From essential first steps to pro-level tweaks, these are the things I do first every time I set up a new iPhone.

In the Settings app, go to Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap and choose one of two options: double tap or triple tap. You ...

It seems that with every update, Apple quietly adds hundreds of features and settings that are very impactful but easy to miss. These are not the big headliner features, but smaller ones that, once ...

As iPhone users navigate an increasingly complex landscape of privacy risks, expert advice underscores the importance of adjusting key settings on your Apple device. This guidance, drawn from a range ...

The iPhone's Settings app is usually the place to go when you need to make changes to how your phone behaves. Or maybe you need to access your iCloud settings, or tweak the Camera app, or the way the ...

Your iPhone is more than just a device for communication. It serves as a personal assistant, a security hub, and a gateway to your digital life. To ensure it ...

You can see all of the locations your iPhone thinks are significant and turn off the location features in Settings. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac If you’re uncomfortable with social media apps ...

After updating to iOS 26, changing the right iOS 26 settings can dramatically improve privacy, battery life, and everyday usability on your iPhone. The Liquid Glass design, Apple Intelligence features ...