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Can you see mutual friends on Snapchat? Here’s what you can actually check
Wondering if Snapchat shows mutual friends? Here's how to check shared connections, what the mutual friends label means, and why you can't see who those friends are.
How to install macOS Golden Gate 27 developer beta 7 on your Mac
Want to try macOS Golden Gate 27 early? Here's how to install developer beta 7 on your Mac and explore Apple's newest features before the release.
How to install iPadOS 27 developer beta 7 on iPad
Unlock iPadOS 27's Siri AI, Visual Intelligence, faster performance, and refined productivity features on iPad with developer beta 7.
How to install iOS 27 developer beta 7 on iPhone
iOS 27 developer beta 7 delivers bug fixes, faster AirPlay connections, and refined design polish ahead of Apple's September launch.
I tried to see who shared my Facebook post: Here’s what Facebook actually shows
I tested whether Facebook lets you see who shared your post. Here's what I found, what Facebook actually reveals, why you can't see every share, and what you can do instead.
I found the best way to make my Instagram Following list more private
Wondering how to make your Instagram Following list more private? I tested every privacy setting and discovered what actually works and what doesn't.
I tried Google Photos Remix, and it made my Old photo library fun again
Google Photos Remix helped me rediscover forgotten photos with AI-generated styles, headshots, and artistic effects. After testing every mode, here’s the one I’d actually keep using.
How to set up a parent-managed WhatsApp account for your child
Set up a parent-managed WhatsApp account to help manage your child’s contacts, privacy, and group invitations.
I tried Spotify’s new AI chatbot, and it feels like chatting with a DJ
Spotify's new AI chatbot lets you discover music, build playlists, and control playback using natural conversations instead of traditional search.
iOS 27 Mail app: All the new features explained
Apple is giving the Mail app one of its biggest updates yet in iOS 27. From smarter search and Siri AI to contextual actions and Apple Intelligence writing tools, here's everything new.
Snapchat is doing one thing right that Instagram and TikTok still aren’t
Snapchat’s new friends-only experience for users under 16 puts private sharing ahead of public reach. Here’s why its approach stands out from Instagram and TikTok, and why it could be a better model for younger teens.
I tried iOS 27 CarPlay: These new features will actually make your driving easier
I use CarPlay almost every time I drive, so I immediately noticed the improvements in iOS 27. After testing the latest update, here are the new CarPlay features that actually make navigation, media playback, and everyday driving more convenient.
This Snapchat trick makes emojis follow objects in your videos
Give your Snapchat videos a fun twist by making emojis follow anything that moves.
Meta’s new Muse Image AI can use your Instagram photos: Here’s how I turned it off
Meta's new Muse Image AI can use eligible public Instagram photos for AI-generated images. Here's how I turned the feature off to better protect my privacy.
I stopped using scanner apps after finding this Google Drive feature
I replaced my scanner app with Google Drive's built-in document scanner. Learn how it automatically scans, edits, backs up, and saves documents as PDFs.
iOS 27 makes it easier to share iPhone albums with Android
iOS 27 makes Shared Albums more useful by letting Android users view and add photos through an iCloud link. Here's how to share albums across iPhone and Android.
Apple Health adds menopause tracking in iOS 27. Here’s how it works
Apple Health now supports menopause tracking in iOS 27, making it easier to log symptoms, monitor health trends, and gain personalized insights. Here’s how to set it up and use it on your iPhone.
Apple just upgraded Messages in iOS 27: Here are the biggest changes
iOS 27 introduces powerful new messaging tools like AI-powered one-tap suggestions, personalized Smart Replies, Drawing app, and more.
This hidden iOS 27 Photos app feature lets you export slideshows as videos
I turned my favorite photo memories into shareable videos with just a few taps. No third-party app required.
I tested Apple’s new iPhone Mirroring features in macOS 27: Here’s what changed
I stopped using iPhone Mirroring months ago because it felt too limiting. Apple's latest iOS 27 and macOS 27 updates finally fixed many of my biggest frustrations and gave me a reason to use it again.
Apple just closed my favorite free iCloud storage trick in iOS 27
One of my favorite free iCloud storage tricks no longer works for new Shared Albums in iOS 27. Here's what changed and a simple tip to keep using the old workaround.
Meta has been tracking your activity across other apps and websites. Here’s how to stop it
Meta can use activity shared by other apps and websites to personalize ads on Facebook and Instagram. Here’s how to turn off the Activity from other businesses setting and limit that tracking.
Android finally lets you choose which apps get backed up: Here’s how
Google is rolling out per-app backup toggles on Android, letting you choose which apps get backed up to the cloud instead of an all-or-nothing system. Here's how it works, what happens when you turn an app off, and which devices have it so far.
I asked Gemini to find Android apps instead of searching the Play Store: It actually worked
Learn how to use Gemini to find Android apps with natural language prompts and discover the best apps directly from Google Play without manual searching.
I started using Snapchat’s Arrival Notifications instead of texting “I’m here”
I replaced the usual “I’m here” text with Snapchat’s Arrival Notifications. After using it for a while, I found it to be faster, easier, and surprisingly useful.
I tried the Shortcuts app in iOS 27. Apple finally made automation easy
I tried the new Shortcuts app in iOS 27, and it’s finally easy to create iPhone automations. Here’s everything new, including AI-powered shortcut creation, new triggers, and smarter actions.
I made my iPhone ring even on silent. This Shortcut is a lifesaver
Keep your iPhone on Silent Mode? This Apple Shortcut automatically turns off Silent Mode and sets the volume to maximum, making it much easier to find a misplaced iPhone.
What’s new in the Reminders app in iOS 27? I tried every feature
The Reminders app in iOS 27 gets smarter with natural language input, improved grocery lists, better Siri integration, and new Shortcuts actions. Here’s everything new after testing the update.
I tried iOS 27’s Call Context feature. It found my booking code during a call
Call Context in iOS 27 automatically shows booking codes, order numbers, and reservation details during business calls. Here’s how it works.
I fixed my iPhone stuck on “Indexing in Progress.” Here’s what actually worked
Seeing “Indexing in Progress” on your iPhone after updating to iOS 27? I ran into the same issue and found the fastest fixes that actually worked to restore Spotlight and app search.