The most useful Mac and iOS app deals for Black Friday 2025
From task managers to screenshot tools and clipboard utilities, these are the discounts that meaningfully upgrade a new Apple setup.
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3 iOS settings to disable if your iPhone battery keeps draining early
Lock screen widgets, interface motion effects and keyboard haptics all look nice, but they quietly burn through battery in the background.
How to Use Android's Quick Share with AirDrop on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Set up your Pixel 10 and Apple devices so you can send and receive photos, videos, and files over AirDrop.
iOS 26.2 adds Safari search choice in Japan ahead of new rules
Apple’s update also prepares iPhone for alternative app marketplaces under Japan’s competition guidelines.
Apple Wallet driver’s licenses reach nine states, with more on the way
The iPhone and Apple Watch ID feature remains limited three years in, but more states have signed on and TSA support is growing.
Safely clean your iPhone camera lens — and use iOS 26 lens hints
The right cloth, the right motion, what to avoid, and the setting that reminds you when it’s time.
iOS 26.0.1 — key fixes for iPhone 17 Wi‑Fi, camera, and more
Apple’s first iOS 26 patch targets wireless dropouts, photo artifacts, and a font parser security bug.
OpenAI’s Sora arrives on iOS with AI video and ‘Cameos’
The invite-only app launches in the US and Canada, powered by the new Sora 2 model with audio and controls over your likeness.
iOS 26 alarm not going off — causes, fixes, and safe workarounds
Users report three‑second cutoffs and silent Sleep alarms; here’s how to restore reliable wakeups.
How to Get live lyrics on CarPlay (iOS 26) with Dynamic Lyrics widget
Use iOS 26’s CarPlay widgets to display time‑synced lyrics from a third‑party app.
Face ID not working on iOS 26 — fixes and when to get service
Step-by-step methods to restore Face ID after the iOS 26 update.
iOS 26 CarPlay updates: Video playback, widgets, Live Activities, and more
Apple’s update brings its new design to the dash and adds tools for messaging, navigation, and parked moments.
Save battery on iOS 26: Settings that reduce drain
Use Adaptive Power plus core iOS settings to extend daily runtime on supported iPhones.
How to Combine emojis on iPhone (iOS 26), Genmoji mixes and sticker stacks
Create AI‑generated combos with Genmoji or manually stack emojis as stickers in iMessage.
How to Change iMessage Chat Backgrounds on iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe
Set photos, colors, or generated images as per‑chat backgrounds, then reset or disable them when needed.
How to Clear Safari history on iOS 26 (iPhone) — methods and fixes
Use Settings or Safari to remove all history, cookies, or specific sites, plus steps if the button is grayed out.
iOS 26: Move the search bar to the top (Phone app and Safari)
Switch the Phone app to Classic layout and set Safari to Top/Single Tab; other Apple apps keep bottom search.
Enable Live Translation on iOS 26 — iPhone and AirPods setup
Set up Live Translation for Messages, calls, FaceTime, and in‑person conversations with supported AirPods.
iOS 26 — Fix iMessage not working or activation errors on iPhone
Resolve “Activation unsuccessful” and number not checked issues with proven steps and official activation options.
How to Set up the Exactograph watch face (watchOS 26)
Install, customize, interact, and troubleshoot the regulator-style face.
iOS 26 battery drain explained — what’s normal and how to fix it
Apple says short-term drain after updating is expected, and some features may have a small ongoing cost.
How to Use AirPods as an iPhone Camera Remote (iOS 26): Setup and Tips
Trigger photos and video from your AirPods, plus use them as a mic, in supported camera apps.
How to Disable Call Screening on iPhone (iOS 26)
Set 'Screen Unknown Callers' to 'Never' so unsaved numbers ring normally in iOS 26.
How to Turn on Call Screening on iPhone (iOS 26)
Enable screening, silencing, and filtering for unknown or spam callers, plus fixes if the option is missing.