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Stay up-to-date on the latest iPhone news and learn new tips and tricks with our comprehensive tutorials. From software updates to new features, we’ve got you covered.

How to see which Wi-Fi network your HomePod is connected to

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated July 17, 2025

Learn how to view the Wi-Wi network your Apple HomePod or HomePod mini speaker is using for easier troubleshooting of internet connectivity issues.

How to convert a Numbers file to Excel on Mac, iPhone, and iPad

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated March 7, 2023

While you may work and create your spreadsheets in Numbers, there may be a time when you need one of those documents in the Microsoft Excel file format.

You can easily export spreadsheets into different formats for viewing and editing with other applications. Here’s how to convert a Numbers file to Excel on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

How to make app notifications persistent on iPhone and iPad

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated August 12, 2025

Learn how to get persistent notifications for an app on iPhone or iPad so its alerts don’t disappear automatically from the screen and stay there until you dismiss them.

How to easily rotate videos on iPhone or iPad

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated August 12, 2025

Learn how to rotate landscape or portrait videos on your iPhone or iPad using the Apple Photos app to ensure they’re perfectly oriented and look their best.

How to quickly track a flight from anywhere on your iPhone

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ December 25, 2018

Whether you’re preparing to jump on a plane or just waiting for a friend to fly in, you may think that you have to download a special app to track those flights. And, while a specific flight tracking app is certainly a great way to go, especially if you’re a frequent traveler, there is another way.

Here’s how to quickly track flights from anywhere with your iPhone and all you need is the flight number.

Get back missing songs and playlists on Apple Music in iOS 26

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated February 16, 2026

Find out what to do if the Apple Music app on your iPhone or iPad has removed all your songs or if it automatically deletes some downloaded songs from the local storage.

Stop Apple Music from downloading songs added to library

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated February 16, 2026

Learn how to turn off automatic downloads for Apple Music on iPhone, iPad, or Mac to stop the Music app from downloading every song, album, or playlist you add to your library.

How to stop an iOS update that has already started downloading

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated May 18, 2025

Learn how to cancel an already-initiated software update download if you don't want to update your iPhone and iPad to the latest iOS version after all.

How to transfer movies and shows to iPhone or iPad without iTunes

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated December 5, 2022

If you’re looking for a way to add movies and shows to your iPhone or iPad without the need for iTunes, then this tutorial is for you.

AnyTrans is an application that lets you manage your device content from your Mac or Windows computer. Transfer files, merge content, use your iPhone as a USB drive, create backups, and more with this one simple tool.

Here’s how to add movies and shows to iPhone or iPad without iTunes using AnyTrans.