The Action Button replaces the mute switch on iPhone 15 Pro and 16 models, serving as a customizable button for everyday tasks. It simplifies tasks like enabling silent mode, recording a voice memo, ...

You may be familiar with a few things your iPhone’s physical buttons can do, like capturing screenshots or bringing up the power menu, but that’s not all. From controlling the camera to accessing ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If you own an iPhone 16 or an iPhone 17, you’ll find different ...

Much was made of how Apple replaced the Ring/Silent switch in the iPhone 15 Pro models with the Action button. By default, pressing and holding the Action button toggles Silent mode, just like the ...

The physical home button is no more, but there's a workaround you can use on pretty much any iPhone. With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and ...

I’ve been intrigued by the BANG!CASE ever since it was introduced by Bitmo Lab as a Kickstarter campaign about a year ago. The case includes a programmable button that can be used to automate actions ...

The iPhone Action Button, introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro and subsequent models, represents a significant step forward in simplifying and enhancing the way you interact with your device. Positioned ...

Apple’s accessibility features aren’t just for people with disabilities; they can also be useful for everyone. For instance, if you find it hard to read text in iOS 26, you can reduce transparency.

Growing up, I spent a lot of time as a passenger in vehicles, commuting long-distance between my parents’ homes. I quickly learned that I had debilitating motion sickness, suffering dizziness after ...

Camera Control is not meant to replace touch controls, but to complement them. It introduces a two-stage shutter to the ...

Wondering what the new button on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro can do? Much more than take photos. Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to ...

Most people seem happy to pass their phones around so dinner companions can look at pictures, for instance. However, many would not be comfortable lending their phone to someone for a lengthy period ...