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How to Send eBooks to Your Kindle: A Step-by-Step Guide

The Amazon Kindle is an effective ebook reader, linked closely to Amazon’s ecosystem. Users can send various ebook formats to their Kindle via methods like the Send to Kindle tool, Kindle app, or email. Free ebooks are readily available through various platforms, enhancing Kindle’s reading options.

RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2
January 28, 2025 – 7 minutes read time

Overview

The Amazon Kindle is a great ebook reader, but it’s tightly tied to Amazon’s ecosystem. If you have a Fire tablet or a smartphone, you can download other e-reading apps to beef up your library, but with the Kindle hardware, you are pretty much tied to getting your content directly from Amazon. Well, sort of. Using some free software, you can take ebooks in various formats and zap them over to your Kindle.

Let’s explore how to send other ebook formats to your e-reader, and where to get free ebooks.

Why You Will Like This Tip

Of course, we all like free stuff.
A large variety of free ebooks to choose from.
Download in a variety of formats for reading on your Kindle.

System Requirements

This is for the Amazon Kindle. It uses the iPhone, Android, PC, and Mac. The screenshots are from Windows 10 and iPhone 14 Pro.

Use “Send to Kindle”

Amazon offers a Send to Kindle page where you can upload ebook files saved on your device. First, on amazon.com/sendtokindle, click Select files from device. Refer to the below image:

Next, select the book you want on your Kindle. This tool supports PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, RTF, HTM, HTML, PNG, GIF, JPG, JPEG, BMP, and EPUB formats on ebooks up to 200MB in size. (Amazon no longer supports sending new Mobi files.) Ensure the Add to your library toggle is ON, then click Send. See the below image:

Now, a status bar will appear, letting you keep tabs on the upload. You will see a checkmark and an In Library notice when it’s ready. See the following image:

Amazon also has an app for Windows and macOS that lets you do the same thing. Chrome has an extension you can enable though results are mixed.

Use Your iPhone

If you have the Kindle app installed on your iPhone or Android device, you can add ebooks to your library with a few taps. In the example below we downloaded an ebook from Project Gutenberg on the iPhone.

First, open your Kindle app on your iPhone and search for an ebook. Next, tap the ebook. From here, you can Download sample to see a preview or tap the Share icon. Now, locate the Kindle app and tap it. Refer to the below image:

Kindle 5 — Selecting a file to send to Kindle

Next, ensure the Add to your library toggle is ON, then tap Send. Now, the ebook will be saved in your library in the Kindle app and on our Kindle device. The process is similar for Android. See the below image:

Use Your Kindle Email

Amazon also lets you email ebooks to your Kindle account via a specially crafted email address. First, to get your Kindle’s email address, go to:

amazon.com/myk

or go to:

Account & Lists > Content Library > Devices

Next, in the list below, find your Kindle device and click it. In the drop-down window, click [your name’s] Kindle. See the following image:

On the next page, you will see a Device Summary that lists your @kindle.com email address. (It’s set to a default address, but you can change it by clicking Edit.) Refer to the below page:

Back up top, click the Preferences tab, and scroll down to Personal Document Settings. Click the down arrow on the right and scroll to Approved Personal Document E-mail List. The email attached to your Amazon account should be listed here. If that’s the email address you will be using to send ebooks to your Kindle, you are all set. To use a different email, click:

Add a new approved e-mail address and enter the address you want to use.

Remember, your Kindle needs to be attached to a Wi-Fi network for this to work.

Use a PDF

Amazon can automatically convert PDFs into the Kindle format, but you get two formatting choices. If you want your Kindle to display every page in the PDF as if it were a graphic, just email the .pdf file to your Kindle’s address without a subject line, upload it via the Send to Kindle website, or drag and drop the file onto a Kindle that’s attached to your PC with a USB cable.

That will maintain the formatting and graphics; it will appear on your Kindle like on your laptop. However, the font size may be too small to read.

Your other option is to attach the PDF file to an email and make the subject line “convert”—just that word. Send it to your Kindle email address and your PDF will be converted into a Kindle version that will let you mark it up and change the formatting. The graphics will still be in there as well, but you will lose the layout of the original PDF.

Third-party software, such as MiniTool PDF Editor – Kindle format converter, can also convert PDF files to Kindle formats like Word, image, TXT, and HTML.

Where to Find Your eBooks

Once you have emailed your ebook, on your Kindle head to:

Home > From Your Library

It might take a few minutes, but if your Kindle is connected to Wi-Fi, it should update automatically and the ebook will appear.

Want to delete the ebook? Tap the Menu icon (the three-dots) on the bottom right of your ebook in Your Library and select Remove download to remove it from your Kindle or Permanently Delete to remove it from your Amazon account.

Where to Find Free eBooks

Amazon hosts periodic Stuff Your Kindle Days, where select ebooks are free for a 24-hour period. They are usually grouped by theme.
To hook into public library catalogs and send ebooks to your Kindle, check out the Libby app from OverDrive. (Hoopla offers a similar service.)
If you want classics, Project Gutenberg has 70,000+ copyright-free ebooks.
For historical and academic texts, check out archive.org.
ManyBooks.net has a mix of free and paid classics and self-published titles.
Free-Ebooks.net has a large collection of self-published ebooks and classics; provide your email address to get five free ebooks per month.
If you like science fiction, the publisher Baen also has a set of free ebooks.
BookBub has a free ebook section filled with romance novels and other casual reads.

Source: Amazon, PC Mag

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Secure Your iPhone: Lock Apps with Face ID

With recent iOS updates, iPhone users can now lock apps, enhancing privacy and security. To lock an app, long-press the icon and select “Require Face ID.” If Face ID fails, users can unlock via passcode. However, certain apps like Maps and Clock cannot be locked.

RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2
January 21, 2025 – 4 minutes read time

Overview

Can you lock apps on the iPhone? Yes! For a long time, there was no way to lock apps on iOS. However, the latest updates added a new feature that allows you to lock down an app.

This is useful because it means you can unlock your iPhone and hand it to someone to look at something, knowing they will not be able to open the locked apps. Suppose someone using your iPhone tries to open an app you have manually locked using the method described below. In that case, they will see a popup informing them that it can not be accessed without secondary authentication via Face ID (or Touch ID on the iPhone SE).

If Stolen Device Protection is active, entering a passcode to unlock an app is not an option, so even if your iPhone is stolen and the thief knows your passcode, they can open the app. However, if Stolen Device Protection is not enabled, a passcode prompt appears that can be used to unlock the app after three failed Face ID attempts.

It’s worth noting that not all apps can be locked. Apple does not provide the lock option for apps like Maps, Clock, Calculator, and Settings. Otherwise, almost every other app can be locked, including third-party apps. Let’s explore how this is done.

Why You Will Like This Tip

Prevent others from accessing apps with personal information.
Secure apps that do not have a Face ID login option.

System Requirements

This is for the iPhone running iOS 18 or later. The screenshots are from iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 18.2.1.

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

How to Lock an App

First, find the app you want to lock, and long-press on it. Refer to the below page:

Lock App 1 — Find an app you want to lock

Next, when the menu appears, select Require Face ID. See the below image:

Lock App 2 — Select the Require Face ID option

Now, tap Require Face ID. See the following image:

Lock App 3 — Tap the Require Face ID option

Next, Face ID will scan your face. When you open the app, there will be a message telling you that Face ID is required to open the app. Refer to the below image:

Lock App 4 — Point your iPhone at your face to open the locked app

Now, you can tap Try Face ID Again if Face ID fails. See the below image:

Lock App 5 — If the Face ID scan fails then tap and try again

Next, if Face ID fails a second time, you can select Enter Passcode to unlock the app with your iPhone passcode. See the following image:

Lock App 6 — If Face ID fails again then enter your passcode to open the locked app

How to Unlock an App

Simply long-press on the app’s icon and choose the Don’t Require Face ID. See the below image:

Lock App 7 — Remove the requirement to use Face ID for the app

As long as you have Stolen Device Protection enabled, turning the lock on and off requires a ‌Face ID‌ scan, so it can not be turned off without your knowledge.

Summary

That’s how to lock an app on the iPhone. Now you can keep your apps protected from prying eyes.

Source: Apple Support, MacRumors

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Unlock Safari’s New Summary Feature in iOS 18

The iOS 18.1 update introduces Safari Summaries, allowing users to quickly grasp webpage content without extensive scrolling. Apple Intelligence, integrated into various devices, offers tailor-made AI tools like image generation, message prioritization, and smart replies, while emphasizing user privacy. This feature enhances the browsing experience by providing clear website summaries.

RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2
January 7, 2025 – 4 minutes read time

Overview

If you have ever been lost in the middle of a website and wished you could just get the gist without reading through the entire page, I have good news for you.

Safari gets Apple Intelligence! The iOS 18.1 update brings Safari summaries to webpages, letting you get the gist of an article quickly and clearly. This is one of the top iOS 18 Safari highlights, and it’s easy to implement. Here’s how

Why You Will Like This Tip

iOS 18 will summarize a website for you so you can skip the scrolling.
Enjoy a clear website summary without reading the whole thing.
Discover quickly if the article has the information you need.

System Requirements

This tip requires an iPhone 15 Pro and later models running iOS 18.1 or later. Screenshots are from iPhone 15 Pro running iOS 18.1.1.

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

What is Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence is a suite of AI-powered tools that use your personal data to generate information and recommendations tailored to you. It’s available on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and is integrated into the core of the operating system and existing apps.

Apple Intelligence includes features like:

Image Playground: A tool for generating cartoon-style images based on text descriptions
Genmoji: A tool for creating emojis for any situation
Writing Tools: Tools for enhancing your writing, including ChatGPT integration and reformatting tools like List and Table
Priority Messages: A tool for prioritizing messages in your inbox
Notification summaries: A tool for scanning long or stacked notifications with key details
Reduce Interruptions: A Focus that surfaces only notifications that might need immediate attention
Smart Reply: A tool in Mail that identifies questions you were asked in an email and offers relevant selections to include in your response

Apple Intelligence is designed to protect your privacy at every step. It’s aware of your personal information without collecting it, and it uses on-device processing and Private Cloud Compute to handle more complex requests.

Summarize a Safari Webpage

Open your webpage in Safari and tap the Page Settings button at the bottom left. Refer to the below image:

Summarize 1 — Selecting Page Settings button

Next, tap Show Reader. See the below image:

Summarize 2 — Selecting Show Reader button

Now, tap Summarize. See the following image:

Summarize 3 — Selecting Summarize button

Next, you will see the summary displayed at the top of the page in a gray box. Refer to the below image:

It’s that easy! Now, you can enjoy clear, concise summaries of the webpages you do not want to have to read through or make sure a website has the information you need before you spend ten minutes scrolling.

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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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―Freeman Dyson

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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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Maximize Your iPhone Control Center Layout in iOS 18

The Control Center on iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 simplifies access to frequently used features by allowing customization and multiple screens. Users can manage Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, volume, and more, enhancing organization. By arranging controls and adding shortcuts, users can optimize their experience, making navigation more efficient and personalized.

RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2
December 3, 2024 – 6 minutes read time

Overview

For quick access to frequently used apps and settings, Control Center is just a swipe or click away. And with iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, it’s even easier to customize and use.

Navigating the settings on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac can be difficult. That’s where the Control Center comes in, providing quick access to a variety of features that might otherwise be hidden within the device’s menus. From the Control Center, you can easily adjust settings for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and AirDrop, as well as control brightness and volume. It also allows you to manage Focus mode, access music controls, switch to dark mode, and enable screen mirroring. Additionally, you can customize the Control Center by adding or removing features as needed.

For many years, the Control Center on your iPhone and iPad was restricted to a single screen. If you wanted to change the controls, you had to navigate into the settings of your device. However, with the introduction of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, you can now set up multiple screens and customize them directly within the Control Center. Let’s explore how to personalize the updated Control Center.

Why You Will Like This Tip

Organize the Control Center so that your most frequently used controls are easily accessible at the front.
Maintain a tidy and organized Control Center..

System Requirements

This tip is for iPhones running iOS 18 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.

Customize the Control Center

First, swipe down from the upper right edge to open the Control Center. Refer to the below image:

CC 1 — Swiping down to access Control Center

Next, rap and hold in an empty area. See the below image:

Now, the controls will have minus symbols next to them, indicating that you are in Edit mode. Tap Add a Control to get started. See the following image:

Next, find a control you want easy access to and tap on it to add it to the Control Center. Refer to the below image:

Now, if your first page becomes too full, a second page will be automatically created. You can swipe up and down to navigate between the Control Center pages. Each page is indicated by a dot on the far right side of the screen. Please note that we have a total of six pages. See the image below:

Next, to change the size of a control, tap and drag the corner. Keep in mind that some controls only have one size. See the following image:

CC 6 — Selecting Playback control to resize

Now, view your resized Playback control. Refer to the below image:

CC 7 — Playback control has been resized

Next, to remove a control, simply tap the minus symbol next to it. See the below image:

CC 8 — Selecting to remove the Focus control

Now, you can place controls anywhere without worrying about order. Our Control Center has been rearranged from six pages to only three pages, as indicated by the dots on the right side. See the following image:

FAQ

Why does my iPhone say SOS in the top right corner?

If your iPhone cannot connect to a cellular network or Wi-Fi, it may display ‘SOS’ in the top right corner. This indicates that your device can only make emergency calls.

What does 5GUC mean?

5GUC stands for 5G Ultra Capacity. This is T-Mobile’s higher frequency 5G network. Other cellular providers have similar higher frequency networks with different names.

What are the icons on the top right of iPhone?

At the top of your iPhone screen, you will typically see the strength of your cellular network represented by bars. To the right of this, there will be an indicator showing 4G, LTE, 5G, or a similar symbol if you are connected to a cellular network. If you are connected to Wi-Fi, you will see a Wi-Fi symbol instead. Finally, you will also find the battery indicator for your iPhone.

What do the iPhone signal symbols mean?

The signal symbols indicate whether you are using cellular data or Wi-Fi, as well as the strength of the wireless connection.

Summary

That’s how to customize the Control Center on your iPhone. We recommend placing your most-used controls on the first page.

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Enable iPhone Text-to-Speech for Easy Listening

The post explains how to enable the text-to-speech feature on iPhones or iPads, allowing users to listen to content like web pages or ebooks while multitasking. It details the setup process through the Accessibility settings and provides tips on adjusting voice options and speaking rates for an enhanced listening experience.

If you find it more convenient to listen to some text on your iPhone or iPad rather than read it, you can easily enable that capability. You might, for example, want your device to read a web page, ebook, or another document while you perform household chores.

RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2
November 19, 2024 – 5 minutes read time

Overview

Apple ensured that the iPhone came with a broad array of built-in accessibility features so anyone can use it. Text-to-speech is just one of these accessibility options. Let’s explore how to set up and use text-to-speech.

Why You Will Like This Tip

Listen to web articles or books when you are busy with other tasks.
Have your iPhone or iPad read to you if you have difficulty seeing the screen well.

System Requirements

This tip works on iPhones running iOS 16 or newer. Screenshots are from iPhone 14 Pri running iOS 18+

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

How to Setup

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

Read 1 — Selecting the Accessibility option

Next, tap Spoken Content. See the below image:

Read 2 — Selecting the Spoken Content option

Now, tap the toggle next to Speak Selection to enable or disable it. See the following image:

Read 3 — Enabling the Speak Selection toggle

Tap the Highlight Content option to highlight each word as it is spoken (this is optional). Refer to the below image:

Read 4 — Selecting the Highlight Content option

Next, you can tap Voices to choose a different computer-generated voice. See the below image:

Read 5 — Selecting a Voice and its options

Now, you can also select your Default Language. (Ours is set to Current Locale which is English). See the following image:

If you change your Default Language, you can turn the toggle next to Detect Languages to Off. This will let your iPhone read in other languages instead of translating in your default language. Refer to the below image:

Read 7 — Enabling the Detect Languages toggle

The Speaking Rate slider allows you to adjust how fast or slow the text-to-speech voice reads. See the below image:

Read 8 — Setting the Speaking Rate slider

Next, you can add Pronunciations, if the text-to-speech voice is not pronouncing something correctly. See the following image:

How to Use

To use text-to-speech, tap and hold some text to highlight it or use the Select or Select All option. Refer to the below image:

Read 10 — Highlighting text to read aloud

Now, tap the Speak option, and your iPhone will read the text aloud. See the below image:

Read 11 — Selecting the Speak option to read the highlighted text

Next, to stop your iPhone from reading the text, tap the highlighted text, then tap the Pause option. See the following image:

Summary

You can use text-to-speech to have your iPhone or iPad read aloud to you if you have trouble reading everything on your screen, or while doing chores, cooking, or going for a walk.

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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.

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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.

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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+

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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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