iOS 17 now lets you pick your own search engine for private browsing in Safari By Philip Michaels published 27 September 23 Don't want Google handling your searches even when you're in private browsing mode? iOS now lets you pick a new search engine for private browsing searches.
iOS 17 Safari makes private browsing more secure — here's how By Philip Michaels published 25 September 23 iOS 17 adds locked private browsing to Safari where you can use Face ID to secure your open tabs. Here's how it works.
Your iPhone can now run multiple timers — here’s how to use this iOS 17 feature By Philip Michaels published 23 September 23 Take advantage of iOS 17's ability to let you run multiple timers on your iPhone at once. Here's how.
You can now create Live Stickers in iOS 17 — here's how to do it By Elliot Mulley-Goodbarne last updated 19 September 23 The iOS 17 update expected in the autumn will allow you to create a live sticker
iOS 17 available today — here’s how to download By Philip Michaels published 18 September 23 iOS 17 is out and ready to download. Here's how to install iOS 17 on your iPhone.
How to use the iOS 17 Lock Screen shortcut By David Crookes published 9 September 23 Knowing how to use the iOS Lock Screen shortcut puts you in greater control of your iPhone
Your iPhone is probably storing deleted voicemails — here's how to fix that By David Crookes published 8 September 23 Knowing how to permanently delete voicemails in iOS removes clutter and reclaims storage space
How to create a contact poster on iPhone By John Velasco last updated 5 September 23 Contact Posters in iOS 17 is a more personalized way of sharing your contact profile with other iPhone users. Here's how you can create them.
How to hide your number on iPhone By David Crookes published 4 September 23 Knowing how to hide your number on iPhone means you can make an anonymous call
iOS 17 turns your phone into a mood-tracking device — here's how the feature works By Philip Michaels last updated 29 August 23 You can log your mood and what's affecting your emotional state with a new tracking feature in the Health app in iOS 17. Here's how to make the most of that capability on your iPhone.
How to lock WhatsApp with FaceID on iPhone By Elliot Mulley-Goodbarne published 29 August 23 Apple has made it easier to protect your important conversations and lock WhatsApp with FaceID on iPhone.
iOS 17 interactive widgets are a great time-saver — here’s how to use them By Philip Michaels published 21 August 23 iOS 17 makes some widgets interactive. Find out which widgets support the feature and how to use it.
iOS 17 adds a great time-saving feature to Notes — here's how it works By Philip Michaels published 5 August 23 Here's how to cross-link your notes within iOS 17's updated Notes app.
One of the best iPhone features just got better with iOS 17 By Philip Michaels published 28 July 23 Visual Look Up lets you lift the subject out of a photo and copy it into a text message or email. iOS 17 adds the ability to select multiple people.
Searching your texts in iOS 17 Messages just got easier — here’s how it works By Philip Michaels published 23 July 23 You can now refine searches for texts on your iPhone. Here's how to use the search filters feature in iOS 17 Messages.
iOS 17's new Check In feature is a game changer — here’s how to use it By Philip Michaels published 20 July 23 The Check In feature added to Messages in iOS 17 allows you to let people know when you've arrived somewhere safely.
Siri can be your personal reader in iOS 17 — here's how By Philip Michaels published 18 July 23 In iOS 17, Siri can read web articles out loud to you. Here's how to access that feature.
My favorite iOS 17 feature is a game changer for grocery store trips By Philip Michaels published 16 July 23 The iOS 17 version of Reminders will automatically sort any grocery lists you create. Here's how to create a grocery list on your iPhone or iPad to take advantage of this new feature.
How to downgrade from iOS 17 beta back to iOS 16 By David Crookes published 13 July 23 Worried the iOS 17 beta is unstable or buggy or finding some apps aren't working? Time to switch back to iOS 16
How to install the iOS 17 public beta By John Velasco published 12 July 23 Here's how to quickly download and install the iOS 17 public beta.
How to create and open zip files on iPhone By David Crookes published 6 July 23 To save space, discover how to create and open zip files on iPhone using the built-in iOS Files app
How to lock your iPhone from your Apple Watch with a Focus Modes hack By Rachael Phillips published 5 July 23 When it comes to using the Apple ecosystem, convenience and security often go hand in hand, here’s a guide on how to lock your iPhone from your Apple Watch with a nifty Focus Modes hack.
Your iPhone lock button is hiding a secret feature — turn it on now By Rory Mellon last updated 13 June 23 Unlock the full potential of your iPhone lock button by switching on Accessibility Shortcut and gain access to more than 15 functions with just a few clicks.
iPhone wallpaper — how to change your iPhone's look and where you can find more options By Philip Michaels published 12 June 23 Looking to spruce up your iPhone? Changing the phone's wallpaper helps put your personal stamp on the device. Here's how to change your iPhone's wallpaper and where you can find new options.
You can order Siri to eject water from your iPhone with this handy shortcut By Philip Michaels last updated 31 May 23 Water can linger in an iPhone speaker after an unfortunate dunking — so here's how to eject it from your iPhone using the Shortcut feature.
Your iPhone has an underrated calling feature we bet you aren't using By Peter Wolinski published 26 May 23 One phone call at a time isn't always enough, so here's how to put someone on hold with your iPhone
How to download iOS 16 By Peter Wolinski last updated 18 May 23 Learn how to update your iPhone to iOS 16, to make use of all the latest and best features while ensuring your iPhone is as secure and optimized as it can be
Your iPhone can immediately identify any plant from just a photo — here’s how By Peter Wolinski published 12 May 23 Want to unleash your inner botanist? Learn how to identify plants easily using your iPhone's camera
iPhone recovery mode: What it is and how to use it to restore locked iPhones By Richard Priday published 7 May 23 Hopefully, you never need to use iPhone recovery mode, but if your phone isn't working or you get locked out, this is what to do to get your phone functioning again.
How to use voice record on iPhone By Andy Sansom published 20 April 23 Once you know how to use voice record on iPhone, you'll never have to talk to yourself again.
