iPhone Wi-Fi Calling: Make & Receive Voice Calls Using Wi-Fi Connection

Wi-Fi calling is a great technology to make and receive voice calls and text messages over Wi-Fi. This technology is available for both iPhone and Android devices. As this is an iPhone related website we will be talking about iPhone Wi-Fi calling first.

You can enable Wi-Fi calling on iPhone, iPads, iPods and even on MAC device.  You will need iPhone 5c or later to make use of this feature on your device. Older version of iPhones does not support Wi-Fi calling due to hardware & software limitations.

I will be showing all the settings that you need to make in order to turn on Wi-Fi calling feature. It's obvious that the settings will vary depending on the Apple device you will be using this feature with. I will also talk about everything related to this wireless technology in detail.

If you do not wish to read all the details you can directly jump to How To Enable iPhone Wi-Fi Calling.

There are times when your mobile carrier network gets blocked. Be it in the basement or in the building elevator or maybe in your room.

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Your phone tries hard to connect to its carrier network but fails due to no network signals. Not to mention,  we had all experienced the mobile network coverage issue multiple times. This is where Wi-Fi calling make great sense if you have Wireless Internet Connection in the range.

There are many other reasons you should use this technology, we will talk more about this later in this article.

Why You Should Enable Wi-Fi Calling On Your Phone?

Apart from the reasons listed previously in this article. There are many other reasons that will convince you of using iPhone Wi-Fi calling.

1. If you are an avid traveler who loves to explore the world, you must enable this awesome feature on your phone. This will let you place and receive calls over WiFi from your phone number. The roaming charges will not be applied if you are using this feature. Your carrier will only charge you international calling rates. By the way, there are other free apps like Facetime, Skype, Whatsapp, Google Hangout that you can use free of charge. But these apps only work if the other party you are trying to communicate uses the same apps.
2. There are many people who love to live in a remote location near to nature where there are no carrier towers to provide telecom services. I know many people in the US who follow nomad lifestyle and use Wi-Fi call over there carrier in order to maintain communication with the outside world.
3. Areas with no consistent mobile network, meaning sometimes you get the network sometimes not or there will be disturbance or cut-outs during the calls. I know this makes any caller very irritated.
4. The other thing is your iPhone will consume more battery power when continuously trying to connect to a carrier network in an area with a fluctuating signal. The best thing to do in this situation is to turn off the carrier network and start using Wi-Fi calling on iPhone or other supported devices.
5. In case there is an emergency and you want to call 911, what's the better option than placing a Wi-Fi call.
6. Wi-Fi hotspots are increasing every year as compared to mobile towers. Implementing hotspots are way cheaper than adding mobile towers to the areas. I have a strong feeling that mobile companies in the future will use Wi-Fi calling instead of regular analog transmission.

How Wi-Fi Calling Works & Other Important Details

When you place a call using your iPhone Wi-Fi calling also called VoWiFi (Vice Over Wi-Fi). The call packets get routed to your registered carrier using Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) technology.

There is a device located at the mobile network tower called GAN Controller (GANC) which receives the Wi-Fi call packets from the internet and transmit it through the phone network as if the call is placed using the regular network and not Wi-Fi.

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How much does Wi-Fi calling cost?

You will not be charged extra while using VoWiFi (WiFi Calling) feature. The carrier will deduct the minutes or the balance used by the consumer from its system.

If you are calling locally, local rates will apply. International call rates will apply if you are placing the call internationally. Roaming will be always free of charge.

However, you can use apps like Whatsapp that support VOIP tech for calling and texting purpose without having to spend a dime. One of the advantages of using Wi-Fi calling is that the receiver will see your phone number on their screen.

Is VoWiFi supported by every Carrier?

The answer is NO! Wi-Fi Calling is not supported by each and every mobile carrier out there in the market.

To use iPhone Wi-Fi Calling you should be registered on a supported carrier. Moreover, Wi-Fi calling is not available to every country on this earth. You can find out the supported carrier and countries using this link.

These are the major carriers which support this feature:

• Sprint: You can use Sprint Device support to get more information about your device and WiFi Calling.
• Verizon Wireless: You can go through Verison's Wi-Fi Calling FAQs to clear your doubts and get answers to any questions you have regarding the feature.
• AT&T: Like other carriers, ATT also have Device Support to walk you through the process of Internet Calling.
• T-Mobile: Phones & Tablets devices tutorials can be accessed using this link.

We have talked a lot about the Wi-Fi Calling in detail. I think its enough for anyone who is considering using the feature. Now let's have a look at the various settings that you have to do if you want to use Wi-Fi calling on iPhone and other devices.

How To Enable WiFi Calling

On iPhone:

You can Turn on WiFi calling On iPhone by navigating to:

Settings > Cellular > Toggle On Wi-Fi Calling

You might need to "Update Emergency Address". This address is used by emergency response service like 911 to track your details with the help of your carrier in case you need help.

Notice the screenshot above, there is an option "Add Wi-Fi Calling For Other Devices". If toggled On, this will allow you to use WiFi Calling with other Apple devices.

Your iCloud account acts as a medium between your iPhone & other devices. So to use this option you must have an iCloud account that I am sure every iPhone user has.

On Other Apple Devices:

The other devices that you want to add to your WiFi Calling devices list should have the latest version of the iOS software.

Adding other devices in the calling list helps when you do not have your iPhone near you.

1. I will assume that you already turned on "Wi-Fi Calling" and "Add Wi-Fi Calling For Other Devices" using the steps mentioned previously.
2. On your other Apple devices, log into iCloud and FaceTime with the same Apple ID and password that you use on your iPhone device. This is important, failing to do so will not add other devices to the Allow Devices list.
3. Next step is to enable Wi-Fi Calling:
   • On your iPad or iPod touch, go to Settings > FaceTime > Calls from iPhone and tap Upgrade to Wi-Fi Calling.
   • On your Mac, open FaceTime and choose FaceTime > Preferences > Settings and select Calls From iPhone > Upgrade to Wi-Fi Calling.
   • Please note that Wi-Fi Calling isn't available on Mac Pro (Mid 2012).
4. You will need to verify your other devices using the 6 digit code that you will get on each device after you follow the above steps. Just enter the 6 digit code on your iPhone when prompted and tap "Allow".

Apple Watch does not need to be enabled for Wi-Fi calling. When the Wi-Fi calling is enabled on other devices and you get the call on your iPhone, your Apple Watch will ring and you can attend or make calls from it.

Let's see what to do if WiFi Calling is not available on your iPhone or other devices.

Wi-Fi Calling Not Working

Now, let's proceed to some troubleshooting. This can be a unique condition. What if the Wi-Fi Calling feature isn't working or there is no option on your iPhone device to enable WiFi calling? There are a few steps that you can take, in order to troubleshoot this issue.

1. Make sure that your devices are using the latest software version. This is very important.
2. Are you using the correct and same Apple ID to login to iCloud and Facetime app?
3. Is your cellular network operator supports Wi-Fi Calling? Find out here.
4. Try restarting your iPhone.
5. Connect to a different Wi-Fi network and see if it works.
6. Toggle On/Off, wait for at least 30 seconds in between the operation.
7. Reset network settings on your iPhone.

Turn-Off Wi-Fi Calling On Other Devices

To remove the device from the Wi-Fi call list. Just follow the instructions below:

1. Navigate to iPhone Settings > Phone/Cellular > Calls on Other devices.
2. In the list of devices, turn off Wi-Fi Calling for the device that you want to exclude.

To turn off Wi-Fi Calling on your Apple Watch, go to the Watch App on your iPhone, tap My Watch, tap Phone, then turn off Wi-Fi Calling.

That's all I have to share with you guys on this topic. But before we reach the end of this comprehensive article on iPhone Wi-Fi Calling. Let's see how you can use Wi-Fi Calling on Android devices.

Wi-Fi Calling Android Devices

On your Android Device, Navigate to  Settings > Networks & Internet > Mobile network > Advanced > Wi-Fi Calling (Toggle On).

Again for Wi-Fi call feature to work you should be using the cellular networks that support this feature. In Android, this feature comes with Android Pi software. so make sure you are on the latest version.

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How to take a Screenshot on Mac Using Shortcuts & Apps?

Hi, Mac users. Today we are discussing  How to take a Screenshot on Mac. One of the most searched question on Google is How do you take a screenshot on Mac?

The amount of important Web information we consume in our daily life is increasing day by day. Thus, There is a Growing need to preserve all these details.

Details Ranging from Banking, Finance to Personal Health. Or you may want to send a screenshot of an error on your Mac to Apple support to get the issue fixed. And not to forget useful information, you read on a Web page (like this one) you want to save.

Surely, Too much to remember and note down.

Human attention span has never been this short in our History and our memory? Even shorter. Therefore, there must be a way to record this information.

Just imagine a situation where you hand noted a bank Account number for Internet Banking Transaction. Mix up a Single digit can flush your hard earned money in a wrong account.

Hence, Screenshots are important. More important to Know How to take them.

This post is a gift to everyone who wants to know How to take a Screenshot on Mac?

So Fasten your 'MacBelts' we are hitting the deep waters right in 3,2,1,.....

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How to take a Screenshot on Mac using Keyboard Shortcuts?

Old school methods never go out of trend. The best Mac screenshot shortcut is to use your keyboard.

You can take Screenshots on Mac using dedicated keyboard shortcuts.

This utility comes with two options. Either you can choose to take Screenshots of the whole Screen or a selected area.

How to Screenshot your Entire Screen using Keyboard Shortcut?

You need to Press SHIFT along with COMMAND key and 3 at the same time.

(COMMAND KEY- The key with the Apple and/or clover-leaf (⌘) symbol (usually next to the space bar. )

So,SHIFT + COMMAND +3 = ENTIRE SCREEN SCREENSHOT. (YEAH !)

Where these Screenshot stored in Mac?

By Default, the location of all your Screenshots is your Desktop.

You can also Screenshot a selected portion of your Screen, as per needed.

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How to Screenshot Selected Screen portion using Keyboard shortcuts?

To Screenshot a particular Part of the Screen, follow these steps.

1-Press SHIFT  key along with COMMAND  key and 4 at the same time.

2-So,SHIFT + COMMAND +4 = A Crosshare (crop box ) appears.

3-NOw, Use this Box to drag and select the part of Screen you want to Screenshot.

4- To choose to move the box to the area you want to start from.

5-To move the selection Hold the SHIFT or  SPACEBAR along with trackpad button.

6-Finally, Release your mouse or trackpad button when you've selected the area you want.

7-Mac will save the Screenshot File on the desktop.

8-Use Esc(Escape) key to Cancel the selection.

Did you memorize the shortcuts?

NO, then Read further About using Grab And Preview features of Mac to Screenshot Mac screen.

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How to take a Screenshot on Mac using 'GRAB'?

GRAB is a Screen capturing tool inbuilt in your Mac. It helps to Capture active screens and save them accordingly.

Grab works similarly to Snipper tool in Windows PC.

How to Access 'GRAB' on your Mac?

• Open  Applications on your Mac.
• Next click on Utilities
• Then choose GRAB from listed options.

Steps to take a Screenshot on Mac using Grab.

• Open GRAB
• Then click on Capture, 4th from the top-most menu.

You get three options.

• Option 1- lets to take a Screenshot of a selected area.
• Option 2 -lets you take a Screenshot of the window.
• Option 3-Let's you take a Screenshot of the entire Screen.

All this on one click.

Wait...

But what about option 4?

Grab also allows a user to take timed Screenshots. You can pre-time your Screenshots using Grab.

This is how to take a screenshot on Mac using GRAB

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How to do a MacBook Screenshot using Mac Preview?

Preview is the default App on your Mac that lets you open and views files. From photos to pdf files, you can open any file in Preview. It also allows you to edit these files.

In this case, we are looking for the ability of Preview App to capture Screenshots. In fact, You can  Enjoy Hassle-free one click Screenshots with Preview.

Follow these steps to take a Screenshot using Preview.

• Open Preview from the finder
• Next, Click on File.
• Then, drop down to second last option "Take Screenshots".
• There are 3 options available.

Option 1- allows a user to take Screenshot of a selected area.

Other Option 2- allows a user to take a Screenshot of the current window.

Option 3- allows a user to take Screenshot of the entire Screen.

To save your  Screenshot file in Preview.

1. Click on File from the Top menu
2. Then click on Save

After trying everything, still not able to take Screenshots on your Mac,
then you are qualified to read 'Why Screenshots not working on Mac'?

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Why are Screenshots not working on Mac?

Some specific Apps and Web pages do not allow to take a Screenshot of their content. Thus anyone can go mary go round on Screenshot failure.

Popular sites like NETFLIX  restricts Screenshots or Screen recording. Similarly there are are other commercial and educational sites don’t allow to take a Screenshot.

So Stop beating the bull for milk...and just try to  NETFLIX and Chill !.

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That's all folks!

To Conclude, Today we learned about different methods of taking a screenshot mac. Why taking screenshots on mac fail even after trying everything.

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Mac Running Slow? Why and How to FIX it quickly?(New)

Is your Mac running slow?
A slow Mac can drop down your work productivity by at least 26 %.

Mac is widely known for its fantastic performance among professions as well personal computer users worldwide.

Even a premium class machine like Mac can get slow down by regular usage.
A slow Mac results from insufficient storage, an outdated software or a combination of more than one factor.

Hence, their speed and performance start to decline and end up with your Mac running slow.

So if you ever wondered Why is my MAC so slow? or your MacBook Pro running slow then this post is for you.

In this post, we will tell you
How can you speed up Mac easily and fix your slow Mac like a PRO!

Without more blah blah lets learn how to make Macbook Pro faster!

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HOW TO SPEED UP MY MAC LIKE A 'PRO'?

1# Mac running slow because of insufficient storage?

Hard drive running out of storage space can consequently make your MacBook lag while you work. Low availability of storage space disrupts Mac performance and you experience a slow Mac.

However, managing your storage and trashing unnecessary files can consequently result in increased Mac speed and improved performance.

SOLUTION:
If Mac running slow due to inadequate storage, then you need to check the storage status of your device.

How to check storage status on Mac?

1. From the Apple menu, choose About This Mac.
   
   
2. Click More Info option 
3. Then select  Storage, 3rd on the top lane of options.
   
4. Storage status appears.

Ideally, 10% of free storage is required by MAC OS to function smoothly.

In order to speed up Mac, we need to clean up Mac hard drive by following methods.

How to clean up Mac Hard drive?

 1-Delete files you no longer need.  

2-Move your files to iCloud storage.

3-Move your files to external disk drive.

4-Look for Duplicate Files, delete them.

Following these methods, you can clean up Mac in no time. 

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2# Delete Cache, Cookies and Junk files.

Cache files are temporary files that store information related to used web pages, app-generated caches etc.

Crashing of any programme or in case of error can make cache file go corrupt.
Corrupt cache files can make individual programs or Mac OS perform indifferently at times as a result.

Cookies and junk files create the same impact on your Mac performance. These are the unwanted leftovers of web pages, programs, and used files.

SOLUTION:

1. Delete cache from your web browsers a manually.
2. Also, Delete temporary files from apps.
3. Delete all Cookies from individual web browsers.

This will remove a heap unwanted items and thus give your Mac Os to have some 'AIR' to breathe and perform better.

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 3# Check unwanted background running Apps.

Too many apps running in background consume processor power due to which we experience Mac running slower.

There are apps which we don't need to use but somehow, they are presently running in the background.
Such Apps consume system power and in conclusion, leave less power in the processor for other functions.

SOLUTION: Diagnose background running Apps using Activity Monitor. Stop apps from running in background.

What is an Activity Monitor?

Activity Monitor is kind of a diagnosing tool that shows us what are the apps running on our system at present?
How much power and battery they are consuming.?

How to access Activity Monitor?

From here you can choose to Stop an app from operating.

•   Click on the App in the list
•   Click “x” icon located at the top-left corner of the window

Ending the unrequired apps will take away the pressure from your processor.
Consequently, you can experience a better Mac Speed.

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 4# Light down Startup items Preference. 

What are Startup Items?

Startup item is a bundle of programs that get loaded on their own along with system os, every time you start your Mac.

Sometimes unnecessary programs get Preference on your startup program list.

Such items burden your Mac processor and therefore you experience a slow start. In addition to these items hanging down on the riff of your startup items list keep creating an additional load of on your processor throughout the use.

SOLUTION: You can fix this by managing your startup items list.

How to manage Startup items on Mac?

In order to check your startup items list follow these steps.

1. Go to System Preferences.
   
2. Click on Users & Groups.
3. Select  Login Items.
4. Next, Select a program you don’t immediately need when your Mac starts up
5. Then click the “–” button below.

Narrowing down your Mac startup items can heavily improve overall Mac speed and performance.

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5# Update your Outdated Mac Os.

Outdated Mac OS can cause a problem in the functioning of your device. Therefore it is of utmost necessity to keep your OS and all your Apps updated.

Apple issues timely Updates in order to meet the present requirements for your system to run swiftly.

At the same time, one needs to make sure they opted for Auto-Update for OS and all other  Apps.

How to check SOFTWARE UPDATE ON MAC?

1. Click on the  Apple menu and select "App Store."
   from App, Store window Click the "Updates" tab.
2. Click "Update" next to any available update to Install it.
3. It will download and Install automatically
   
4. You can see App Updates and system updates in the list of available updates
   (only if there are any new updates available)

Finally, when you are done with this step, as a consequence you will experience a better speed in Mac.

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Final Thoughts

In conclusion, Today we learned about the possible reasons that can consequently make your Mac slow. Ranging from a low storage space to Outdated OS.

We also discussed How can a user fix a Mac Running Slow by themselves, by listing all the proven solutions in simple steps.

At iKeema, we are a team of dedicated experts with profound knowledge devoted to solving all your queries related to Mac/MacBook Pro/MacBook Air, and other all other iOS devices.

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