Showing posts with label ios. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ios. Show all posts

Monday, November 26, 2018

How to Set Up Siri on iPhone



Siri, Apple’s own personal voice assistance for iOS, macOS, and watchOS, is a beneficial and occasionally funny feature. Siri is like your own genie. Ask her anything, and she will do it for you. From placing calls to setting reminders, playing songs to telling jokes, there is a lot you can do with Siri. But, you need to set up Siri in order to use it. Let’s go through the process of setting up this fantastic voice assistant on your iPhone.

Setting up Siri on iPhone

  1. Connect your iPhone to the internet. A wireless network is preferred. If using cellular data, make sure that the connection is stable. To enjoy all the perks of Siri, your iPhone must have an internet connection.
  2. Just tap on the Settings icon on your iPhone. It resembles grey gears.
  3. Locate the option called Siri and Search. Tap on it.
  4. In the following screen, you need to enable Siri. Tap on the slider next to Press Home for Siri.
  5. The slider will turn green when Siri gets enabled.
  6. Now, you will be asked to confirm whether you want to Enable Siri. Siri will be sending data such as voice input, contacts and location details to the manufacturer for processing your requests.
  7. Tap on the Enable Siri option in the confirmation screen.

How to Activate Hey Siri?

Activating Hey Siri means that you will be able to open Siri by merely saying the phrase “Hey Siri.” This way, you won’t have to tap on its icon to open it. Here’s how you can activate this feature:
  1. Launch the Settings app.
  2. Scroll down to Siri and Search and touch the option.
  3. To activate Hey Siri, touch the slider next to Listen for Hey Siri.
  4. Make sure that it turns green.
  5. When the prompt appears, touch the Continue button.
  6. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  7. When the prompt appears, touch the Done button.

Enabling Siri on the iPhone’s Lock Screen

You can use Siri without having to go through the hassle of unlocking your phone’s screen. To do so, just go to Settings and tap on Siri and Search. After that, toggle the switch next to Allow Siri When Locked to On position.
Karen Minton is a creative person who has been writing blogs and articles about cyber security. She writes about the latest updates regarding mcafee.com/activate and how it can improve the work experience of users. Her articles have been published in many popular e-magazines, blogs and websites.

Sunday, October 28, 2018

How to Manage In-App Purchases on iPhone


When you download apps, there is a high likelihood that they contain in-app purchases. If you have a child, then you must be worried about them making in-app purchases without your approval. In order to avoid running up enormous bills for extra lives or digital gems, just disable In-App purchases. Let’s explore the ways to manage the in-app purchases effectively.

How to disable In-App purchases on iOS?

  1. Go to the home screen of your iPhone.
  2. Open the Settings application.
  3. Go to General.
  4. Scroll down and locate Restrictions. Tap on it.
  5. Now, select the Enable Restrictions option.
  6. After that, you will be prompted to set a passcode for restrictions. It refers to a four characters long passcode, and it locks a few functions of the iPhone.
  7. Key in a four-digit passcode.
  8. In the next screen, input the same passcode.
  9. After setting the passcode, navigate to the other options.
  10. Turn off the in-app purchases by tapping on the toggle.

Steps for identifying in-app purchases from the iTunes Store

The iTunes bill might show a few charges which you do not recognize. Now, how do you ensure that these charges are related to in-app purchases? If you wish to find the receipt in your inbox regarding the iTunes Store purchase, then go to the Type section which is adjacent to Purchase. Search for In-App purchase in that section. Search for the In-App Purchases there.

Another way to check the In-App purchases from iTunes Store:

  1. Go to the iTunes Store and tap on the username located at the upper right-hand of the screen.
  2. Now, from the drop-down menu, select Account Info.
  3. Sign into your account if prompted.
  4. Go to the Purchase History section.
  5. Tap on See All.
  6. Check the Recent orders.
  7. Go to Previous Purchases and see the orders.
  8. Now, just see the In-App Purchase in the Type tab.
Steps for requesting an In-App Purchase refund
The process of claiming refunds is very easy. Here’s how you can do it:
  1. Locate the purchase for which you want the refund.
  2. Open the menu, and tap on Purchases.
  3. Hit the Report a Problem button.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  5. You may have to give more details.

How to enable Ask to Buy for children?

Those who are a member of the Family Sharing group can stop their children from making any in-app purchases from their iOS or macOS devices. They simply have to navigate to the Ask to Buy setting. Doing so will notify them along with the organizer of the Family Sharing group when the kid tries to make a purchase The purchase will be successful only when the parent/guardian signs in using their Apple ID and confirms it.
Here is how you can turn on Ask to Buy feature in your iPhone
  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap on your Apple ID.
  3. Select Family Sharing.
  4. Locate the kid’s name and hit it.
  5. Now, turn on Ask to Buy.
Karen Minton is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technical industry since 2002. As a technical expert, Karen has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as office.com/setup