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Apple has done a lot of work with widgets in recent years. A new class of SwiftUI-based iPhone widgets debuted in iOS 14, were added to in subsequent years, became interactive in iOS 17, and have made their way to the Lock Screen, StandBy, and more. But as the new...

PSA: iOS 18 is going to disable your old ‘Today’ view widgets

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

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I told you a few days ago that there’s only one type of iPhone to buy right now if you don’t want to wait for the iPhone 16 to launch. That’s an iPhone that can handle Apple Intelligence come iOS 18 and future releases. Therefore, you should pick the iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max. These are the only devices in Apple’s lineup that can handle the AI features in iOS.
You might not be excited about Apple Intelligence right now, I get that. But AI will continue to grow in the coming years. You’ll want to own the hardware...

This is the iPhone you should buy once the iPhone 16 launches, if you’re on a budget

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

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watchOS 11 supports Apple's Check In safety feature. Here's how to use it on your Apple Watch.

Apple’s best safety feature is now on your Apple Watch — here’s how to use it

Wendy’s is back again with yet another deal to sweeten the last few weeks of Summer, and this time around, you can get a small Frosty for just $1. Whether you sip yours or dip your fries in – Wendy’s Frostys are the perfect accompaniment to a Baconator and fries.

How to get unlimited Wendy’s Frostys for $1

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

AMP founder Agent00 was involved in a car accident during his IRL stream that saw another vehicle destroy one of the doors to his car. Although Agent has been on Twitch since 2015, the AMP co-founder began streaming regularly in January 2022 and has amassed over 1.5M followers on the Amazon-owned platform.

Twitch streamer’s car door destroyed in accident during IRL stream

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

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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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Are you maximizing your iPhone's full potential? That supercomputer in your purse or pocket has more features than ever. With every new update, Apple embeds powerful new AI and shortcuts into its devices, transforming them into one of the most powerful tools a real estate agent can use. From organizing your tasks to speeding up your workflow, your iPhone can help you streamline many routine activities.

10 Surprising New Things You Can Do with Your iPhone

Slack is out with an upgrade for iPhone with four new widgets. Three you can use on your Home Screen and one is made for quick access from your Lock Screen. Slack recently launched the new widgets for a smoother experience on iPhone. There’s a small Catch Up and Status widget with a medium-size option also available for Status.

Slack for iOS gains these new Lock and Home Screen widgets

Apple Intelligence is available on compatible iPhones running the iOS 18.1 developers beta, which introduces a bunch of new features powered by AI. Here are the ones you should try first.

5 Apple Intelligence features to try in iOS 18 — here’s what you can do

Apple is rumored to launch a new iPhone 17 Slim next year, but YouTuber and prolific leaker Jon Prosser has argued that it will be called the iPhone 17 Air. He’s even put his hair on the line if his predictions about the iPhone’s price turn out to be wrong.

Apple might launch iPhone 17 Air & this YouTuber bets his hair on one key feature

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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Assistive Access could cure your smartphone addiction.

Why a simple iPhone setting is delighting the dumbphone community

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When Lauzy tells the story of her relationship breakdown, the mom of three has to laugh.

Because even though it was an extremely painful time, it also seemed completely ludicrous. It was the kind of story you might see on a daytime talk show — a trashy one.

“This is my storytime on how my baby daddy is now in a relationship with my stepmother,” she began the viral TikTok.



She paused to snicker, acknowledging how crazy the situation sounded.

“I can laugh about it now,” she said.

“It wasn’t funny at the time, but yeah.”



Teacher whose mother died gets hilariously honest sympathy card from student, 7: ‘Mortifying’

Lauzy, who posts regularly to TikTok about...

I was with my hubby for 12 years and we have 3 kids — now he’s dating my stepmom

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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

IOS 18 is an exciting update to the iPhone due for release later this year, but keen fans can get early access via the Public Beta. If you’ve taken the plunge and want to make the most of the new Control Center functionality, you’ve come to the right place.

How to edit the Control Center on iPhone in iOS 18

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All iOS 18 Beta 5 features & changes for iPhone you need to know

Apple has released iOS 18 Beta 5 for developers, bringing some important and useful changes. There are new features for Safari, Photos, and more, which you...

All iOS 18 Beta 5 features & changes for iPhone you need to know

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