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The iOS platform runs your iPhone, and iOS 17 -- release on Sept. 18 -- will give your iPhone a fresh new feel with some big improvements to the way you use your device. From updates to the Phone app with Contact Posters to new ways to track your mental health and check in with friends after you get home, iOS 17 is one of the best iPhone updates in recent years. And iOS 18 is jut around the corner. iOS 16 users, go upgrade!
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By James Bentley last updated
Is AirDrop not working on your iPhone? Here are a few things you can try to get Apple's file transfer feature to work again.
How to scan documents on iPhone
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
How to scan documents on iPhone so you never need a scanner again.
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By Alex Blake published
Sick of waiting for your Spotify Wrapped to drop? Stats.fm lets you dive into your listening habits whenever you want.
iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 beta 3 lands as public release gets closer
By Connor Jewiss published
Apple has released iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 beta 3 to developers enrolled in the program as the public release gets closer to arriving.
Apple's huge AI iPhone upgrade will be entirely on-device to start with
By Daryl Baxter published
Apple’s huge AI push in iOS 18 will reportedly be entirely on-device, as well as justifying how these rumored features will help your daily workflow.
How to block websites on iPhone and iPad — keep your kids safe in iOS 17
By Stephen Warwick last updated
iOS 17 has lots of tools to block certain types of websites, specific URLs, or any website except ones you've allowed.
Upcoming iOS 18 iPhone update tipped to include new Notes app voice recording and math features as WWDC 2024 nears
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's iOS 18 iPhone software update could bring some new features to the Notes app, according to a new report.
This dark mode iPhone app is a dream come true for night-time reading — here's how to use it
By Alex Blake published
Noir adds a dark mode to every website, making each one easier to read and better for your eyesight.
Apple issues fix for Palestinian flag controversy in iOS 17.5
By Stephen Warwick published
Apple has fixed the bug in iOS 17.4.1 that showed a Palestinian flag emoji when searching for Jerusalem.
iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 beta 2 drops to developers enrolled in program
By Connor Jewiss published
The second beta versions of iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 have been released by Apple to developers signed up for the program.
Sideloading update arrives on EU iPhones with iOS 17.5 beta
By Stephen Warwick published
Apple has today rolled out Web Distribution to iPhones in the EU with the latest iOS 17.5 beta.
Is your iPhone not receiving pictures? Here's the fix!
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
Is your iPhone not receiving pictures? Luckily there are a couple of things to try to fix this annoying issue.
How to type Apple logo emoji on iPhone and iPad – find the Apple symbol on your keyboard fast with this tip
By Stephen Warwick last updated
Here's how to quickly type the Apple logo emoji on iPhone and iPad. Find the Apple symbol with ease.
Apple's major iOS 18 AI upgrade could have no cloud processing
By Daryl Baxter published
An initial wave of iOS 18 AI features will allegedly work on-device, without reaching for a cloud-based machine model.
Apple's iOS 17.4 browser choice is under fire, despite increased adoption of third-party alternatives
By Lloyd Coombes published
Browser companies want Apple to do more to help users make informed choices.
Apple to issue iPhone update over unintentional Palestinian flag emoji Jerusalem reference
By Stephen Warwick published
Apple says it will fix an unintentional change in iOS 17.4.1 that now shows the Palestinian flag emoji when a user searches for "Jerusalem."
New iOS 18 Safari browsing assistant feature tipped as Apple's iPhone AI plans come into focus
By Oliver Haslam published
New code suggests Apple is working on a mystery Safari browsing assistant feature for iOS 18.
13 changes we want to see in iOS 18
By Callum Booth published
Apple claims that iOS 18 will be the biggest iPhone update ever — this is how it can make that statement a reality.
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