ios
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This Link-Sharing App Is Better Than AirDrop
AirDrop is one of the most convincing reasons to go all-in on the Apple ecosystem. When it works, it’s a seamless way to send links and files between your iPhone and your Mac. However, while it’s usually fast, it’s also pretty flaky, and sometimes refuses to work for no discernible reason. I’ve always wanted a…
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You Can Add Face ID Lock to iPhone Apps That Don’t Support It
Face ID is great for locking and unlocking your iPhone, but it’s even better for authenticating apps that contain sensitive data. While many apps now support Face ID log in, there are still plenty that don’t — but there’s a hack that can lock any app behind Face ID, thanks to an interesting quirk of…
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There’s a Much Faster Way to Scroll on Your iPhone
When you start swiping through a long web page, message thread, or document on your iPhone, you see a scrollbar in the right edge. It’s a thin, greyed-out pill that disappears almost instantly as you stop swiping, making it feel like Apple doesn’t even really want it there. But you should want it there. In…
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9 of the Best (but Hidden) Notes App Features on Your iPhone
You probably use the Notes app all the time on your iPhone. It’s the simplest way to quickly jot thoughts down when they come to you. It’s simple enough, in fact, that many of us use its surface-level features and call it a day. But it can do so much more: In recent years, Apple…