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Stay up-to-date on the latest iPhone news and learn new tips and tricks with our comprehensive tutorials. From software updates to new features, we’ve got you covered.

How to manage location data access for iPhone and iPad widgets

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated July 15, 2025

Learn how to adjust location access for widgets on your iPhone and iPad and selectively revoke access to your GPS coordinates for a bit more privacy.

How to remove a specific featured image from your Home Screen Photos widget on iPhone and iPad

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated May 18, 2022

The Photos app widget on your iPhone and iPad Home Screen uses artificial intelligence to surface and rotate images that Siri intelligence thinks you might like. But what if the widget pops up an image you don’t like? In that case, follow our brief tutorial as we walk you through removing a specific featured image from the iOS Photos widget.

How to hide or show the Hidden album in the Photos app on iPhone and iPad

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 6, 2023

The Hidden album in the Photos app holds the photos and videos you've manually hidden from plain sight. But to increase the privacy of your Hidden album, learn how to hide the Hidden album itself in the Photos app on your iPhone and iPad.

How to record video with your iPhone camera without switching out of Photo mode

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated July 5, 2025

Learn how to use the hidden QuickTake feature in the iPhone's built-in Camera app to record video without switching out of Photo mode and never miss a moment.

How to open Apple News+ links on the web instead of in ‌the News‌ app

Christian Zibreg ∙ August 13, 2020

iOS 14, iPadOS 14 and macOS Big Sur intercept traffic from websites, with Safari opening Apple News+ links in the News app. As a result, Apple News+ subscribers avoid paywalls on the web. Thankfully, you can change that behavior at will. This tutorial will show you how to have the links to stories included in your Apple News+ subscription open on the web instead of in News.

How to take consecutive photos even faster with iPhone

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated February 9, 2026

Check out this quick tip to improve your iPhone camera’s performance by enabling faster shooting when you tap the shutter button quickly.

How to use Spotlight to search inside apps on iPhone and iPad

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated May 21, 2024

Learn how to save time and effort by searching inside apps on your iPhone or iPad directly using Spotlight Search from your Home Screen.

How to get a sneak peek at upcoming Apple Arcade titles

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated September 16, 2020

Wouldn't it be great if you could see upcoming games that will launch soon on Apple Arcade, the iPhone maker's game-subscription service? With the new App Store features available on iOS 14, iPadOS 14 and macOS 11 Big Sur, you can do just that. Follow along with our quick tutorial as we show you how to get a sneak peek at upcoming Apple Arcade games.

How to fact-check forwarded WhatsApp messages for misinformation

Christian Zibreg ∙ August 5, 2020

If anything, the US elections and the coronavirus crisis have reminded us yet again how rapidly misinformation can spread through social media and messaging platforms. To help with that, you now have the ability to fact-check forwarded WhatsApp messages, and we show you how.