To see Local Lists in Apple Maps on iOS 27, type “Local Lists” into the search field, tap Guides, then pick a collection such as restaurants or kid-friendly spots. The feature works only in select U.S. cities, and Apple doesn’t say which ones. Apple describes Local Lists as “relevant collections of locations trending in your […]

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With Dual SIM on iOS 27, the setting that picks which number a Messages conversation uses is called Conversation Line, and it sits in that conversation’s details. Open the conversation, tap the contact or group icon at the top, tap Conversation Line, then tap a line or alias. Apple’s iOS 26 guide gave a different […]

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If a show you follow in Podcasts seems to be missing older episodes, check the filter first. Apple’s iOS 27 guide says a followed show is filtered to Unplayed episodes by default, so anything you’ve finished drops out of the list until you remove that filter or search for it. The same guide explains how […]

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To change what the Action button does on Apple Watch Ultra, open the Settings app, tap Action Button, tap Action, then pick a function such as Workout, Backtrack or Dive. The same button sounds the siren: press and hold it, wait for the countdown to finish, and the watch starts an alarm meant to attract […]

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In iOS 27, the Journal app can suggest writing prompts “based on what you write and any photos or drawings you add to your entry,” and you can add up to three of them to a single entry. The prompts come from Apple Intelligence, and one switch hides them: Settings > Apps > Journal > […]

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AirPods 5 have no setup button on the back of the case, so you reset them by tapping the front of the case instead. Open the lid, double-tap the front three times as the status light changes, and wait for the light to flash amber, then white. Apple’s support document on resetting AirPods, dated September […]

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In iOS 27, when you rename a file in the Files app on an iPhone with Apple Intelligence, Files recommends a name above the keyboard. Apple’s iOS 27 guide also describes Access Requests, an option for shared iCloud Drive links that lets other people with the link ask you to approve their access. Rename a […]

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Set up satellite features on Apple Watch Ultra while you still have cellular or Wi-Fi coverage, because Apple’s watchOS 27 guide says the setup has to happen before you leave it. That means adding two shortcuts, running the Emergency SOS demo, and texting the people you’ll want to reach. Satellite features work on Apple Watch […]

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On iOS 27, your iPhone can turn a voicemail into a to-do. With Apple Intelligence, the Phone app shows what Apple calls “Siri suggested actions” based on the voicemail transcript, such as adding a reminder or creating a calendar event. Apple’s iOS 27 guide documents the feature and its off switch, Suggestions in Voicemail, at […]

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In iOS 27, you can make a shortcut without touching the action list. Open the Shortcuts app, tap the Add button, and describe what you want in plain language, and the app “creates and names a shortcut based on your input,” according to Apple’s Shortcuts User Guide. Apple lists “Describe a shortcut in natural language” […]

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A new iPhone 18 Pro starts out charging to 100 percent, with Optimized Battery Charging switched on. If you’d rather cap it, open Settings, tap Battery, tap Charging, and choose a limit between 80 and 100 percent in 5 percent steps. It’s worth deciding during setup. Charge limits aren’t new: Apple’s guide lists them for […]

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Here's how to see if you have the latest AirPods firmware, which brings an equalizer to some models. Plus how to force an update if needed.

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The Mac has keyboard typing shortcuts for editing text. It’s much faster than using the mouse to select or holding down Delete to backspace.

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Apple’s set top box offers an excellent premium experience, but you’ll definitely want to change these three Apple TV settings first.

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