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iOS 26 is here — how to download the developer beta
By Philip Michaels last updated
You don't have to wait to try out the new iOS software

This hidden iPad feature alerts you to Apple books deals — here's how to enable it
By David Crookes published
Set up your iPad's Books app so you're alerted when prices drop.

Your iPhone Notes app has a secret messaging feature — here's how to use it
By Kaycee Hill published
Use iPhone's Notes app collaborative feature to send private messages that look like regular note-taking to anyone watching your screen.

iOS 26 Safari lets you pick your own tab design — here's how to do it
By Philip Michaels published
Liquid Glass is very much present in the iOS 26 version of Safari, but you can put your own stamp on the layout by picking one of three layouts for the tab design.

Apple now lets you share your AirTag location with major airlines — here’s how it works
By Josh Render published
Apple has introduced a new feature that allows you to share the location of your AirTags for a short time, including with three major U.S. airlines.

You can mark up PDFs in Chrome on Android — here’s how
By David Crookes published
You can access PDFs directly in the Chrome browser — here's how to do it.

There’s a much faster way to access your iPhone app settings — try these shortcuts
By David Crookes published
Learn how to use iPhone shortcuts to control app settings from your home screen without opening the app.

iOS 18.5 has landed — 5 ‘minor’ features that are actually huge
By Kaycee Hill published
iOS 18.5 brings quiet but powerful updates, adding smarter controls for Mail, battery, Back Tap, Screen Time, and personalization.
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