
Adam Oram
Adam Oram is a Senior Writer at iMore. He studied Media at Newcastle University and has been writing about technology since 2013. He previously worked as an Apple Genius and as a Deals Editor at Thrifter. His spare time is spent watching football (both kinds), playing Pokémon games, and eating vegan food. Follow him on Twitter at @adamoram.
Latest articles by Adam Oram

How to set up your new iPhone so you can install apps, use iMessage, and more
By Christine Chan, Adam Oram last updated
If you're getting lost while you're trying to set up a new iPhone, or you just want to make sure you're doing it properly, we've got you covered.

iCloud: Everything you need to know
By Adam Oram, Joseph Keller last updated
iCloud is Apple's cloud service that keeps your important data in one place, allowing you to sync across multiple devices. Here's everything you need to know.

Best iPad for Reading 2023
By Adam Oram, Karen S Freeman last updated
We love reading on the iPad. When and where you prefer to read will have a big impact on which model is best. Read on to find out your best iPad for reading.

iPad Multitasking: The ultimate guide
By Adam Oram last updated
How do you use gesture navigation, slide over, split view, and picture-in-picture on your iPad? Here's everything you need to know!

How to unlock your iPhone with Face ID while wearing a mask
By Adam Oram, Joseph Keller last updated
Apple has made changes to iOS that makes unlocking an iPhone with Face ID easier while you’re wearing a face mask.

iPhone not showing up in Finder? Here's the fix!
By Adam Oram last updated
If you've connected your iPhone to your Mac running macOS Catalina or newer, you may have had issues getting it to appear in the Finder. Here's how to fix it!

How to set up and activate iMessage for iPhone and iPad
By Adam Oram, Luke Filipowicz published
Messages lets you quickly and easily chat over iMessage or SMS/MMS, here's how to set it up.

How to screenshot on your iPad or iPad Pro
By Adam Oram, Joseph Keller published
Taking screenshots on your iPad is incredibly easy once you learn how to do it, here's how.

Best calculator apps for iPad 2023
By Adam Oram, Mick Symons, Nicolette Roux last updated
Since your iPad doesn't have one, you'll need a great calculator app to stay productive — especially if you're a student, engineer, scientist, or Einstein's descendant.

Family Sharing: The ultimate guide
By Adam Oram last updated
Whether you want to share app and media purchases, only pay for one iCloud storage plan for the whole family, or let everyone stream Apple Music for less, Family Sharing is for you.

How to download and read ebooks with Apple Books on iPhone and iPad
By Adam Oram, Mike Matthews last updated
The iPhone in your pocket or the iPad in your backpack make for great e-readers thanks to the Apple Books app. Here's how to find, download, and read books on iOS.

How to put your iPhone or iPad into recovery mode
By Christine Chan, Adam Oram published
It may sound scary, but the process isn't too complicated. Depending on device, here's everything you need to know.

iPad Air 5 vs. Air 4: Which should you buy?
By Adam Oram last updated
Whether you're wondering which iPad to buy for the first time or considering ditching your iPad Air 4 for the iPad Air 5, we've got your guide on how the two stack up against each other.

Apple Watch stainless steel vs. titanium: Which should you buy?
By Adam Oram, Mark Goldschmitt last updated
Hard metal or harder metal? Brushed or polished finish? The stainless steel and titanium Apple Watch are both awesome looking, so which should you get?

How to deregister an email or phone number associated with iMessage and FaceTime
By Adam Oram published
There are a number of reasons why you may want to deregister your email or phone number with iMessage and FaceTime. Here's how!

Apple Pay: The ultimate guide
By Bryan M Wolfe, Adam Oram published
How do you pay in-store and in-app safely and securely with your credit card, debit card, or loyalty card? With Apple Pay!

How to access iPhone content when someone passes away
By Joseph Keller, Adam Oram published
If someone you know has recently passed away, here’s how you might be able to access content from their iPhone if you need to.

How to set default mail and browser apps on iPhone and iPad
By Bryan M Wolfe, Adam Oram published
You can now select third-party apps as your defaults on your Apple devices meaning you can replace Apple's Mail app or Safari browser with apps of your choice.

How to set your caller ID for FaceTime on iPhone and iPad
By Mick Symons, Adam Oram published
You can be reached on FaceTime by phone number or any email address you register — and choose any of them for your FaceTime caller ID.

How to use Center Stage on iPad
By Adam Oram last updated
Center Stage keeps you in shot during video calls by automatically adjusting the framing. Here's how to set it up and use it!