In the Settings app, go to Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap and choose one of two options: double tap or triple tap. You should see a list of actions you can run by tapping the back of your iPhone, ...

Tinted doesn't totally eliminate Liquid Glass elements in menus, but it does minimize the design's effects. Once Tinted is enabled, some elements and menus almost appear opaque, like the search bar in ...

Discover 25 iPhone tips and tricks with iOS 26 updates that enhance usability, personalization, and efficiency in 2026.

If your iPhone finally updated to the newest iOS and you aren't really loving it, you're not alone. Since September, iPhone users have had the chance to update their phones to iOS 26, Apple's software ...

Apple’s iOS 26 introduces a range of practical enhancements and innovative tools designed to improve usability, expand customization options, and enhance functionality across its ecosystem. Whether ...

iPhone users on iOS 26, iMessage activation may be blocked by an inactive SIM — here's how to fix it. Some users are finding that they can't activate iMessage with their phone number. This results in ...

Apple has an official fix for users who can't activate iMessage after updating to iOS 26. The issue has to do with an inactive SIM or eSIM following the update. Removing or deleting the inactive SIM ...

Apple’s iOS 26 is here, alongside an update for those who want to wait to upgrade to the latest iPhone software, iOS 18.7. Update Sept. 24, 2025: This article, originally published on Sept.22, has ...

When Apple introduced the “Send Later” feature in iOS 18, many iPhone users were thrilled. The ability to schedule messages for later delivery felt like one of those small but life‑changing ...

Apple may have framed the voice quality improvements on its AirPods as a boost for creators, but I’d argue the upgrade will be a welcome change for all. Sure, people who create content will benefit ...

Gemini has made a nice quality-of-life update for Audio Overviews on Android and iOS by introducing a native, inline player. Previously, tapping on a generated Audio Overview opened the file in your ...

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