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How to Hide Apps on iPhone Using iOS 18

The iOS 18 update allows users to hide apps on their iPhone, providing a way to lock them from the Home Screen and Spotlight search. While most apps can be hidden, certain default apps cannot. Hidden apps are stored in a Face ID-protected folder in the App Library for easy access.

RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2
December 17, 2024 – 4 minutes read time

Overview

For a really long time, there was not a straightforward way to hide apps on iPhone, but the iOS 18 update introduced a brand new way to lock apps and hide them from the Spotlight search, your Home Screen, and the unlocked portion of the App Library.

One downside is that not all apps can be hidden. Another is that all your hidden apps go to a locked Hidden folder in the App Library. Besides this, it is a nifty feature, so let’s explore this feature for hiding apps on your iPhone.

Why YouWill Like This Tip

Most but not all apps can be hidden using a feature introduced with the iOS 18 update.
Apps hidden using this method will appear in a Hidden folder in the App Library that can be unlocked using Face ID!

System Requirements

this tip works on iPhones running iOS 18 or newer. The screenshots are from iPhone 14 Pro using iOS 18.1.1

Click here to learn how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.

Hide an App

First, on your Home Screen or App Library, long-press the app you wish to hide. In our example, we will be hiding the CLIPish Pro app. Refer to the below image:

Hide App 1 — Selecting an app to hide from Home screen

Next, tap the Require Face ID option. See the below image:

Hide App 2 — Selecting the Require Face ID option

Now, select the Hide and Require Face ID option. See the following image:

Hide App 3 — Selecting the Hide and Require Face ID option

Next, confirm that you wish to hide the app using Face ID and by tapping the Hide App button. Refer to the below image:

Now, any hidden apps will appear in the Hidden folder in the App Library, which is locked using Face ID. See the below image:

Hide App 5 — Your app in the Hidden folder

Apps Your Are Unable to Hide

You are unable to hide:

Apps installed with iOS 18: Apps like Photos and Wallet can mot be hidden.
Default web browser or app marketplace: Apps set as the default web browser or app marketplace can not be hidden.

Unhide an App

If you are wondering how to unhide apps on iPhones, just open the Hidden folder in the App Library. Tap inside the folder to reveal your hidden app(s). Follow the same steps, and tap the Don’t Require Face ID button. See the following image:

Hide App 6 — Selecting the Don’t Require Face ID option to unhide your app

Add App Back to Home Screen

First, locate your app in the App Library. If the app has been hidden, it will be in the Hidden folder. If you have unhidden the app, it will be in a folder section. In our example, our CLIPish Pro app is in the Creativity section. Refer to the below image:

Hide App 7 — Selecting your app to add back to your Home screen

Next, long-press the app and tap the Add to Home Screen option. Your app will appear on your Home screen. See the below image:

Hide App 8 — Selecting the Add to Home Screen option

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How to Set Up Sleep Apnea Notifications on Apple Watch

Apple Watch now features sleep apnea detection for users over 18 who haven’t been previously diagnosed. By tracking breathing disturbances through its accelerometer while sleeping, the watch warns users if issues persist over 30 days. However, it’s crucial to consult a doctor for an accurate diagnosis rather than solely relying on these notifications.

RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2
December 10, 2024 – 6 minutes read time

Overview

The new Sleep Apnea Apple Watch feature uses the watch’s internal accelerometer to detect breathing disturbances. Sleep apnea detection is only available on newer Apple Watch models and users over 18 years old who have not been diagnosed with sleep apnea in the past.

About Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a respiratory condition where you experience repeated disruptions in your breathing while you sleep. These breathing disturbances are fairly common, and people typically experience a few disturbances a night. Your alcohol intake, upper respiratory illnesses, and even some medications can lead to elevated breathing disturbances. When you wear your Apple Watch to bed, it uses the accelerometer to look for breathing disturbances while you sleep. These are categorized as “Elevated” or “Not Elevated.” Over a 30-day evaluation period, if you consistently experience “Elevated” breathing disturbances, you receive a notification, letting you know it identified signs of sleep apnea. You should talk to your doctor if you receive a sleep apnea notification.

Why You Will Like This Tip

Set up Sleep apnea Apple Watch notifications to learn if you are experiencing any signs of sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea notifications can help you know when it’s time to make an appointment with your doctor.

System Requirements

An Apple Watch Series 9 or later or Apple Watch Ultra 2, with the latest version of watchOS.
Update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS.
Sleep must be set up with Track Sleep with Apple Watch turned on.
You must wear your Apple Watch to sleep for a minimum of 10 nights over a 30 day period. Your data will be analyzed every 30 days.
Sleep apnea notifications are intended for use by people 18 years or older who have not been diagnosed with sleep apnea.

The screenshots are from iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 18.1.1.

Set Up Notifications

Sleep Apnea is a much-anticipated Apple Watch feature that is finally here. This post explores how to set up and use notifications for sleep apnea breathing disturbances.

First, open the Health app. Refer to the below image:

Next, navigate to the Browse tab if you are not already there. See the below image:

Now, scroll down and select either Sleep or Respiratory. See the following image:

Next, scroll down until you see Sleep Apnea Notifications, tap Set Up. Refer to the below image:

Now, tap Next. See the below image:

Next, you can only track sleep apnea if you are over 18 and have not been diagnosed with sleep apnea. If applicable, tap on Yes and No respectively. Then tap Continue. See the following image:

Now, tap Next. Refer to the below image:

Next, you will be taken to a page showing Breathing Disturbances. If this is your first time using the app, you will not see any data here yet. But you can scroll down to read more about them to learn what to expect. See the below image:

There is no specific Sleep Apnea app, but you can track any disturbance within the Health app. From now on, you will be notified if any breathing disturbances are detected. Please keep in mind that while the Apple Watch may be able to detect sleep apnea, you will have to see your doctor to get a proper diagnosis and receive any necessary medical care.

Enabling the Apple Watch

Turn on Track Sleep with Apple Watch. It should appear during the initial setup, although you can go to the Watch app on your iPhone > My Watch Tab.
Select Sleep and toggle on Track Sleep with Apple Watch.
Wear your watch to sleep for at least 10 nights in a 30-day period to get analyzed results.

Viewing Your Results

Your results will be reflected in the Health app as soon as your first night. If it detects an elevated level of breathing disturbances, it will proactively send you an alert.

If you want to view the data for yourself, you can open the Health app once more and navigate back to breathing disturbances. It will show each night’s results on a graph, ranging from not elevated to elevated. You can view it each night or over time. See the following image:

To be clear, if a positive detection is triggered, it’s not diagnosing you with anything. The data can be exported and shared with your health care provider where they can make a further diagnosis.

Turning Off Sleep Apnea Notifications

First, open the Health app on your iPhone and tap your photo or initials at the top right.

Next, tap

Health Checklist > Sleep Apnea Notifications

Now, turn Sleep Apnea Notifications to OFF.

Summary

The Sleep Apnea Notifications feature is not intended to diagnose, treat, or aid in the management of sleep apnea.
Not all people with sleep apnea receive a notification.
If you believe you have sleep apnea, talk to your doctor.

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How to Save Web Pages in iPhone Notes

The article explains how to save web pages to the iPhone Notes app for future reference. Users can share links with additional notes for better organization, particularly when managing projects.

RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2
November 12, 2024 – 4 minutes read time

Overview

Did you find a web page you want to save for later? You can easily share it to the Notes app so that you can return to it again. Or if you find an article relevant to a project you are working on, you can share it with one of your notes, add text, and open your note anytime to find the link. Let’s explore how this is done.

Why You Will Like This Tip

Save articles to read at a later date.
Easily keep your thoughts about an important website in one place.
Keep related web pages together in one note when planning projects.

System Requirements

This tip works on iPhones running iOS 16 or later. The screenshots are from iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 18.

Click here to learn how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.

Let’s Get Started

To share a webpage, you first need to open the page in Safari and tap the Share icon. Refer to the below image:

Next, scroll through the app list, and tap Notes. See the below image:

Now, tap a New Note to select whether you want to save this page to a new note or an existing one. See the following image:

Next, choose where to save the new note, then tap Choose Note or Folder. Refer to the below image:

Notes 4 — Selecting a location for the new note and a folder

Now, tap the Search Bar to search for a specific one, or scroll and select one. In our example, we are selecting the Quick Notes folder. See the below image:

otes 5 — Selecting the Search or scroll to find one

Next, tap Create New Note to create a new note and save the website to it. See the following image:

Notes 6 — Selecting the Create New Note button

Next, tap Add text to your note… if there are any extra details you want to add. Refer to the below image:

Notes 7 — Optional, add text for the new note

Now, tap Save. See the below image:

If you save it as a new note, it will have the same title as the web page. You can tap the thumbnail to open the article when you open your Note. See the following image:

Notes 9 — Your new note with a thumbnail of your page

That’s how to add a hyperlink in the iPhone Notes app for sharing. You can return to this note when you want to read that article.

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Enhance Your iMessage with iOS 18 Text Effects

The latest iOS updates enhance the Messages app by allowing users to use bold, italics, and animated text effects in iMessage on iOS 18 or later. These features add flair and emphasis to messages, but recipients must also have iOS 18 to view them properly.

RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2
November 5, 2024

Overview

The Messages app is much livelier thanks to the latest updates to iOS. With these updates, you can express yourself in more ways than ever with special effects. You can now bold text, italicize it, and even apply some of these effects to emojis! Let’s find out how to add the impact to iMessage in iOS 18.

What’s to Like About This Feature

Add some extra flair to every text you send.
Emphasize parts of a message to make it stand out.

System Requirements

This tip is for iPhones running iOS 18 or later.

Click here to learn how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.

Adding Effects to a Message

First, open an iMessage conversation, and tap the Text Effects button to the lower right. Refer to the below image:

Text Effects 1 — Selecting the Text Effects button

Next, there is a wide variety of text effects to choose from. Just highlight the text to which you want to apply an effect. The top row is simply for formatting the text. You can choose between Bold, Italics, Underline, ~~Strikethrough~~, or all at once. See the below image:

Text Effects 2 — Selecting text formatting options

Now, you can also apply some animation texts to give your texts some extra flair.

Thankfully, a preview of each animation effect will play on a loop so you can see how they look to your recipient(s).

See the following image for the Big and Small effects:

Text Effects 3 — Selecting Big and Small text effects

Next, you can try the other six effects by tapping its button. To turn off an effect, tap the button again.

Note! Your recipient(s) must be running iOS 18 to see the effects. If they are using iOS 17 or below, the message will be in plain text.

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Identify Landmarks Easily with Visual Look Up on iPhone

The Visual Look Up feature in the Photos app allows iOS users to identify landmarks in their images using AI. This tool enhances travel experiences by providing information about locations, helping users remember where photos were taken.

RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2
July 23, 2024 – 2 minutes read time

Overview

If you are familiar with the Photos app, you might be familiar with a feature called Visual Look Up, which uses AI to identify objects in your photos. Most people have heard about its ability to recognize specific faces and identify plants. But, did you know that you can also use Visual Look Up to identify locations and important landmarks?

It’s so cool to know at a glance exactly where a photo was taken, especially if you have recently been traveling and have been to numerous historical sights or landmarks. It can be difficult to keep track of what photo was taken where. Now with the AI of the Visual Look Up feature, you no longer have to remember!

Why You Will Like This Tip:

Get the most out of the Visual Look Up feature by learning to use it to identify locations.
Quickly and easily obtain additional info about the landmarks and locations you have visited.
Not sure what that cool landmark in front of you is? Use Visual Look Up to find out!

System Requirements

This is for iPhones running iOS 16 or later. Screenshots are from iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 18+

Click here to learn how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.

Identifying Landmarks

First, open the Photos app. Refer to the below image:

Next, select a photo that features a famous location or landmark. (This will not work if the photo is of your shoes at the statue of Andrew Jackson. It needs to be a photo of Andrew Jackson himself, otherwise, the AI will not be able to identify it.) See the below image:

Now, tap the info button at the bottom. If the AI works on this photo, the Info button will be decorated with sparkles. See the following image:

Next, tap the Look Up Landmark. Refer to the below image:

Landmarks 4 — Selecting the Look Up Landmark option

Now, you can select various options for further inquiry, like getting directions, placing a call to the location, or looking up further information about the location via the Internet. See the below image:

Landmarks 5 — Options for your landmark photo

Summary

Now you can use Visual Look Up which uses AI to identify locations and important landmarks in your photos.

It can be difficult to keep track of what photo was taken where. But now with this feature. you no longer have to remember the landmark photo location.

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How to Disable AI Overviews in Google Search

This post provides tips for handling AI-generated summaries in Google search results. It explains how to disable these overviews using specific search modifiers.

RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2
July 23, 2024 – 3 minutes read time

This is for devices running Google or Bing. Screenshots are from Windows 10 desktop

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Open Google, click the 3-dot menu icon (upper right corner), then click the Settings option. If Google is outdated, it will automatically update.

Why You Will Like This Tip

View your Google or Bing search results without an AI-generated summary.
Narrow your search results to what you just want to preview.

Overview

We rely on Google every day to provide us information. But what happens when our source of knowledge becomes messy and unreliable? AI Overviews utilize Google’s Gemini AI to provide an answer to your query right on the search page; no need to click.

Using the AI Modifier

Still in its infancy, this feature occasionally surfaces incorrect information, so some web surfers look to disable it entirely. There are a few ways to make an AI Overview go away, but no method is as simple as tricking Google itself into getting rid of it. Google uses search modifiers, named operators, which help narrow search results. Here are a few examples:

Use quotations (” “) to search for the exact phrase
Add site: to search a single website
Search for a certain type of file with filetype:
Exclude terms with a minus (-) symbol. The minus symbol stands for NOT.

If we ask “who owns Facebook” an AI-generated summary will be displayed. Refer to the below image:

Google Tip 1 — With AI-generated summary

And if you add the term -AI at the end of the query, an overview is not generated. It’s a very simple solution to the AI Overview problem that can be quickly repeated on subsequent queries without needing multiple steps. See the below image:

Google Tip 2 — Without AI-generated summary

However, it’s worth noting that this does not work because of the -AI modifier. On subsequent tests, we found that putting pretty much anything in there (Ex: -i, –sports, -farm) also did the same thing.

Summary

So, no, Google did not add a secret AI kill switch to its search engine. Instead, AI Overviews are likely only available under certain conditions, and by using a search modifier, you circumvent those parameters. Still, it’s an easy way to game the system until we get an easier way to disable these overlays.

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Protect Your Privacy: How to Opt Out of Yahoo Data Selling

This post provides instructions for protecting your privacy on Yahoo Mail for iPhone and PC. It explains how to prevent Yahoo from selling your information and control personalized ads.

RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2
October 1, 2024 – 4 minutes read time

This is for the iPhone and PC running Yahoo Mail. Screenshots are from iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 17.7

Overview

Most companies today are selling your information in some way or form. Luckily, most companies allow you to opt out of having your data sold; if you know how to ask for it.

While you would think the “do not sell my personal information” setting would be on the Yahoo security page, you will find it under a different menu. Let’s explore telling Yahoo, “Do not sell my personal information” and control personalized ads.

System Requirements

Yahoo Mail
iOS 16 or later
Browser
Windows 11/10
iPhone

Click here to learn how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.

Why Apply This Post

Protect your privacy by stopping Yahoo from selling your information.
Make sure your data stays out of the hands of third parties.

Opening Settings

First, open the Yahoo Mail app. Next, tap your profile icon in the upper left. Now, tap Settings. Refer to the below image:

Accessing Privacy

First, scroll down and tap Manage account privacy. Next, tap Your Privacy controls. Now, tap the Yahoo logo. See the below image:

Setting the Do Not Sell Option

First, you will be prompted to log into your Yahoo mail account. Enter your username/email address, tap Next, and follow the on-screen prompts to log in. Next, After logging in, scroll down to the Sale and sharing of personal information and tap the link. See the following image:

Yahoo 3 — Accessing the Sale and Share link

Disable the Do Not Sell Option

First, tap the toggle. The default is set to Allow Yahoo to sell your data. Next, the page and its toggle will turn gray, indicating that the setting has been disabled. Refer to the below image:

Yahoo 4 — Setting the Do Not Sale option

You may want to read the “fine print” about setting the option to Don’t Allow. If you clear cookies for your browser, the option is reset to Allow. See the below image:

While here, go back to the Sale and sharing of personal information screen to control ads. Tap the Personalized ads link and turn off any option on delivering ads. See the following image on the first of four options:

Using a PC Desktop/Laptop Running Windows 10/11

Open Yahoo Mail
Click the Gear icon in the upper left below the Home icon
Click the More settings link
Click About our Ads menu option. You would think of accessing the Security and Privacy menu option, but Yahoo wants to hide selling your data.
Under What choices do I have section, click View our other Privacy Controls
click the Yahoo logo, and sign in
Click the Sale and sharing personal information link
Click the toggle. The default is set to Allow Yahoo to sell your data. Next, the page and its toggle will turn gray, indicating that the setting has been disabled. If you have set the toggle to Don’t Allow on your iPhone first, the toggle will already be disabled.

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Get Visual Alerts for Calls and Messages: iPhone Flash Notification Setup

This post provides a guide on turning on flash notifications for iPhone, especially beneficial for the deaf or hard of hearing. It includes system requirements, and step-by-step instructions.

RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2
September 24, 2024 – 3 minutes read time

Overview

How do you turn on the flash notification on your iPhone? Sometimes we might need an extra alert if an important message or phone call is expected.

This feature is intended to be used by the deaf or hard of hearing, but it can be helpful for anyone who would rather receive visual alerts. Be aware that turning on this feature could deplete your battery life rather quickly, depending on how many notifications you get throughout the day. Let’s explore how to turn on flashlight notifications on iPhones.

System Requirements

This post works on iPhones running iOS 16 or later. Screenshots are from iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 17.6.1

Click here to learn how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.

Reasons For This Tip

Get an extra visual alert any time you receive notifications.
Make sure you never miss an important text or phone call.

Turn on Flash Notifications

Open the Settings app, and tap Accessibility. Refer to the below image:

Flash 1 — Selecting Accessibility option

Tap Audio & Visual. See the below image:

Flash 2 — Selecting the Audio & Visual option

Select LED Flash for Alerts. See the following image:

Flash 3 — Selecting LED Flash for Alerts option

Tap the toggle next to LED Flash for Alerts to enable this feature. Refer to the below image:

Flash 4 — Toggle to enable LED Flash for Alerts

By default, the LED will only flash if your iPhone is locked and the ringer is on. However, two toggles allow you to make it so that the flash will still go off when your device is unlocked or if Silent mode is enabled. See the below image:

Flash 5 — Other options for flash alerts

That’s how to use your iPhone flashlight for notifications. Since the flash is on the back of your phone, placing your phone face down when you set it down is best. Just make sure you have a good scratch-protectant cover on the screen.

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iPhone Battery Health: Monitoring, Optimization, and Maintenance Tips

Apple faced backlash for slowing down older iPhone models to preserve battery life. Users can now monitor battery health and enable optimized battery charging to prolong battery lifespan. Additionally, they can track battery usage by app and learn to conserve battery and prevent overheating.

RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2
September 17, 2024 – 4 minutes read time

Overview

Apple landed in hot water with customers several years ago when a feature designed to slow the processors of older iPhone models to keep them from suddenly shutting down came to light. Critics maintained that Apple was throttling the speed of earlier iPhone models to push customers toward newer devices. At the same time, Apple insisted that the feature was necessary to cope with aging batteries. Now, Apple lets users monitor the health of their iPhones’ battery. Let’s explore this feature.

System Requirements

This post works on iPhones running iOS 15 or later

Click here to learn how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.

Check Battery Health

First, open the Settings app, and tap on Battery. Refer to the below image:

Battery 8 — Accessing the Battery option

Next, tap on Battery Health & Charging. See the below image:

Battery 7 — Accessing the Battery Health option

Now, you will see your battery capacity next to Maximum Capacity. See the following image:

Battery 6 — Viewing the Maximum Capacity of the battery

The Maximum Capacity tells you your iPhone battery’s capacity compared to its capacity when it was brand new. For example, if your Maximum Capacity is 85%, that is all your battery can charge. On this screen, you can also enable Optimized Battery Charging, which reduces aging by optimizing how your battery behaves when charging. Refer to the below image:

Battery 5 — Enabling Optimized Battery Charging

If your battery’s Maximum Capacity has dropped below 80%, a message like this will pop up on your screen if you experience an unexpected shutdown. See the below image:

Battery 1 — Viewing Battery Health degradation warning message

You can tap Disable to turn off battery throttling on your iPhone or you may want to consider replacing your battery to improve your iPhone’s performance and the amount of time it can operate between charges.

Track Battery Usage by App

To view your battery usage by app, go back to:

Settings > Battery

Swipe down on the Battery settings screen and you will discover battery usage by app, starting with the biggest battery hogs. By default, the tool shows you the percentage of battery charge by each app. Tap Show Activity or a specific app, and the information changes to display the time the app has used the battery, both in the foreground and background. See the following image:

Conserve Battery

Besides Optimized Battery Charging you can conserve your battery, turning down the brightness of your screen will increase battery health. To adjust the screen brightness, head to:

Settings > Display & Brightness

and moving the slider. Refer to the below image:

Battery 3 — Turning down Brightness to conserve battery usage

Keep Your iPhone Cool

Using your iPhone in hot conditions can permanently shorten battery life. Store your device where the temperature is between -20º and 45º C (-4º to 113º F). Do not leave your device in your car, because temperatures in parked cars can exceed this range.

If your device gets too warm or too cold, certain features might become temporarily disabled. In extreme conditions, your device might become temporarily disabled. A temperature warning screen will be displayed. See the below image:

Battery 2 — iPhone is too hot warning message

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iPhone Call and Text Blocking: Practical Steps for Contacts and Numbers

The post provides instructions for blocking contacts and numbers. It covers blocking contacts in the phone app and blocking numbers from recent calls.

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You can easily block any number if you receive texts and calls from a saved contact or a random number. Let’s explore how this is accomplished.

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This post works on iPhones running iOS 15 or later. Screenshots are from iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 17.6.1

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Block a Person in Your Contacts

If the person you want to block is already saved in your iPhone’s contact list, you can block them via the contacts tab in the Phone app.

First, open your Phone app. Refer to the below image:

Block Caller 1 — Accessing your Phone app

Next, tap the Contacts icon. See the below image:

Block Caller 2 — Selecting your Contacts icon

Now, tap the contact you want to block. See the following image:

Block Caller 3 — Selecting a Contact to block

Next, tap the Block Caller option. Refer to the below image:

Block Caller 4 — Selecting the Block Caller option

Now, tap the Block Contact menu option. See the below image:

Block Caller 5 — Selecting the Block Contact option

Block a Number

If the number you want to block is not saved in your iPhone contact list, you can still block it in the Phone app.

First, open the Phone app. Refer to the below image:

Next, tap the Recents icon. See below image:

Block Caller 7 — Selecting your Recents icon

Now, fund the number you want to block and tap the Info button. See the following image:

Block Caller 8 — Selecting the Info button of the number to block

Next, tap the Block Caller option. Refer to the below image:

Block Caller 9 — Selecting the Block Caller option

Now, tap the Block Contact menu option. See the below image:

Block Caller 10 — Selecting the Block Contact option

And that’s how you block a number or a contact on your iPhone. You can always unblock a caller by the above steps and tapping the Unblock Caller option.

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