Apple removed the volume bar from iPhone lock screens when iOS 16 launched, forcing users to rely solely on physical volume buttons for audio adjustments. While those buttons work fine, they only let ...

You might have noticed that your iPhone shows a useful playback controls widget on the lock screen whenever you're listening to audio. It's multipurpose, too, since you'll see it whether you're ...

Spotify, the popular streaming service from Sweden, has recently announced a glaring change that will affect the way iPhone users control volume for connected devices. As of Sept. 3, users will no ...

I've been testing iOS 18.2 since the first beta, but I hardly paid any attention to it. That's because I'm an iPhone user in Europe, which means I'm not getting any of the Apple Intelligence features ...

Hidden iPhone settings and features that improve everyday use. Simple tweaks most people miss, plus tips to get more out of iOS 26.

Spotify claims Apple may again be in violation of European regulation, the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which requires interoperability from big technology companies dubbed “gatekeepers.” This time, the ...

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