Your iPhone’s Action button can do much more than toggle Silent Mode. Try it for quick translations or voice memos—or explore the many options in Controls and Shortcuts to trigger nearly any action with a long press.
Read MoreStruggling to read the clock on your iPhone Lock Screen? iOS 26.2 lets you manually adjust the transparency—or switch to a solid background for better readability.
Read MoreApple’s new DJ‑style AutoMix transitions between songs in the Music app aren’t to everyone’s taste (and sometimes flub the jump). Here’s how to switch back to a timed Crossfade or disable transitions in Music on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Read MoreTraveling across time zones? Reminders in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26 finally lets you set a time zone per reminder so alerts fire at the right local “wall clock” time.
Read MoreMissed a call? Keep follow‑ups from slipping through the cracks by setting a callback reminder right in the Phone app on iOS 26 and iPadOS 26.
Read MoreConversation backgrounds in Messages look cool, and they’re shared with others on iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26 Tahoe. Pick an appropriate image and explain what you’ve done to delight your contacts rather than confusing them.
Read MoreStruggling with Liquid Glass transparency or accidental camera launches? iOS 26.1 addresses both and adds a safer slide‑to‑stop alarm control, swiping to switch songs in Music, Background Security Improvements, and more Live Translation languages.
Read MoreWith its visual intelligence feature, Apple Intelligence brings superpowers to your iPhone’s camera and screen. Just point and hold to identify objects, translate text, create calendar events, and get answers about anything you see.
Read MoreApple’s Passwords app can now show your password history in macOS 26 Tahoe, iOS 26, and iPadOS 26, helping you track down why that “correct” password isn’t working.
Read MoreApple’s new Liquid Glass design lets you make iPhone and iPad icons and widgets dark, clear, or tinted. Discover how to access these customization options and see if they enhance your Home Screen.
Read MoreiOS 26 supercharges the Phone app with call screening, live translation, and hold music detection. But that’s not all! You can make calls from a Mac or iPad, share your screen during calls, see a contact’s call history, and more.
Read MoreApple’s new Liquid Glass interface brings semi-transparent, floating controls to all your devices. Here’s what that means and how to customize it to optimize your experience.
Read MoreIt’s exciting to get a new iPhone, but don’t dive in willy-nilly. Instead, take a few minutes to read our advice on what you should do before and after transferring your data from your old iPhone.
Read MoreApple’s September harvest brings the new iPhone 17 lineup and the iPhone Air, three new Apple Watch models, and the AirPods Pro 3, plus release dates for iOS 26 and macOS 26 Tahoe. Get the details and our upgrade advice.
Read MoreWhen storms knock out cell networks or hiking takes you off-grid, you can now text via satellite if you have an iPhone 14, 15, or 16 running iOS 18. Learn how Messages via satellite lets you stay connected when cell networks fail or aren’t available.
Read MoreYou don’t have to put up with your iPhone’s list of Bluetooth devices being cluttered with confusing factory default names. Most Bluetooth devices can be renamed, allowing you to, for example, change the name from “MY-CAR” to “Nissan Leaf.”
Read MoreManaging time zones in Apple’s calendar tools is straightforward if you remember two key points. Our article clarifies your options and explains how to handle common scenarios.
Read MorePasskeys are finally gaining mainstream traction, with support from Apple, Google, Microsoft, and numerous major websites. Find out why they’re more secure than passwords and how to start using them.
Read MoreIs your app behaving differently on different devices? The culprit might be device-specific settings. To avoid frustration, check and synchronize your preferences across all devices to ensure consistent behavior where appropriate.
Read MoreLooking for a better way to transfer large files across devices and platforms? Blip offers secure, direct file transfers between Apple devices and other platforms, with no size limits and automatic resumption of interrupted transfers.
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