13 Essential Safari Gestures Every iPhone Owner Should Know - How to Geek

3 Unique Ways to Use a Physical Keyboard with Your iPhone - How to Geek

Liquid Glass too clear for you? iOS26.1 has a new switch that fixes it - here’s how - ZDNet

After using the M5 iPad , I’m seriously considering putting away my MacBook for it - ZDNet

6 Reasons I’m Hooked on My New iPhone’s Camera Control Button - How to Geek

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13 Essential Safari Gestures Every iPhone Owner Should Know

When your fingers are your primary method of interacting with a browser, you can use some neat tricks to get around faster. Safari for iPhone is full of these time-savers, and they’re all fairly easy to remember.

These gestures are great on the iPhone, but they also work on the iPad.

https://www.howtogeek.com/essential-safari-gestures-every-iphone-owner-should-know/?user=bWZraWxjb3luZUBnbWFpbC5jb20&lctg=ed18faa843a874784dc82c350d012cfc30d9b40e0d56321df43660c5fc6e0154

3 Unique Ways to Use a Physical Keyboard With Your iPhone

You just can’t beat the tactile superiority of a physical keyboard when it comes to typing accurately at speed. It’s something we collectively gave up when the all-screen era of smartphones arrived, whether we wanted to or not.

The good news is that iPhone owners still have a few options if they’re yearning for the feel of physical keys.

https://www.howtogeek.com/3-unique-ways-to-use-a-physical-keyboard-with-your-iphone/?user=bWZraWxjb3luZUBnbWFpbC5jb20&lctg=ed18faa843a874784dc82c350d012cfc30d9b40e0d56321df43660c5fc6e0154

Liquid Glass too clear for you? iOS 26.1 has a new switch that fixes it - here's how

iOS 26.1 will include a switch to apply a tinted look to Liquid Glass.

The option renders screen elements less transparent.

The switch will also reach the iPad, Mac, and presumably the Apple Watch.

Apple's new Liquid Glass design seems to be hit or miss. Some people love it; others don't. I enjoy the overall effect, though I don't like the way icons and other visual elements can sometimes be difficult to see. I don't want to turn it off, but I would like to adjust it. 

https://www.zdnet.com/article/liquid-glass-too-clear-for-you-ios-26-1-has-a-new-switch-that-fixes-it-heres-how/#ftag=CAD-03-10abf5f

After using M5 iPad Pro, I'm seriously considering putting away my MacBook for it

ZDNET's key takeaways

• The M5 iPad Pro is now available for purchase, starting at $999 for the 11-inch and $1,199 for the 13-inch variant.

• It features Apple's most powerful processor yet, promising faster speeds, improved AI workflows, and better efficiency.

• It also runs on Apple's most updated connectivity chipsets.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/after-using-m5-ipad-pro-im-seriously-considering-putting-away-my-macbook-for-it/?utm_source=iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=recommends&zdee=%5BContact.email_zdee%5D

6 Reasons I'm Hooked on My New iPhone's Camera Control Button

In 2024, Apple introduced a dedicated Camera Control button to simplify the process of taking photos on your iPhone. A year later, and I’ve finally upgraded to an iPhone 17 Pro that includes this feature.

Though I tend to shoot a lot of photos on my iPhone, I didn’t realize just how much I’d come to rely on Camera Control. Here’s what makes this button so compelling.

https://www.howtogeek.com/reasons-im-hooked-on-my-new-iphones-camera-control-button/?utm_source=HTG-NL&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=HTG-202510220700&user=bWZraWxjb3luZUBnbWFpbC5jb20&lctg=ed18faa843a874784dc82c350d012cfc30d9b40e0d56321df43660c5fc6e0154

 

Can’t Send or Receive Messages on iOS26?  Here’s How to Fix It - MacObserver

iPhone Air, One Month Later: My Came4ra and Battery Fears Have Been Put to Rest - CNet

13 Things You Can Connect to Your iPhone’s USB-C Port - How to Geek

Apple explains how its new Watch can measure how hard your heart is beating - The Independent

Apple’s M6 MacBook Pro generation  will reportedly offer touchscreens - Engadget

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Can’t Send or Receive Messages on iOS 26? Here’s How to Fix It

If your iPhone stopped sending or receiving messages after updating to iOS 26, a lot of users have been running into the same problem: messages stuck on “Not Delivered,” group chats freezing, or texts never arriving at all. The good news is that the issue usually isn’t serious. It’s often a small network glitch, a setting that got reset during the update, or a temporary software bug.

Here’s how to troubleshoot and get your messages flowing again.

https://www.macobserver.com/tips/how-to/cant-send-or-receive-messages-ios-26/

iPhone Air, One Month Later: My Camera and Battery Fears Have Been Put to Rest When I started using the iPhone Air a month ago, I braced myself for compromise. Could I cope with a single rear camera? Would I constantly worry about the phone bending? Surely, such a thin battery would keep me on the hunt for a charger. Right?

https://links.email.cnet.com/s/vb/YEDEaRuOJ9V1n0l_4kVd54biRxHetrSyDc6zlcM8DP9Ya1PoJ2Pzd5mPQ-tbK-cTy0Eatv4Co-wUn9ViFKp7ocey4jagJd7nBoZdkfQdEDFarMC6NaIFBEgmKxFgVY3eNKKjLjethBJDmQ/mNbf7mvcUhgAc_fvmf02GZ6zOBo0lOkx/14

13 Things You Can Connect to Your iPhone's USB-C Port

Most people only ever plug a charger into the USB-C port on their iPhone, but the interface is compatible with so many more devices. These can help you work or play, circumvent limitations, and get more done when you’re away from a “proper” computer.

https://www.howtogeek.com/things-you-can-connect-to-your-iphones-usb-c-port/

Apple explains how its new Watch can measure how hard your heart is beating

When the latest Apple Watch models were unveiled last month, the announcement of longer battery life, a bigger display and satellite connectivity for Apple Watch Ultra 3 were eye-catching. But it was a new health feature that was the real draw: notifications for hypertension, that is, high blood pressure.

https://www.the-independent.com/tech/apple-watch-hypertension-blood-pressure-b2846184.html

Apple's M6 MacBook Pro generation will reportedly offer touchscreens

Apple insiders are pointing to a tactile new future for the company's laptops. Last month, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that Apple would incorporate touchscreens into MacBooks some time in the next few years, "further blurring the line with the iPad." Today, Mark Gurman at Bloomberg confirmed that prediction, sharing even more specifics about the touchscreen approach for a MacBook Pro that is currently projected for release in late 2026 or early 2027.

https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/apples-m6-macbook-pro-generation-will-reportedly-offer-touchscreens-203029809.html

Apple TV Plus is being rebranded to… Apple TV

How to Hard Reset an iPad - and why you might want to - SlashgearApple TV Plus is being rebranded to Apple TV - The Verge

Google starts rolling out in-between Gemini to Chrome on iOS - Androidpolice

You Can Use iPhone Widgets on a Mac - How to Geek

iPad is bringing back a much-missed feature in iPadOS 26.1 - Mashable

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HOW TO HARD RESET AN IPAD (ANY MODEL) - AND WHY YOU MIGHT WANT TO

The first-generation iPad was introduced all the way back in 2010, and since then, we've had several dozen models, with the lineup branching into the iPad Air, iPad Pro, and iPad Mini series. You can still pick up an entry-level iPad for $349, which will be perfectly fine for multitasking, school, work, entertainment, and a bit of gaming as well. In fact, we tested the most affordable iPad and were thoroughly impressed by everything it had to offer.

https://www.slashgear.com/1990717/how-hard-reset-ipad-any-model-reason-why-need-to/

Apple TV Plus is being rebranded to… 

Apple TV

The Apple TV Plus streaming service is being rebranded with a “vibrant new identity,” according to the Cupertino company, and is “now simply Apple TV.”

The announcement was briefly mentioned at the bottom of Apple’s latest press release regarding the December 12th streaming debut of F1 The Movie. At the time of writing, no changes have been made to the current Apple TV Plus branding across Apple’s website or press portal.

https://www.theverge.com/news/798857/apple-tv-plus-rebrand-streaming-service

Google starts rolling out in-browser Gemini to Chrome on iOS

After making its way to almost all corners of the Android experience, Google Gemini is now starting to make its presence known on iOS.

Although a large portion of iOS users daily drive Safari as their primary browser, there's a subset of people like me that enjoy the Google Chrome experience on their iPhones. For those users, Google is finally starting to roll out Gemini in Chrome for iOS.

https://www.androidpolice.com/gemini-spotted-in-chrome-for-ios/

iPad is bringing back a much-missed feature in iPadOS 26.1

Widgets are still a relatively new feature in macOS, and they probably don’t get the attention they deserve. For example, did you know you can have the same exact widgets from your iPhone on your Mac desktop?

There are actually two different ways to use iPhone widgets on macOS, and one doesn’t require having an iPhone at all. The first method is more powerful and relies on having an iPhone and a Mac signed in with the same Apple ID. This integration allows you to use widgets from any app installed on your iPhone and even open the same instance of the app on your Mac. The second method simply takes advantage of iPhone apps that have been made available in the Mac App Store.

https://mashable.com/article/ipad-slide-over-back-in-ipados-26-1-beta

You Can Use iPhone Widgets (From Your Actual iPhone) on a Mac

Widgets are still a relatively new feature in macOS, and they probably don’t get the attention they deserve. For example, did you know you can have the same exact widgets from your iPhone on your Mac desktop?

There are actually two different ways to use iPhone widgets on macOS, and one doesn’t require having an iPhone at all. The first method is more powerful and relies on having an iPhone and a Mac signed in with the same Apple ID. This integration allows you to use widgets from any app installed on your iPhone and even open the same instance of the app on your Mac. The second method simply takes advantage of iPhone apps that have been made available in the Mac App Store.

https://www.howtogeek.com/psa-you-can-use-iphone-widgets-on-a-mac/?user=bWZraWxjb3luZUBnbWFpbC5jb20&lctg=ed18faa843a874784dc82c350d012cfc30d9b40e0d56321df43660c5fc6e0154

IOS 26 brings a new app to your iPhone - here’s how to try it - Tom’s Guide

3iPhone Settings No One Should Have Turned on - MSN

Your iPhone’s Camera Comes With a Hidden Translator - MSN

Here’s How to Record a Phone Call on iPhone - MSN

Apple’s new boarding passes in iOS 26 now supported by a major airline - 9 to 5 Mac

I tested the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and this feature alone justifies an upgrade from the 16 - ZDNet

IOS 26  brings a new app to your iPhone - here’s how to try it - Tom’s Guide

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3 iPhone Settings No One Should Have Turned On

The settings on your iPhone can be disabled or enabled to your phone’s benefit — the trick is knowing which will serve you and when to have them turned on. Even though Apple does a fair job at helping to protect your privacy and security by, for example, vetting apps before they are allowed to be purchased via its App Store, no system is perfect. There will always be settings that you have to stay on top of in order to ensure your phone and data are as secure as possible.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/3-iphone-settings-no-one-should-have-turned-on/ar-AA1AicsB?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=ENTPSP&cvid=d5e4eaded7f74a8ce498945f515c4ca1&ei=179

Your iPhone's Camera Comes With a Hidden Translator

I recently took a trip to Europe, hopping across a few countries that all spoke languages I didn't understand. As such, in order to interpret menus, signs, and packaging, I needed to translate the text back into English. While you might assume you need to use a specific translator app of choice to get this done, you really only need one thing: your iPhone's camera.

I, along with all of the people I traveled with, have an iPhone, so I assumed all of us knew about this trick. To my surprise, however, nobody in my party knew about this. So, I'm here to make sure your next international trip is a bit easier.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/your-iphone-s-camera-comes-with-a-hidden-translator/ar-AA1NjnJo?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=ENTPSP&cvid=d5e4eaded7f74a8ce498945f515c4ca1&ei=170

Here's How To Record A Phone Call On iPhone

Recording calls can be quite useful. If you're interviewing someone, holding a meeting where you may need notes, or keeping track of an interaction with a customer service department, it can be an easy way to create an accurate record of what was said. Unfortunately, it can be difficult at times due to your device's security concerns. Beyond the tech, it may be illegal to record a call in your area. To try and make everything a little less complicated, we've compiled some of the best methods you can use to record a call on your iPhone. 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/here-s-how-to-record-a-phone-call-on-iphone/ss-AA1EhhlU?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=ENTPSP&cvid=d5e4eaded7f74a8ce498945f515c4ca1&ei=123

Apple Wallet’s new boarding passes in iOS 26 are now supported by a major airline

At WWDC earlier this year, Apple unveiled three key upgrades for flight boarding passes in Apple Wallet. Now, shortly after the public launch of iOS 26, United Airlines has added support for the new set of features.

With iOS 26, users on supported airlines will be able to take advantage of enhanced boarding passes in the Wallet app. With these enhanced boarding passes, users can track their flight with a Live Activity, easily see a map of the airport, and track their checked luggage in the Find My app.

https://9to5mac.com/2025/10/05/ios-26-wallet-app-new-boarding-pass-features-united-airlines-support/

I tested the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and this feature alone justifies an upgrade from the 16

• The new flagship iPhone brings two big photography upgrades, in the zoom camera and the front-facing camera

• The new A19 Pro processor, the N1 chip, and the thermal upgrades combine to rev up performance

• For the author, this year's upgrade choice boils down to overcoming a flaw in the past two Pro Max models

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https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-tested-the-iphone-17-pro-max-and-this-feature-alone-justifies-an-upgrade-from-the-16/?utm_source=iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=recommends&zdee=%5BContact.email_zdee%5D

iOS 26 brings a new app to your iPhone — here’s how to try it

Apple has officially launched iOS 26 to the world. It's a relatively significant shift in the overall look and feel of the company's long-standing design sensibilities.

But it's not just about changing the look of iPhones, as Apple has introduced a new app called Preview to iOS 26.

If you've recently updated your iPhone and noticed the new icon, but are confused about its purpose, or you haven't even seen the latest app and are looking to discover something iOS 26 can do that other versions can't, you'll want to read on.

https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/ios-26-brings-a-new-app-to-your-iphone-heres-how-to-try-it

How to Stop Unwanted Texts on iPhone

 

How to Turn off ‘Visited Places’ in Your Maps App on iOS 26 - CNet

How to Stop Unwanted Texts on iPhone - iPhone Life

How to Use the New Preview App on iPhone & iPad - iPhone Life

Enable This iOS 26 Privacy Feature to Make it Harder for Others to Track You - CNet

14 iOS Features that Actually Make Your iPhone More Useful - Medium

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How to Turn Off 'Visited Places' in Your Maps App on iOS 26

Apple released iOS 26 on Sept. 15, and the update brought Liquid Glass, call and text screening and more hidden features to your iPhone. It also gave your Maps app a new feature called Visited Places that can track where you go if you enable it.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-turn-off-visited-places-in-your-maps-app-on-ios-26/

How to Stop Unwanted Texts on iPhone

We're all familiar with spam text messages and calls. But how do you block spam text messages on the iPhone? Here's how to filter unknown senders on iPhone, so you don't have to block every number. We'll also reveal how to find those random text messages after Apple's Filter Unknown Senders blocks them.

https://click.iphonelife.com/ga/webviews/4-1655162-10-14543-18801-200412-2s1cb5e90e

How to Use the New Preview App on iPhone & iPad (iOS 26)

Apple introduced a new app for iPhone and iPad with iPadOS and iOS 26: Preview. The fan-favorite Mac app used primarily to view and edit PDFs is now available for Apple's smaller devices. Here are the basics of how to use the Apple Preview app on your iPhone and iPad.

https://click.iphonelife.com/ga/webviews/4-1655162-10-14574-18832-200780-4j0d6481c0

Enable This iOS 26 Privacy Feature to Make It Harder for Others to Track You

Apple released iOS 26 on Sept. 15 and the update brought a lot of new features to your iPhone, but more important it included some improved privacy measures against digital fingerprinting. Everyone can benefit from these advanced privacy measures on their device.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/enable-this-ios-26-privacy-feature-to-make-it-harder-for-others-to-track-you/?utm_source=iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=insider&zdee=%5BContact.email_zdee%5D

14 iOS 26 Features That Actually Make Your iPhone More Useful 

These past couple of months gave me enough time to explore some 200+ (?!) new features that Apple has added to the iOS 26 update and pick 14 of them that made a noticeable difference in my daily routine and made my iPhone much more useful and valuable than before.

https://medium.com/macoclock/14-ios-26-features-that-actually-make-your-iphone-more-useful-bd32d5d5e3ec