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This clever iOS 27 Wallet upgrade means you'll never have to carry a physical loyalty card again
By Kaycee Hill published
With iOS 27, you can add loyalty cards, membership cards, and gift cards to Apple Wallet. Here’s how.

I tried the viral TikTok hack that turns your phone into a 3D hologram — here's how to do it yourself
By Kaycee Hill published
Build a DIY hologram projector using your phone and one common household item. You'll be surprised at the results.

FaceTime just got a huge upgrade thanks to iOS 27 — here's how to use it
By Kaycee Hill last updated
With iOS 27, you can split your camera on FaceTime — here's how dual capture mode works.

You don’t have to wait for Apple’s Siri AI rollout — use this trick to unlock it on iOS 27 right now
By Kaycee Hill published
A simple iOS 27 workaround shared by a user on X lets you bypass the Siri AI waiting list and access Apple's revamped assistant immediately.

Your iPhone alarm and ringtone don’t have to share a volume slider anymore — here’s how to split them in iOS 27
By Kaycee Hill last updated
It took Apple years, but iOS 27 finally adds independent volume control. Here is how to find the toggle.

WWDC 2026: How to install the iOS 27 developer beta right now
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to install Apple's iOS 27 developer beta immediately after WWDC 2026.

Android Auto has a hidden setting that lets you create custom shortcuts that you can use while driving — here's how to set them up
By Tom Pritchard published
Android Auto has a hidden Shortcut feature that lets you skip the voice commands and get right to the action. Here's how to set it up.

Turn your old Android into a Roku or Fire TV stick alternative — here's how
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to turn an old Android phone into a streaming device using Android TV Launcher, creating a free alternative to Roku or Fire TV Stick.
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