Learn how to record a phone call or FaceTime audio call on your iPhone, transcribe the recording, summarize it, and export the audio file to another app. Android phones and jailbroken iPhones have had built-in call recording for ages, and this was one of the features I missed most on my iPhone. Thankfully, iOS 18 addresses this concern and adds a built-in call recording with a few extra tricks, like call transcription and summarization.

How to record a phone call on iPhone on iOS 18 and older

Apple released the third public beta for iOS 18 on Aug. 6, about two months after the tech giant announced the software at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June. The beta brings new features to the iPhones of developers and beta testers, like the ability to customize your home screen and RCS messaging. It also brings a new feature to your Safari app called Distraction Control, which lets you hide banners and some pop-ups from websites you visit.

Try Apple's 'Thanos Snap' Safari Feature in the Latest iOS 18 Beta

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After a month of beta testing, Apple has finally released iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 to iPhone and iPad users. With this likely last main iOS 17 update, Apple can finally focus on iOS 18 and upcoming Apple Intelligence features.
While this update brings a few features, this is one of the less exciting iOS 17 versions, as all iOS 17 supported iPhones also work with iOS 18, which means people are focused on this other upcoming operating system update instead.
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iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 now available with these features

Apple's Photos app has undergone a revamp courtesy of iOS 18. With the new operating system, currently in public beta, the app automatically organizes your photo library into collections based on topics. And if you don't like the default collections, you can tweak them according to your preferences. You'll still...

How to use the Photos app on your iPhone with iOS 18

Don’t ignore the “Share My Location Unavailable” error if it pops up on your iPhone. Location Sharing is a safety feature that lets you and your loved ones request assistance fast during emergencies. I keep it enabled 24/7 for this reason. If you’re having trouble sending your live location, try these troubleshooting steps—they address the most likely causes behind Location Sharing issues.

Share Location Unavailable on iPhone? Top Proven 10 Fixes

One of the joys of owning an iPhone is making it your own -- from the case, home screen, and apps, iOS gives you tons of options for completely personalizing your device. But there are a lot of iPhone options that aren't immediately obvious -- some are hidden deep within the Settings menu.

23 Little-Known iOS Settings That Can Make Your iPhone So Much Better

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Malware has been the bane of everyone's online existence, because it serves as the easiest back-door entry for perpetrators of cybercrime and thievery. Google is usually on its toes, keeping the Play Store free of nefarious apps and ensuring prompt delivery of Android security patches, but some attackers manage to stay ahead of the curve and still steal money or personal information from victims. One such malware was recently caught in the wild targeting Android devices, stealing all financial data on them, and then wiping them clean.

A new Android malware is emptying bank accounts and wiping devices

Starting next month, Google will require apps on the Play Store to provide a “stable, engaging, responsive user experience.” If they don’t, the company plans to eventually remove those apps from the store. This policy is part of Google’s latest spam policy update and is designed to...

Google is getting ready to remove lots of Android apps from the Play Store

This week's Microsoft Edge Dev update is finally here under version 129.0.2752.4. As usual, the latest preview update delivers various browser improvements and small enhancements. Also, Browser Essentials can now track extensions uninstalls, and the browser no longer crashes when turning off Gamer Mode. Here is the complete changelog for...

Microsoft Edge 129 is out in Dev Channel with Browser Essentials and Gamer Mode improvements

As the iOS 18 beta continues, Apple's still investing time into fixing up iOS 17. Compared to iOS 17.4 and iOS 17.5, which both had over 30 new features and changes, iOS 17.6 is a relatively small software update for iPhone. But there are still some important things to know about.

iOS 17.6 Has 12 New Features and Changes for iPhone You Need to Know About

Now that Apple has finally released the first iOS 18 public beta, many people are eager to get their hands on it as soon as possible. While this is a great opportunity to try some of the best features Apple announced during its 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), it’s important to think twice before jumping in and installing a beta as soon as it’s available.

What You Should Do Before Installing the iOS 18 Public Beta

Call recording and transcription has become available to try out in the iOS 18.1 developer beta. Here's what it's like, and how to use it. Part of the wave of iOS 18 updates, call recording and transcription wasn't available as part of the initial developer betas. However, it did arrive in the iOS 18.1 developer beta, which gives testers the first chance to try it out.

How to use Call Recording and transcription in iOS 18.1

Google has a post up on its security blog that is half advertisement and half PSA-style announcement for Android users: go into your settings and turn off the "Allow 2G" toggle. This option, added in Android 12 back in 2021, does exactly what it sounds like: it turns off support for 2G cellular networking. Why would you want to do that? Because attackers are using the insecure 2G protocol to spoof phone numbers and send SMS spam.

Google Sounds Urgent Warning To Kill This Setting On Your Android Phone

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THE latest Android upgrade has started rolling out to Samsung smartphones with some important security repairs. Samsung has already been hard at work with its One UI 6.1.1 update. But the firm routinely puts out new software to address any recently discovered flaws or stability issues too. Sadly, there aren't...

Samsung reveals first Android phone to receive important free upgrade with more to follow soon – download update now

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Back at WWDC24, Apple announced that its upcoming iOS 18 update will finally allow iPhone users to customise their app icons on the Home screen, bringing it one step closer to Android level customisation. Although iOS 18 is not set to launch until later this year, eager users can already...

How to change the colour of app icons in iOS 18

When you leave the house, your smartphone can be a lifeline. It can get you out of a jam in minutes, with a quick call or a glance at a map. So if the battery is dwindling, it can start to feel like an emergency – especially if you don't have a portable charger on hand. Luckily, if you use an iPhone, as of iOS 17.4 there are a couple of settings you can adjust to make sure your phone's there for you when you need it the most.

Make Your iPhone Battery Last Longer by Tweaking These iOS Settings

IOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 patch as many as 30 vulnerabilities and zero-day exploits, so install the update on your iPhone and iPad to get the latest security protections. Apple released the iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, tvOS 17.6, watchOS 10.6 and visionOS 1.3 software update on June 29, 2024. Release notes only mention “important bug fixes and security updates” and no new features.

Install iOS 17.6 to protect your iPhone against these 30 vulnerabilities

Apple announced iOS 18 at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June, and the tech giant released the third public beta version of the software on Aug. 6, almost two months after WWDC. The update brings many new features and improvements to the iPhones of developers and public beta testers, like the ability to customize your home screen and lock screen, as well as RCS messaging.

I've Used iOS 18 Since June, and Here's My Take on the Public Betas

Apple has worked hard in recent years to make its devices as accessible as possible. With every software update, the company continues to add awesome new accessibility features that help more people get the most out of their iPhones, no matter their situation. While many of these accessibility features are...

Every User Should Know This Secret iPhone Setting

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Fix FaceTime Not Working/Showing on iOS 17/17.6.1

Just because there’s no FaceTime app and button on iOS 17.6.1 doesn’t mean Apple has stopped supporting these features. It’s likely a software update bug. Although...

Fix FaceTime Not Working/Showing on iOS 17/17.6.1

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