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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.

This hidden Android feature gives you quick and simple access to a bunch of core settings — here's how it works
By Tom Pritchard Published
Android's Accessibility menu shortcut is a fantastic way to access core features quickly — and this is how you can take advantage of it.

The price of new phones is skyrocketing — 8 habits to make your current one last for years
By Kaycee Hill Published
Smartphone prices are soaring due to 'RAMageddon.' Skip the upgrade cycle with these 8 simple habits to make your current phone last for years.

You can turn your old phone into a free dashcam in just 3 steps — here's how
By Kaycee Hill Published
Got an old iPhone or Android gathering dust? Turn it into a dashcam with this simple guide.

Google Maps actually defaults to the slowest route now — here's how to fix it
By Kaycee Hill Last updated
Google Maps now defaults to fuel-efficient routes that can be slower. Disable this setting to get fastest navigation.

This hidden Android feature can turbocharge autocorrect and stop all your 'ducking' mistakes
By Tom Pritchard Published
Android's hidden Personal Dictionary feature puts you in control of autocorrect, not Google.
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