04-24-26 -

Fix iPhone or iPad not playing home movies from flash drive
Learn what to do if you have saved some video files to an external thumb drive or SSD and they don’t play on your iPhone or iPad. You can connect a thumb drive or SSD (that draws less than 4.5 watts) directly to your iPhone or iPad&#...

04-23-26 -

Apple releases iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2
Apple has just released iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2, a pair of minor point updates focused on bug fixes and security improvements. The updates became available on April 22, 2026, roughly two weeks after iOS 26.4.1. As is typical with these quick ...

04-23-26 -

How to set Mac to auto-open an app on connecting external drive
In this step-by-step tutorial, we show you how to set up an automation on Mac that automatically opens a specific app when you connect an external SSD, thumb drive, hard disk, or SD card. This is a simple tip you’ll especially love if yo...

04-22-26 -

How to fix errors when signing in to Messages on Mac
You must sign in with your Apple Account (formerly Apple ID) to use iMessage on your Mac or sync your iPhone texts to it. It’s a simple process, but in some cases, you may see random errors that prevent you from logging in. Go through th...

04-21-26 -

Fix photo picker not showing in iPhone Messages app
Follow these quick tips if you want to send photos and videos via Messages, but the photo picker doesn’t show up on your iPhone or iPad. For starters, you can send images and videos via iMessage, MMS, and RCS without leaving the Messages...

04-20-26 -

Apple releases third betas of iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, watchO...
Apple today seeded developers with the third betas of iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and visionOS 26.5. The updates arrived on Monday, April 20, 2026, roughly one week after Apple released the second betas of the...

04-20-26 -

Apple defeats Masimo bid for new Apple Watch import ban at US ITC tribunal
A U.S. trade tribunal ruled in favor of Apple on Friday, rejecting medtech company Masimo’s bid to reinstate an import ban on the Apple Watch. The U.S. International Trade Commission closed Masimo’s case after declining to review a preliminary...

04-20-26 -

How to reset iPhone if the Apple Account on it has been deleted
In this guide, we tell you about your options to erase and set up an iPhone or iPad that’s linked to a deleted or forgotten Apple Account that you no longer have access to. When you set up a new iPhone, you’re encouraged to sig...

04-17-26 -

How to add 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule to iPhone calendar
In this step-by-step tutorial, we show you how to add the complete 2026 FIFA World Cup match schedule to your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch Calendar, so you get timely alerts according to your local time zone and never miss a game. The 2026 f...

04-17-26 -

Perplexity AI rolls out Personal Computer for Mac, delivering advanced AI orc...
In a significant step toward more integrated AI assistance, Perplexity AI announced today the rollout of Personal Computer for Mac, a powerful local extension of its previously launched Perplexity Computer system. The new offering aims to transfor...

04-17-26 -

How to spend Apple Account balance to change App Store region
Apple makes it mandatory to spend your Apple Account balance before you can switch your Apple Account App Store region to another country. In this guide, we talk more about it. Let’s start with the basics. When you first create an Apple ...

04-16-26 -

BofA ups Apple stock price target to $325 ahead of Q2 earnings
On Tuesday, top Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan reiterated a Buy rating on Apple stock and raised his price target to $325 from $320. TipRanks: ‎ Mohan expects the company to report solid results, driven by strength in iPhone sales and the S...

04-15-26 -

How to move iCloud Drive files on Mac without warning
In this brief tutorial, we show you two easy ways to move files from iCloud Drive to other Mac folders without a confirmation popup warning blocking the process. When you try to drag a file out of the iCloud Drive folder to another Finder folder, ...

04-14-26 -

Apple to report Q226 earnings on Thursday, April 30th
Apple will report FY26 Q2 earnings on Thursday, April 30, 2026 after market close, right around 1:30 p.m. PDT / 4:30 p.m. EDT Apple’s conference call to discuss second fiscal quarter results and business updates is scheduled for Thursday, April ...

04-14-26 -

How to add time limit to specific websites on iPhone, iPad, Mac
In this quick step-by-step tutorial, we show you how to set a daily time limit for unproductive websites that you or your child visit a lot on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. If your child spends a lot of time playing mobile games, browsing Instagram, ...

04-13-26 -

How Apple plans outdo competitors in smartglasses
Bloomberg News‘ Mark Gurman reports that Apple intends to outdo rivals in the smartglasses space by tightly integrating the device with the iPhone and delivering a more premium overall build. Unlike Meta, which depends significantly on partner E...

04-13-26 -

How to use FaceTime and iMessage on devices with the same Apple ID
In this quick tutorial, we show you how to make FaceTime calls and send iMessages to iPhones, iPads, and Macs that have the same Apple Account. You likely use your single Apple Account (formerly called an Apple ID) across all your devices. And cha...

04-12-26 -

Apples iOS 26.4 lets users tone down Liquid Glass effect
iOS 26.4 introduces a new “Reduce Bright Effects” setting that lets you disable various flashing elements common in Liquid Glass. “Reduce Bright Effects” controls the bright flashing response that appears when interacting with certain UI e...

04-12-26 -

Apple is gaining market share in personal computers and smartphones
Apple is gaining market share in personal computers and smartphones, thanks in part to its MacBook Neo notebook and iPhone 17 handsets, according to new research reports. Patrick Seitz for Investor’s Business Daily: ‎ Research firm Gartner on ...

04-10-26 -

How to remove the Remote app from iPhone or iPad
You can’t fully stop your iPhone or iPad from working as your Apple TV remote. But here are some steps you can take. For starters, every Apple TV comes with a physical Siri Remote. In addition, you can use your iPhone or iPad, or that of...

04-09-26 -

Fix WhatsApp not working because its not updated
When you see a message in WhatsApp saying you can’t use the app because it’s not updated, then the obvious solution is to update it from the App Store. If you’re new to iPhone, we’ll quickly explain this and...

04-08-26 -

How to run an Internet speed test on Apple TV
In this brief tutorial, we’ll walk you through the quick steps to check the download and upload speed of your Apple TV’s Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection. You may want to run a network speed test on your Apple TV if video, music, o...

04-07-26 -

How to see iPhone or iPad screen on a monitor or television
In this quick tutorial, we tell you about various ways to cast your iPhone or iPad screen to a computer monitor or television so you can see everything on a bigger canvas. Note: You can also connect a keyboard and mouse/trackpad to your iPhone or ...

04-06-26 -

How to set an Apple Music song to start and end at custom times
Find out how to edit the beginning and closing times of a particular song on Apple Music, so you get to listen only to that favorite part, while skipping the start and end portions. Ask yourself this question: how many times have you come across a...

04-03-26 -

How to stop iPhone app notifications from showing on Mac
In this quick tutorial, we’ll show you how to stop one or all iPhone app notifications from showing up on your Mac. Once you set up iPhone Mirroring on your Mac running macOS Sequoia or macOS Tahoe, you’ll notice that your iPho...

04-02-26 -

Apple releases rare iOS 18.7.7 security update to shield older iPhones and iP...
In an unusual move, Apple has pushed out a critical security update for users still running iOS 18 (and iPadOS 18), specifically to protect against the powerful DarkSword exploit kit that can compromise iPhones and iPads simply by visiting a malic...

04-02-26 -

Tips to reduce eye strain when using iPhone or iPad
Go through these 14 tips and try to follow them to reduce eye pain and headaches when using your iPhone or iPad for long sessions. In this digital age, many people, including me, are glued to screens for hours every day. If you don’t sta...

04-01-26 -

How to set iPhone battery charge limit with a shortcut
Find out how to quickly change the maximum battery charge limit right from your Home Screen by using a simple iPhone shortcut. Setting your iPhone’s charge limit to 80% or a number less than 100% can help increase its longevity by ensuri...

03-31-26 -

How to use the Magnifier app on Mac to zoom in on things
Find out how to use the new Magnifier app in macOS Tahoe to zoom in on small text on objects, things in your surroundings, or your face when applying makeup, plucking eyebrows, or putting on contact lenses. iPhone and iPad have had a Magnifier app...

03-30-26 -

How to fix incorrect album art in iOS 26 Music app
Go through these quick tips if the album art (also called cover image) of some songs or albums is missing or incorrect in the Music app on your iPhone or iPad running iOS 26. But before you go ahead, please remember that the same song may be avail...

03-27-26 -

How to recover photos and videos from a cracked iPhone
In this guide, we go over several possible ways to recover your photos and videos from an iPhone or iPad with a cracked or non-working screen. The methods here require specific conditions, which we list under each option. The most important thing ...

03-27-26 -

Apple discontinues the Mac Pro, ending a 20-year era for its iconic workstation
Apple has officially discontinued the Mac Pro, marking the end of an era for the company’s flagship desktop computer after two decades. As of March 26, 2026, the Mac Pro has been removed from Apple’s website, with its product page now redirect...

03-27-26 -

Apple to open up Siri to third-party AI chatbots in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and ma...
Apple plans to open Siri to third-party artificial intelligence assistants, a significant step aimed at further strengthening the iPhone, iPad, and Mac as AI platforms. The company is preparing to implement the change as part of a major Siri overh...

03-26-26 -

How to set battery charge limit on MacBook in macOS Tahoe
Find out how to limit your MacBook battery to charge to less than 100% to ensure it doesn’t stay fully charged at all times and wears out less quickly. A couple of years back, Apple added the option to set a charge limit on iPhone, letti...

03-26-26 -

Apple launches Apple Business. a new allinone platform for businesses of all ...
Apple on Tuesday announced Apple Business, a new all-in-one platform that includes key services companies need to effortlessly manage devices, reach more customers, equip team members with essential apps and tools, and get support from experts to ...

03-25-26 -

Fix iPhone or iPad failing to wake up
Go through these quick tips if you’re unable to wake your iPhone or iPad display and thus can’t unlock or use it. You can wake up your iOS device using one of these ways: Tap the screen with one finger or tap the iPad screen wi...

03-24-26 -

How to locate friends and family in crowded places using iPhone
Learn how to find your family members or friends in concerts, malls, markets, stadiums, and other crowded places using the Precision Finding feature baked into the Find My app on each other’s iPhones. Precision Finding is what you use to...

03-24-26 -

Apples Worldwide Developers Conference returns the week of June 8th
Apple today announced it will host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) online from June 8-12, bringing developers together from around the world for a week of connection, exploration, and innovation. In addition to the online experie...

03-23-26 -

Fix webpage content cutting off in Safari on iOS 26
Learn what to do if webpage content cuts off, showing empty white space at the bottom when browsing in Safari on an iPhone running iOS 26. Some users have reported that Safari in iOS 26 abruptly cuts off the bottom portion of the webpage, making i...

03-21-26 -

Apple fends off renewed Apple Watch import ban attempt
In a significant development for Apple and its popular Apple Watch wearable lineup, a U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) administrative law judge has issued a preliminary ruling that the company’s redesigned Apple Watch models do not infr...

03-20-26 -

How to see per-device Personal Hotspot usage on iPhone
In this quick tutorial, we show you how to check the amount of cellular data each device has used when connected to your iPhone’s Personal Hotspot. iOS has long allowed users to see the total amount of mobile data used on Personal Hotspo...

03-19-26 -

Fix Precision Finding not working on iPhone
Go through these quick tips if you’re unable to pinpoint the exact location of your AirTag, AirPods case, or people who have shared their location with you. Table of Contents hide 1) Using Precision Finding 2) The basics 3) Check locatio...

03-18-26 -

How to clear Facebook cache on iPhone or iPad
Find out how to delete the Facebook app cache on your iPhone or iPad to fix several issues and also free up local space. The Facebook app itself is about 400 MB, but its documents & data size can grow manyfold (you can see it in iPhone set...

03-17-26 -

How to turn off all call screening features on iPhone in iOS 26
Find out how to disable native and third-party call monitoring features on your iPhone to ensure no incoming calls (including robo, unknown, and spam calls) are flagged or blocked by the system. This way, you’ll receive all calls made to...

03-13-26 -

Fix: Alarms Access is Off message in iOS 26 Reminders
Find out what to do if you constantly see an “Alarms Access is Off” popup when you open the Reminders app on your iPhone running the latest version of iOS 26. Why this happens iOS 26.2 and later include a thoughtful feature that lets you set a...

03-12-26 -

Fix Screen Time App Limits not working at all in iOS 26
Use these tips if daily app limits don’t come into effect, and app usage is not blocked after the allotted time on your or your child’s iPhone or iPad. Set a Screen Time passcode The main goal of the App Limits feature is to bl...

03-11-26 -

Apples new MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Air, M5 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro ...
Starting today, customers can discover and shop for Apple’s all-new MacBook Neo, available at a breakthrough price; iPhone 17e, the powerful and more affordable new member of the iPhone 17 family; the new MacBook Air with M5 and MacBook Pro with...

03-11-26 -

How to save GIFs from X to iPhone Photos app
In this guide, we tell you about four ways to save GIFs from the X app (formerly Twitter) to the iOS Photos app on your iPhone or iPad. X lets all users save still images from the platform to the Photos app with little fuss. You can also save vide...

03-10-26 -

How to use handsfree voice control in CarPlay in iOS 26
Find out how to use the Voice Control feature in CarPlay through your iPhone running iOS 26 to navigate apps, the Home Screen, and interact with your car’s screen without actually touching it. For starters, you can already use Siri in Ca...

03-09-26 -

How to create and use profiles in Google Chrome on Mac
Find out how to add a second, third, or more profiles to Google Chrome on your Mac to keep your internet accounts, browsing history, bookmarks, and everything else separate. Why I use Chrome profiles Chrome is my default web browser on Mac, and I ...