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iOS 27: 7 features you need to try first after updating
By Kaycee Hill Published
With iOS 27 now available, skip the menu hunting and try these 7 essential upgrades.

The hidden iOS 27 iPhone setting every parent needs to turn on right now
By David Crookes Published
In iOS 27, expanded parental control features make using an iPhone much safer for children.

My phone refused to charge past 80% until I changed this one buried setting
By Kaycee Hill Published
Learn why your iPhone keeps stopping at an 80% charge and how to turn off the hidden iOS setting holding back your battery life.

Google Messages finally has a personalization option I’ve wanted forever — here’s how to turn it on
By Kaycee Hill Published
Learn how to change your Google Messages background, update chat bubble colors, and set custom photo wallpapers in a few simple taps.

The hidden iPhone setting stopping your mobile carrier from tracking your every move
By Kaycee Hill Published
Your iPhone's mobile carrier knows everywhere you go. Here's how to turn off data tracking.

83% of phone storage issues come down to just two culprits — here’s how to fix both
By Kaycee Hill Published
Based on a recent reader poll, this step-by-step guide shows you how to tweak simple settings on iOS and Android to clear our your bloated storage.

Creating calendar events in iOS 27 just got ridiculously easy, and I’m never going back
By Kaycee Hill Published
The most underrated feature in iOS 27 is the best iPhone calendar upgrade in years, and a massive time-saver for your daily routine.

iOS 27’s safety filter was ruining my FaceTime calls — here’s how I turned it off
By Kaycee Hill Published
Tired of FaceTime locking you behind sudden safety warnings on iOS 27? Learn how to disable Apple's new filter and restore your calls.
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