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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.
Apple has released a new feature, Ambient Music, in iOS 18.4. Ambient Music considers of 4 curated playlists in 4 different categories. However, Apple Music subscribers can also add any custom playlist from the library. This allows you to add your playlists to the Lock Screen, Action Button, or the Control Center of your iPhone.
Apple Invites app, as the name suggests, is for creating event invitations. Using the app, you can whip up beautiful invites with a custom background, track RSVPs, and even collaborate on shared albums and playlists in Apple Music with other attendees. To create invites using the app, you need an iCloud+ subscription and iOS 18.0 or later. Non-Apple users can also access the web app.
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.
With iOS 18.4, there's a new action in the Shortcuts app – Open Conversations. By creating a shortcut to access your favorite chat in Messages and adding it as a Lock Screen control, you can access your favorite messages in a jiffy from the iPhone Lock Screen.
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.
Kanika Gogia
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.
iOS 19 Design Leak Suggests Rounded Icons, Pill-Shaped Tab Bar, and More
Ajaay Srinivasan
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Apple is set to unveil iOS 19 at its WWDC event on June 9, but there are already tons of leaks that speculate what the next version may come with. The latest leak reveals more details about the design changes coming to the OS, with rounded icons, widgets, and a new pill-shaped tab bar that couples as the search bar across apps.
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.
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.
The European Union officer has given Apple the green light to create a portless iPhone. They mention that a device without a charging port doesn't need to comply with the Common Charger Directive. This means a portless iPhone could be released next year, charging through MagSafe.
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.
Wondering how to change the Apple ID on your iPhone or iPad? Read our article to find out how you can switch Apple IDs without losing data on iPhone and iPad easily.
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.
Want to get rid of older photos and free up your iCloud storage space? Here are two ways on how to delete photos from your iCloud account.
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
Abubakar Mohammed
Like every iPhone, the 16e comes with a new wallpaper to match the colorways. The SE 3rd Generation had some of the best wallpapers on iPhones ever, but the 16e falls short. You can download the new iPhone 15e wallpaper from here.
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.
Apple has finally released the iPhone 16e and the phone is available in two different color options. These include the black, and white colors in which you can pick up the device. Both colors are available in "elegant matte" finishes, so the 16e will be in line with the rest of the iPhone 16 series' back glass designs.
Apple has launched the iPhone 16e, a mid-range phone with a familiar design and high-end internals. It include a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED panel, A18 processor, 8GB RAM, and 48MP rear camera. The phone starts at $599 for a 128GB variant and is available in three colors.
As useful as FaceTime is, there are times when it inexplicably stops working. If FaceTime is not working for you as well, read our article to find out how you can fix the problem.
AirDrop is one of the easiest ways to share files between Apple devices. However, if AirDrop is not working for you, or if your device is not showing up on AirDrop, here are 10 fixes that you can try to fix the problem easily on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
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.
Don't wish to receive iPhone calls on Mac or tired of those frequent Handoff prompts? In this guide, we've mentioned 10 ways to disconnect an iPhone from a Mac.
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