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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Losing 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 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 MoreiPadOS 26 Brings Mac-Like Multitasking to the iPad
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iPadOS 26 finally brings Mac‑style multitasking to the iPad. Learn how to enable windowed apps, use the new menu bar, work with windows, and master Slide Over (back in iPadOS 26.1) for faster workflows.
Read MoreCanva’s Free Affinity App Takes on Adobe Creative Cloud
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Could you cut your design costs? Canva’s new Affinity app for macOS and Windows is free but offers features comparable to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Try it and see if it’s enough to replace Creative Cloud.
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 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 MoreWorking with Time Zones in Apple’s Calendar Apps
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Managing 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 MoreWhy Passkeys Are Better than Passwords (And How to Use Them)
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Passkeys 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 MoreMake Sure to Check Settings on Multiple Devices
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Is 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 MoreTry Blip for Fast Transfers of Any Size Between Platforms
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Looking 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.
Read MoreShare Wi-Fi Network Passwords Using QR Codes
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While Apple’s automatic sharing of Wi-Fi passwords feels like magic, it doesn’t work in every situation. For a more reliable manual approach, use the Show Network QR Code feature in the new Passwords app.
Read MoreSecurity Precautions to Take While Traveling
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Security at home is one thing, but what about when you’re on the road? Many of the same precautions apply, but depending on your level of concern and where you’re going, additional techniques can help keep you and your data safe.
Read MoreAt WWDC 2025, Apple Unveils Liquid Glass and Previews New OS Features
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At its Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple unveiled the first major interface change to its operating systems in many years, along with a boatload of new features, many powered by Apple Intelligence. Here are a few of our favorites.
Read MoreDon’t Assume That Top Google Search Results Are Guaranteed Safe
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You know that the phrase “I read it on the Internet, so it must be true” is absurd, but you should extend that skepticism to Google search results. We’ve seen two recent instances of malicious content bubbling to the top of searches. Trust but verify.
Read MoreiOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Offer Better PDF Handling in Mail
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Have you ever needed to sign or annotate a PDF you received in the Mail app on your iPhone? With iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, you can manage PDFs directly in Mail. Once you’re finished, you can attach the modified PDF to a reply or a new message.
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