mobilephones

  • Why You Should Turn Off Your iPhone’s Macro Mode

    Why You Should Turn Off Your iPhone’s Macro Mode

    Has this happened to you? You turn on your iPhone’s camera to take a photo, only to see something strange: Your phone seems to be switching between camera lenses on its own, throwing off your ability to take your picture. After all, how can you properly frame a shot when the lens keeps changing?


  • You Can Use Your Apple Watch to Retrace Your Steps

    You Can Use Your Apple Watch to Retrace Your Steps

    Getting lost is no fun, but getting lost without cell service is downright scary. It’s even worse if you lose your way somewhere remote, like on a hike through the woods. When Google Maps can’t save you, though, you’re not totally out of luck. As it turns out, your Apple Watch might know exactly how…


  • The Secret Way to Restart Your iPhone

    The Secret Way to Restart Your iPhone

    When your iPhone is acting up, the best first step to try is a restart. A simple reboot often flushes away temporary bugs and glitches for all devices, and your iPhone is no exception. Unlike a computer, however, there is no restart option preset on your iPhone. Instead, you fully shut down your iPhone, then…


  • How to Instantly Measure Someone’s Height on Your iPhone

    How to Instantly Measure Someone’s Height on Your iPhone

    Many of us have been using iPhones since the beginning, and its “hidden” or “secret” features are things we’ve know about for ages. But every once in a while, I learn something new about iOS. This time, it’s a feature that lets you instantly measure someone with just your iPhone’s camera.