How to use the new Journal in iOS 17.2 and where it needs work
It's only in the new developer beta of iOS 17, but Apple has finally shown off its diary-like Journal app, and it will be released publicly soon.
iOS 17 Tips and Tricks
William Gallagher
How to use iOS 17's new Shortcuts features to control displays, record spending, and more
Apple has added to its list of Shortcut activation triggers — meaning you can make your iPhone or iPad can now do more for you automatically in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17.
How to create custom ringtones in iOS 17
One of the most enjoyable ways to personalize an iPhone is by setting custom ringtones for your calls, but Apple has changed how you do it in iOS 17. Here's what you have to know.
Andrew Orr
How to share passwords with family & friends in iOS 17
Apple has enhanced its iCloud Keychain password manager over the years, and its latest addition allows users to share passwords and passkeys. Here's how to activate the feature in iOS 17.
How to set multiple timers on your iPhone in iOS 17
You could lament how long it has taken for Apple to add multiple timers to the iPhone, or you could just go right ahead and use them now iOS 17 has arrived. Here's how to start, stop, and check many timers at once.
How to access Apple News+ crossword puzzles in iOS 17
Apple News+ now has crossword puzzles — but you need to know where to look for them. Here's how you can do a daily crossword right from your Mac or iPhone.
Amber Neely
How to turn off FaceTime video reactions in iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma
The new video reactions in iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma aren't always a good thing to have enabled for all conversations. Here's how to turn them off.
Malcolm Owen
How to find an Apple Watch using an iPhone running iOS 17
Apple users now have another way to find a lost Apple Watch, although this one requires close proximity. Here's how to use your iPhone running iOS 17 to find your Apple Watch.
How to automatically delete two-factor authentication codes in iOS 17
The Messages and Mail apps on iOS can quickly become cluttered with SMS codes for two-factor authentication, but iOS 17 can automatically delete them. Here's where to find it.
How to make Siri use WhatsApp instead of Messages in iOS 17
In iOS 17, you can choose which app you want to use after dictating your message. Here's how to change what app Siri will use to send a message.
Nathaniel Pangaro
How to leave FaceTime video messages in iOS 17
Once Apple users upgrade to iOS 17, they can leave video voicemails on FaceTime in situations where the recipient doesn't answer the incoming call. Here's how to leave a FaceTime voicemail.
How to turn photos into iMessage stickers with iOS 17
A fun feature in iOS 17 lets users transform their photos into stickers and conveniently share them through iMessage. Here's how to get started.
How to use Live Voicemail in iOS 17
Now with iOS 17, Apple has added Live Voicemail, enabling users to view a transcription of their phone conversations and pick up the call while a message is still being left. Here's how to use it.
How to use the new Spotlight in iOS 17
Just as it did for iOS 16, Apple has again taken the opportunity to tweak Spotlight to bring it small but perfectly formed additions for iOS 17. Here's how to use it.
How to use Visual Look Up to identify laundry symbols in iOS 17
Doing laundry is now simpler because of iOS 17, as the Photos app has gained the ability to recognize and provide explanations for laundry symbols. Here's how to use it.
How to set a browser for private searching in iOS 17
Apple has quietly added yet another privacy option to Safari, by letting you set a different search engine just for when you're using private browsing. Here's how to do it.
How to change the focus point of portrait photos in iOS 17
Tips: Being able to change the focus point in a portrait photo and subtly blur the background isn't reserved for the iPhone 15. Here is how to do it on any device in iOS 17.
How to turn on Sensitive Content Warnings in iOS 17
Sensitive Content Warning is a new feature in iOS 17 that allows users to protect themselves from content that may be sensitive or triggering. Here's how to turn it on.
How to easily and quickly crop images in iOS 17
Sometimes you want to quickly crop an image without jumping through multiple hoops to do so. In iOS 17, cropping images has become a lot faster. Here's how to do it.
How to rearrange your iMessage apps in iOS 17
The iMessage app drawer has a refreshed design in iOS 17, but reorganizing it can be confusing at first glance. Here is how to change the order of your apps in Messages.
