Protect your privacy and find out when your iPhone, iPad, or Mac camera or microphone is recording, which app is using it, which app recently did, and revoke that app’s access if needed.
How to view which iOS or Mac app is using camera or mic
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How to use the enhanced image picker in apps on iOS 14
One of those iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 enhancements you might not notice at first, but is definitely an improvement, is the image picker. With this handy tool, you can browse and select images from your Photos library in apps like Mail, Messages, and Notes.
While there was nothing particularly wrong with the tool before, you will notice bigger screen, handy search field, and more effective design. All of this makes it simpler to find the photos you need. Here, we’ll show you how to use this improved image picker on iPhone and iPad.
How to take consecutive photos even faster with iPhone
Check out this quick tip to improve your iPhone camera’s performance by enabling faster shooting when you tap the shutter button quickly.
6 tips to use the sidebar in the iPad Files app
Check out these handy sidebar tips to make the most of the Apple Files app on your iPad and get things done effortlessly.
How to use full screen and smaller compact Siri on iPhone and iPad
By default, Siri appears in a compact view on your iPhone and iPad. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to use that compact view or go the old way and have Siri take the entire screen.
How to use the Home app visual status for accessories
Controlling your smart home from your iPhone and iPad is simple with the Home app. And with iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and macOSÂ Big Sur, you have a clearer way to see and manage your HomeKit accessories.
What used to be written summary section at the top of the Home app is now a visual summary of your connected devices. This allows you to quickly take action or more easily control your accessories. Here’s the scoop on using the visual status section for devices in the Home app.
macOS Big Sur: How to make Dark Mode even darker on your Mac
The dramatic Dark Mode look arrived to the Mac with the October 2017 release of the macOS 10.14 Yosemite software update. Fast forward three years and users can now force Dark Mode to become a bit darker thanks to a new setting in macOS 11.0 Big Sur. Follow along with our tutorial for step-by-step instructions for how to to make Dark Mode even darker on your Mac.
How to capture mirrored selfies on iPhone and iPad
Learn how to stop your iPhone from flipping selfies and instead save un-mirrored originals that match exactly what you see in the Camera app's viewfinder.
How to use Spotlight to search inside apps on iPhone and iPad
Learn how to save time and effort by searching inside apps on your iPhone or iPad directly using Spotlight Search from your Home Screen.
How to use controls for HomeKit accessories in iPhone and iPad Control Center
From turning your smart accessories on or off to adjusting their settings, this tutorial shows you how to control and manage HomeKit devices from your iPhone and iPad Control Center.
How to get a sneak peek at upcoming Apple Arcade titles
Wouldn't it be great if you could see upcoming games that will launch soon on Apple Arcade, the iPhone maker's game-subscription service? With the new App Store features available on iOS 14, iPadOS 14 and macOS 11 Big Sur, you can do just that. Follow along with our quick tutorial as we show you how to get a sneak peek at upcoming Apple Arcade games.
How to stop iPhone apps from accessing all your photos
Learn how to restrict apps on your iPhone or iPad from accessing all your images and videos in your photo library, thus enhancing your privacy and security.