Discover the ultimate guide to Apple Home Screen customization, where you can learn how to personalize your iPhone or iPad interface for a unique and...| Gadget Hacks
There are plenty of tools that'll help you type faster and more efficiently on your iPhone or iPad, such as Slide to Type, Dictation, and even a case with a...| Gadget Hacks
Reviewed by Corey Noles When technology meets tragedy, sometimes it's the smallest features that make the biggest difference. A teenage driver in Florida...| Gadget Hacks
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Reviewed by Corey Noles Apple's Beats division just dropped what might be their most ambitious earbuds yet – the Powerbeats Pro 2. After nearly six years...| Gadget Hacks
Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir Apple's AirPods Pro lineup is about to get its most significant update since 2022, and the rumors are painting a picture of...| Gadget Hacks
Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir When rumors about iPhone accessories start circulating, design consistency usually serves as a key credibility marker. But...| Gadget Hacks
Reviewed by Corey Noles When TV Time suddenly vanished from Apple's App Store on November 1st, then reappeared just as quickly after a copyright dispute...| Gadget Hacks
Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir As we gear up for what's shaping up to be Apple's most expensive iPhone launch in years, the conversation has shifted from...| Gadget Hacks
Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir Apple's September 9 event is shaping up to be absolutely massive, and honestly, it couldn't come at a better time. Apple has...| Gadget Hacks
Reviewed by Corey Noles Apple's bold journey toward carbon neutrality by 2030 has been nothing short of impressive. Apple's Environmental Progress Report...| Gadget Hacks
Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir The iPhone 17 series is just weeks away from what Apple executives have internally dubbed the "most ambitious" iPhone launch...| Gadget Hacks
Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir When you trace Apple's AI journey back to its roots, the warning signs were there from the beginning. Back in 2018, it looked...| Gadget Hacks
Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir The tech world is buzzing with a question that seems almost absurd on its surface: why would a trillion-dollar company like...| Gadget Hacks
Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir The iPhone 17 lineup is shaping up to be Apple's most significant in years, but here's what's really interesting: accessory...| Gadget Hacks
Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir Walking into the digital wallet revolution sounds exciting until promotional notifications start cluttering your experience....| Gadget Hacks
Reviewed by Corey Noles Apple's AirPods Pro 2 have held the crown as the gold standard for wireless earbuds since their September 2022 launch, but the rumor...| Gadget Hacks
Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir When you're dealing with major OS transitions, timing becomes everything. That's exactly what makes Parallels Desktop 26's...| Gadget Hacks
Reviewed by Corey Noles Apple's latest patent research reveals something fascinating: the Apple Ring isn't just another health tracker. Apple positions it...| Gadget Hacks
Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir Apple's AirPods Pro lineup is about to get its biggest refresh since 2022. With Apple confirming that AirPods Pro 3 will...| Gadget Hacks
Reviewed by Corey Noles When a German court ruled against Apple's carbon neutral claims for the Apple Watch, it sent shockwaves through more than just one...| Gadget Hacks
Reviewed by Corey Noles Apple's current testing of iOS 26.4 reveals the complexity behind bringing transformative software updates to market. While Apple is...| Gadget Hacks
Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir The compact tablet space is about to get a major shakeup, and Apple's iPad mini is leading the charge. With Samsung Display...| Gadget Hacks
Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir The tech world just witnessed another high-stakes legal battle as Elon Musk's xAI filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI,...| Gadget Hacks
Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir Apple's making waves in the sports streaming world again, and this time they're swinging for the fences with Major League...| Gadget Hacks
Here's the big news: Apple's foldable iPhone has been one of the most anticipated tech developments in recent years, and 2026 is shaping up to be the year...| Gadget Hacks
Apple has yet another new game for Apple News+ subscribers on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. With the latest software updates, Sudoku officially joins Crossword,...| Gadget Hacks
iOS 18.4 introduces Apple News+ Food, a curated hub for recipes and cooking content. Here’s how to find and follow your favorite food sources in Apple News.| Gadget Hacks
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Learn how to use Apple's new Clean Up tool in the Photos app on iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia 15 to remove unwanted people, objects, and distractions — no third-party apps needed.| Gadget Hacks
Explore the latest in Apple Intelligence with tips and tricks designed to enhance your understanding and usage of Apple devices and software. Discover...| Gadget Hacks
Siri has long relied on basic sources like Google and Wikipedia for answers, but with iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, Apple is taking its virtual assistant to a...| Gadget Hacks
The biggest update to arrive since iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 just came out, and it's packed with new features and changes for your iPhone or iPad. From new Apple...| Gadget Hacks
A new iPhone and iPad setting gives you control over how loud your device's built-in speakers get, which can help you avoid being startled by loud auto-playing videos, waking up someone sleeping nearby, hurting your ears, or degrading your speakers' quality and performance. You could already reduce loud audio levels for AirPods and other headphones via the Headphone Safety feature, where you set a decibels threshold to automatically protect your hearing from any levels above the limit. But wi...| Gadget Hacks
Apple's most significant software updates for iPhone and iPad in 2024 have massive changes for apps like Calculator, Messages, and Notes, but iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 also have exciting new features for your Lock Screen. There are plenty of new Lock Screen widgets to take advantage of, more Lock Screen customization options for the time, and even fresh additions to StandBy, but the biggest new feature to be excited about finally lets you swap out the most important buttons your Lock Screen has to...| Gadget Hacks
Still on the fence about Apple's native Notes app? The latest Notes update for iPhone, iPad, and Mac is about to change your mind. With some fantastic new features and plenty of valuable tools from previous software versions, Notes is becoming a clear winner when it comes to saving important information from your personal and professional life. These new features leverage Apple's latest advancements to streamline your note-taking experience and provide a more dynamic, user-friendly interface....| Gadget Hacks
Apple's official feature list for the Music app on iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 may highlight only one update, but there's much more happening under the surface than that. Whether you subscribe to Apple Music, the latest version brings hidden gems that enhance your up-next queue, playlists, and overall experience. At first glance, the new features and changes might seem subtle or even nonexistent on iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, both released on Sept. 16, but a closer look reveals Apple's focus on refining t...| Gadget Hacks
In the ever-evolving world of podcasting, Apple has once again turned up the volume with new upgrades to its beloved Podcasts app. As the go-to platform for millions of listeners worldwide — thanks to its seamless integration with iOS, iPadOS, and macOS — Apple Podcasts continues to refine how we discover, enjoy, and manage our favorite shows. There are improved ways to share podcast episodes with family and friends, more convenient search capabilities, hidden scrubbing options, more cont...| Gadget Hacks
There are more than a few exciting new Home Screen customization options available in the iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 software updates, including some we've been waiting years for. Apple never mentioned a few of these new features and changes in the release notes, but you can see them all right here. The iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 updates were released on Sept. 16, and they contain major improvements to not only the Home Screen but also the Lock Screen, Action button, Control Center, Apple Maps, Weather, ...| Gadget Hacks
There are new features for the Apple TV app on the latest software updates for Apple devices. While some are pretty noticeable and have been promoted by Apple, others are more hidden or coming soon. While almost all of these TV app features and changes appear on iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 for iPhone and iPad, some also apply to macOS Sequoia 15, tvOS 18, and even visionOS 2 — all released on Sept. 16. The highlights of TV's latest version include more accessibility options, more interactive conte...| Gadget Hacks
Jumping right into the most captivating part of a podcast episode can make all the difference when sharing episodes with others. But this functionality has never been available in Apple Podcasts — until now. Starting with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia 15, released on Sept. 16, you have access to precise sharing in the Podcasts app. Precise sharing lets you add time stamps to episode links you share so that family, friends, followers, and others you share the link with can begin playi...| Gadget Hacks
Apple's Messages app already has a ton of great features, from audio message transcriptions to message editing and screen effect triggers. But some important new features and changes are included in the latest software updates for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that make Messages even better. All of the new Messages features and changes listed below work on iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia 15, all released on Sept. 16. Even more new features and changes are coming to Messages with Apple Intelligen...| Gadget Hacks
Apple has finally given Control Center the love that it needs with an updated interface design and more customizations than ever before. Taking the more customizable overhaul one step further, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 have elevated controls beyond Control Center, so you can use controls from other places on your iPhone or iPad for even faster access to your most-used shortcuts. Since iOS 11's Control Center redesign, previous updates to Control Center brought minor tweaks. But iOS and iPadOS 18 t...| Gadget Hacks
The updated Messages app for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS has creative new ways for you to format and send messages, from standard text formatting to fun text effects. But Apple also includes another way to make your messages appear precisely as you want: more control over how links appear for you and your recipients. While you get the most control over links in iMessage conversations, you can also customize how links appear in SMS, MMS, and RCS chats with Android users. To start, ensure you're run...| Gadget Hacks
With iOS 18, you get better note-taking capabilities in the revamped Notes app, advanced features like conversions and results history in the more powerful Calculator, and interactive Math Notes, a feature in both apps that's a game changer for students and professionals dealing with complex equations. But Apple didn't forget about Reminders, which has become more than a simple to-do-list app.| Gadget Hacks
Apple Maps keeps getting better and better for all the hikers in the world. The latest update gives you access to thousands of detailed trail maps within U.S. national parks and topographic views, but it also lets you create your own walking and hiking routes.| Gadget Hacks
Apple Notes keeps on getting better and better on the iPhone and iPad. Since last year's big update, we have been able to add hyperlinks to text, link notes together, and add block quotes, and this year, we have another excellent way to customize notes even more — collapsible sections.| Gadget Hacks
Important emails can slip through the cracks in any email client, especially sent emails you were expecting responses to but never received — and ultimately forgot about. Apple has an easy solution for this problem, helping you get answers in Mail for all your pending questions.| Gadget Hacks
Visit a webpage on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, and there's a good chance you'll be bombarded with distractions such as ads, fullscreen pop-ups, cookie consents, log-in requests, notifications, email signups, sticky videos, and calls to action. If you're using Safari and content blockers, "Block Pop-ups," and Reader mode can't hide the elements you need, Apple's got a new tool you should be excited about.| Gadget Hacks
Wonder How To is your guide to free how to videos on the Web. Search, Browse and Discover the best how to videos across the web using the largest how to video index on the web. Watch the best online video instructions, tutorials, & How-Tos for free. Have your own how to videos? Submit them to share with the world.| Gadget Hacks
Apple has released and continues to test 2024's major software updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision. But are your devices compatible? Will you need to upgrade a device or two to get all the latest features? Find out here.| Gadget Hacks
Apple has revolutionized how we write with the introduction of its new Writing Tools, powered by Apple Intelligence. In beta on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, these tools allow you to select text and use intelligent features to summarize, proofread, or rewrite it until the tone and wording are just right. In a future beta, Writing Tools can even write original content for you.| Gadget Hacks
Apple Notes may not have all the bells and whistles that a more powerful word processor like Apple Pages has, but this simple text editor continues to gain helpful new features that make it more than just a basic note-taking app. One of these updates finally gives you the ability to highlight text and change font colors, adding yet another way to make important details stand out.| Gadget Hacks
It's no secret that Apple's Notes app supports attachments such as photos, videos, and web links, as well as other file types like PDFs, word documents, spreadsheets, locations on a map, and audio tracks. While images, videos, and document scans are simple to add on an iPhone or iPad, other file types aren't as easy — at least until you know how.| Gadget Hacks
The updated Messages app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac has some really cool new features, but the one you may end up using the most is something you're already familiar with: Tapbacks. With iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia 15, Tapbacks are improved and contain even more reactions to choose from.| Gadget Hacks
Discover essential tips and tricks for mastering your Apple Calculator. From basic functions to advanced calculations, this comprehensive guide will enhance...| Gadget Hacks
You could already schedule an email to send on a specific day and time in Apple's Mail app, but that functionality is now also available in the Messages...| Gadget Hacks
Some iOS and iPadOS apps offer alternative app icons you can switch between. Beyond that, you'd have to create aliases in the Shortcuts app to customize the...| Gadget Hacks
There are many ways to calculate basic math problems and solve algebraic equations, geometric expressions, and trigonometric functions on your iPhone, but...| Gadget Hacks
Apple Notes has received many improvements over its lifetime, but noticeably absent year after year was the ability to easily add quick links in notes to...| Gadget Hacks
Protect sensitive apps on your iPhone or iPad. Lock with biometrics or passcode, hide icons system-wide, and see limitations, FAQs, and pro tips.| Gadget Hacks
While iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 officially launched in September 2024, Apple has continued refining the experience with frequent updates — and development isn't slowing down anytime soon. Four major updates have already been released, introducing over 160 new features and changes, and there's still more on the horizon. If you want early access to the latest tools and improvements, the iOS or iPadOS 18 beta is your gateway. The iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 updates, first released as betas on April 2...| Gadget Hacks
Learn how to type and use the Apple logo character (U+F8FF) on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac with keyboard shortcuts, and get tips for Windows, Android, and Linux compatibility.| Gadget Hacks
You probably know of Apple's Text Replacement feature for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, but you're probably not using it as much as you should. With it, you can...| Gadget Hacks
Email accounts can quickly get out of control, and important emails can easily get lost if you don't have time to look at them right away. In Apple's Mail...| Gadget Hacks
Lidar, a technology first used by meteorologists and aerospace engineers and then adopted in self-driving vehicles, has slowly crept into consumer...| Gadget Hacks
In less than a month, WWDC, Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, will reveal the company's plans for the upcoming iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 software updates....| Gadget Hacks
Apple has a new way to tidy up your favorite bookmarks in Safari, making them easier to access than ever before. This new feature saves space, allowing you...| Gadget Hacks
Collaboration is available in many different Apple apps, from Notes and Reminders to Photos, Freeform, and even Files. Now you can add to the list Apple Music, which will let you collaborate on playlists with friends. While it wasn't ready for Apple's major software releases in September, Apple Music playlist collaboration finally materialized on Jan. 22 with iOS 17.3, iPadOS 17.3, and macOS 14.3 Sonoma. It was nearly fully functional on the first three iOS 17.2, iPadOS 17.2, and macOS 14.2 S...| Gadget Hacks
