What changed in our guides

A dated log of every guide we changed after publishing: new screenshots for new system versions and facts checked again against official sources.

Every guide below was changed after it was first published: new screenshots for a new system version, or facts checked again against the official source. Each line is the note the guide itself shows under "What changed". Small fixes such as typos are not listed.

25 October 2026

How to change the name of your iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to change the search engine in Safari on an iPhone: Every screenshot is now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to clear Safari history and website data on iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to hide apps on a Samsung Galaxy phone: Every step re-shot on our own Galaxy S26 (Korean model SM-S942N) on One UI 9, dark mode, with the steps rewritten for the One UI 9 screens.
How to play one app's sound on a different device on a Samsung Galaxy: Added what our Google Pixel 10a with Android 17 shows: it has no Separate app sound.
How to set a custom ringtone or notification sound on a Samsung Galaxy: New screenshots of the audio-access question and the sound picker with its Tracks, Albums, Artists and Folders tabs.
How to show battery percentage on a Samsung Galaxy (One UI 8.5): Rewritten for One UI 8.5 with our own screenshots. The battery percentage switch is gone; the number sits in the icon.
How to take a screenshot on an iPhone: New screenshots from our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording checked against those screens.
iPhone alarm not going off? 8 things to check: New screenshots from our iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording checked against those screens.
Samsung Galaxy battery draining fast? 6 fixes: Every step re-shot on our own Galaxy S26 (Korean model SM-S942N) on One UI 9, dark mode, with the steps rewritten for the One UI 9 screens.

24 October 2026

How to check your iOS version and free storage on iPhone: New screenshots from our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording checked against those screens.
How to keep new apps off the iPhone Home Screen: Every screenshot is now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to reset network settings on a Samsung Galaxy phone: Rewritten for One UI 8.5 with our own screenshots. Network reset is now two resets: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and mobile.
How to show full names instead of short names on an iPhone: Every screenshot is now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to show week numbers in the Calendar on an iPhone: Every screenshot is now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to turn off Connectivity Assist (Wi-Fi Assist) on an iPhone: Rewritten for iOS 27 with our own screenshots. Wi-Fi Assist is now Connectivity Assist, under Wi-Fi.
How to turn off iOS beta updates on an iPhone: Every screenshot is now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to turn off personalised ads from Apple on an iPhone: Every screenshot is now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to turn off swipe typing on an iPhone: Every screenshot is now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to turn on the camera grid and level on an iPhone: Every screenshot is now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to use Back Tap on an iPhone: New screenshots from our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording checked against those screens.
How to use Safety Check on an iPhone: Every screenshot is now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
Samsung Galaxy hotspot not working? 6 fixes: Added Data saver to the checks: turning it on switched our Galaxy A57 hotspot off (tested 7 Oct 2026, One UI 8.5).
What the green and orange dots mean on an iPhone: New screenshots from our iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording checked against those screens.

23 October 2026

How to avoid tolls and highways in Apple Maps on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to change what the Action button does on an iPhone: New screenshots from our iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording checked against those screens.
How to make an iPhone speak words as you type: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to record video sound in stereo or mono on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to see what you type in larger text on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to turn on Lockdown Mode on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to turn on Low Power Mode on an iPhone: New screenshots from our iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording checked against those screens.
How to turn on Screen Distance on iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to turn on Screen Time on iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to turn on subtitles and captions on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.

22 October 2026

How to change the first day of the week in the iPhone Calendar: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to change when an app may use your location on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to show the location arrow in the iPhone status bar: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to stop sharing analytics with Apple on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to use Private Browsing in Safari on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.

21 October 2026

AirDrop not working on an iPhone? 7 fixes to try: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to create a shared album on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to hide your IP address from trackers in Safari on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to turn off location for system services on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to turn on Live Captions on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to turn on Reduce Motion on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to use Sound Recognition on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
Samsung Galaxy not vibrating? 6 things to check: Every step re-shot on our own Galaxy S26 (Korean model SM-S942N) on One UI 9, dark mode, with the steps rewritten for the One UI 9 screens.
Samsung Galaxy screen won't rotate? 5 fixes: Rewritten for One UI 8.5 with our own screenshots. Auto rotate has separate switches for Home, Lock and call screens.
Samsung lock screen notifications gone on One UI 8.5? Fix: Rewritten for One UI 8.5 with our own screenshots. Lock screen notifications moved to a link at the bottom of Lock screen and AOD.

20 October 2026

How to block pop-ups in Safari on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to change Display Zoom on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to change the lock screen shortcuts on a Samsung Galaxy: Every step re-shot on our own Galaxy S26 (Korean model SM-S942N) on One UI 9, dark mode, with the steps rewritten for the One UI 9 screens.
How to change the region, date format and temperature unit on iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to change the video resolution and frame rate on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to make an iPhone speak what you type with Live Speech: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to put apps to sleep on a Samsung Galaxy phone: Every step re-shot on our own Galaxy S26 (Korean model SM-S942N) on One UI 9, dark mode, with the steps rewritten for the One UI 9 screens.
How to reduce transparency and increase contrast on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to schedule Downtime on iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to see which apps can access your contacts and location on iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to set up Medical ID and emergency contacts on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to stop apps from tracking you on iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to turn on Auto Blocker on a Samsung Galaxy phone: Every step re-shot on our own Galaxy S26 (Korean model SM-S942N) on One UI 9, dark mode, with the steps rewritten for the One UI 9 screens.
How to turn on dark mode on a Samsung Galaxy phone: Every step re-shot on our own Galaxy S26 (Korean model SM-S942N) on One UI 9, dark mode, with the steps rewritten for the One UI 9 screens.
How to turn on flash notifications on a Samsung Galaxy: Every step re-shot on our own Galaxy S26 (Korean model SM-S942N) on One UI 9, dark mode, with the steps rewritten for the One UI 9 screens.
How to use Do not disturb on a Samsung Galaxy phone: Every step re-shot on our own Galaxy S26 (Korean model SM-S942N) on One UI 9, dark mode, with the steps rewritten for the One UI 9 screens.
How to use Maintenance mode on a Samsung Galaxy before a repair: Every step re-shot on our own Galaxy S26 (Korean model SM-S942N) on One UI 9, dark mode, with the steps rewritten for the One UI 9 screens.
Samsung screen recording has no sound? How to fix it: Every step re-shot on our own Galaxy S26 (Korean model SM-S942N) on One UI 9, dark mode, with the steps rewritten for the One UI 9 screens.

19 October 2026

FaceTime not working on an iPhone? 8 fixes to try: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to add a keyboard language on iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to back up an iPhone to iCloud: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to change the default browser and other default apps on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to change the number format on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to check battery health on an iPhone: Added Apple's design figures for battery capacity by charge cycles: 80% at 500 cycles for iPhone 14 and earlier, 80% at 1,000 for iPhone 15 models.
How to create text shortcuts on iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to download offline maps on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to hide albums in Samsung Gallery: New screenshots from our own Galaxy A57 on One UI 9, dark mode, with every step checked against those screens.
How to hide photos on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to keep music playing while recording video on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to make all websites larger in Safari on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to make an iPhone take JPG photos instead of HEIC: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to make Safari close old tabs automatically on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to make your iPhone read text aloud: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to move the Safari address bar on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to open Safari links in the background on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to reduce the Liquid Glass effect on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to remove stickers from the emoji keyboard on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to set a daily time limit for apps on iPhone: Rewritten for iOS 27, where App Limits is now Time Allowances, with our own iPhone 17e screenshots in dark mode.
How to set your usual type of travel in Apple Maps on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to show last names first in Contacts on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to show on and off symbols on iPhone switches: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to show only capital letters on the iPhone keyboard: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to sort contacts by first name on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to stop Apple storing your searches on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to stop photos taken in Messages being saved to your library: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to stop the iPhone capitalising the first letter: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to switch an iPhone between metric and imperial units: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to trim a video on a Samsung Galaxy: New screenshots from our own Galaxy A57 on One UI 9, dark mode, with every step checked against those screens.
How to turn Location Services on or off on iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to turn off autocorrect on iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to turn off Dictation on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to turn off in-app purchases on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to turn off Live Photos on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to turn off predictive text on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to turn on keyboard vibration on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to use Handoff between a Mac and an iPhone: New screenshots from an iPhone 17e with iOS 27.0.1 and a MacBook Neo with macOS 27.0.1, including the Handoff banner in the iPhone App Switcher.
How to use the one-handed keyboard on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
iPhone screen keeps dimming? 7 settings to check: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
Windows Security or Smart App Control blocked an app? What to do: Added Microsoft's known issue with the 13 October 2026 update KB5127648: the switch to turn Smart App Control back on may be greyed out.

18 October 2026

How to turn off auto-brightness on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to turn off Background App Refresh on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
iPhone camera or flash not working? 6 fixes to try: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
iPhone iMessage "Waiting for activation"? 6 fixes to try: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
iPhone not ringing for calls? 7 settings to check: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
iPhone notifications not showing? 5 settings to check: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
iPhone screen zoomed in and stuck? How to turn Zoom off: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
iPhone showing the wrong time? How to fix the date and time: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
iPhone storage full? 7 ways to free up space fast: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.

17 October 2026

How to change your Apple Account password on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to customise Control Centre on an iPhone: New screenshots from our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording checked against those screens.
How to invert the colours on an iPhone with Smart Invert: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to make an iPhone show information without relying on colour: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to play Background Sounds like rain on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to stop the iPhone typing a full stop after two spaces: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to turn off Attention Aware Features on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to turn on Dark Mode on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.

15 October 2026

How to turn on Power saving on a Samsung Galaxy phone: New dark-mode screenshots of every Power saving page on One UI 8.5, what Standard and Maximum each limit, and which one to use.

14 October 2026

How to turn off full-screen screenshot previews on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to turn on Sensitive Content Warning on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.

11 October 2026

How to turn off keyboard clicks on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens.
How to turn on Caps Lock on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.

10 October 2026

How to add an email account to an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to change the ringtone on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to change the slow-motion frame rate on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to screen or silence unknown callers on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to turn off Lens Correction on an iPhone camera: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.
How to turn on fast charging on a Samsung Galaxy: A note on what our Galaxy S26 (Korean model SM-S942N, One UI 9) shows here, with its screenshot.
Samsung Galaxy charging slowly? 6 fixes: A note on what our Galaxy S26 (Korean model SM-S942N, One UI 9) shows here, with its screenshot.

9 October 2026

How to make text bigger on an iPhone: The screenshots are now our own iPhone 17e on iOS 27.0.1, dark mode, and the wording is checked against those screens and Apple's iOS 27 guide.

8 October 2026

How to set default alert times for calendar events on an iPhone: Steps that look different now show our own iPhone 14 Pro on iOS 27.0.1, with the wording checked against that screen.