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A bug in the web version of WhatsApp lets anyone bypass 'View Once' restrictions and download media.

By Jibin Joseph
A photo illustration of WhatsApp logo displayed on a smartphone lying next to a laptop.

The Apple Maps app has matured over the years and is now an effective navigation tool when you need to get somewhere or explore your destination.

By Lance Whitney
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Apple adds NFL and college football games to its Sports app as their seasons begin. Next month, the Sports app will show Live Activities for all teams and leagues.

By Tyler Hayes
Updates for NFL and college football games and Live Activities

Apple is cutting jobs in its digital services group as the Apple Books app becomes a lower priority for new features.

By Kate Irwin
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Using Apple’s Family Sharing plan, you can share iTunes and App Store purchases, Apple subscriptions, and even iCloud storage space.

By Lance Whitney
Apple Family

With iOS 18 installed on your iPhone, you can add an extra layer of security to certain apps so people with access to your phone can't sneak a peek.

By Lance Whitney
iphone lock message

Later this year, EU users can pick new default apps for phone calls, messaging, and more. Plus, Apple will let them delete the App Store, Messages, Photos, Camera, and Safari apps.

By Emily Price
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Looking for fun games to play on your iPhone? Check out our handpicked favorites, from popular hits to niche gems.

By Jason Cohen  & Jordan Minor
best iphone games

The iPhone doesn't have the Apple Watch's Water Lock feature, meaning there's no built-in way to eject water from an iPhone. That's where Apple's Shortcuts app comes in.

By Clay Halton
the back of an iphone covered in water droplets

Did you mistakenly purchase an app or re-up a subscription? Here's how to request that Apple refund your money for an app, subscription, or service purchased through the App Store.

By Tyler Hayes
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If your Mac has an Apple Silicon chip, it can run supported iOS and iPadOS apps. Here's how to get your mobile apps running on your laptop or desktop.

By Tyler Hayes
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Console gamers are getting a way to change their voices in-game with Voicemod Key, a third-party dongle for iOS and Android phones that plugs into an Xbox or PlayStation controller.

By Kate Irwin
3D rendering of iPhone with Voicemod app opening showing different sound button options and the Voicemod Key adapter.

Apple's iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS come with several built-in apps, some of which you'll never use. Here's how to quickly give them the heave-ho (and restore them if you delete any by accident).

By Lance Whitney
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Using Apple’s new Final Cut Camera app and Final Cut Pro 2 for iPad, anyone can turn a simple video shoot into a sophisticated multicamera event. We tried it; here's how it works.

By Michael Muchmore
Multicam on iPad with iPhone and Final Cut Pro and Camera

Need to finesse an email or polish a blog post while on your phone or tablet? Enlist the help of a third-party AI keyboard like Wordtune, Microsoft SwiftKey, or Grammarly.

By Lance Whitney
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You can preview your calendar, to-do list, weather forecast, and more from your iPhone's home screen. Here's how to redesign the home screen to personalize your phone.

By Michael Muchmore
Add custom icons and widgets to iPhone screen

Apple does just about everything for you, including setting up a password manager. But what if you want to choose your own? We show you how.

By Edward Mendelson
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No major app developers have signed up, presumably due to the cost.

By Emily Price
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If your iPhone is sluggish, here's how to wipe the browser history or offload little-used apps.

By Chandra Steele
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AltStore PAL will be exclusive to iPhones in the EU, and requires a €1.50 annual payment to cover Apple's 'Core Technology Fee' requirement.

By Michael Kan
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