Stop! Don’t Put Your iPhone Upside Down in Your Pocket

 

Stop! Don’t Pet Your iPhone Upside Down in Your Pocket - Medium

Apple CarPlay’s getting a new look you can match to your car - T3

Apple’s Secret to Keep Us Spending: New Sub scriptions Perks in iOS 26 - CNet

What’s the difference between USB-C and Thunderbolt - Cult of Mac

10 Exclusive iPhone Apple You Can’t Use on Android - How to Geek

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Stop! Don’t Put Your iPhone Upside Down in Your Pocket

Many people slide their iPhone into their pocket upside down. And honestly, it makes sense — it feels like the most natural motion. But there are some compelling reasons to rethink that habit.

https://medium.com/illumination/stop-dont-put-your-iphone-upside-down-in-your-pocket-dcc4a334a416

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Apple CarPlay's getting a new look you can match to your car

There are a number of changes coming to Apple CarPlay, including widgets and Live Activities, which will all land with iOS 26. There's another little detail that just appeared in the iOS 26 beta too, hinting at another change for CarPlay users.

https://www.t3.com/auto/apple-carplay-getting-a-new-look-you-can-match-to-your-car

Apple's Secret to Keep Us Spending: New Subscription Perks in iOS 26

Apple's biggest product is the iPhone. But its second most important product isn't something you can hold in your hand or place on a desk -- it's subscriptions. 

These include Apple Music, Apple TV Plus, Apple News Plus, iCloud Plus, Apple Arcade and Fitness Plus -- the content we can stream, play or access instantly with a monthly fee. Last quarter, these services brought in more revenue for Apple than Macs, iPads, wearables and accessories combined

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/apples-secret-to-keep-us-spending-new-subscription-perks-in-ios-26/?utm_source=iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=insider&zdee=%5BContact.email_zdee%5D

What’s the difference between USB-C and Thunderbolt

Apple sometimes mixes up connector types among devices, and that might confuse people even more over the differences between USB-C and Thunderbolt. The connectors look alike, work similarly and accept the same cables. Yet they’re not the same.

Let’s look at the key differences, how the ascendant Thunderbolt 5 improves on Thunderbolt 4, and which kind of port and cable best suits your tasks like charging and data transfer.

https://www.cultofmac.com/buying-guides/usb-c-vs-thunderbolt

10 Exclusive iPhone Apps You Can't Use on Android

Whether you're trying to manage your time better or looking for better tools for productivity, an arsenal of productivity apps can help you work more efficiently. If those apps happen to be tailor-made for your iPhone, all the better!

The App Store has bundles of apps that Android users dream of getting their hands on, offering features that fit snugly into the Apple ecosystem. Get the most out of your iPhone with these iOS-exclusive apps that are optimized for your productivity.

https://www.howtogeek.com/exclusive-iphone-apps-you-cant-use-on-android/?utm_source=HTG-NL&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=HTG-202507240530&user=bWZraWxjb3luZUBnbWFpbC5jb20&lctg=ed18faa843a874784dc82c350d012cfc30d9b40e0d56321df43660c5fc6e0154

12 Uncommon Siri Commands You'll Wish You Knew Sooner

 

AppleCare+ Theft and Loss coverage no longer limited to iPhone - 9 - 5 Mac

Apple launches new emoji word game to take on Wordle and the NYT - The Verge

iPhone 17 Pro: Three reasons you might want to upgrade - 9 to 5 Mac

12 Uncommon Siri Commands You Wish You Knew Sooner - How to Geek

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AppleCare+ Theft and Loss coverage no longer limited to iPhone 

In addition to introducing AppleCare One, Apple is making a significant change to how some individual AppleCare+ plans are offered.

Starting today, AppleCare+ Theft and Loss coverage is no longer limited to just the iPhone.

As part of AppleCare One, Apple is expanding the theft and loss coverage option beyond the iPhone for the first time.

https://9to5mac.com/2025/07/23/applecare-theft-and-loss-devices/

Apple launches new emoji word game to take on Wordle and the NYT

Ever since the New York Times acquired Wordle and went all-in on games, there’s been something of a slow-brewing arms race in the space. The Times continues to release new games, and it’s now up against intriguing competitors like Puzzmo, Netflix, The Atlantic, and even LinkedIn, while established games like Words With Friends have adjusted their offerings in response. Also in that mix is Apple News Plus, which just launched a game that’s a bit like Wordle crossed with emoji.

https://www.theverge.com/games/708935/apple-news-plus-emoji-game-wordle

iPhone 17 Pro: Three reasons you might want to upgrade from iPhone 16 Pro

This fall Apple will launch four new iPhones, including the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. Based on rumors around what’s new this year, here are three reasons you might want to upgrade to an iPhone 17 Pro—even if you already own an iPhone 16 Pro.

https://9to5mac.com/2025/07/16/iphone-17-pro-three-reasons-you-might-want-to-upgrade-from-iphone-16-pro/

12 Uncommon Siri Commands You'll Wish You Knew Sooner

Siri comes with its fair share of ups and downs, and has a lot of catching up to do when it comes to understanding and executing commands properly. But there are still plenty of actions that Siri can help with to save time and effort.

Apart from playing music, surfing the web, and enabling basic settings, Siri has some lesser-known commands that you may not be aware of. From carrying out custom actions to casting spells using your iPhone, here are 12 useful actions the digital assistant can do for you.

https://www.howtogeek.com/things-you-didnt-know-siri-could-do-for-you/?utm_source=HTG-NL&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=HTG-202507220600&user=bWZraWxjb3luZUBnbWFpbC5jb20&lctg=ed18faa843a874784dc82c350d012cfc30d9b40e0d56321df43660c5fc6e0154

5 Useful Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do with Your iPad’s USB Port - How to Geek

 

Your Apple Watch just got a lot smarter with watch OS26 - MacWorld

Woman used iPhone feature to survive random attack in Bluffton parking lot- Island Packet

New Apple TV Expected Later This Year with These New Features - MacRumors

5 Useful Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do with Your iPad’s USB Port - How to Geek

One iPhone Setting You Shouldn’t Ignore: Emergency Alerts - iDrop News

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Your Apple Watch just got a lot smarter with watchOS 26

At its WWDC 2025 keynote, Apple announced the latest watchOS update for the Apple Watch. The new software sees more AI elements than ever land on the watch, as well as a major aesthetic redesign.

And yes, as expected Cupertino has switched from traditional version numbers (the previous update, watchOS 11, was the 11th yearly update) to ones based on the year when the software will primarily be in use. The new update, which will launch to the public in September and carry on until the following fall, is named watchOS 26 after the year 2026.

https://www.macworld.com/article/2808328/your-apple-watch-just-got-a-lot-smarter-with-watchos-26.html

Woman used iPhone feature to survive random attack in Bluffton parking lot, cops say

A Hilton Head Island woman told police she was attacked by a stranger in a local Walmart parking lot after he followed behind her car on a Bluffton highway. The assault only ended after she utilized a little-known emergency feature on her smartphone, she said.

https://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/crime/article310298350.html

New Apple TV Expected Later This Year With These New Features

A new Apple TV is expected to be released later this year, and a handful of new features and changes have been rumored for the device.

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/07/12/new-apple-tv-rumors/

5 Useful Things You Didn't Know You Could Do With Your iPad's USB Port

Apple discontinued the last iPad with a Lightning port in 2024, so if you've bought a new iPad after that point, it will come with a lovely USB-C port, which is the only way to charge the tablet, given it lacks wireless charging features.

However, is that all you can do with that port? Not by a long shot, so let me show you some of the neat ways you can expand what your iPad can do.

https://www.howtogeek.com/useful-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-do-with-your-ipads-usb-port/?user=bWZraWxjb3luZUBnbWFpbC5jb20&lctg=ed18faa843a874784dc82c350d012cfc30d9b40e0d56321df43660c5fc6e0154

One iPhone Setting You Shouldn’t Ignore: Emergency Alerts

While most of us celebrated the Fourth of July this past weekend, residents of Kerr County, Texas (and others in central Texas) experienced catastrophic flooding from the sudden rise of the Guadalupe River. Today, the death toll continues to climb and exceeds 100 fatalities.

It was the second-deadliest flood in the state’s history. While there’s political fallout surrounding disagreements on whether or not budget cuts to the National Weather Service directly impacted the Texas flood response, this tragedy should serve as a reminder for everyone to double-check their iPhone’s Emergency Alert settings.

https://www.idropnews.com/how-to/one-iphone-setting-you-shouldnt-ignore-emergency-alerts/250728/

Feel Sick in the Car? Your iPhone Might have the Cure

 

How to Use Voice Typing on Your Phone - Wired

OneDrive for macOS finally supports removable drives - MSN

I Hated the Apple Intelligence Button on My iPhone 16.  Here’s How I Turned it Off -CNet

Feel Sick in the Car? Your iPhone Might have the Cure - iDrop News

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How to Use Voice Typing on Your Phone

With the rise of AI assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Gemini, we’re all now well used to talking to our gadgets. But what you might not realize is that you can actually talk to type anywhere that a text-input box pops up.

This can come in handy in a variety of situations—perhaps you’ve got your hands full of groceries, or you’re holding onto a subway rail. Maybe your phone is out of reach, or the screen’s cracked and keyboard doesn’t work as well as it should. Or maybe being hunched over a tiny screen to compose a message is just not your idea of fun. That is where voice typing can help.

It’s not an either-or situation either: you can switch between typing and talking as you need. Here’s how to do it on Android and iOS, any time the keyboard pops up—whether it’s your email app or a web form.

https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-voice-typing-on-your-phone/

OneDrive for macOS finally supports removable drives

Although there are many cloud storage providers nowadays, a lot of consumers tend to gravitate towards OneDrive, either because it's bundled in their Microsoft 365 package or because they prefer Redmond's interconnected technology landscape. While Microsoft is busy adding AI features to its cloud storage solution, sometimes it helps to just get the basics right. This is what the company has targeted with its latest update, which has introduced support for removable drives in macOS.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/onedrive-for-macos-finally-supports-removable-drives/ar-AA1GFo17?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=2673d82eb7184a13a1ff47f3a89817b8&ei=76

I Hated the Apple Intelligence Button on My iPhone 16. Here's How I Turned It Off for Good

I'm a long time Apple fan, and I was so excited to upgrade to an iPhone 16 last fall. After spending five years with my well-loved, but outdated iPhone 11, I was ready for all the usual perks: a better battery life, nicer cameras and, most exciting to me, a new Barbie pink color. But what I didn't expect is that one new addition would threaten to ruin my entire experience with my brand new phone 

https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-hated-the-apple-intelligence-button-on-my-iphone-16-heres-how-i-turned-it-off-for-good/?zdee=%5BContact.email_zdee%5D

Feel Sick in the Car? Your iPhone Might Have the Cure

Motion sickness is more common than you think. It’s been reported that approximately one-third of the population suffers from it. If you’re one of those people, you know how much it sucks.

Unfortunately, if you suffer from motion sickness, you know how hard it can be to use your iPhone while you’re on the road. Whether you’re on a car or the bus, using your iPhone can make you feel dizzy and may even ruin your day.

https://www.idropnews.com/how-to/feel-sick-in-the-car-your-iphone-might-have-the-cure/250365/

Early Prime Day deal drops Apple’s A17 Pro iPad mini

 

Early Prime Day deal drops Apple’s A17 Pro iPad mini - MSN

You Can Open Any App By Tapping the Back of Your iPhone - MSN

Why You Shouldn’t Close iPhone Apps - MSN

Apple iPhone 17 Series Launch - Bizzbuz

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How to Extract an Object From Any Image on Your iPhone

How many times have you taken a picture and wanted to share just the way someone looked? Maybe you just want an image of them without any background, or you want to make a silly sticker to use on iMessage.

Whatever the reason, your iPhone makes it easy to extract any subject from a photo and share it on other platforms. You can do this in seconds, and the results are pretty amazing. Here’s what you need to do.

https://www.idropnews.com/how-to/how-to-extract-an-object-from-any-image-on-your-iphone/246896/

Early Prime Day deal drops Apple’s A17 Pro iPad mini down to its best price ever

Prime Day isn’t until next week, but there’s never been a better time to get your hands on an iPad mini. Ahead of the 4-day Prime Day sale extravaganza, Amazon has dropped the price of the A17 Pro iPad mini down to $399, its best price yet.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/early-prime-day-deal-drops-apple-s-a17-pro-ipad-mini-down-to-its-best-price-ever/ar-AA1HHUi2?ocid=msedgntp&pc=DCTS&cvi

You Can Open Any App By Tapping the Back of Your iPhone: Here's How

The newest iPhones made headlines for the addition of the Camera Control button. But there's already a way to open the camera app without unlocking your device or touching the screen -- and it works even if you're using an iPhone that's several years old. 

In fact, if you have a Shortcut for it, you can open any app just by tapping the back of your iPhone. All you need to do is set up the secret "button".

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/you-can-open-any-app-by-tapping-the-back-of-your-iphone-here-s-how/ar-AA1p0goq?ocid=msedgntp&pc=ENTPSP&cvid=944ac6fcb45544ede4aee2ef01fd3aa2&ei=155

Why You Shouldn't Close iPhone Apps

For many iPhone users, swiping up to close recently used apps has become second nature, as it is assumed to improve performance and battery life. But that’s not the case, and I’ll explain why in this video.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/why-you-shouldn-t-close-iphone-apps/vi-AA1GTEN8?ocid=socialshare

Apple iPhone 17 Series Launch: Expected Price, Design, Camera, Chipset & More

Apple is gearing up to launch its iPhone 17 lineup in mid-September 2025, introducing four models: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The company is expected to announce the new series around September 9, with pre-orders starting September 12 and availability from September 19.

https://www.bizzbuzz.news/technology/gadjets/apple-iphone-17-series-launch-expected-price-design-camera-chipset-more-1366076#