iOS: Buying Advice, Tips, and News

It turns out that privacy comes at a cost. Apple's AI models take up a lot of space on iPhone and Mac, but what can you do about it?

The iOS 27.0.1 update also fixes the freezing issue many users experienced after making quick swipes across the Control Center and notifications menu.

Apple has introduced an excellent conversational AI assistant, but it also exposes an uncomfortable corporate playbook that could soon monetize your mobile.

Android and iOS are more alike than ever, but important differences remain. After a fresh iOS drop, we place Apple and Google's mobile operating systems head-to-head across 14 key factors to see which platform comes out on top.

If you grew up on classic Macs, you'll love seeing Clarus the dogcow make a reappearance in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27.

A bug in iOS 27 causes the screen to freeze when you quickly swipe down from a top corner. The easiest workaround is a simple force restart.

Apple's iPhone Duo borrows the best parts of desktop multitasking, moving the iPhone past its mobile limitations and proving that the dual-screen flagship is so much more than just a pricey status symbol.

From autonomous agentic Siri workflows to generative AI photo reframing, these new features will have you running to grab the free upgrade.

Apple's polarizing UI design isn't going anywhere, but iOS 27 gives you more control to tone down some things. Here's how to make Liquid Glass less transparent.

The Shortcuts app provides access to a huge number of existing shortcuts, along with the ability to create and run your own on the iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch.

Do your kids waste too much time on Instagram or TikTok? With Apple's Screen Time, you can set limits for them and (hopefully) teach them healthier device habits.

Apple's iPhone Handoff allows you to transfer a cellular network and tasks from one iPhone to another — but only if your carrier supports it.

Apple has some intriguing smart home upgrades on tap with iOS 27, but software enhancements are only part of the puzzle. Luckily, it already has everything it needs to take on its rivals.

The company also rolled out iPadOS 26.6.1 and macOS 26.6.2 to patch similar security flaws.

Since 2021, Apple has issued these warnings multiple times a year to users in about 150 countries. Impacted users are advised to enable Lockdown Mode and seek expert help.

Don't want your mobile carrier tracking your every move? Apple now lets you limit location sharing if your device and provider support the feature. Here's the iPhone trick you need to know in order to optimize your privacy.

Ready for the biggest Siri update in years? With iOS 27 on your iPhone, here's how to make Apple's upgraded AI assistant work for you.

Apple is accused of violating Illinois law by collecting users' biometric information without consent. After several efforts to get the case thrown out, a judge ruled that it must go ahead.

Alongside bug fixes, iOS 26.6 will alert you when you've hit the maximum limit of blocked contacts.

Despite the Apple Intelligence upgrades and better calculation engines added to Math Notes in the iOS 27 beta, creating and editing formulas remains awkward on the iPhone's small screen.