Tag Archives: Tutorials

How To: Set up 2-Step verification for your Apple ID account

Earlier today, Apple released its new 2-step verification system for Apple ID and iCloud accounts in an aim to bolster users’ security. Setting it up isn’t exactly difficult, but if you’re not familiar with the Apple ID web presence, you may not know how to find everything. So, here’s a quick step-by-step tutorial on how to set up your own Apple…

How To: Use Siri to search for Notes [VID]

Cam gives a brief tutorial on how to use Siri to search for specific notes based on dates, or specific topics. Original tutorial by Dave Caolo at http://52tiger.net. Cam on… Twitter: http://twitter.com/TiP_Cam Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/b8wk98r Tumblr: http://cambunton.tumblr.com TiP…

How to: Switch from Instagram to Flickr and take your photos with you

The webosphere has been all abuzz over changes to Instagram’s terms of service over the past 24 hours. Essentially: any photos uploaded to Instagram no longer belong to you, and can be used by Instagram/Facebook as they wish for marketing. It sucks pretty bad, but there is one photo alternative with all the same filters, and sharing/social features as…

How To: Get Siri to give you Directions via Google Maps [VID]

Cam shows a quick tip on how to get Siri to give directions via the Google Maps app instead of Apple’s own Maps. Tip of the hat to Tom at JailbreakNation: http://www.jailbreaknation.com/get-siri-to-give-you-directions-via-google-maps Cam on twitter: http://twitter.com/TiP_Cam TiP on Facebook: http://facebook.com/todaysiphone TiP on…

How To: Use Guided Access in iOS 6 [VID]

iOS 6 came with a host of new features. One that may have been skimmed over and almost instantly forgotten by many is Guided Access. For parents, it’s a godsend. Any of you with kids under 3 will know how easily they get distracted at times, especially when they’re using a device they know has countless fun apps and games loaded on to it. Guided…

iOS 6 basics: getting Facebook details integrated [Tutorial]

One of the features heralded as a huge success in iOS 5 last year was the integration of twitter in to its core. It gave the ability to tweet and share images and web pages. Although, it did leave us with a huge question: why the heck isn’t Facebook integrated in the same way? Thankfully, relationships were restored between Cupertino and Zuckerburg and by…

How To: Use Multitasking Gestures [VID]

Some basics of iOS 5 are either forgotten or unheard of. I have to confess: I only started using multitasking gestures on my iPad a few months after the 5th version of iOS came out. Using the home key, double tapping, is far from inconvenient but four-finger swiping or pinching is so much smoother and more intuitive. Here’s a quick guide on how to get…

How to: Remove badge app icons

This week Daniel demonstrates how to get rid of those annoying icon badges on your home screen! Main site: http://www.todaysiphone.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/todaysiphone Follow Daniel on twitter:…