Tag: Silent Mode

iOS 15 No Sound Bug

iOS 15 No Sound: Instagram Stories Muted When Silent Mode On

Is the Silent Mode in iOS 15 muting audio playback in third-party apps? Are Instagram stories silenced when the iPhone Silent switch is ON? Are we dealing with a No Sound bug or is this how Apple wants Silent mode to impact apps, system-wide in iOS 15?…




Apple Watch voice feedback bug in watchOS 7.1

How To Fix Apple Watch Voice Feedback Bug In watchOS 7.1

Is Siri on your Apple Watch speaking out responses loud although Silent mode is enabled? This appears to be caused by a watchOS 7.1 voice feedback bug that won’t mute the virtual assistant although you’ve properly configured your wrist-worn device….




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How To Silence Unknown Callers In iOS 13

One of the numerous new features coming along iOS 13 allows you to combat spam phone calls. The Silence Unknown Callers option does exactly what the name suggests. It mutes any incoming phone call from a number that isn’t saved as a contact on your iPhone. This way you won’t get distracted by robocalls, but…




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TIL: You Can’t Silence Camera Shutter Sound On Japanese iPhone Models

If you’re traveling to Japan for work or leisure it would be wise not to plan an iPhone purchase, or you might end up with a restricted device. A strange, but useful limitation, imposed by the Nippon government, requires all smartphone manufacturers to configure their devices, to play a sound when the Camera shutter is…




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Apple Watch Theater Mode Tips and Tricks

Apple has finally provided a solution for those unpleasant moments when the Apple Watch might disturb nearby audience in theaters and cinemas. Various notifications and alarms along accidental wrist raises will usually light up the smartwatch’s display and annoy people nearby and even yourself, while watching an interesting movie or following a nice play. However,…