There’s an iOS 17.1 Already
If it feels like iOS 17 just launched, that’s because it did. Apple released the latest big iPhone update on Monday, September 18, introducing a series of new features and…
13 of the Most Useful Hidden Features in iOS 17
Since it launched in public beta earlier this month, we’ve talked a lot about the many ways iOS 17 will improve your digital life. While Apple has touted many of…
Why You Should Back Up Your iPhone to Your Computer Too
One backup is never enough. An automatic service like iCloud is great—if your phone ends up in a ditch somewhere, you won’t lose all the photos of your family. But…
Customizable Sports in Apple News, and Everything Else in iOS 16.5
Apple is likely to announce iOS 17 next month, including previously-announced accessibility upgrades like the ability to add your own voice to your iPhone. It’s only May though, so we…
These Weather Apps Actually Care About Your Privacy
Weather apps are notoriously easy to build and extremely difficult to police. Any developer can whip up an interface from a template, add a weather API (there are loads of…
The Best New iPhone Features in iOS 16.4
It’s been 41 days since Apple last issued a software update for your iPhone. How have you survived in the interim? (Hopefully, you updated to iOS 16.3.1 right away, since…
Finally, There’s an Easy Way to Reduce Background Noise on Your iPhone
Photo: offkein.pro (Shutterstock) Phone calls sound like crap. They sound better than they used to, but if you need to rely on a special alphabet system for separating B’s from…
This Link-Sharing App Is Better Than AirDrop
Photo: goffkein.pro (Shutterstock) AirDrop is one of the most convincing reasons to go all-in on the Apple ecosystem. When it works, it’s a seamless way to send links and files…
You Should Enable These New Privacy Features in iOS 16
Photo: 9Robot (Shutterstock) Apple’s iOS 16 brings a host of new features and changes to your iPhone, but it isn’t all for show. A core principle of the company’s mission…
How to Keep iMessage From Filling Up Your iPhone and iCloud
Photo: Daria Gromova (Shutterstock) When you think about freeing up storage space on your iPhone, iMessage may be one of the last things that comes to mind. However, the service…