Have you ever wanted to get to your iPhone's Control Center or Notification Center without swiping down from the top of your screen? Or instantly activate Shazam to identify a song before it changes? What if there was a way to turn on your camera or flashlight without touching or even looking at your screen?

The Back of Your iPhone Has a Secret Button -- Here's Everything It Can Do

The iPhone's default Camera app lacks a number of useful manual controls for things like white balance and brightness. Some Camera app features can be adjusted in Settings or in the app itself, but they still don't help quite enough. Third party apps like Cinema P3 Pro Camera or ProMovie...

I Don't Use the Default iPhone Camera App for Videos (Here's What I Use Instead)

This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: We finally know exactly when Apple’s iPhone 16 event will happen. It’s “Glowtime” on September 9 … and now it’s time to talk about what’s in store. Also on The CultCast:. iOS 18’s AI-powered Clean...

It’s almost ‘Glowtime!’ [The CultCast]

You can adjust the Portrait mode photo blur on iPhone and Mac — even after you’ve taken the picture. Your iPhone stores the depth data that it uses to create the blur effect along with the photo. So, if you took picture with a recent iPhone, you can adjust how blurry or clear the background looks. It’s super easy to get just the right amount of bokeh.

Pro Tip: Adjust iPhone photo blur after you take the shot

Want to start the school year with an iPad? This refurbished iPad Air might be a great fit, especially since most students are on a budget and might not need the latest processor for their schoolwork or note-taking. Shopping for refurbished tech is a smart way to ensure your school...

Here’s how to get an iPad Air for less than $350 with free shipping

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Mercury Direct will provide three zodiac signs with abundance and fortune on August 28. It will help them get back on track and remove their obstacles. The astrological transit will put things for the signs. What’s holding you back from exploiting your potential?

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Fortune Era Will Start | August 28, 2024

NewsNinja

‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Your iPhone is already filled with amazing and useful features that help you in your everyday life, and Apple is constantly adding new features with every major software update. One of these new features is coming to the Phone app. When iOS 18 arrives, you’ll be able to record phone...

You Should Know How to Record a Phone Call on Your iPhone

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

Emily Standley Allard

In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

After announcing seven years of OS updates for its Galaxy S24 smartphones earlier this year, Samsung is doing the same for its TVs. If you have a Samsung TV from 2023 or later, the company will provide seven years of free updates for its Tizen OS, Business Korea reports. The updates will first be available for the AI-integrated TVs that launched in March 2024 and some TVs released in 2023. Samsung hasn't announced a list of models or a rollout schedule yet.

Samsung Smart TVs to Get 7 Years of OS Updates

AirPods 4 could launch in just a few days to replace two models of wireless earbuds now in Apple’s lineup. Rumors indicate the new version will borrow a feature from the Pro models: Active Noise Cancellation. And AirPods Max 2 could be in for a revamp next Monday, too....

AirPods 4 rumors: Dramatic change coming next week

"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

Contributors represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. They have also demonstrated their experience writing hard news for other outlets. Contributors are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

contributor

Alameda Post

Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

Wonder Jelly

Declutterbuzz

Overwhelm is a word I often hear folks say regarding decluttering. Decluttering does not have to be overwhelming. When you Declutter For Life the process is not stressful. You won't clear the chaos overnight, but with patience and effort, you can build a space—and a life—that feels calm and organized. For busy young working moms who've tried and failed, understanding that decluttering is a gradual process rather than a quick fix can change everything. Let me explain.

How To Declutter For Life, Not For a Quick Fix!

J. Souza

Carnival Cruise Line has issued a clear statement regarding an activity that is not allowed on cabin balconies. You might think you can do whatever you want on a cruise balcony and decorate the railing however you would like. But cruise lines have cameras that are constantly monitoring balconies for unsafe behavior and people going over board.

Balcony Ban: Carnival Cracks Down on Cabin Behavior for "Safety" Reasons

The month of September is upon us and with it brings happiness to three zodiac signs. Pisces, Aquarius, and Libra will experience an end to the loneliness they have been feeling. Whether their loneliness has been subtle or significant, relief from this emotion is coming for these signs. Let’s discuss each sign and what they can expect in the month of September.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Loneliness Ends In September

Florida State

Lakeland, FL

Akeena

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local grocery scene in Florida, you might have heard the buzz: some Winn-Dixie stores are making the switch to Aldi. This transition is happening as Aldi snaps up 400 Winn-Dixie locations, including several in Florida cities like Panama City and Lakeland.

A Major Grocery Store Has Closed and Laid Off 48 Employees in Florida

After you've installed one of the best VPN for iPhone apps, or one installed for your workplace, you still need to turn it on. Here's how to do it!. VPN apps from a VPN service provider have buttons to toggle a VPN on and off, which makes is easy to turn on a VPN with a single click. Sometimes though, you need to turn on a VPN connection manually. — For example, VPNs provided by most employers do not have an app to toggle the connection. Sometimes, your VPN app may freeze, leaving you no obvious way to turn the VPN on.

How to turn on a VPN connection on your iPhone

In the early days, streaming was cheap. A standard Netflix plan was $7.99 a month, while ad-supported Hulu cost just $5.99, making it easy and affordable to access tons of movies and shows. Free one-month trials and discounted intro rates were easy to come by, and no service bothered cracking down on password sharing either.

How to Save Money on Netflix, Disney+ and More (Without Just Canceling Your Subscription)

We’re just one month away from fall, and the kickoff of Apple’s major product launch season. Summer has been quiet for new products, but Apple is gearing up for a big fall 2024 starting with its iPhone 16 event in September. Here are all the new Apple products...

These are the new Apple products launching this fall 2024

NewsBreak

Yes, you can get Photoshop for Mac without the pricey subscription

Want Photoshop’s photo editing capabilities without Adobe’s monthly subscription fees? This Mac software bundle combines Photoshop Elements and Adobe Premiere Elements to give you plenty of...

Yes, you can get Photoshop for Mac without the pricey subscription

Comments / 0