Setting up your iPhone for the first time is an essential process that ensures your device is ready for secure and efficient use. This guide provides a detailed, step-by-step walkthrough, covering ...

From essential first steps to pro-level tweaks, these are the things I do first every time I set up a new iPhone.

While writing “Comparing the Classic and Unified Views in iOS 26’s Phone App” (10 November 2025), I commented that the Unified view’s Calls screen was more attractive if you had contact posters for ...

Apple released iOS 26 in mid-September, bringing a range of new features and changes to iPhones across the globe. But not all of the included improvements have been showcased with Apple's typical ...