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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

Apple has released the latest versions of its iPhone and iPad software: iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 are now available for download on your device. Here’s what’s new in these latest OS updates. iOS 17.6 available with new Catch Up feature, performance improvements. You can install iOS and...

iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 are now available, here’s what’s new

Apple is expected to start the public rollout of iOS 17.6 soon. While the update isn’t expected to bring many new features, it might still introduce some important changes that you should know about. The fourth beta of iOS 17.6 was released to public testers a day after the...

Four iOS 17.6 features & changes for iPhone you need to know

Apple released the second public beta for iOS 18 on July 29, more than a month after the tech giant announced the software at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June. The update brings many new features to the iPhones of developers and beta testers, like the ability to lock and hide certain apps on your iPhone and more ways to customize your lock screen and Control Center. And one feature that lets you fully customize these features is a control called Open App.

This Hidden iOS 18 Beta Feature Is Key to Customizing Your iPhone's Controls

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SAMSUNG is introducing tough new measures to prevent people from downloading dangerous apps - but not everyone is keen on the idea. The tech giant is preparing a free upgrade for Galaxy smartphones with a number of new features. Samsung's brand new Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Fold 6 will...

Samsung blocks phones from installing certain apps in latest shake-up and users say it’s ‘another annoying hindrance’

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The Google Play Store houses millions of apps and games. You may have multiple browsers, PDF editors, video players, image viewers, music players, and other apps installed on your Android phone that open and run the same type of files. If you are tired of using the stock music player or browser on Android, set and clear default apps and make your Android experience truly yours.

How to set and clear default apps on Android

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A week after releasing iOS 17.6 beta 4, Apple is nearing its official release with an RC version now available. Unfortunately, this is one of the less exciting updates for the iOS 17 cycle, mainly because all supported iPhones will get iOS 18, which is set to be released later this fall.
For now, attention is turning to the imminent release of Apple Intelligence. Expected to be available in beta for iPhone 15 Pro, Apple is adding several AI features for its devices, including:

Writing Tools: Users can rewrite, proofread, and summarize text nearly everywhere they write, including Mail, Notes, Pages, and third-party apps;
Image Playground: Users can...

iOS 17.6 RC now available with these features

As extreme temperatures continue to plague many across the US, you might find it harder and harder to get a good night's sleep when you can't get cool or comfortable. Rising temperatures can interfere with the body's natural thermoregulation progress and make it feel like you'll never be able to lower yours enough to drift off into a peaceful slumber.

Prevent Night Sweats During a Heat Wave With These Simple Tricks

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

At Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in June, the company said it will release iOS 18 to the general public this fall. But it already released the iPhone update to developers and beta testers so they can try all the new features, like RCS messaging and home screen customization. We put together this cheat sheet to help you learn about and use the latest features in iOS 18. This page will also help you keep track of the subsequent iOS 18 updates.

iOS 18 Beta Cheat Sheet: All Your iPhone Update Questions Answered

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Thanks to the Photo Shuffle feature on iOS 16 and later, you can turn your iPhone lock screen into a slideshow of your coolest photos.

How To Automatically Change Your iPhone Lockscreen Wallpaper

After two years of silence about its AI developments, Apple finally shared its latest projects with the public at its annual developer conference, WWDC, in June. At the event, Apple unveiled various features that will significantly impact your device experience -- but only if you have one of the newest iPhone models.

iOS 18.1 update: Every iPhone model that will support Apple's new AI features (for now)

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

Open the Contacts app or visit contacts.google.com. Select Trash (web) or Fix & manage > Trash (app). On Samsung, another way to find deleted numbers is in Settings > Battery and device care > Storage > Contacts. When you see the contact, tap it and then choose Recover. This article...

How to Find Deleted Phone Numbers on Android

With every major iOS beta version, there are obviously going to be bugs. After all, Apple is reshaping the foundation of its operating systems to bring new features. However, iOS 18 beta testers have found an issue that has been driving many users crazy: Auto-brightness simply doesn’t work, and the screen gets stuck at the lowest level of brightness when it turns out.
Beginning with iOS 18 beta 4, if you take your iPhone from the pocket and quickly activate it, auto-brightness won’t adjust your brightness the way it should. Instead, it will keep your iPhone super dim. This issue has...

How to fix the iOS 18 auto-brightness bug that’s driving iPhone users insane

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

With iOS 18, Messages will get five great new features that will make texting all the more fun. New message effects let you bold and animate text. If you’re the forgetful type, you can schedule your messages to send later — automatically. You can reply to a message using any emoji you like. Finally, texting will get easier with your friends on Android — and in the middle of the Gobi desert.

The 5 best new features coming to Messages in iOS 18

Summer heat is making much of the world turn to air conditioning for relief from the scorching temperatures outside. But AC doesn't come cheap — excessive use can lead to majorly expensive energy bills. If your home has ceiling fans, though, changing the direction they spin can cool things down significantly.

How to Save Money on Your Electric Bill With This Hidden Ceiling Fan Setting

Keurig coffee machines are a super convenient way to brew your coffee in the morning or whenever you need your caffeine fix. Some of the "smart" Keurigs even let you brew a cup via an app, so you don't have to leave your bed until you know a freshly brewed cup of coffee is waiting for you. Sadly, for as much as Keurigs can do for us, a majority of us likely aren't giving them the attention they need -- in the cleaning department.

How to Clean Your Keurig Coffee Machine Properly

The biggest headline of iOS 18 is undoubtedly Apple Intelligence, but if there’s one larger theme for the release, it’s customization. iOS 18 lets you personalize your iPhone experience like never before. There are new tools for arranging apps and widgets, changing your app icon colors, customizing Control Center, replacing the flashlight and camera buttons, and more. Apple has even made several of its individual apps newly customizable, like Photos.

All the ways iOS 18 lets you customize your Home Screen, Control Center, and more

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Why iOS 18's Newest Messaging Features Have Me Hooked

I dutifully dabble in alternate messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger because that's where some of my friends communicate, but Apple's Messages app is still...

Why iOS 18's Newest Messaging Features Have Me Hooked

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