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September 23, 2026

Learn About the New Siri

One of the biggest changes in Apple OS 27 is a completely redesigned Siri — more conversational, more helpful, and much better at understanding what you're asking. Here's how to use it, and why you may need to join a waitlist first.

September 23, 2026

4 Ways to Protect Your iPhone

Your iPhone holds a lot of important information. If it's ever lost or stolen, a few simple settings can help protect both your device and your Apple Account.

September 23, 2026

Beware of Online Invitation Scams

Authorities are warning about a growing phishing scam involving fake digital invitations that look like they came from services such as Evite, Paperless Post or Punchbowl. Here's how to tell a real invitation from a fake one before you RSVP.

August 4, 2026

QR Codes: Pause Before You Tap

QR codes are everywhere—on menus, parking meters, and packaging. They're convenient, but scammers can use them to send you to fake websites, so pause and preview the link before you tap.

August 4, 2026

Should You Turn Off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to Stay Safe?

You may have heard that turning off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi keeps you safe from hackers. In fact, leaving them on usually makes your phone more useful and, in many cases, more secure.

July 21, 2026

Creating Shared Photo Albums

With Shared Albums on your iPhone, you can create an album, invite family and friends, and everyone can view, like, comment on, and add their own photos and videos.

July 21, 2026

Fraud and Phishing, Again

A Time magazine story shows how quickly a fake fraud alert can spiral into a full account takeover — and the simple habits that stop scammers cold: verify in the app, never trust caller ID, and never share a verification code.

July 7, 2026

Getting Started with AI

Artificial intelligence is everywhere now — in the news, built into our phones, and showing up in the apps we use every day. Here's a simple way to think about AI and start using it.

June 29, 2026

Search on Your iPhone/iPad Is a Powerful Tool

Ever spend several minutes scrolling through your phone trying to find an email, photo, text, or app? Your iPhone has powerful search tools that can find almost anything in seconds.