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iOS 18.2 Release Date, Time, and Features List
Published: December 9, 2024
Summary Apple kicked up a storm when it launched the iPhone 16 series. Most of the focus was on Apple Intelligence or AI. Several new features were on display, however, most were not shipped with the iPhone 16 series. There were still a few minor bugs to fix it seems. Apple is now pushing the […]
Stop Live Activities From Hijacking Apple Watch Screen Automatically
Published: December 4, 2024
Imagine raising your wrist to check time on Apple Watch only to find your customized watch face replaced by music controls or a live tracking screen for an order you placed. The Smart Stack uses widgets to keep you informed but the Live Activities feature can be intrusive, often hijacking your watch face unexpectedly. While […]
Apple Music Replay 2024: A Year of Personalized Music Insights
Published: December 3, 2024
Apple Music has launched its annual music Replay for 2024, offering Apple Music subscribers an in-depth look at their personalized music listening habits, statistics, and trends for the year. Apple unveiled its Music Replay 2024 for music lovers, right after YouTube Music released their Recap. We are still waiting on Spotify and the rest of […]
5 Hidden iPhone Accessibility Features You Would Want to Use Daily
Published: December 2, 2024
Apple has introduced a range of impressive accessibility features on the iPhone, many of which remain undiscovered by its massive user base. Here are some cool and useful accessibility features you should be using on your iPhone every day. 1. Reduce White Point Reducing the screen brightness will only dim the screen. It can still […]
iOS 18: Stop Launching Camera Accidentally with Camera Control When Screen is Off
Published: November 12, 2024
The Camera Control button on the new iPhone 16 series can launch the Camera app from the lock screen even when the screen is off. However, that leads to accidental presses while the iPhone is in a pocket leading to battery drain, heating issues, and more. iOS 18.2 Beta 3 adds a new option requiring […]
iOS 18.2 Beta 3 Released: Here Is What’s New
Published: November 12, 2024
iOS 18.2 Beta 3 is here. There are some small changes under the hood that impacts how you use your iPhone as a daily driver. One of the updates brings a much-requested Camera Control feature to the forefront. Let’s quickly go through them. 1. Disable Screen on Requirement for Camera Control Apple has added a […]
How to Change Default Apps Like Message on iPhone (Works Outside EU Too)
Published: November 7, 2024
The iOS 18.2 beta update has a new feature that flew under the radar for many users. You can now change the default apps on your iPhone. Initially, this was supposed to be restricted to EU users but it seems Apple has changed its mind. You can now change your iPhone’s default phone, messaging, and […]
How to Use Visual Intelligence on iPhone
Published: October 25, 2024
Apple’s latest AI (Apple Intelligence) feature called Visual Intelligence will arrive with iOS 18.2. We got the latest beta version which comes with many other features. Visual Intelligence turns your camera into an AI-powered All-Seeing Eye tool. Something like Google Lens. Here’s everything you need to know about using Visual Intelligence on an iPhone running […]
iOS 18.2: EU Users Can Delete App Store But How to Reinstall
Published: October 24, 2024
iOS 18.2 Beta 1 for developers is here. Apple has released several AI and some non-AI features in this update. One notable change is the ability to delete Apple apps including the App Store for EU users, thanks to the Digital Markets Act (DMA). EU users can now delete core Apple apps like Camera, Notes, […]
How to Use ChatGPT With Siri on iPhone and What We found
Published: October 24, 2024
Apple has supercharged Siri in iOS 18.2 by integrating ChatGPT. But how does ChatGPT benefit the end user? Plenty of ways. For example, with traditional Siri, certain questions might only yield web search results as Siri cannot handle them directly. However, with ChatGPT integration, Siri can now provide clear, direct answers extremely quickly instead of […]
iOS 18.2 Beta 1: All New Features You Should Know About
Published: October 24, 2024
Apple has silently released iOS 18.2 Beta 1 to all eligible iPhone models for developers. iOS 18.2 brings a slew of new features and settings but the most important that you should be hyped about is Apple Intelligence. Yup, more AI tools and apps like Genmoji and Image Playground are for you. Let’s dive deeper. […]
How to Setup and Use Head Gestures on AirPods
Published: October 22, 2024
The iOS 18.1 update is here and with it comes a slew of new features. One of the features is for AirPods owners. AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 now support head gestures. That means you can now pick up a call with just a nod or reject a call with a shake without touching […]
How to Fix Apple Watch Vitals App Not Tracking Wrist Temperature
Published: October 22, 2024
The Vitals app on your Apple Watch measures a number of health metrics like sleep, heart rate, blood oxygen, etc. over time to detect anomalies. One of the health metrics the Vitals app measures and tracks is your wrist temperature to let you know if you have a fever. The feature is part of watchOS […]
iPhone SE 4 Specs, Leaks, Rumors: Everything We Know So Far
Published: October 21, 2024
Apple is preparing to refresh the iPhone SE with a 4th generation coming sometime next year. We are already hearing iPhone SE 4 rumors and some leaks around it’s specs and features. One of the big changes will be introduction of Apple Intelligence or AI in iPhone SE. Lot’s to unpack so let’s go. iPhone […]
How to Allow Neighbor to Turn Your Music Down With Shortcuts
Published: October 17, 2024
This is a story as old as it gets. You are listening to loud music and your neighbor suddenly calls asking you to tone it down a little. Noise complaints from neighbors are pretty common, especially when you have guests over and listening to some music or having a blast alone. There is a neat […]
You Can’t Use iPhone Mirroring and HotSpot Together – Pick One
Published: October 15, 2024
iOS 18 and macOS 15.1 Sequoia have introduced a number of new features to iPhone and MacBook. One of them is iPhone mirroring where you can see your iPhone’s screen on your Mac and control it without touching your phone. However, there is a flaw. You can’t use the iPhone’s hotspot while mirroring your iPhone […]
iOS 18.1: How to Change Your Primary iCloud Email Addresss
Published: October 14, 2024
I recently discussed several iOS 18.1 features coming to an iPhone near you. We also discussed some AI features that will be released with iOS 18.1 and some AI features that are not yet ready to ship. Today, I found another useful feature. Apple will finally let you change your primary iCloud email ID with […]
9 Apple (AI) Intelligence Features Shipping With iOS 18.1
Published: October 12, 2024
Apple is working on releasing iOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1. I previously discussed iOS 18.1 features coming to old iPhones that are not eligible for Apple Intelligence (AI). I also recently listed AI features that are not ready and won’t be shipping with iOS 18.1 to eligible iPhones. Now, let’s take a look at […]
6 Apple (AI) Intelligence Features Not Shipping With iOS 18.1
Published: October 11, 2024
Apple promised many Apple Intelligence (AI) features at their event however none were shipped to the buyers with iOS 18. The first wave of Apple Intelligence features will be arriving with the iOS 18.1 update that is due later this month. However, there are still several Apple Intelligence features that Apple won’t push through with […]
5 Non-AI Features iOS 18.1 Brings to Older iPhones
Published: October 10, 2024
Only the iPhone 16 series or iPhone 15 Pro models are eligible to receive the Apple Intelligence or AI features. iOS 18.1 will be bringing these AI features to eligible iPhones but there are plenty of reasons for owners of older iPhone models to upgrade too. That’s because iOS 18.1 will bring several other features […]
Secret iPhone Automation Trick – How to Save/Read Deleted Messages
Published: October 9, 2024
Many couples and even friends share a common iPhone or Apple ID. This leads to awkward situations where one of them deletes a message on iPhone before the other gets to read it. Fortunately, there is an automation that you can use to save and read deleted iPhone messages. No, I am not talking about […]
How to Turn iPhone 16 Camera Button Into Action Button (It’s Easier Than You Think!)
Published: October 8, 2024
Alright. You don’t like the Camera Control button on your iPhone 16 series or maybe prefer using the onscreen controls because they are convenient and useful. Either way, you now have a dead button on the side of your iPhone that just sits there. So why not use it for something useful? There is a […]
20 Tips to Maximize Battery Life on iPhone 16 and 16 Pro
Published: October 7, 2024
So how do you improve your iPhone 16 battery life and ensure it stays healthy from day one? I have some handy tips on reducing power consumption on the iPhone 16 series and extending battery health in the long run. The iPhone 16 series features the latest A18 and A18 Pro chipsets, which are both […]
3 Ways to Set a Date-Specific Alarm on Your iPhone
Published: October 1, 2024
Struggling to set an alarm for a specific date? By default, iPhones do not allow setting an alarm for a future date—it can only repeat on certain days of the week. Setting an alarm for 7 a.m. means the next 7 a.m. whenever it occurs, which can be frustrating if you need it to ring […]
iPhone Action Button Trick: Launch Upto 8 Apps or Shortcuts
Published: September 26, 2024
The Action button is pretty cool and Apple did a good thing by introducing the Action button, and the Camera Control button, on all iPhone 16 models. You can assign any control from the Control Center to the Action button (something previously wasn’t possible). While that is all good and dandy, it is still limited […]