Ankur Thakur

Ankur Thakur joined iDownloadBlog.com as an Editor and Technical Consultant in 2021. He specializes in creating detailed tutorials and how-to guides for Apple products, simplifying complex tech for everyday users. With his clear instructions and extensive knowledge, Ankur makes it easy for readers to master their Apple devices and stay updated with the latest features and updates. Besides writing about Apple, Ankur likes to watch tech videos, romantic and comedy movies & TV shows, as well as listen to very old songs.

What is Safety Check on iPhone and how to use it

Ankur Thakur ∙ Updated November 14, 2024

Learn how to use the Safety Check feature on your iPhone to audit what you're sharing with people and apps so you can take the appropriate actions to keep yourself and your data safe.

How to see file extensions in the iPhone and iPad Files app

Ankur Thakur ∙ Updated May 13, 2026

In this brief tutorial, we’ll discuss two ways to check the file extension for saved images, videos, audio, documents, and more in the Files app on iPhone and iPad.

How to make Siri wait longer before it starts working on your query and replying

Ankur Thakur ∙ Updated September 10, 2024

You can make Siri wait longer and have it keep listening until you finish speaking. In this brief tutorial, we show you how to do that and increase Siri Pause Time so that the assistant waits patiently for your voice command to be over before it starts working on it.

How to add your medications to your iPhone or iPad and get reminded to take them on time

Ankur Thakur ∙ Updated June 11, 2025

Learn how to use the Medications feature in the iPhone and iPad Health app to keep track of your medications and be reminded to take them on time.

How to insert emoji using Siri or Dictation on iPhone

Ankur Thakur ∙ Updated April 9, 2026

Learn how to insert emojis into your text via voice using Dictation or Siri so you can be more expressive without having to switch to the emoji pane of the on-screen keyboard.

Show rich link previews in your emails on iPhone, iPad, Mac

Ankur Thakur ∙ Updated March 10, 2026

Learn how to show link previews by converting plain URLs into rich links in the Apple Mail app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

How to fix iOS 16 update issues using PhoneRescue [sponsored]

Ankur Thakur ∙ Updated January 20, 2023

iOS 16 is now available for all iPhone users who have an iPhone 8 or later. In most cases, the update should download and install within minutes.

However, when updating an iPhone to iOS 16 or one of its incremental versions, such as iOS 16.0.2 or 16.1, you may face problems such as your iPhone staying stuck on the Apple logo, or the screen turning black/blue/white with no progress bar. It's also possible that your iPhone keeps rebooting more than it should, ultimately leading to a failed iOS 16 update.

To get you out of these situations, PhoneRescue by iMobie can be a helpful companion! It's a piece of software for your Mac and Windows PC that can fix most iOS 16 update issues.

So, if you're unable to update your iPhone from iOS 15 to iOS 16 or iOS 16 to one of its future versions, read along and learn how to fix this.

How to use templates in Reminders app on iPhone, iPad, Mac

Ankur Thakur ∙ Updated December 19, 2025

Learn how to create and manage reusable reminder templates on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro to quickly create new to-dos and save time.

11 ways to hang up a call on iPhone

Ankur Thakur ∙ Updated January 17, 2024

Hanging up a call on an iPhone is a simple task, but there are actually multiple ways to do it. From the traditional red hangup button to more unconventional methods, this article will explore 11 different ways to end a call on an iPhone. Whether you're looking for a faster way to hang up or simply want to try something new, this guide has got you covered.