How to turn off Enhanced Visual Search for Photos on iPhone or iPad
The Enhanced Visual Search in the iOS Photos app sends encrypted, anonymized data from photos to Apple. Here's what that means and how to turn it off.
iOS 18 Tips and Tricks
Chip Loder
How the new Apple Invites app works, and when you want to use it
While the new Apple Invites app and service sounds easy to use, it joins together so many Apple Services that it takes several steps — and can confuse your invitees. Here's how to use it.
William Gallagher
How to create reminders in Calendar in iOS 18
A significant enhancement in the iOS 18 Calendar app is its integration with Reminders, allowing you to manage everything in one app. Here's how to get started.
Andrew Orr
How to use Reduce Interruptions on iOS 18 and what it does
For iOS 18, Apple has introduced a new Focus Mode called Reduce Interruptions, which aims to use Apple Intelligence to prioritize notifications to cut them down, yet not have you miss anything important.
How to use Clean Up in iOS 18 Photos to remove distractions
Apple's new Clean Up tool is a great use of Apple Intelligence that can enhance your photos without excessive editing. Here's how it works.
Andrew O'Hara
How to record audio and create transcripts in Notes in iOS 18
The Notes app in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 makes it easy to add an audio recording to a note, and create a written transcription of it if desired. Here's how to do it.
Charles Martin
How to make iOS 18 Photos work more like it used to
Based on what we've seen, odds are good that you're not in love with the redesigned Photos app in iOS 18. While the old version isn't returning, here's how to make it more like its beloved former self.
How to use the new iOS 18 iPhone Control Center
The iPhone Control Center is a feature that hadn't changed all that much in recent years, but iOS 18 brings with it some big improvements. Here's how to get the most out of it.
Oliver Haslam
How to enable and use RCS for secure cross-platform messaging
Apple's messaging app Messages has adopted a new cross-platform messaging standard called RCS. Here's how to be sure you have it enabled on your iPhone, and what new features it gives you when messaging people on other platforms.
How to share a Wi-Fi QR code in iOS 18 to help your guests
Sharing your Wi-Fi with family, friends, and guests just got easier in iOS 18 with a new QR code feature for hassle-free connections.
How to use Search and other new features in the iOS 18 Journal app
The release of iOS 18 brought a number of new features to Apple's Journal app, including the new ability to search and sort entries.
How to start using Image Playground in iOS 18.2 to create funny selfies
Transform your iPhone 16 into a digital art studio with iOS 18.2's Image Playground, the latest tool for creating custom visuals with a few taps.
How to fix iPhone Notes disappearing after iCloud terms & conditions update
When iPhone users accepted new iCloud terms, some were shocked to see all their Notes disappear from the app. Here's how to get them back.
How to use the new text effects in Messages on iPhone with iOS 18
Apple's iOS 18 software update brought plenty of new features, including to the Messages app. The addition of cool new text effects gives iPhone owners new ways to communicate and they're surprisingly easy to use.
Understanding secure contactless transactions in iOS 18
With the release of iOS 18.1, Apple will finally open its secure contactless payments system to third-party developers. Here's how Apple's implementation functions.
How to turn off a VPN connection on your iPhone
Even if you have one of the best VPN for iPhone apps, you may not want it on all the time. After you've got one installed, here's how to turn it off.
David Schloss
How to read the Apple Intelligence Report in iOS 18.1
The Apple Intelligence Report in iOS 18.1 tries to provide peace of mind to users about the new smart features of the operating system. Here's how to access the report, and what's in it.
Malcolm Owen
How to plan hikes & other outdoor adventures in Apple Maps with iOS 18
Apple Maps in iOS 18 has been significantly upgraded, offering hikers and outdoor enthusiasts new ways to plan adventures. Here's how to prepare for a hike in Apple Maps.
How to use Vehicle Motion Cues in iOS 18 to reduce motion sickness
Introduced in the latest developer beta of iOS 18, Vehicle Motion Cues cuts down motion sickness while you're reading your iPhone when travelling. Here's how to turn it on.
iOS 18 changes just about everything about lock screen controls
Ditch the flashlight and camera icons on the lock screen in favor of something more practical, thanks to Apple's changes in iOS 18.
