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The new iOS 26 Preview app has solved one of my biggest problems with the iPhone
By Philip Michaels published
When a PDF requiring my signature landed in my Mail inbox, I usually had to wait until I was back at my Mac to deal with it. But the arrival of a mobile Preview app in iOS 26 changes that.

You can find your missing iPhone with one text message thanks to Apple Shortcuts — here’s how to set it up
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to set up an iPhone shortcut that locates your phone and takes a photo when you text it a specific keyword.

7 smartphone features hiding in plain sight — and how to actually use them
By Kaycee Hill published
Your smartphone can do these seven things you probably didn't know about.

Just got a new iPhone? Here's how to set it up properly
By Kaycee Hill published
The complete guide to setting up your new iPhone.
Your Android can detect scam texts — here’s how to use Circle to Search to spot them
By David Crookes published
Use Circle to Search on Android or Google Lens to identify scam text messages with AI before you click.

Looking to make your holiday photos more festive? Try these 3 camera phone tips
By Amy Davies published
Holiday get-togethers usually produce lots of photos. Follow these tips to make sure the ones you're taking with your smartphone look their best.

How to manage notifications on Android
By Sanuj Bhatia published
Here's how to manage notifications on any Android phone, be it Samsung, Google, or OnePlus, and make the most of the tools each brand offers.

I customized my iPhone lock screen using iOS 26.2's new transparency slider and I'm happier with how it looks
By Philip Michaels published
Apple keeps adding ways to tweak the effects of Liquid Glass in iOS 26. Here's the latest tool, which adjusts the transparency of the clock on your iPhone's lock screen.
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