Your iPhone's Lock Screen has built-in media playback controls that appear whenever music, a podcast, or other audio is playing. What you might not realize is that those controls can also include a ...

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From the iPhone X, released in 2017, to the modern iPhone 17 Pro Max, all Apple smartphones with Face ID feature a line at the bottom of the device. While it does look very aesthetic, there's a main ...

When Apple released iOS 26, it switched up the Lock Screen so that the clock can be expanded to fill more of the display, making it easier to read. This can be done in Customize mode thanks to a drag ...

If you have ever been on a phone call and tried to adjust the volume on iPhone and found the volume buttons aren’t responding ...

Apple has pushed lock-screen security alerts to iPhones running iOS 17 and earlier versions, warning users that an attacker could view restricted content without unlocking the device. The flaw, ...

Google Pixel owners have reported that their phones are freezing on the lock screen and always-on display. The issues surfaced after the March 2026 Pixel Drop and security patch. This issue also comes ...

The iPhone has always been great for photography, but when you're taking selfies, you're at the mercy of the handset's less-capable front camera. This new phone case we just came across solves that ...

A recent case shows how iPhone notification settings can expose parts of your Signal conversations, even after they're deleted. Here's how it works and what you can do to stay protected.

Ever wondered what happened to live wallpapers on your iPhone? Here's what you need to know about where they went and what replaces them.

iOS 26.4 comes packed with many new features, including brand new Ambient Music widgets that can be added to the iPhone’s Home Screen. Here are the details. Ambient Music widgets in iOS 26.4 offer one ...

In iOS 26, Visual Intelligence kicks in the moment you take a screenshot. As soon as you take a screenshot, tap the thumbnail ...