Enlarge Image James Martin/CNET The process of copying a word or topic, then pasting it into the address bar to perform a search in mobile Safari takes far too much work. First, you have to tap on the address bar, then press and hold until the dialogue to Select All shows up. Next, you have …
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Here’s everything you can do with 3D Touch on the iPhone 6S, 6S Plus
Enlarge Image James Martin/CNET Naturally, Apple has integrated 3D Touch into its own apps on iOS, giving users the ability to do take action on different types of information and content. Before we dive into the precise actions you can take within apps, if Peek and Pop are foreign terms to you, read our getting started guide for 3D Touch. …
Read More »Getting started with 3D Touch on the iPhone 6S, 6S Plus
Josh Miller/CNET Apple added another dimension to how we interact with our iPhones. The company is calling it 3D Touch, which in essence, turns your phone’s entire screen into one, big, pressure-sensitive button. The new input method can be used throughout the device, with different actions and results occurring based on the app you’re currently in. Discovering what apps support …
Read More »How to record 4K video on iPhone 6S, 6S Plus
Now playing: Watch this: Make 4K videos on the iPhone 1:56 Enlarge Image The iPhone 6S and 6S Plus are both capable of recording 4K high-definition video, though you wouldn’t know it just by launching the camera app. By default, the iOS camera app on the new devices is set to record video at 1080p at 60 frames per second. …
Read More »How to borrow money from your friends and actually pay them back
Asking a friend or family members to borrow a large amount of money is a stressful situation. Who do you ask, and for how much? How do you set up a payment plan that works for all involved? Nothing. But. Stress. Google Wallet, Square Cash and PayPal all offer convenient methods for lending money, but none of them are automated. …
Read More »How to create different contact groups on your Apple Watch
When the Apple Watch first launched, it only allowed for 12 contacts to be set as favorites. If you had more friends than that, well, you’re popular; you were also out of luck. With the release of Watch OS 2, Apple now lets you create different groups of contacts, complete with a title. Each circle is still limited to 12 …
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James Martin/CNET With the release of Watch OS 2, third-party developers are releasing watch app updates that include complication integration. Complications are the small bits of information, such as the current temperature or your activity progress, presented on a watch face without the need for you to open another app. Prior to the release of Watch OS 2, complications were …
Read More »How to enable Nightstand Mode on your Apple Watch
Now playing: Watch this: How to use Nightstand Mode on the Apple Watch 1:05 After a slight delay, Apple released Watch OS 2 for the Apple Watch. The update introduces native apps from third-party developers that are supposed to be faster and more reliable than previous apps. Additionally you can now set custom watch faces using your own photos, draw …
Read More »How to update your Apple Watch to Watch OS 2
Enlarge Image Jason Cipriani/CNET If you own an Apple Watch, you’re going to want to update to Watch OS 2 now that it’s available. The update is said to speed up third-party apps, and cut back (somewhat) on your watch’s reliance on the iPhone. For example, voice commands now work when your watch is connected to Wi-Fi and your iPhone …
Read More »How to use multiple colors in your Digital Touch sketches on the Apple Watch
Enlarge Image Jason Cipriani/CNET Apple’s Digital Touch feature on the Apple Watch lets you send your heartbeat, draw photos or tap on the wrist of a friend who also has an Apple Watch. When the Apple Watch was first released, Digital Touch was limited to sketches consisting of one color of digital ink. When drawing on your watch, if you …
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