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iOS 26 lets you change the background in Messages — here's how to do it
By Philip Michaels published
Liven up your conversations in iOS 26 Messages by adding a custom background of your choosing. We'll walk you through the steps.

iOS 26 Gives Your iPhone a Snooze Duration Feature — Here's How to Use It
By Richard Priday last updated
While I fear it's going to make my mornings a lot more frantic, the ability to alter your iPhone alarms' snooze timer is a handy new feature added in iOS 26.

5 must-try iOS 26 features for your iPhone — and how to use them
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to set up and use these five iOS 26 features worth adding to your daily routine.

Unlock the Power of iOS 26 — 3 AI Shortcuts You Need to Try Now
By Dan Moren last updated
This year's iPhone, iPad and Mac software updates add the ability to tap into Apple Intelligence in the Shortcuts app. Here's how to incorporate AI into your workflows using the iOS 26 Shortcuts app.

iOS 26 lets you create polls in iMessage — here's how to create your own
By Kaycee Hill published
iOS 26's built-in polling feature is a game-changer for iMessage. Here's how you can create your own poll.

Your iPhone's missing volume bar is back — here's how to enable it
By Kaycee Hill published
Enable the volume bar on your iPhone lock screen through settings for precise audio control without unlocking.

Thieves hate this iPhone feature — how to enable Stolen Device Protection
By David Crookes published
Protect your iPhone from thieves with Stolen Device Protection. Here’s how to set it up and keep your data safe.

5 tips to give your Android phone a serious speed boost
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Speed up your Android by deleting unused apps, clearing storage, optimizing settings, customizing your home screen, and checking privacy permissions.
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