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Tired of Distractions? How to Create the Perfect App Blocker Automation on iPhone
Beebom Staff
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Using the Shortcuts app, you can create an automation to create an app blocker that prevents an app from running whenever a Focus Mode is on. You can create it by going to Shortcuts > Automation > Create new automation. The automation opens the Home screen as soon as a blocked app is opened during the configured Focus.
Move Aside Siri, Perplexity’s AI Voice Assistant Is Here on iPhones
Anshuman Jain
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Perplexity AI has launched its voice assistant on iOS devices, allowing users to access it on iPhones and iPads. The assistant can perform tasks like drafting emails, playing music via Apple Music, and setting reminders, and more taking on Siri's job. However, it has some limitations, such as not working with all system apps and occasional connectivity issues.
Visual Intelligence can help you identify objects, text, landmarks, animals, and plants, and suggest actions based on what it sees. You can also access ChatGPT and Google Lens from Visual Intelligence. To use Visual Intelligence, open it by pressing and holding the Camera Control button (or using other methods) and point your camera at the object.
It's very easy to turn off Notification summary on an iPhone entirely. You can also turn them off for individual apps, as you might find that while you don't prefer them for certain apps, they are actually useful for some others. You can navigate to Settings > Notifications > Summarize Notifications to turn off Notification Summaries completely.
If you're wondering what does SOS mean on iPhone, here's the tea. iPhones can get stuck in SOS mode after you've traveled to a remote area with connectivity issues. To turn it off, move to an area with proper network, try toggling the Airplane mode off and on, restarting your phone, and configuring your network carrier settings to Automatic network selection.
A good parental control app for iPhone can give you peace of mind that your children are safe online. Today, you can spot a bunch of iOS parental control apps that are easy to use and brimmed with useful features like setting screen time alerts, blocking unwanted websites, tracking location, and more. We've listed the top 10 parental control iPhone apps in 2025. Out of which, Qustodio, OurPact, and FamiSafe secured the top 3 spots.
When you delete your Apple ID, you permanently lose access to all Apple services and data associated with that account, including iCloud, App Store purchases, and more. Apple recommends backing up important data and reviewing subscriptions before deleting your account. Visit privacy.apple.com, sign in to your Apple Account, and request to delete it.
iPhone Prices Won’t Be Affected By Tariffs But Don’t Celebrate Just Yet
Anshuman Jain
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The US Customs and Border Protection updated its guidelines, exempting smartphones from reciprocal tariffs. However, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnic stated that these products will be subject to a "special focus type of tariff" applied to semiconductor products, with the goals of eventually building iPhones in the country.
An accurate weather app for iPhone shows real-time weather conditions, the latest forecasts, and severe weather alerts. Today, you can find a raft of weather apps that offer essential information topped with some special offerings to suit everyone's requirements. We've listed the top 10 weather apps for iPhone in 2025. Out of which, The Weather Channel, Carrot Weather, and AccuWeather bagged the top 3 spots.
iPhone Users May Soon Be Able to Set WhatsApp as Default Phone and Messaging App
Anshuman Jain
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WhatsApp is working on allowing users to set the app as the default Phone and Messages app on iPhones. It is currently available to limited WhatsApp Beta users and should be available for everyone in the coming months, offering a seamless calling and texting experience.
The best way to sync your iPhone and iPad is using Apple's iCloud. For this, you must ensure that you've signed in using the same Apple ID on both devices. On both devices, go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud and turn ON the toggles for every app category and content you wish to sync. To ensure that you have the same apps on your iPhone and iPad, you must also enable Automatic Downloads for the App Store.
In this review, I will be sharing my thoughts on the iPhone 16e, going over different aspects of the device like build, design, display, the new C1 modem, and how the phone fairs for its $599 price overall as well as discuss whether it is an upgrade for someone switching from an older device.
Faxing is still an operational means to send legally binding documents in sectors like healthcare, government, and law enforcement. So, if you ever find yourself searching for ways to send or receive faxes on your iPhone, the following apps should suffice your official or personal needs.
We have got our first look at the iPhone 17 Air case. The leaked case shows a wide camera bar, which seems to be inspired by Pixel phones.
System Data is a cluster of a variety of miscellaneous data that exists and consumes unnecessary storage space on your iPhone or iPad. You can clear app cache, delete large message attachments, clear browsing history and website data, or reduce message history to wipe off system data on your iOS device. Besides, you can also update software on your iPhone/iPad or restore your device to get rid of system data on iPhone and get back your precious storage space.
iPhone 17 Air Leaked Dummies Confirm Design, Size and Apple’s “Ambitious” Plans
Ajaay Srinivasan
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The dummies of the upcoming iPhone 17 lineup have now leaked in the wild. These images reveal the potential design, size, and key features of the next iPhones, including those of the slimmest iPhone 17 Air. The Air model will be significantly thinner than the rest of the lineup, measuring at just 5.5mm in thickness, and will feature a 6.6-inch 120Hz ProMotion display and Apple A19 chip. Apple plans to use this new design and features to develop their upcoming port-free and foldable iPhones.
iPhones are great for both competitive and casual gamers. With tons of options at your plate, finding the perfect game can be overwhelming at times. That is why our list here will show you the best iPhone games to play in 2025.
There are several ways to transfer contacts from iPhone to iPhone. AirDrop is one of the best ways to transfer contacts to a new iPhone without iCloud. Second, you can share your contact list using iCloud syncing or iCloud backups. Third, if you've got a Mac, you can use Finder to sync your iPhone contacts. Lastly, you can also use a third-party app to transfer contacts from iPhone to iPhone with email.
Looking for a calendar app on iOS to stay on top of your hectic schedule? Here are the 10 best calendar apps for your iPhone in 2025.
Wondering if it is possible to get more storage capacity on your iPhone? Read on to know how to buy more storage on iPhone.
The iPhone 16e is out now, and if you want to protect your $600 smartphone for long them consider investing in a good screen protector for the device. We have compiled a list of the best screen protectors for iPhone 16e you can get right now.
In this list, we have mentioned the best cases that you can find right now for Apple's latest iPhone 16e. Some of these cases even include MagSafe compatible rings, which let the phone enjoy the luxury of the feature even though Apple mercilessly removed it from the device.
New iPhone 17 Renders Reveal Pill-Shaped Cameras Across Entire Lineup
Ajaay Srinivasan
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New CAD renders claim that the rear design on the iPhone 17 lineup will see a significant revamp. While the standard iPhone 17 retains the vertical pill camera layout as the iPhone 16, the rest of the models including the iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 will all feature wider, rectangular camera modules with rounded corners.
4 Reasons Why You Should Buy the iPhone 15 Over the iPhone 16e
Ajaay Srinivasan
iPhone 16e vs iPhone SE 3 Comparison: What’s New?
Akshay Gangwar
If you are looking forward to buying the new iPhone 16e with its affordable pricing, check out these missing features before it.
Apple has officially release the iPhone 16e and it packs more or less similar specs as the iPhone 16. That is why we decided to compare the two devices to help you find out which is the better buy of the two of them.
The iPhone 16e is the latest model in Apple's iPhone 16 lineup, and it features major improvements over the last generation by featuring a bezel-less display with a notch, Face ID, the newest A18 chip, and Apple Intelligence baked in. But does the new model have the iPhone 16's Camera Control button? There's indeed a new button on the iPhone 16e, but it's not Camera Control. Read along to learn more.
Following the EU's USB-C mandate, the iPhone SE 3 was first discontinued in European countries. However, now, Apple has pulled the plug on the rest of the world as well, and it finally took the wraps off of the iPhone 16e. The iPhone 16e is based on the much more recent iPhone 14 chassis and comes with a 48 MP camera, USB Type-C, Action Button, and a 60Hz OLED display.
iPhone SE 4 Will Reportedly Have Slower Upload and Download Speeds: Here’s Why
Anmol Sachdeva
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In a recent report, it has been revealed that the upcoming iPhone SE 4 is expected to have slower upload and download speeds. Here's why.
If your iPhone alarm is not going off it could be because of multiple reasons. Read on to find out how to fix iPhone alarms not going off.
With iOS 18, Apple has provided a built-in method to lock apps on iPhone. Read our guide to learn how to lock apps on iPhone, or even just lock your iPhone to use a single app.
If you have noticed apps missing from your iPhone and you aren't the one uninstalling them, it can get annoying to have to reinstall them every time. Read our guide to find out how you can stop your iPhone from uninstalling apps automatically.
Deactivating voicemail might seem complicated, but it’s actually quite simple. You can contact your network provider or tweak a few settings on your iOS device. Read on to know 4 ways to turn off voicemail on an iPhone.
Don't want to receive every iPhone notification on your Mac? Read on to know how to turn off iPhone notifications on Mac.
The iPhone Turns 17: How a Revolution Touched Everyday Life
Akshay Gangwar
When Is the iPhone SE 4 Coming Out? We Finally Have a Release Window
Kanika Gogia
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An initial rumor from a proven leaker suggested that Apple would unveil the purported iPhone SE 4 and iPad 11 alongside the iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 iterations. However, Gurman believes that the Cupertino tech giant will launch the iPhone SE 4 and iPad 11 by April, sometime before the iOS 18.4 iteration.
Forget iPhone SE 4, Apple’s Next Budget iPhone Likely to Be Called iPhone16E
Kanika Gogia
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According to a few rumors and leaks, the next generation of entry-level iPhone is expected to arrive in March 2025 might be called iPhone 16E rather than iPhone SE 4. The device would feature a 6.1-inch OLED screen, Face ID, newer chip, 48MP main camera, 8GB RAM, USB-C port, and Apple Intelligence support.
In a post on Weibo, Instant Digital mentioned that several sources have confirmed that Apple will change the back design of the iPhone 17 Pro models, but the rear camera will still have a triangular lens arrangement, rather than the horizontal bar design.
Expected to arrive in September 2025, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to replace the iPhone Plus model. At a mere 5mm to 6.25mm thin, the iPhone 17 Air would be the slimmest-ever iPhone, beating the decade-old iPhone 6 with a 6.9mm frame. Also, the iPhone 17 Air would be cheaper than the Pro models.
Microsoft’s Phone Link Can Now Transfer Files Between Windows PC and iPhone
Abubakar Mohammed
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Microsoft is rolling out a new update to the Phone Link — version 1.24112.73 on Windows and 1.24112.73 on iPhones. The update brings the ability to effortlessly transfer files from iPhone to Windows and vice versa.
You can screen record on an iPhone using Control Center, QuickTime Player on Mac, Windows PC, and third-party screen recorder iOS apps. Read on to know the details.