From essential first steps to pro-level tweaks, these are the things I do first every time I set up a new iPhone.

Taking the time to set up your iPhone correctly from the start saves you from having to dig through settings menus later. The process takes about 15-20 minutes depending on how much data you're ...

In Dark mode, the background image also changes. Apple's default iOS 18 wallpaper dynamically changes from light to dark as ...

Enable facial or fingerprint recognition as well, if you can. Phones will usually default to your passcode when biometric ...

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

Smartphones have replaced several kinds of everyday electronics over the years. This includes gadgets like radios, dedicated digital cameras, and calculators. You can ...

If you've ever seen the dreaded "iPhone Storage Full" warning, you're not alone. Storage can fill up fast thanks to the photos and videos we capture, the apps we download, and the browser cache and ...

When clicking on System Data, the very last thing on the iPhone Storage settings page where all your apps and their file ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The simplest cross-platform solution when you have to move data from your iPhone to a non-Apple device is still a USB flash drive. It works ...

The next iPhone update is coming soon and includes a new way to make switching from Apple to Android smoother than ever. The ...

Running out of storage on your iPhone can disrupt your daily activities, especially as apps, photos, and system files accumulate over time. Fortunately, iOS 26 provides a range of tools and features ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Keeping up with your phone's software updates is one of the best ways to ensure your device is operating at peak performance. Sometimes an ...