With the release of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 for the iPhone and iPad, Apple has introduced a set of powerful new features designed to enhance your privacy and provide greater control over your app ...

When an app uses your mic or tracks your location, Windows displays small icons in the taskbar. Hovering over these icons ...

Apple hasn't always been the most generous host when it comes to OS customization — in fact, it was only in 2022 that it opened the doors for something as basic as lock screen customization on iPhone.

With iOS 18, Apple lets you customize the app icons on your iPhone and iPad. You can choose between light mode, dark mode, or tinted style appearance for your icons. However, when you choose dark mode ...

The iPhone Camera app features key icons like the flash for lighting control, Live Photo for motion capture, and the caret for advanced settings. Icons vary by mode, with options for exposure, timer, ...

You can change nearly any app icon on your iPhone or iPad using the Shortcuts app. The Shortcuts app lets you create new app icons that will launch the apps you picked when tapped. Once you've made ...

Customization, tinkering, and personalization have always been at the heart of what makes the Android operating system, Android. Most manufacturers ship their phones packaged with their custom Android ...

Apple’s neglect of customization on iOS has been a sore point for both long-time iPhone users and dual wielders of Android and iPhones like myself. With iOS 18, Apple is finally addressing this issue ...

Folders, quick-action menus, widgets and a little basic icon organization can make navigating your smartphone a smoother experience. By J. D. Biersdorfer Is your phone’s home screen jampacked with ...