Michael Hicks

iOS 14.5 added new Siri voices and AI tech; here's how to take advantage of them

Apple Maps now has the option to report accidents, hazards and speed checks. Here's how, including hands-free and with CarPlay

How to pair them to your device, which iPhones and iPads support them, how to use Precision Finding, and how to replace the battery

Stop apps from tracking you or selling your data – or even asking you for your data – using Apple's new privacy tools

You can't assign a default iOS music app, but you can convince Siri to choose a third-party app for songs, books and podcasts

With the arrival of iOS 14.5, both iPhones and Android phones can now sync with Microsoft's new controller. Here's how

Do you own a recent Apple Watch? You can finally bypass Face ID's mask confusion and unlock your iPhone in an instant

Now that iOS 14.5 has launched, it's easier than ever to use your new DualSense controller for iOS (or Android) games

You can play iOS or Android games using your old DualShock 4, and we'll walk you through the steps

Updated Got an iPhone with a large screen? Mastering the PiP controls will help you stay productive and entertained at the same time.

Updated This is how you use Apple's secure payment system, on whatever device you're using.

We run through how to toggle it on older and newer phones, adjust the brightness, or activate it using Siri or Back Tap.

Make sure a particular app never knows where you are, only let it see a vague approximation, or turn off tracking entirely.