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6 photo retouch apps and how to use them for perfect photos
Taking incredible photos with your iPhone is easier than ever, but as any photographer knows, snapping the shot is only half the battle. Even the best photos need some retouching to make them…
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When is the best time to post on Instagram, and is there a peak time at all?
The ideal time to post on Instagram has long been debated by influencers and social media experts. In the past, studies collectively concluded the prime times and days for active engagement,…
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The secrets of the Instagram algorithm: How to get your photos seen
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard about the infamous Instagram algorithm and how it wreaks havoc on Instagram accounts far and wide. But how important…
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The Close Friends list on Instagram: What it is and how to use it
When it comes to Instagram followers, most people subscribe to the idea that more is better. While growing your follower count can result in an increased number of likes and higher rates of…
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How to use IGTV as a photographer or video creator
Instagram may have started out as a platform for sharing heavily filtered still photographs, but since then, it’s transformed into so much more. With Stories, live broadcasts, and mini…
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How to delete and prevent duplicate photos on your iPhone
When you’re taking pictures with your iPhone, it’s rare that you only snap one. It normally takes a couple of tries to get the perfect angle or the right light. And if you don’t go back and…
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15 Instagram tips, tricks, and hacks only influencers know
Instagram can be a tricky beast to master, especially for those who are new to the platform. If expanding your reach and growing your follower count are among your goals, it’s helpful to…
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The full guide to Instagram Live for iPhone photographers
If you’re a photographer, you’re probably used to staying behind the camera. But if you want to build an authentic, transparent relationship with your social media followers,…
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How to print Instagram photos on your iPhone and online
As much as we love posting content to our virtual worlds, there’s something a bit different about having a tangible picture you can hold in real life. If social media exists to help us…
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What is HEIC, and how do you convert iPhone photos from HEIC to JPG?
If you’re using iOS 11 or later, you may have noticed that photos taken with your iPhone camera are saved as HEIC files instead of the previous format, JPG. This new file format was…
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Instagram Archive and 5 clever ways to use it
Have you ever posted a photo on Instagram only to change your mind about sharing it with the public? Obviously, deleting said photo is an option, but there’s also a less radical option.…
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How to organize thousands of photos on your iPhone
Taking pictures with your iPhone couldn’t be easier. But organizing those pictures — not as fun. Fortunately, it may not be as difficult as it seems. Just because your photo library is massive…
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How to find and use cool Instagram fonts for your bio and posts
When it comes to social media platforms, Instagram leads the pack in terms of creativity. From pop culture GIFs to collage grids, the artistic possibilities are practically endless. So it…
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How to blur the background or parts of your photo on iPhone
For most photographers, crisp, clear images are the goal, but that’s not always the case. Have you ever noticed how portraits focus on the main subject while the background is blurry?…
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The 6 best iOS shortcuts for iPhone photography and videography
Whether you’re still learning how to use the Camera app or you consider yourself a professional iPhone photographer, you can take your mobile photography to the next level by using the iOS…
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How to use Instagram Insights to promote your photography
You take the perfect photo, then spend hours editing it, finding hashtags, and writing your Instagram caption before posting to your Instagram account. Your amazing shot gets a handful of…
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How to make Instagram Highlight covers in 3 easy steps
For those with personal Instagram accounts, Instagram Highlights are modern-day scrapbooks, providing a clean way to virtually categorize all of the precious moments shared in your Stories.…
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10 authentic ways to get more likes on Instagram
If there’s one Instagram metric that reigns supreme, it’s likes. Not only can the number of likes determine the overall success of a post, but having more of them can make you look…
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How to post and send a GIF on Instagram from your iPhone
Officially, the acronym “GIF” stands for Graphics Interchange Format and is a way to store short animations as a series of photos in a single file. Unofficially, a GIF is a way to…
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How to save Snapchat videos to your Camera Roll
The unique thing about Snapchat that sets it apart from other social networks is the limited-timed nature of the posts you share. So, when you send a picture or video to a friend, they only…
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How to add multiple photos to an Instagram Story or post
Sharing multiple images on your Instagram Stories or posts is a time-saving process that will help you increase engagement and create a cohesive theme within your content. There are several…
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Who blocked me on Instagram? Here’s how to find out
Have you ever wondered how to know if someone has blocked you on Instagram? Or what happens when you get blocked? If you think you’ve been blocked on Instagram, don’t take it…
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How to remove Instagram followers, and what happens when you do
Nothing lasts forever — especially when it comes to Instagram followers. But, thankfully, you don’t have to wait for someone to unfollow you or delete their account to remove them. With…
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How to make a YouTube video on the go using your iPhone
Creating professional-quality YouTube videos can take a lot of time and can require some bulky gear, such as a desktop computer. But if you’re traveling and need to create a video…
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Google Photos storage limit: Is the free storage really unlimited?
When it comes to storing your photos in the cloud, you have more than a few options. One of the more popular ones is Google Photos. Most cloud services charge a monthly subscription, depending…
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A guide to the ideal Instagram profile picture: Size and best practices
While it may be small, your Instagram profile picture is a prominent part of your personal brand. It’s the first visual introduction that new visitors to your page will see, and…
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Top Instagram hashtags for iPhone photography and how to use them
Looking for ways to grow your Instagram and increase your followers? Hashtags are still a great way to get your posts in front of more eyeballs. There are Instagram hashtags for every type of…
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How to add music, voiceover, and sound effects to iMovie on iPhone
These days, shooting amazing pictures and videos on your iPhone is remarkably easy. And, lucky for you, it’s just as easy to edit them into a movie, thanks to iMovie on your phone. If…
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7 GIF-maker apps to make GIFs from photos and videos
Chances are, you’ve shared some of your favorite GIFs on social media before — GIFs that seem to capture your exact mood or feeling with just a few seconds of animation. The best GIFs…
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How to edit YouTube videos on iPhone with the YouTube editor
Recording and sharing videos with your iPhone couldn’t be easier. But what do you do if you want to trim your videos or add filters and effects? Before you upload your videos straight to…
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How to make a photo collage on iPhone: Apps and ideas
Photo collages are perfect for capturing a theme or telling a story with photos. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to create and are perfect for sharing on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.…
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How to create multiple Instagram accounts and switch between them
Sometimes, one Instagram account is not enough. Whether you’re starting a business, managing a feed for your job, or just want a place specifically reserved for showcasing your…
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How to use the golden hour for stunning iPhone photography
Proper lighting is the foundation of photography, whether you’re taking portraits, capturing the landscape, or snapping selfies. You can make use of natural and artificial light to improve…
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Why you need an Instagram business account, and how to set it up
Like many social media platforms, Instagram started as a humble way to connect virtually. But as its popularity steadily increased over the years — becoming one of the most used social…
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Which iPhone should I get? Best iPhones for photography in 2020
With iPhone cameras getting better and better every year, it’s natural to assume that the newest, most expensive iPhone is the best choice for your photography. But that’s not always the case.…
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The best Instagram filters for Stories and posts, and how to use them
Want to make some edits to your photos or videos before posting them on Instagram for the world to see? Sure, there are hundreds of apps that let you apply filters and effects to your…
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3 ways to hide private photos and videos on iPhone
Everyone loves taking pictures and showing them off on their iPhone. But sometimes the photos you take are only for you, not for other people. And the last thing you want is for someone to…
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10 Instagram theme ideas for your photography account
If you want to showcase your photography, Instagram is one of the top visual platforms to do so. While Stories, videos, and hilarious memes have recently taken up space on the app, the…
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How to download videos on iPhone from YouTube, Safari, and more
Have you ever tried to watch a video online only to realize you had a poor internet connection and the video wouldn’t actually play? Or maybe you were commuting on the subway and lost internet…
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How to print your best photos from iPhone
There are probably hundreds, if not thousands, of incredible pictures on your iPhone right now. In fact, it’s easier than ever to take great photos of everything from weddings to vacations —…
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How to transfer photos from your Mac or Windows PC to your iPhone
These days, taking incredible, high-quality pictures with your iPhone is as easy as a couple of taps. But chances are, you still have pictures on your computer that you’d like to have on your…
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How to make an original time-lapse video with your iPhone
As you might already know, a video is essentially just a series of still photos shown in quick succession. When played back, these fast-moving images trick your mind into perceiving movement.…
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How to save an Instagram Story and download it to your iPhone
When Instagram first hit the App Store in 2010, it garnered a great deal of attention and soon became one of the world’s leading social media networks. But the best was yet to come.…
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9 Instagram Story templates to show off your photos
While Stories can be credited for fueling the creation of fun polls, long-form videos, and face filter games, the vast possibilities for creativity make Stories one of the most popular…
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How to grow your Instagram following as a rookie photographer
With more than a billion users on the platform and growing, it can be difficult to cut through the noise and find your tribe. Yes, today’s Instagram is more competitive than yesterday’s, but…
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How to access your iCloud photos on an iPhone, PC, or Mac
iCloud’s photo storage feature is an easy and convenient way to keep your photo library in sync across your devices — and not just on your iPhone and iPad. You can also access your iCloud…
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The ultimate Instagram photo size guide: Stories, posts, and more
Gone are the days when Instagram users were limited to posting their photos only in the form of cropped squares. As the popular social media app has grown its platform, it’s also…
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How to back up photos on iPhone, with or without iCloud
It’s so convenient and easy to take incredible pictures and videos with your iPhone. The problem is, most of us use our iPhones for a lot more than just capturing photos. What happens to your…
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How to make spectacular slow-motion videos on iPhone
Want to add a bit of pizazz to your videos? Slow-motion clips add drama to your videos, and all you need to create them is your iPhone. Your iPhone is capable of shooting in Slo-mo using your…
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How to schedule Instagram posts on iPhone and on desktop
While Instagram may have started as a simple photo-sharing mobile app, it’s grown to become one of the most influential social media platforms in the world. Users have found incredible…
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How to post on Instagram from your PC
While most people run their virtual worlds from their phones these days, there are some compelling reasons to complete certain tasks via a laptop or a PC. Posting to Instagram fits in this…
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The 5 best selfie sticks for iPhone and how to use them
The humble selfie stick is a powerhouse of a photography tool for iPhone photographers, allowing you to pop yourself into any scene before taking a picture. There are hundreds to choose from,…
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How to add music to an Instagram Story, with and without stickers
In 2018, Instagram introduced the option to share music on Stories, allowing users to add their favorite songs to their photos and videos. This move allowed Instagrammers to access thousands…
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Amazon Photos, Google Photos, or iCloud? Photo storage apps compared
It wouldn’t be a surprise to anyone if you said the best camera you own is your iPhone. It’s easy to take stunning pictures, and it’s convenient because it’s always with you. But how are you…
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Does the iPhone X camera still make the cut?
If it’s time to start thinking about upgrading your iPhone, you’ve got no shortage of options. But if you’re considering an older model like iPhone X to save a little money, you might be…
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How to take the perfect selfie with your iPhone
Gracing your Instagram followers with a photo of your face is a far more daunting task than it should be. Even if you’re satisfied with your appearance in the mirror, some strange,…
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How do you save Instagram photos to an iPhone, and is it ok to do so?
Instagram is, without a doubt, the most popular visual platform of the modern era. With hundreds of thousands of beautiful, aesthetically pleasing photos available with just a swipe of your…
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The best iPhone tripods for any photography purpose
There’s no denying that the use of an iPhone tripod makes your photos better in so many ways. First of all, using a tripod reduces camera shake, producing sharper images. This is especially…
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How iPhone camera timer can help you take better photos
For far too long, high-quality photos were only available to the professionals — and the people with enough money to pay for them. But the rise of Instagram has resulted in hundreds of tools…
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How to make creative double exposure photos on iPhone
Are you looking for a way to put two photos together on your iPhone? Believe it or not, there are a number of apps that will let you superimpose images in ways that are both simple and…
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The 8 best photo editor apps for perfect iPhone photos
As any iPhone photographer knows, taking a great shot begins with a unique subject and pleasing composition, and ends with the right iPhone photo editor app. Contrary to popular belief, photo…
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How to transfer your photos between Android and iPhone
For most people, the best, if not the only, camera they own is the one on their phone. So when it comes time to upgrade — whether you’re going from an Android to an iPhone or vice versa — some…
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Should you watermark your photos, and how do you do that?
Are you wondering whether you should take the time to use a watermark on your photos? Will it protect them from theft? Make your photos appear more professional? Act as a signature for your…
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How to post a video on Instagram: Tricks you didn’t know
There is no content format quite as entertaining as video. For years, Instagram advertised itself strictly as a photo-sharing platform. In fact, it wasn’t until the (formerly)…
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Top 7 iPhone camera lenses for landscapes, macro, and more
With each new iPhone model, the camera only gets better, making it easy to assume that external lenses are no longer necessary. But the best iPhone lenses provide optics that surpass even the…
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How to turn your iPhone photo into a sketch or drawing
Looking for a creative way to manipulate your photos? How about turning them into works of art? There are a few different apps that you can use to either turn your photo into a sketch or to…
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5 iPhone camera accessories for next-level photos and videos
Thanks to incredible advancements in iPhone camera technology, it’s now possible to take photos that rival those taken with professional-grade DSLR cameras. Even if you just take photos for…
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6 Instagram photo editor apps favored by influencers
Social media influencers didn’t even exist a few years ago. But witty captions and perfectly timed photos have created a new kind of celebrity. One who has thousands of followers,…
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The best photo printing apps to print photos from your iPhone
When was the last time you took a photo with your iPhone? We’re betting it was yesterday or today — maybe just hours or even minutes ago. Here’s another question. When was the last time you…
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How to recover the photos you deleted from your iPhone
Are you ruthless with your iPhone photos, deleting all the shots you don’t want to keep on your phone so that things stay organized? With only so much storage space to work with, staying…
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The ultimate guide to Night mode on iPhone
Have you ever taken a picture at night only to have it come out too dark, and you can’t really see anything in the photo? Fortunately, with the iPhone 11 lineup, Apple introduced a new feature…
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The best external iPhone storage drives for photo hoarders
If you’re looking for a way to free up some space on your iPhone, the most common answer would be to upload your photo library to iCloud. But what if you don’t want to store your pics on the…
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7 free Instagram post templates to freshen up your feed
From artfully curated GIF stickers on Stories to the ability to create an enviable puzzle grid, there are literally thousands of ways you can flex your creative muscles for your Instagram…
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10 screen recorder apps with facecam and other neat features
Apple has made it quite easy to record your iPhone screen with native features, but what if you want to do more to your video while or after you record it? There are tons of screen recorder…
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iPhone camera not working? Here’s why, and how to fix it
There’s nothing more frustrating than iPhone camera not working when you pull out your iPhone to capture the perfect moment. But fortunately, there are a couple of quick things you can do to…
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How to use iPhone Portrait mode for near-professional portraits
As Apple’s popular device has grown increasingly technologically advanced, iPhone photography has skyrocketed. With features like HDR, Live Photos, and Night mode, iPhone’s sophisticated…
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The 10 best selfie apps to take that perfect selfie
Amid the ever-growing popularity of social media, there is one trend that surpasses them all: the selfie. The self-portrait has transformed not only into an Instagram feed staple but has…
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10 surprising iPhone photography tips for beginners
The smartphone revolution has turned everyone into a photographer, from folks snapping selfies on vacation to Instagram influencers with thousands of followers. iPhones are a popular choice…
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The 20 best photo sharing sites and apps in 2020
With every new smartphone featuring a better camera than the last, it’s never been easier or, quite frankly, more fun to take photos. But what do you do with your pictures after you’ve taken…
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iCloud Photo Sharing: How to share iPhone photos on iCloud
Have you ever wanted to share your pictures and videos with friends and family without the hassle of having to post them privately on social media? Well, that’s where iCloud Photos comes in.…
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What’s the best Instagram video size, format, and resolution?
When Instagram first graced our iPhone Home screens, it was primarily a photo-sharing app. But as the quality of our picture-taking (and editing) skills increased, so did the app’s…
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How to take a fun slow-motion selfie, aka Slofie, on iPhone
If you’ve been wanting to step up your selfie game, then iPhone 11 has a feature you’re going to love: the slow-motion selfie. Or, as Apple has affectionately called it, Slofie. If…
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7 photo background apps for iPhone to change the background of your shot
There are times when you take a photo, and almost everything is perfect. There’s no blurry movement, no closed eyes, and no bad lighting. It’s almost Instagram-worthy — except for one glaring…
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How to edit photos on iPhone with iOS Photos and nothing else
There are hundreds of apps available for editing your iPhone photos, but honestly, many of them are overkill — taking up too much room on your phone for editing tools you’ll never use. The…
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The full guide to iPhone Camera filters (including the hidden ones)
Prior to the launch of Instagram, photo editing was reserved for the pros. The most any amateur photographer could do was make a picture black and white or color it with that old-school Sepia…
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7 photo filter apps to give your photos a final touch
Do you use filters on your photos before printing them or sharing them on social media? Filters are an easy way to edit your photos without spending a lot of time learning complicated editing…
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How to add a link to your Instagram Story, post, or IGTV video
The number of things you can do on Instagram has grown exponentially since the app was launched in 2010. You can add a GIF of Taylor Swift winking to your Story, do a live Q&A with your…
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iPhone X vs. XR: Which is better for photography?
It’s no secret that with every new iPhone model, the camera improves by leaps and bounds over previous versions. And even though iPhone XR is the more recent model, you shouldn’t count iPhone…
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How to record your iPhone’s screen for video tutorials
Recording your iPhone screen can be a helpful way to show off how an app works or to teach someone how to do something with their phone. You might be wondering exactly how to capture your…
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How to use Instagram Highlights to showcase your best Stories
Stories are one of the most popular features on Instagram — and for a good reason. Not only are they quick and easy to put together, but they’re a great way to give your followers a virtual…
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How to delete an Instagram post: The tricks you didn’t know
Ah, the glory days of early 2010s Instagram. Back when using the Valencia filter on every photo was hip, and getting 25 likes was more than enough. Nothing was curated or “for the ’Gram,” and…
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How to crop a video on iPhone with Photos and iMovie
You just shot an amazing video on your iPhone and are ready to share it with your social media followers. That should be easy, right? Well, not necessarily. There’s a good chance you will have…
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How to post on Instagram from Mac, with and without apps
You’ve got to give Instagram credit for staying the course. They have always been dedicated to being an app exclusively for mobile devices. Photographers who shoot with cameras have always…
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9 photo apps for iPhone that every photographer needs
The quality of iPhone photos has improved so dramatically in recent years that an iPhone is really all you need to take stunning photos and videos without any extra equipment. Photo apps,…
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How to delete your Instagram account forever or just for now
When it comes to social media, Instagram is the ultimate virtual connector. With stunning visuals and increasingly useful features, Instagram is easily one of the top social media platforms in…
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How to block someone on Instagram and unblock them later
Instagram aims to promote more virtual connection and social interaction — but that doesn’t necessarily mean everyone will always get along. Now and then, we all come across users whom…
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How to use iPhone Live Photos for creative photos and videos
Live Photos have been around for a while now, but have you ever used this feature? Many iPhone users haven’t. You may think that Live Photos are just a fun gimmick for teens and GIF creators,…
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The 10 best Instagram apps for creating and posting on the go
With nearly a billion people actively posting, sharing, and tagging each other, Instagram has risen to the top of the social media game. If you’ve been a user since the app’s conception in…
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How to edit, hide, turn off, and delete comments on Instagram
Users in the early days of social media commented without the ability to edit. If an unsavory character left an awkward comment, it would remain there indefinitely. It wasn’t until Instagram…
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How to come up with the best bio for your Instagram
If Instagram is the gateway to online social connection, then your bio is your first impression. It’s what potential followers initially see when they stumble across your profile. And…
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