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Apple's iOS 18.1 update, set to be released on October 28, brings powerful new search functions to the Photos app. It now allows you to find specific images with unprecedented precision, thanks to its natural language input capabilities powered by Apple Intelligence. Here's how to make the most of it. In iOS 18.1, the key to effective searching in Photos is using natural language. Instead of ...

Writing Tools is one of the main Apple Intelligence features that's available in the iOS 18.1 update coming on October 28. As the name suggests, this toolset is meant to help you write, but it also has the ability to summarize existing text in various apps. You can select text and use the Writing Tools summary options to automatically distill a longer piece of text into something more easily ...

From business meetings to family memories, there are countless reasons to record a phone call, but until now, iPhone users have had to rely on third-party apps or complex workarounds. That changes on October 28 with the release of iOS 18.1, which introduces native call recording and transcription powered by Apple Intelligence. Apple's new Phone app feature not only records conversations but ...

In iOS 18, iPhone apps have both Light and Dark color options, making it possible to match the color of your icons when you have Dark mode enabled. Keep reading to learn how it works. Apple's built-in apps have both Light and Dark color options in iOS 18, and now that the update is available to the public, third-party apps are in the process of providing their own Light and Dark icon...

Apple's latest iPhone 16 models include a new Camera Control button (located on the lower right-hand side when holding the phone in portrait mode). The new button aims to make it easier to adjust photography settings when shooting with the iPhone in both portrait and landscape orientation. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. A simple press of the Camera Control button...

With iOS 18, Apple introduced several handy improvements to the Notes app, making it easier to organize information and add visual flair to your notes. Read on to learn how these new features can improve your note-taking experience. The following three new Notes features are worth getting acquainted with in ‌iOS 18‌. Collapsible sections allow for better organization of lengthy notes...

With iOS 18.1, Apple has introduced AI-powered notification summarization across all apps, which means your iPhone will automatically condense your alerts to show just the key details. The feature aims to reduce notification overload, but you might prefer to see your notifications in their original form, or only see summarized previews for specific apps. Keep reading to learn how to manage the...

In iOS 18, Apple added several new accessibility features, and one feature in particular that is likely to have widespread appeal among car passengers is Vehicle Motion Cues, which aims to prevent motion sickness when looking at an iPhone or iPad. According to Apple, research shows that motion sickness is commonly caused by a sensory conflict between what a person sees and what they feel,...

In iOS 18, Apple further enhanced its satellite connectivity features for iPhone users with the introduction of Messages via satellite. Keep reading to learn how it works. Available in the United States and Canada to owners of iPhone 14 models and newer, Messages via satellite enables users to exchange iMessages and SMS texts, including emoji and Tapbacks, through satellite connections when...

Ever need a moment of privacy without raising suspicion? If you're secretly shopping for a gift or planning a surprise party, you might want to temporarily obscure your actual location in Apple's Find My app on your iPhone without completely turning off location sharing. Here's a clever trick that lets you keep sharing enabled while displaying a different location – all by using another...

Have you tried making your iPhone's Home Screen app icons dark using the new customization options in iOS 18? If so, you may have run up against the issue that, despite all efforts, some app icons simply refuse to turn dark. Well, we may have a solution for you. It's been over two months since Apple released iOS 18, but not all app developers have updated their apps to include equivalent...

iPhone Mirroring offers a seamless way to control your iPhone from your Mac, allowing you to respond to notifications, send messages, and navigate iOS apps without touching your phone. The feature is particularly useful for tasks that require extensive typing, such as composing long emails or editing documents on your iPhone. If you're experiencing issues with iPhone Mirroring, follow these steps ...

Apple Maps in iOS 18 introduces two helpful new features: a centralized Library for saved content and the ability to add personal notes to locations. Here's how to take advantage of these new tools. Using the New Library Apple's iOS 18 update brings significant improvements to the Maps app, and streamlines the process of saving and organizing your favorite locations. Building on the...

A key indicator of your MacBook's battery health is its cycle count. Keep reading to learn what it means and how you can check it for yourself. Modern MacBooks can last 18 hours or more on a single battery charge, but like all rechargeable batteries, the one in your Mac has a finite lifespan. Over time, its capacity to hold a charge gradually diminishes, potentially leaving you tethered to a ...

In macOS Big Sur and later, Apple includes an intelligent feature that's designed to learn from your charging habits and improve the lifespan of your battery by reducing the time your Mac notebook spends fully charged. When the feature is enabled (by default on Macs with an Apple silicon chip or T2 security chip), your Mac attempts to learn your charging routine with the intention of...

Mac notebooks equipped with Apple silicon use Optimized Battery Charging, a feature that's designed to prolong the battery life and battery health of your Mac by reducing the rate of chemical aging. Mac notebooks use lithium-ion batteries, which like all rechargeable batteries, become less effective as they get older, but their chemical age isn't determined only by time. It's also affected...

If you're having problems getting one of your AirPods or AirPods Pro to charge, read on. This article outlines the solutions available to you. Whether you've got original AirPods, AirPods 2, AirPods 3, ‌AirPods Pro‌, or ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2, all of these models can sometimes suffer from a problem where one AirPod refuses to charge in the Charging Case. One AirPod Not Working? How to Fix It It's a...

AirPods and AirPods Pro of all generations are designed to work seamlessly with Apple's Bluetooth-supporting devices, but they are not immune to battery draining issues of one sort or another. Fortunately, these problems are usually fixable at home without having to contact Apple or return the AirPods. If you have a battery drain problem with your AirPods or are keen to avoid one, try the...

Apple's AirPods are designed to work seamlessly with all of Apple's Bluetooth-supporting devices, and the wireless earbuds usually live up their billing, but that doesn't mean they work perfectly for everyone one hundred percent of the time. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. A particularly irritating problem that can sometimes occur with any model of AirPods is when...

In macOS Sequoia, Apple introduced iPhone Mirroring, a new Continuity feature that bridges the gap between your Mac and iPhone. It allows you to view and control your iPhone directly from your Mac's screen, creating a seamless integration between the two devices. iPhone Mirroring opens up a world of possibilities for multitasking and productivity. Imagine responding to iPhone notifications,...