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Apple Watch How tosOct 1, 2025

watchOS 26 lets Apple Watch auto-adjust volume to ambient noise

Apple has introduced automatic volume adjustment in watchOS 26, a feature designed to make calls and notifications more comfortable in different environments. Instead of blasting alerts at the same level everywhere, your Apple Watch now adapts sound automatically to match…

How tos iOS iPhoneSep 28, 2025

iOS 26 Lock Screen guide: New features and how to customize

Imran Hussain

iOS 26 brings one of the biggest updates yet to the iPhone Lock Screen, adding new customization tools, advanced wallpaper effects, and smarter adaptive layouts. These improvements make it easier to create a Lock Screen that reflects your personal style…

Apple Watch How tosSep 28, 2025Sep 28, 2025

watchOS 26: common issues and the fastest fixes for Apple Watch

Imran Hussain

watchOS 26 delivers useful upgrades and tighter iPhone integration, but major updates can surface rough edges. If you are seeing battery drain, missing notifications, stuck updates, or sluggish animations, most problems can be resolved with methodical troubleshooting rather than a…

How tos iPhoneSep 28, 2025

How to get iPhone notifications and Live Activities on your Mac

Imran Hussain

Apple has expanded iPhone Mirroring in iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe to make Live Activities appear directly on Mac. This feature is new in 2025 and builds on the continuity experience that started with iPhone Mirroring and iPhone notifications in…

How tos iOS iPad iPhoneSep 24, 2025Sep 24, 2025

How to edit and sign PDFs in Preview app on iOS 26 and iPadOS 26

Asma Hussain

iOS 26 adds one of the most practical updates to the iPhone and iPad by introducing the ability to edit and sign PDFs directly in the Preview app. What was once just a simple viewer now lets you highlight, annotate,…

How tos iOS iPhoneSep 22, 2025Sep 22, 2025

How to set up and use Hold Assist in iOS 26

Asma Hussain

Hold Assist in iOS 26 takes the frustration out of waiting on hold during phone calls. Instead of listening to endless loops of music or prerecorded messages, your iPhone can monitor the call for you and notify you when a…

How tos iOS iPhoneSep 22, 2025

How to create a poll in iMessage with iOS 26

Asma Hussain

iOS 26 introduces a new feature to iMessage that simplifies group planning. You can now create polls directly inside conversations, making it easier to reach decisions without endless back-and-forth messages. Whether you are choosing where to eat, agreeing on a…

How tos iOS iPad iPhoneSep 22, 2025Sep 22, 2025

How to change the background on iMessage in iOS 26

Asma Hussain

Apple has introduced one of the most requested personalization features in iOS 26: the ability to change the background on iMessage chats. For years, Apple’s messaging app kept the same plain interface while competitors like WhatsApp, Telegram, and even Facebook…

Apple Music How tos iOS iPhoneSep 22, 2025Sep 22, 2025

How to use lyrics translation in Apple Music on iOS 26

Asma Hussain

Apple Music in iOS 26 introduces a new Lyrics Translation feature that makes it easier to understand songs in foreign languages. The feature not only provides real-time translations but also offers a pronunciation guide, helping listeners follow along with the…

How tos iOS iPhoneSep 22, 2025Sep 22, 2025

How to use Visited Places in Apple Maps on iOS 26

Asma Hussain

Apple Maps in iOS 26 now includes a Visited Places feature that keeps a secure history of the locations you have been to, such as restaurants, shops, parks, and landmarks. This makes it easy to look back on trips, remember…