Apple’s new Liquid Glass design lets you make iPhone and iPad icons and widgets dark, clear, or tinted. Discover how to access these customization options and see if they enhance your Home Screen.
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Make the Most of Visual Intelligence on the iPhone
With its visual intelligence feature, Apple Intelligence brings superpowers to your iPhone’s camera and screen. Just point and hold to identify objects, translate text, create calendar events, and get answers about anything you see.
macOS 26 Tahoe Introduces New Recovery Assistant
macOS 26 Tahoe brings a new Recovery Assistant, which automatically detects and attempts to resolve Mac problems. Just remember: automated recovery can be helpful, but backups are still essential.
What’s Liquid Glass, and What to Do If You Don’t Like It
Apple’s new Liquid Glass interface brings semi-transparent, floating controls to all your devices. Here’s what that means and how to customize it to optimize your experience.
Keep Sensitive Data Private by Disabling AI Training Options
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Watch What You Say in AI-Recorded Meetings
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When to Trust AI Tech Answers (And When to Call Us)
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How to Display Contacts with Last Names First
Want to display your contacts with the last name shown first? Here’s how to configure your iPhone, iPad, and Mac to display “Anderson, Andy” instead of “Andy Anderson.”
When Should You Subscribe to AppleCare?
Wondering if AppleCare is worth it for your Apple devices? Get clear guidance on coverage options, including details about the new AppleCare One plan that could save you money.
Blood Oxygen Monitoring Returns to Recent US Apple Watches with Software Updates
Apple restored blood oxygen monitoring on recent US Apple Watch models through a creative workaround that processes and displays data on the iPhone instead of the watch. Here’s how to get it working again.
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