It won’t be great if the iPhone provides a native way to scan paper documents, receipts, and notes through the camera and upload the scanned content directly into the cloud storage space. Well, the Google Drive app for Android does the same thing.

Google Drive app for Android has a feature that lets you scan documents directly and save them as searchable PDFs on your Google Drive. The feature was initially available exclusively to Android users but is now available even for iOS.

So, if you have an iPhone and are looking for a quick & easy way to scan your documents, receipts, notes, and more into the cloud, you can install the Google Drive app from the Apple App Store and utilize the document scanning feature.

To scan documents with the Google Drive app on iPhone, you need to download the latest version of the Google Drive app from the Apple App Store. Once downloaded, you must follow some simple steps we have shared below. Here’s what you need to do.

How to Scan Documents with Google Drive on iPhone

The ability to scan documents on an iPhone is available only on the latest version of the Google Drive app. So, make sure to download & install the latest version of Google Drive from the Apple App Store and then follow the steps mentioned below.

1. Open the Apple App Store on your iPhone. Now, search for Google Drive and open the official app.

2. On the App Listing page, tap on the Get button. If the app is already available, tap on Update.

3. After installing/updating the Google Drive app, open it on your iPhone.

4. On the main screen of Google Drive, tap the camera icon. The camera icon appears at the bottom right corner.

5. Now, you will be asked to grant a few permissions. Grant all permissions that the app asks for.

6. Granting permission will immediately open the camera. Place the document that you want to scan on a flat surface. Make sure the lighting conditions are good & there are no shadows.

7. The Google Drive app will show you a blurred frame; try to place the document inside that blue frame. All you need to do is to align the document within the frame.

8. Once the document is aligned within the frame, the Google camera will automatically take a scan.

9. You can switch to the manual mode and tap the Shutter button whenever you think the blue frame is aligned with the document.

10. Once Google Drive scans the document, you can tap the preview thumbnail at the bottom left corner.

11. On the next screen, you can make some adjustments, like adjusting the edges, applying filters, rotating the scan, or retaking the scan.

11. If you are satisfied with the scan, tap the Save button at the bottom right corner of the screen.

12. Next, select where you want to save the scanned document as a PDF file and tap on Save button again.

That’s it! This is how you can scan documents with the Google Drive app on your iPhone.

The ability to scan documents with the Google Drive app is nothing new; Android users have been enjoying it for a while. Now that the feature is available on Google Drive for iOS, iPhone users can also enjoy the same feature. Let us know if you need more help scanning documents with Google Drive on your iPhone.

 You may want to use a VPN service for various reasons. Let’s say you are browsing the web and suddenly come across a site that failed to open due to geo-restrictions. At that time, you can connect to a VPN app and switch servers to unblock the site.

Other reasons for using a VPN include creating a secure connection over the internet, masking the IP address, encrypting your data, and eliminating a wide range of trackers from the web page.

While VPN is good and available for all platforms, have you ever wondered what a VPN is and how it actually works?

What is a VPN?

VPN is basically a Virtual Private Network that masks your Internet Protocol (IP) address. It hides your IP address and makes tracking difficult.

Since it switches your device’s IP Address and makes it look like it’s from a different location, it can unlock various websites.

VPN for iPhone also does the same and ensures the guarding of your data. There are a few key things to consider while choosing a VPN service.

How to Choose the best VPN Service?

Purchasing a VPN service is pretty easy; you just go to the VPN provider’s website, purchase the VPN plan, download the app, and start using it on your device.

However, that isn’t all you should know before purchasing a VPN service. There are some crucial points a user needs to consider before purchasing any VPN service, like the Encryption Level, VPN speed & server availability, and more.

In one of our articles, we have mentioned all the important factors you should consider before purchasing a VPN service. You can check out that article here.

How to Connect VPN on iPhone (Apps)

Like Android, hundreds of VPN apps are also available for iPhones. You will find VPN apps on the Apple App Store; some are free, while others are premium.

If you want the best results, it’s recommended that you purchase a reputable premium VPN app to use on your iPhone. Below, we have shared the steps to use ProtonVPN on iPhone, which is free to download & use.

1. Open the Apple App Store on your iPhone.

2. Now search for the VPN app you want to download & use. For example, we have used the ProtonVPN. Tap on Get to download the VPN app on your iPhone

3. Now launch the VPN app on your iPhone. You will be asked to sign in to an account. If you have purchased a VPN plan, log in with the same account you used.

4. Once logged in, you can see the main interface of the ProtonVPN.

5. Select the server you want to connect to and tap Connect.

6. Now, the iPhone will ask you to add the VPN configuration. Tap on Allow.

7. This will connect to the VPN server. You can confirm this by opening your iPhone’s Control Center. The VPN icon will appear at the top, below your network information.

8. To close the VPN Connection, tap on the Disconnect button.

That’s it! This is how you can connect to a VPN on an iPhone with the help of a third-party app.

How to Manually Configure VPN on iPhone

While connecting through a mobile app is super easy, not all VPN providers have a dedicated app. If you have the VPN configuration, you can manually configure the VPN on an iPhone.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.

2. When the Settings app opens, tap on General.

3. On the General screen, tap on the VPN & Device Management.

4. Next, tap on the VPN.

5. On the next screen, tap on the Add VPN Configuration.

6. Now, choose the Type and fill in all details. You can grab these details from your favorite VPN provider’s website or contact support and ask for the configuration.

7. After filling in the required details, tap on Done.

8. Now select your newly configured VPN and enable the Status toggle. If everything you’ve entered is correct, you will be connected to the VPN without error.

That’s it! This is how you can manually configure & connect to a VPN on an iPhone.

So, this guide is all about how to set up a VPN on an iPhone. Let us know if you need more help connecting to a VPN on your iPhone. Also, if you find this guide helpful, don’t forget to share it with your friends.

 Let’s admit it: Apple devices like the iPhone and iPad sell well due to its massive app ecosystem. While the app ecosystem of iOS is not as huge as Android’s, you still have hundreds of apps available for different purposes.

If you have an iPhone, you need to sign in to the Apple App Store and download & install the apps that you need. There are no restrictions on installing apps; you can carry on until the storage space runs out, but the problem you may face is organizing those apps.

The iOS App Library comes in handy for organizing apps in a better way. The App Libray of your iPhone is basically an organized space that simplifies the app searching process. The App Library automatically picks apps and puts them in relevant folders.

How to Use App Library on iPhone

For example, a ‘Recently Added’ folder in the App Library lists the app you’ve just installed. Similarly, there are App libraries for Social apps, utilities, Entertainment, and more. This article will discuss the iPhone app library and how you can use it to your advantage. Let’s get started.

How to Access App Library on iPhone?

Accessing the App Library on iPhone is super easy, and you can access it anytime. To access the App Library on your iPhone, you need to swipe left across all the home screens.

So, depending on how many home screens you have, you need to swipe left across all of them to find the App Library.

How to Search Apps in the App Library

Now that you know how to access the App Library on your iPhone, you may want to know how to search for Apps. While the App Library of iPhone organizes apps, finding the relevant category would take time if you have hundreds of apps.

So, if you don’t want to dig through every category to find the app you need, you must utilize the Search feature of App Library.

Just swipe left across the home screen on your iPhone to open access App Library. When on the App Library, tap the Search bar at the top. Now, you can search for and open the app directly from the search results.

How to Open Apps from App Library on iPhone?

Well, you may not need help opening an app from the library since it’s a fairly easy process. However, there are a few things that you should know to make your App Library experience even better.

• You can directly tap any App icon on your App Library to open it.
• On the App Library, you will find several apps with smaller icons; tapping the smaller app icon will open the App Category folder.
• You can also launch apps from the App Library Search.

How to Move an App From App Library to Home Screen?

The apps you download from the Apple App Store usually move to your iPhone’s App Library. However, if you want quicker access to those apps, you can move those apps from the App Library to your home screen. Here’s what you need to do.

• Open the App Library on your iPhone.
• Now, find the app you want to add to the home screen.
• Long press on the app icon. Next, drag & drop the app to any home screen.

That’s it! This will immediately move your selected app from the App Library to your home screen.

Can You Create Custom App Libraries?

No! You can’t create any custom app library on your iPhone. However, you can create a folder on your iPhone home screen and organize your apps.

To create a folder, long-press the application icon you want to put in the folder. Once the icons begin to shake and a small ‘-‘ appears in the upper left-hand side of each icon, hold & drag the app to another.

This will immediately create a folder. Now, to assign a name, press & hold any of the app icons inside the folder until the apps begin to shake. Next, the title ox of the folder will become editable; type the name you want to assign.

So, this guide is all about how to use App Library on iPhone to organize your apps in a better way. Let us know if you need more help organizing apps on your iPhone. Also, if you find this guide helpful, don’t forget to share it with your friends.