7, a redesigned iPad mini, and an upgraded iPad. Read on for details and our upgrade recommendations:

The Plug Is Mightier Than the Puck: Wireless Charging Is Wildly Inefficient

by Austin MacWorks | Sep 15, 2021 | Accessories, iPhone

There’s no denying the convenience of wireless charging, but keep in mind that it’s extremely inefficient compared to wired charging.

Share Files, Photos, and other Data between Apple Devices with AirDrop

by Austin MacWorks | Aug 24, 2021 | iOS, iPad, iPhone, Mac OS Tips

Apple’s AirDrop lets you easily share photos and files with nearby Apple users and devices. Our article explains how to use this helpful feature with the Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

Upgrade to iOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4 to Unlock Face ID iPhones with Your Watch

by Austin MacWorks | May 6, 2021 | iOS, iPad, iPhone

It’s frustrating when your mask prevents Face ID from unlocking your iPhone, but Apple has now come to our rescue with iOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4, which can automatically unlock using your Apple Watch.