If you use the Health app on your iPhone or iPad to track data such as steps walked, calories burned, heart rate info, etc., you’ll want to make sure you have a backup in case things go awry. Currently, the only way to do this is to export Health app data somewhere else. Here are
How to edit and delete App Store reviews on iPhone and iPad
The other day I was looking through the App Store and noticed that my reviews for some apps needed to be updated. Instead of having to search for individual apps, I wanted an easy way to see and manage all the reviews I had ever left. As it turns out, not only can you view
Snapchat tips: How to share past or existing photos
Just the other day a friend of mine told me they wished they could post photos they had already taken on their iPhone to their Snapchat account. As it turns out, you can post existing photos to Snapchat, with just one caveat. There are many times when accessing the camera from the Lock screen or
Episode 04: Holiday tech support
The holidays are prime time for relatives and family members to receive new iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and Macs. During this episode of the App Factor Podcast each of us share stories of helping family and friends learn and troubleshoot their new (and existing) tech over the holidays — sometimes successfully, and sometimes, not so much. And as always, we share all the apps and accessories we’ve discovered over the past two weeks.
Best travel accessories for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch owners
I travel frequently, both for work and for pleasure. Over the past few years I’ve found certain accessories I just can’t live without. Whether I’m walking out the door to a coffee shop or I am getting on a plane and need to pack more serious gear, these are the travel accessories I couldn’t live
Best music discovery apps for iPhone and iPad
With the advent of streaming services came an easy way to play your favorite artists, with enormous catalogs of songs. If music is an integral part of your life, then you know how amazing services like Spotify, Apple Music, Rdio (RIP), and others have allowed us to have our whole collection of songs in our
Instagram tips: How to adjust the strength or intensity of a filter
There are instances where I want to use an Instagram filter on a photo but I find it to be too strong, or too intense, but somewhere in the middle would be a nice compromise. This is why Instagram gives you the option to adjust the strength and intensity to your liking. Here’s how: Instagram
Best weather widgets for iPhone
I don’t like spending a lot of time inside weather apps. Instead, I’d rather just swipe down and view current and impending conditions within the Today view section of Notification Center. That’s why when looking at potential weather apps, one of my criteria is that whatever app I choose, it comes complete with widget support. Depending on what kind of weather data you need, these weather apps currently have the best weather widgets for iPhone:
Best New Years resolution apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
For many of us a new year means making healthy and positive changes that we hope will stick with us long-term. Whether your goals involve losing weight, being more productive work wise, eliminating stress, working less, or something something else, there are lots of iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps that can help. Regardless what your
Best keyboard apps for iPhone
The iPhone’s keyboard is arguably one of the best built-in options around. Even so, there are quite a few limitations, and predictive text is mediocre, at best. Whether you have larger fingers that just don’t get along with the iPhone’s native keyboard, or you just want a way to communicate faster and more efficiently, the
Workflow tips: Uploading multiple images to Dropbox
Dropbox is my central repository for many files I need to access no matter where I am or what device I’m using. From college work to managing multiple screenshots for articles, I rely on Dropbox upload for a lot of things. Unfortunately, Dropbox for iPhone and iPad only allow you to upload one photo or screenshot at a time. Luckily Workflow can fill the gap and let us upload multiple images at once to Dropbox. Here’s how:
How to fix stuck outbox messages on iPhone
Ever launch the Mail app on your iPhone to find a stuck outbox message that just won’t send — or maybe it did send but for some reason it still shows as not sent? While in some cases you can simply delete it and move on, in others, the Edit button is greyed out and unusable. If that sounds like a problem you’re having, here’s a fix I found:
