Ultimate Guides
The iPhone and iPad don't come with instruction manuals. They're intuitive, to be sure, and accessible to more people than any computer platform before them, but they're also deep, and powerful, with hundreds if not thousands of features just waiting to be discovered. But why wait? Seriously. You can discover them all now, everything from the basics of getting started to the higher level ninjary all right here, right now. That's what the iMore ultimate guides are here for!
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iCloud Photo Library: The ultimate guide
By Christine Chan last updated
iCloud Photo Library is part of Apple's iCloud service, and helps you back up, sync, and share your images and video. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Family Sharing: The ultimate guide
By Adam Oram last updated
Whether you want to share app and media purchases, only pay for one iCloud storage plan for the whole family, or let everyone stream Apple Music for less, Family Sharing is for you.
Home App: The ultimate guide
By Christopher Close published
The Home app on iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS is like a central control hub for your HomeKit-connected smart home accessories. Here are some of the features you should check out to get started!
HomeKit and the Home app: The ultimate guide to Apple home automation
By Christopher Close last updated
Are you ready to give your home a smart upgrade with Apple's home automation platform? Here's everything you need to know!
Live Photos: The ultimate guide
By Christine Chan, Rene Ritchie, Lory Gil last updated
The idea of moving pictures isn't new — any Harry Potter fan will tell you that. But thanks to Live Photos, everyone can now take and share them!
Apple Pay: The ultimate guide
By Bryan M Wolfe, Adam Oram published
How do you pay in-store and in-app safely and securely with your credit card, debit card, or loyalty card? With Apple Pay!
Reminders app for iPhone and iPad: The ultimate guide
By Rene Ritchie, Luke Filipowicz published
How do you keep track of tasks and check off how-tos on your iPhone or iPad? With the built-in Reminders app!
Calendar app: The ultimate guide
By Rene Ritchie, Christopher Close published
How do you organize your appointments, update your agenda, plan events, and keep on time with your iPhone and iPad? The built-in Calendar app, of course!
Messages app for iPhone and iPad: The ultimate guide
By Bryan M Wolfe published
How do you use iMessage to send text, pictures, videos, sound, location, and more — right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac?
Siri: The ultimate guide
By Adam Oram, Lory Gil published
Siri is Apple's intelligent personal assistant built right into every iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Mac. Find out all the ways you can use Siri right here!
iCloud Keychain: Everything you need to know
By Adam Oram, Lory Gil last updated
iCloud Keychain is Apple's password manager built into every Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It makes it much easier for you to create safe, complex passwords, which you can easily access while using Safari.
Clock app: The ultimate guide
By Bryan M Wolfe published
How do you check the time around the world, set alarms and timers, use the stopwatch, and enforce you sleep pattern? With the Clock app on iPhone and iPad!
Nintendo Switch: The ultimate guide
By Jaz Brown, Rebecca Spear published
Unwrapping a brand new Nintendo Switch or Switch Lite? Check out our ultimate guide and make the most of your Nintendo Switch.
Lock screen: The ultimate guide
By Rene Ritchie, Luke Filipowicz published
What's the Lock screen, how do you use it, and how do you change it to make it your own? Here are your answers!
Nintendo Switch troubleshooting: The ultimate guide
By Rebecca Spear, Samantha Nelson, Alex Huebner published
Beginner's guide: How to set up and get started with your new HomePod
By Christopher Close, Lory Gil published
If you've just received a new HomePod or HomePod mini, there's plenty to learn. Here's everything you need to know to set up and start using it.
Beginner's guide: How to set up and start using your new iPhone
By Adam Oram, Luke Filipowicz published
Welcome to the Apple family or congrats on the upgrade! We're here to help you get the most out of your shiny new iPhone.
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