by Terry McAdams | Oct 3, 2025 | AI, iPhone, productivity
The “visual intelligence” aspect of Apple Intelligence leverages the artificial intelligence capabilities of your iPhone to make what you see through the iPhone’s camera or on its screen interactive and actionable in ways that weren’t previously possible. It’s one of...
by Terry McAdams | Oct 3, 2025 | How-To, iPhone, productivity
Although it’s easy to joke about how little we use our iPhones for actual phone calls, telephony remains a core feature that everyone depends on to some degree. In iOS 26, Apple put significant effort into improving the phone experience, delivering the most notable...
by Terry McAdams | Oct 3, 2025 | Accessibility, App Store, iPad, iPhone, Mac, Tip
Apple does a good job providing accessibility options for users who experience issues with vision, hearing, motor control, and other accessibility needs. Nearly everyone will benefit from these features at some point in their lives. To encourage support for Apple’s...
by Terry McAdams | Oct 3, 2025 | Home screen, iPad, iPhone, Tip
When describing its new Liquid Glass design language, Apple spoke only generally about how users could change the look of icons and widgets on their iPhone and iPad home screens to be dark, clear, or tinted, without specifying how to do that. The trick is to touch and...
by Terry McAdams | Sep 5, 2025 | How-To, iPhone, troubleshooting
Are you considering getting one of the new iPhone 17 models? While it’s always tempting to unbox a new device and dive right in, taking a methodical approach to setup will save you from potential frustrations down the road. When you’re ready to transfer your data—and,...
by Terry McAdams | Aug 1, 2025 | Apple Watch, iPad, iPhone, Mac, troubleshooting
A massive heat dome earlier this summer exposed large swaths of the United States to heat index values approaching or exceeding 120ºF, underscoring the importance of protecting our devices from heat damage. Overheating can degrade performance, interrupt charging,...
