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How to customize App icons in iOS 26 for iPhone & iPad – Default, Dark, Clear & Tinted!
How to take iPhone photos with a Siri voice command
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Apple WWDC 2026
Apple announced iOS 27 on Monday at the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference. The tech giant said the upcoming iPhone software will include an AI-integrated Siri, called Siri AI, and more ways to refine Liquid Glass on your device. And iPhones dating back to the iPhone 11 lineup will be able to run the upcoming software.
Solving the ‘problem’ of MacBook Neo’s popularity
The MacBook Neo is apparently a big hit. So big that Apple is reportedly ramping up production.
Now the bad news: Since the MacBook Neo is powered by the A18 Pro chip from 2024’s iPhone 16 Pro, a product that’s been discontinued, there is likely a finite number of chips available for MacBook Neo production. Which is why, as reported by Tim Culpan, Apple faces a dilemma, namely: What happens when it runs out of chips to use in the MacBook Neo?
Apple takes the crown as iPhone 17 surges ahead globally
Apple once again beat all its rivals to stay the world’s top smartphone vendor, according to new data from a market-research firm, with its latest quarterly performance underscoring the strength of the iPhone lineup. This is the first time the iPhone has led the world in Q1, traditionally a weak quarter for the company.
Apple’s smartphone shipments grew 5% year over year, while all of its top competitors declined.
Apple Watch blood-oxygen feature returns in iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1
The software update re-enables this feature on Series 9, 10, and Ultra 2 watches, but it works differently now.
How to Customize Your iPad Keyboard (and Actually Make It Work for You)
From predictive text to custom shortcuts and new layouts, your iPad keyboard can do a lot more than you think
Fri, July 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM MST
iPadOS 26 brings a new design and Mac-like multitasking at long last
Apple has streamlined iPadOS to work more like the Mac, starting with a sleek universal interface.
iOS compatibility: Find out the latest version your iPhone can run
What’s the latest version of iOS supported on your iPhone, and will it run iOS 26?
Keep Your Private Conversations Secret With Your iPhone Notes App
I stopped using an extra app for private conversations. Instead I use my iPhone’s Notes app. Here’s how it works.
iPadOS 26 gives Apple’s tablet its biggest windowing redesign ever
Every iPad compatible with iPadOS 26 is getting a big user interface upgrade, thanks to a new Mac-like experience…
Did You Know You Can Plug These 10 Devices Into Your Smartphone’s Charging Port?
Most of us treat our smartphone’s charging port like its only job is keeping the battery alive. But that little port is way more powerful than it gets credit for. Your phone can do a lot more than you expect if you know what to plug in.
Apple introduces a delightful and elegant new software design
PRESS RELEASE June 9, 2025
A universal design across platforms brings more focus to content and a new level of vitality while maintaining the familiarity of Apple’s software
iPhone Users Who Pay for iCloud Storage Receive These Five Perks
If you pay for iCloud storage on your iPhone, did you know that Apple offers you five perks beyond the extra storage space, at no additional cost?
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