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Learn how to master your Apple devices with our comprehensive tutorials. From iPhone and iPad to Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods, and more, our expert guides will help you unlock the full potential of your Apple products. Discover new features, tips, and tricks each day to enhance your user experience.

How to fix dictation not working on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac

Fix dictation not working on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac

Dictation lets you enter text using your voice instead of typing on the keyboard. It's also known by other names like talk to text, voice to text, or speech to text. However, sometimes the dictation microphone icon may be missing on the keyboard or it may not convert what you speak into text.

If dictation isn't working on your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac, here are some reliable solutions to fix the problem.

How to check Activation Lock before buying a used iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac

Check Activation Lock on iPhone

We published an article showing 15 things to do before selling your iPhone. However, if you're on the other side and want to buy a used, second-hand Apple device, you must check the Activation Lock and ensure it's disabled. In case you don't, you might end up with an expensive paperweight!

This tutorial shows you the various ways to check Activation Lock on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac.

Unlock with Apple Watch not working? 15 solutions to fix it

Unlock with Apple Watch not working

Your Apple Watch can automatically unlock your iPhone, which removes the need to enter the iPhone passcode or use Face ID. However, if Apple Watch is not unlocking iPhone, you see errors like "Unable to Communicate with Apple Watch," or you'll stay stuck on the iPhone passcode screen for a few seconds.

This guide lists 15 solutions to fix the issue of Unlock with Apple Watch not working between your watch and iPhone.

How to set up your Medical ID on iPhone and Apple Watch

Medical ID on iPhone

Medical ID on iPhone and Apple Watch provides valuable information related to you and your health. Once you set up your Medical ID and enable it to show on the Lock Screen, anyone with physical access to the device can know about your health conditions and reach your emergency contacts.

This important tutorial will show you how to create your Medical ID on your iPhone and how you or anyone else can access it from the Lock Screen.

What the green light under your Apple Watch is and how to turn it off

Green Light shining from back of the Apple Watch

You might have noticed green lights shining from the back of your Apple Watch. If you're a new user, this flashing LED light might be terrifying, giving an impression that something is wrong with your Apple Watch.

But there is nothing to worry about. The rear green lights on your Apple Watch flash when it's measuring your heart rate or when you try to find it at night.

Here's more about the green flashing Apple Watch light and how to disable it if you do not like what it does.

How to fix voice memos not syncing via iCloud from iPhone to Mac

The Voice Memos app icon set against a cloud background with a light blue gradient

iCloud effortlessly syncs your voice recordings among your Apple devices and makes them available everywhere. But if your voice notes do not sync and show up in the Voice Memos app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, here are quick solutions to fix this.

This tutorial works when voice memos fail to sync from iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch to Mac or vice versa.

30+ things to do and know after buying an Apple Watch

Holding a new Apple Watch with its box in the background

Congratulations on buying an Apple Watch! Once you have paired your Apple Watch with your iPhone, here are some things you should do. These recommendations will help you get the most of your new wearable and ensure you have a great experience with it.

These tips apply to all modern models, including Apple Watch SE, Series 6, and 7 running watchOS 8 or other recent watchOS versions.

How to fix FaceTime not working on Apple Watch

FaceTime failing and not working on Apple Watch

It's easy to make a FaceTime call on your Apple Watch using any of the four ways. But in some situations, and for some users, FaceTime on Apple Watch might fail repeatedly and not work. If you're one of those who cannot FaceTime from an Apple Watch, here are the solutions to fix this issue.

This guide applies to all Apple Watch models running recent watchOS versions, like watchOS 8.