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Google Maps only showing preview? Here’s how to get the start button back
By Kaycee Hill Published
Google Maps can sometimes not show the Start button to begin navigation. Here's how to get it to show up.

Meta's new AI tool uses your Instagram photos by default — here’s how to opt out
By Kaycee Hill Published
Meta's new AI image tool automatically uses public Instagram photos unless you opt out.

I tried the new Siri AI features: here's 3 you'll actually want to use every day
By Kaycee Hill Published
These Siri AI features focus on the tiny digital chores that slow you down. Here are 3 practical shortcuts that make all the difference.

iOS 27 beta 3 has a hidden feature letting you restore Shortcuts that are missing in action — here's how
By Tom Pritchard Published
Shortcuts disappearing on you? They may be hiding in your iCloud backups, and iOS 27 beta 3 makes restoring them a cinch.

Hate CarPlay's messy layout? 5 simple steps to fix it without stepping in your car
By Jason Cipriani Published
Apple by default shows all of your CarPlay compatible apps in your car, but here's how to clean up the mess by reorganizing them.

Apple hid a perfect 'dumb phone' feature inside your iPhone that's great for kids — here's how to turn it on
By Kaycee Hill Published
Discover Assistive Access on your iPhone: Apple's hidden iOS feature that turns your device the ultimate "dumb phone".

iOS 27 beta now lets you customize Siri's pace and expressivity — here's how to do it
By Kaycee Hill Last updated
Your iPhone’s Siri just got a massive voice upgrade in iOS 27; here is how to try it.

iOS 27's new AI feature will automatically fix your weak passwords — how to set it up
By Kaycee Hill Published
iOS 27's new auto-password feature fixes weak and compromised credentials without you lifting a finger.
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