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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.

Check your iPhone right now: 3 privacy settings you need to change immediately
By Kaycee Hill published
With this hidden iPhone feature, you can copy and paste photo edits across multiple photos at once.

Your smartphone has hidden settings that protect your hearing — here's how to enable them
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to set volume limits and hearing protection alerts on iPhone and Android to prevent hearing damage from headphones.
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