How to set up and use Eye Tracking on iPhone and iPad | Apple Support

I am going to help you control your device using just your eyes. First, ensure your device is on a stable surface and clearly sees your face. On your iPhone or iPad, open Settings and select Accessibility.

Tap Eye Tracking and toggle the switch to turn it on. Follow the moving dot across your screen to complete the calibration.

Once finished, a pointer will follow your gaze. To select an item, simply look at it until the circle fills.

You can adjust settings like smoothing for comfort. It is truly a wonderful way to navigate your screen hands-free.

  • Position your device on a stable surface about one to one and a half feet from your face.
  • Go to Settings, tap Accessibility, and turn on the Eye Tracking toggle.
  • Complete the calibration by following the moving dot around the screen with your eyes.
  • Focus your gaze on an item to let the dwell timer perform a tap automatically.
  • Use the AssistiveTouch menu for extra gestures like scrolling or pressing buttons.

How to add, use, and share tickets and passes in Apple Wallet on iPhone | Apple Support

I’ll show you how to add, use, and share tickets and passes in Apple Wallet on your iPhone.

First, open the email, app, or notification containing your ticket and tap Add to Apple Wallet, then confirm by tapping Add. The pass will also appear on your paired Apple Watch.

When you’re ready to use it, open Wallet, authenticate if needed, select the correct ticket, and scan or tap your iPhone at the reader.

If supported, you can also transfer or share tickets by opening the pass, tapping the More or Share button, and following the onscreen instructions to complete everything easily.

  • Tap Add to Apple Wallet from a supported app, email, or notification.
  • Confirm the ticket or pass, which also syncs to a paired Apple Watch.
  • Open Wallet and authenticate to access your ticket or pass.
  • Scan, tap, or present your iPhone at the venue when prompted.
  • Transfer or share supported tickets using the More or Share option.

How to add and edit widgets on your iPhone | Apple Support

I’ll show you how to personalize your iPhone with widgets. First, touch and hold the Home Screen until apps jiggle, tap Edit, choose Add Widget, select a widget, pick a size, and add it.

Next, resize supported widgets by dragging a corner and move them wherever you like, then tap Done.

To add widgets to the Lock Screen, touch and hold the Lock Screen, tap Customize, choose Add Widgets, select your favorites, and save changes.

Finally, open Today View by swiping right, add or edit widgets the same way, resize or rearrange them, and finish in just a few steps.

  • Touch and hold the Home Screen, tap Edit, then Add Widget.
  • Choose a widget, select a size, and place it on the Home Screen.
  • Resize or move widgets while in edit mode.
  • Customize the Lock Screen by adding or removing widgets.
  • Swipe right to Today View to add, resize, and rearrange widgets there.

How to set up your Mac using your iPhone or iPad | Apple Support

I’ll walk you through setting up a Mac using your iPhone or iPad. First, update both devices and turn on Bluetooth.

Keep your iPhone or iPad near the Mac during setup.

When you power on the Mac, follow the onscreen prompts until you see Transfer Your Data to This Mac.

Choose Transfer and follow the instructions on your iPhone or iPad to sign in with your Apple Account and move selected settings, apps, and content.

Wait while data transfers complete, then finish setup and restart if prompted. That’s it — your Mac will be ready with your preferred settings.

Enjoy.

  • Update your iPhone/iPad and enable Bluetooth.
  • Keep the iPhone or iPad near the Mac and power on the Mac.
  • Follow onscreen prompts until you see “Transfer Your Data to This Mac.”
  • Choose Transfer, sign in on your iPhone/iPad, and select settings/apps to move.
  • Wait for the transfer to finish, complete setup, and restart if prompted.

How to scan a QR code with your iPhone or iPad camera | Apple Support

I’ll show you how to scan a QR code with your iPhone or iPad. First, open the Camera app from the Home Screen, Control Center, Lock Screen, or Camera Control on supported models.

Position the QR code inside the frame until a link appears at the bottom, then tap it to open.

To use Code Scanner, open Control Center, tap the Scan Code control, and hold your device steady with the code in frame—Code Scanner will automatically detect and read it.

That’s all: choose Camera or Code Scanner depending on your preference and follow on‑screen prompts for quick, easy access.

  • Open Camera from Home Screen, Control Center, Lock Screen, or Camera Control.
  • Point the camera so the QR code fills the frame and wait for the link to appear.
  • Tap the on‑screen link to open the content.
  • Or open Control Center and use the Code Scanner control to auto-detect and read codes.
  • Use whichever method you prefer and follow on‑screen prompts.

How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery | Apple Support

I’ll show you how to reinstall macOS using macOS Recovery. First, make sure your Mac is plugged in, connected to the Internet, and turned off; if possible, use a wired keyboard.

For Apple silicon Macs, press and hold the power button until startup options appear, then choose Options → Continue.

For Intel-based Macs, turn on the Mac and immediately hold Command‑R (or other recovery keys) until recovery utilities load.

When Recovery opens, choose Reinstall macOS, follow the on‑screen prompts, wait for installation to finish, then restart and sign in to your account.

Back up important files beforehand if possible.

  • Ensure power and an Internet connection; use a wired keyboard if available.
  • For Apple silicon: press and hold the power button until startup options, then choose Options → Continue.
  • For Intel Macs: start up and hold Command‑R (or the appropriate recovery key) until Recovery loads.
  • In Recovery, choose Reinstall macOS and follow the on‑screen prompts.
  • When installation completes, restart, sign in, and restore from backup if needed.

How to use categories in Mail on iPhone, iPad, and Mac | Apple Support

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I’ll walk you through Mail categories so you can find important email faster. First, open Mail on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Tap or click Primary, Transactions, Updates, or Promotions to switch views, or open All Mail to see every message.

To move a sender, swipe (or control‑click) a message, choose More → Categorize Sender, pick a category for that sender, and confirm.

To change behavior, open More → About Categories to learn how Mail sorts messages, or turn off Show Mail Categories to use List View.

To undo changes, scroll to Reset Manual Categorization at the bottom and confirm.

  • Open Mail on iPhone, iPad, or Mac and view category tabs.
  • Tap Primary, Transactions, Updates, or Promotions (or open All Mail).
  • To recategorize a sender, swipe/control‑click → More → Categorize Sender → choose category.
  • Use More → About Categories for details or turn off Show Mail Categories to use List View.
  • Undo changes with Reset Manual Categorization at the bottom.

How to personalize your Contact Poster on iPhone | Apple Support

I’ll guide you through making a Contact Poster on your iPhone. First, open Messages (or Contacts) and tap Edit, then Name & Photo.

Next, tap Add or Customize, choose Photos or Memoji, select and crop a circular image, then pick a color filter and tap

Next. After that, tap your name to choose a font, adjust weight and color with the sliders, and preview styles by swiping.

When satisfied, tap Update, enable Name & Photo Sharing, choose Share Automatically or Ask Each Time, and finally tap Done to save and share your Contact Poster, then preview it across your apps.

  • Open Messages (or Contacts) → Edit → Name & Photo.
  • Tap Add or Customize, choose Photos or Memoji, then crop and apply a color filter.
  • Select a font, adjust weight and color with sliders, and preview poster styles.
  • Tap Update, enable Name & Photo Sharing, and choose Share Automatically or Ask Each Time.
  • Tap Done to save and preview the Contact Poster across your apps.

How to use Apple Invites | Apple Support

I’ll show you how to create and send an event with Apple Invites. First, open the Apple Invites app or visit iCloud.com and tap Add or Create Event.

Next, tap Add Background and choose a photo, use the Camera, or try Image Playground. Then enter an Event Title, pick a font, and press Return on the keyboard. After that, set the Date and Time and tap Done.

Next, add a Location or choose your current place and give it a custom name.

Finally, review the details, invite guests, and send the invitation — anyone can join, even without an Apple device right away.

  • Open Apple Invites or iCloud.com and tap Add/Create Event.
  • Add a background (photo, Camera, or Image Playground) and set an event title and font.
  • Choose the date and time, then confirm with Done.
  • Add or name a location and save it.
  • Review details, invite guests, and send — invites work for Apple and non‑Apple devices.

How to use Ambient Music in Control Center on iPhone and iPad | Apple Support

I’ll show you how to add Ambient Music to Control Center so you can relax or focus.

Open Control Center, tap the Add button at top-left, then tap “Add a Control” and scroll to Ambient Music. Choose one mode — Sleep, Chill, Productivity, or Wellbeing — and tap it to add.

To pick or change a playlist, tap the Ambient Music control, then tap the playlist name and select your favorite, like Laidback Lo‑Fi.

Tap outside the menu to save, then tap an empty spot in Control Center to finish. Now tap the control anytime to play your chosen ambient.

  • Open Control Center, tap Add → Add a Control, and scroll to Ambient Music.
  • Choose one of four modes: Sleep, Chill, Productivity, or Wellbeing.
  • Tap the Ambient Music control to view or switch playlists.
  • Select a playlist (e.g., Laidback Lo‑Fi), then tap outside to save.
  • Tap the Ambient Music control anytime to play your chosen ambient playlist.