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How tos iOS iPhoneSep 16, 2025Sep 16, 2025

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

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…

Apple MusicSep 16, 2025

Apple Music transfer tool now available worldwide

Imran Hussain

Apple has expanded its Apple Music transfer tool globally, giving users in nearly every market the ability to migrate from competing services. The feature was first introduced in Australia and New Zealand, later reached the U.S. and select regions, and…

HomePodSep 16, 2025

HomePodOS 26 now available: crossfade, AirPlay upgrades, Wi-Fi options

Asma Hussain

Alongside iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26, Apple today released HomePodOS 26 for HomePod and HomePod mini. The update may be lighter than others in this software cycle, but it adds a handful of meaningful improvements to Apple’s…

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…

Sep 16, 2025

Affirm and Klarna add pay later options to Apple Pay in stores

Asma Hussain

Apple Pay is quietly reshaping how checkout works. Until now, splitting payments through Affirm and Klarna was something you could only do online. With iOS 26, the option finally makes its way into stores. That means you can tap your…

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…