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How to add custom tones to iPhone contacts

iOS Contacts

Knowing when an important call or text comes through can save time. Instead of looking at your iPhone, there's an easy way to give different people their own unique iOS ring. This means iPhone owners can know exactly who's calling or sending messages right away. Custom text tones and ringtones can be configured directly from the Contacts or Phone app.

Save time with these 3D Touch tips and tricks

Individually Clear Notifications

You can clear your Notification Center by deleting each notification individually, or by using 3D Touch to clear them all at once. To individually delete a notification just tap the x above the notification. To clear Notification Center of all notifications at once use 3D Touch to tap and hold the x above any notification, then tap Clear All Notifications.

How to combine all of your YouTube Notifications into one daily digest

YouTube Digest

The YouTube app has been updated with tools to help users curb phone addiction. The new features include the ability to set a rest reminder, and the ability to silence notifications within the free YouTube app. YouTube users can also now schedule a daily digest to receive one daily notification for all YouTube alerts including live streams, upload and comment notifications.

How to schedule a Genius Bar appointment on iPhone

Apple Support app iPhone iOS

There are many ways to get support from Apple for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch problems. The Apple Store Genius Bar is often the first line of support for many Apple users. Having someone look at your device and run diagnostic testing requires an appointment in advance. Otherwise you could find yourself at the Apple Store waiting a long time for the next available time slot.

How to disable YouTube sound and vibrations for silent notifications

Disable Sounds and Vibrations

Version 13.6+ of the YouTube app for iOS includes three new tools to help curb phone addiction. One of these tools allows you to disable sounds and vibrations so you will only receive silent notifications during a specified time period of each day. This not only helps users cut down on how much they look at their phone each day, but it can also be used to silence your device during important meetings or other events. Here's how to use the new disable sounds & vibrations feature in the YouTube app:

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