Choose Default Apps for File Types in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26
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iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 finally let you choose which app opens your files—just like on the Mac. Here’s how to use Open With and set new defaults in the Files app.
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Create AI-Powered Playlists with iOS 26.4’s Playlist Playground
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Apple Music’s new Playlist Playground in iOS 26.4 uses AI to create custom playlists based on any mood, genre, or activity you describe. Just type what you’re in the mood for and let the app do the rest.
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Two iPhone Exploit Kits Mean You Should Update iOS Now
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Two major iPhone exploit kits—DarkSword and Coruna—can steal passwords, messages, and photos from everyday users who visit an infected website. Check your iOS version and update immediately to protect yourself.
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iOS 26 Can AutoFill Credit Card Details
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Tired of typing credit card numbers into websites and apps that don’t support Apple Pay? iOS 26 lets you save cards in Wallet and use AutoFill to enter your payment details anywhere—here’s how to set it up and use it.
Read MoreLosing Messages or Calls? Look in the Unknown Senders/Callers Filter
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Missing texts from unknown numbers? iOS 26 filters them into hidden lists. Here’s where to find them in the Messages app—and how to mark senders as known so you don’t miss important messages. PS: The same applies to calls in the Phone app.
Read MoreWhat Can You Do With the iPhone’s Action Button? Nearly Anything!
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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 MoreIf Your iPhone’s Lock Screen Clock Is Too Transparent, You Can Fix It
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Struggling 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 MoreControl Song Transitions in Apple Music
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Apple’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 MoreReminders (Finally) Adds Time Zone Support
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Traveling 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 MoreCreate Reminders to Return Calls Directly in the Phone App
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Missed 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 MoreMessages Now Offers Shared Conversation Backgrounds
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Conversation 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 MoreNew Features in iOS 26.1
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Struggling 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 MoreMake the Most of Visual Intelligence on the iPhone
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With 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 MoreUpdated Passwords App Adds History
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Apple’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 MoreHow to Customize the iPhone and iPad Home Screen with Liquid Glass
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Apple’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 MoreTen Useful New Features in iOS 26’s Phone App
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iOS 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 MoreWhat’s Liquid Glass, and What to Do If You Don’t Like It
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Apple’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 MoreFollow This Advice Before Switching to a New iPhone 17
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It’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 Unveils New iPhone 17 Lineup, Updated Apple Watches, and AirPods Pro 3
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Apple’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 MoreStay Connected Off the Grid: How to Use Messages via Satellite in iOS 18
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When 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.
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