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How to use Recovery Assistant for iPhone and iPad

Apple devices are generally stable, but sometimes an iPhone or iPad can run into startup issues or repeated crashes that prevent it from functioning properly. In these situations, Apple has built in a system tool called Recovery Assistant in iOS…

How tos iOS iPhoneSep 16, 2025Sep 16, 2025

How to turn off Liquid Glass in iOS 26 with Reduce Transparency

Asma Hussain

iOS 26 introduces Liquid Glass, Apple’s glossy new interface design that adds a translucent, glass-like effect to system panels, widgets, wallpapers, and the Lock Screen. It makes your iPhone look modern and fluid, but not everyone finds it easy on…

iOS iPad iPhoneSep 16, 2025

How to clean install iOS 26 and iPadOS 26

Imran Hussain

A clean installation of iOS 26 or iPadOS 26 can help eliminate bugs, improve performance, and provide a fresh start if your device feels sluggish or unstable after updating. Unlike a standard upgrade, a clean install wipes your device completely…

How tos iOS iPhoneSep 16, 2025Sep 16, 2025

How to enable new camera indicators in iOS 26

Imran Hussain

With iOS 26, Apple has redesigned the Camera app to make it easier to see when certain features are active. Instead of relying only on icons at the top of the screen, the app now shows floating camera indicators for…

iOS iPhoneSep 16, 2025

Apple expands roadside assistance via satellite to Australia

Imran Hussain

Apple has expanded its Roadside Assistance via Satellite feature to Australia, making it available to iPhone users across the country as well as international visitors. The feature was first introduced in the United States in 2023 and later launched in…

iOS iPhoneSep 16, 2025Sep 16, 2025

iPhone 17 models enable Adaptive Power by default on iOS 26

Asma Hussain

Apple has detailed how Adaptive Power works in iOS 26, a new feature designed to extend battery life on days when usage is heavier than usual. The company confirmed in a support document that the feature is enabled by default…

iPhoneSep 16, 2025

Waterllama, Foodllama, and Mindllama updated with iOS 26 Liquid Glass

Asma Hussain

The iOS 26 release has brought Apple’s new Liquid Glass design language to a growing number of apps. Among the first to fully adopt it are Waterllama, Foodllama, and Mindllama, created by Llama Luna Apps, the award-winning team recognized with…

iPad iPhoneSep 16, 2025Sep 16, 2025

PocketShelf app tracks books, reading time, and notes with AI recaps

Asma Hussain

Reading lists, unfinished books, and scattered notes are familiar struggles for many readers. PocketShelf, a newly launched app by Klemens Strasser, aims to make that easier by offering a central place to track your library, monitor reading sessions, and keep…

Apple Watch iPhoneSep 16, 2025

Gentler Stories launches ‘The Outsiders’ athlete tracker for performance

Asma Hussain

Gentler Stories, the team behind Gentler Streak, Apple Watch App of the Year 2022 and a 2024 Apple Design Award winner, has launched a new project for athletes who take training seriously. The Outsiders is not a wellness companion. It…

Apple Watch iPhoneSep 16, 2025Sep 16, 2025

Gentler Streak embraces iOS 26 liquid glass design with Streak Tab 4.0

Asma Hussain

Every year, a new iOS design language quietly rewires the way apps feel in your hand. For iOS 26, it is Liquid Glass, a style that melts translucency, blur, and environmental feedback into the screen. It is more than a…