Kevin Shaw

Kevin Shaw is a seasoned tech journalist based in Los Angeles with a penchant for all things Apple. He started writing about Apple products in 2007 and it's been a love affair ever since. He has spent over a decade testing and writing about iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other Apple products. In his spare time, he likes nothing more than catching up with the latest news and sports podcasts on the beach.
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The Hearing Devices screen in Control Center. From top to bottom, it includes the Headphone Level in decibels, Hearing Assistance, Background Sounds, and Live Listen.
AirPods

How to play background sounds on AirPods

You can play background sounds on AirPods, like ocean or rain, to mask unwanted noise,…

By Kevin Shaw
Bluetooth settings on an iPhone showing options for AirPods Pro. The Find My Network option is on, which allows AirPods to be located individually on a map whenever they're lost.
AirPods

How to change settings for AirPods or AirPods Pro

You can change AirPods Pro settings, and settings for other AirPods, on iPhone, iPad, or…

By Kevin Shaw
A conversation in the Messages app translated from Spanish to English.
iPhone

How to translate text in apps on iPhone

You can translate selected text in apps like Notes and Mail on iPhone, and replace…

By Kevin Shaw
A NameDrop screen showing the user's name and number. Below it are buttons to Receive Only or Share.
iPhone

How to start SharePlay by holding two iPhone devices close together

You can start SharePlay by holding your iPhone close to a friend's, to stream content,…

By Kevin Shaw
The Accessibility screen in Settings showing the built-in features for Vision support.
iPhone

How to control VoiceOver using the rotor on iPhone

You can use the VoiceOver rotor on iPhone to change volume and speaking rate, move…

By Kevin Shaw
The My Home screen in the Home app.
iPhone

How to control accessories with Home on iPhone

You can control your home accessories from the Home app and Control Center on iPhone,…

By Kevin Shaw
Home Screen shown in light mode
Apple TV

How to change light and color settings on Apple TV 4K

You can change light and color settings on Apple TV 4K, like Color Filters, Light…

By Kevin Shaw
The Apple TV Home Screen.
Apple TV

How to use Zoom to magnify the image on Apple TV 4K

You can use Zoom to magnify the image on Apple TV 4K, pan around it,…

By Kevin Shaw
An illustration showing one end of MagSafe Charger attached to the back of iPhone and the other end connecting to a power adapter.
iPhone

How to charge iPhone with a Qi-certified wireless charger

You can charge iPhone and AirPods wirelessly with a Qi-certified charger, placing iPhone face up…

By Kevin Shaw
The Wallpaper Settings screen, with buttons for customizing the current wallpaper on the Home Screen and Lock Screen, and the Add New Wallpaper button for changing the wallpaper.
iPhone

How to change the wallpaper on iPhone

You can change the wallpaper on your iPhone Lock Screen and Home Screen, design one…

By Kevin Shaw

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