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How to listen, delete, and ask Amazon not to save your Alexa voice recordings

Ankur Thakur ∙ November 12, 2021

Echo is a series of smart voice assistant devices by Amazon. You can review and listen to voice commands given to Alexa on your Amazon Echo, inside the Alexa app, and any other device with Alexa built in. From here, you can delete the voice recordings individually or in bulk. The settings also allow you to stop saving your Echo recordings. Finally, you can even ask Amazon to no longer use your Alexa voice recordings for evaluation and training purposes. This'll ensure no human hired by Amazon listens to them. In this guide, we show you how to do all these using the Alexa app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, and the Amazon website in a browser on Mac or PC.

What is Private Session in Spotify and how to enable it

Ankur Thakur ∙ Updated August 15, 2024

Learn how you can enable Private Session in Spotify on its mobile and desktop apps to listen to music privately.

Why Apple Pay gets disabled on your Mac in clamshell mode and with wireless Touch ID

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated October 9, 2024

If Apple Pay Touch ID authentication isn't working on your Intel-based or Apple silicon Mac, this is by design. Here's what you need to know.

How to merge and split PDF documents on iPhone and iPad

Ankur Thakur ∙ Updated November 19, 2024

Learn different ways to merge two or more PDFs into one file or split a lengthy PDF into several smaller documents.

How to use the Apple Passwords app for two-factor authentication codes

Ankur Thakur ∙ Updated January 28, 2025

Learn how to set up, store and use one-time verification codes for two-factor authentication in the Apple Passwords app built into your iPhone or iPad.

How to use Low Power Mode and boost the battery life of your MacBook

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated July 31, 2025

Learn how to enable the Low Power Mode feature on your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro laptop to extend battery life and help it run cooler and quieter.

How to turn on Dark Mode in Google Maps on iPhone

Ankur Thakur ∙ Updated March 25, 2026

Learn how to enable Dark Mode in Google Maps on iPhone and what to do if you don’t see the Dark Mode option to begin with.

How to unlock your iPhone with your voice

Ankur Thakur ∙ November 8, 2021

You usually unlock your iPhone using Face ID, Touch ID, or by entering the correct passcode. In addition to these, there is an accessibility setting that lets you unlock your iPhone using your voice. All you have to do is set up the voice command in the Voice Control feature and then say that phrase to unlock and get inside the iPhone. In this guide, we will show you how to do that. We also have a video demonstrating this. Finally, don't forget to see the drawbacks so that you can make an informed decision about using iPhone voice unlock.