In the Settings app, go to Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap and choose one of two options: double tap or triple tap. You ...

The iPhone's Focus modes go beyond Do Not Disturb. You can create focus modes for work and personal time, too, and here's how.

Simple steps to move your important information from any other device to a fresh Android Have both phones charged up and on hand when you start the setup process. You can transfer data from Android or ...

Sometimes it feels like our phones take up more of our time than they save. Between constant notifications, repetitive tasks and digital clutter, it's easy to forget they're supposed to make life ...

Privacy is personal, so you shouldn’t treat the settings I listed here as a checklist. Treat them as suggestions. Your tolerance for data collection and the ...

Phones are undeniably useful when you're out and about in the world. Directions, photos, music, messaging the people you're meeting up with, or even just scrolling while you're waiting for the ...

To upgrade your iCloud on your iPhone, go to Settings > (your name) > iCloud > Manage Account Storage > Buy More Storage. Choose a plan and then follow the instructions. If you upgrade to any paid ...

At some point, maybe during setup, possibly after encountering a pop-up you barely read, you agreed to let your iPhone update apps automatically. It made sense at the time. Automatic updates mean less ...

What was long considered impossible has now been a reality for almost four years: iPhone owners are allowed to pick their own default apps for core functions such as email, phone, messaging, and web ...

Setting up an email account on your iPhone is a straightforward process that ensures you stay connected and organized. Whether you use Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, or another email provider, the iPhone’s ...

While writing “Comparing the Classic and Unified Views in iOS 26’s Phone App” (10 November 2025), I commented that the Unified view’s Calls screen was more attractive if you had contact posters for ...

If you’ve ever parked in a crowded parking lot, you can likely relate to the fact that wandering around looking for your car at the end of a trip is frustrating (and embarrassing). Now, if you have an ...