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Not ready to upgrade to iOS 26? Make these 5 changes in iOS 18
By Kaycee Hill published
Discover five simple iOS 18 settings that make your iPhone feel brand new while you wait out the iOS 26 update bugs.

7 essential Apple Photos tips for your iPhone everyone needs to know
By Philip Michaels published
The Photos app on your iPhone is more than just a simple image library. These tips can help your better organize your albums, pull information out of photos and more.

5 hidden iPhone features you should try now that Apple buried in settings
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Here's how to use hidden iPhone capabilities to make daily tasks faster and more convenient.

How to restart your Android without touching the power button
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Learn how to restart your Android without pressing the power button using this simple method.

Verizon is paying $100 million in settlements — here's how to check if you're getting paid
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Learn how to check if you're receiving a Verizon settlement payment and verify your claim status.

I use Notes to capture ideas on my iPhone — these 8 tips help me do more with the app
By Philip Michaels published
Each iOS update has brought more capabilities to Apple's Notes app on the iPhone. If you're looking to get more done with Notes, try these 8 tips I've picked up over the years.

iOS 26 lets you change the default snooze duration — here's how to do it
By David Crookes published
Learn how to adjust your iPhone’s snooze time and finally wake up on your own schedule.

I found the 3 biggest iPhone battery drainers (and they're not what you think)
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Learn how to uncover the hidden iPhone features that are secretly draining your battery and how to turn them off for good.
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