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Geeky Gadgets
4 days ago
- Geeky Gadgets
Beyond the Obvious: 20 Hidden Gems in iOS 26 Beta 2
Apple's iOS 26 Beta 2 introduces a variety of hidden features and subtle improvements designed to enhance usability and functionality. Whether you're browsing the web, managing files, or customizing your device, this update delivers thoughtful refinements aimed at improving your overall experience. Below is a detailed look at the most notable changes that make this update stand out in a new video from iReviews. Watch this video on YouTube. Safari Gets Smarter Browsing the web has become more intuitive with the addition of forward and backward buttons in Safari. These buttons, conveniently located at the bottom of the browser, improve accessibility and streamline navigation. This enhancement extends to third-party apps as well, making sure a consistent user experience across platforms. Whether you're revisiting a previous page or exploring new content, this feature simplifies your browsing journey. Notes App Adapts to Your Workflow The Notes app now features dynamic toolbars that adjust based on the content you're working on. This adaptive design minimizes distractions, allowing you to focus on tasks such as writing, organizing, or brainstorming with greater efficiency. By tailoring the toolbar to your current activity, the app ensures that the tools you need are always within reach, enhancing productivity. Files App Adds Personalization The Files app has received a subtle yet impactful update, including a purple shader for its icon. More importantly, users can now customize folder color tints to match their home screen themes. This added layer of personalization not only makes file management more engaging but also creates a visually cohesive experience. Whether you're organizing work documents or personal files, this feature allows you to tailor the app to your preferences. Live Radio Widget in the Music App Music enthusiasts will appreciate the new live radio widget, which provides quick access to live radio streams directly from the home screen. The widget prominently displays album art or playlist thumbnails, making it easier to engage with your favorite content. This feature ensures that your music experience is both seamless and visually appealing, keeping your favorite stations just a tap away. Seamless eSIM Transfers from Android Switching from Android to iOS has been simplified with a streamlined eSIM transfer process. You can now migrate your eSIM directly through the Settings app, eliminating the need for complex configurations or external tools. This feature makes transitioning between platforms more accessible, reducing the hassle often associated with such changes. iPhone Recovery Without a Computer Recovering your iPhone is now more convenient than ever. With iOS 26 Beta 2, you can use another iOS device or iPad to restore and set up your phone. This feature is particularly useful when you're traveling or away from your computer, providing a flexible solution for device recovery. Whether you're troubleshooting or setting up a new device, this functionality ensures a smoother process. Improved Personal Hotspot Insights The personal hotspot feature now includes dynamic status descriptions that update based on activity. These real-time insights provide a clearer understanding of your hotspot's current state, helping you manage connections more effectively. Whether you're monitoring data usage or checking connection stability, this update offers valuable information at a glance. Refined UI and Visual Tweaks Apple has introduced several subtle yet impactful visual adjustments across the interface. These refinements enhance the overall aesthetic and usability of iOS 26 Beta 2. Key updates include: Enhanced blur effects for widgets and the control center, creating a more polished look. Smoother animations for home screen customization, improving the user experience. Adjusted border radii for UI elements to better align with iPhone screen corners. Black borders around Spotlight search results for improved visibility and focus. These changes reflect Apple's attention to detail, making sure a visually cohesive and user-friendly interface. Messages App Adds Blue Badges Unread messages from unknown senders are now marked with a blue badge, making it easier to identify and manage these conversations. Additionally, conversation details have been simplified to display only relevant categories such as media, links, and files. This update streamlines message management, helping you stay organized and focused on important communications. Order Tracking in Wallet The Wallet app now supports order tracking, allowing you to monitor purchases directly within the app. This feature integrates seamlessly with your payment and delivery information, offering a centralized solution for managing transactions. Whether you're tracking a recent purchase or planning future orders, this functionality adds convenience to your shopping experience. Camera App Brings Back Feature Labels Labels for features like night mode and flashlight have been reintroduced in the Camera app. These labels provide clarity and guidance, making sure you can fully use your camera's capabilities without guesswork. Whether you're capturing photos in low light or adjusting settings, this update makes the process more intuitive. Crash Feedback in Photos If the Photos app crashes, a new popup allows you to report the issue directly to Apple. This feedback mechanism helps the company address bugs more efficiently, improving the app's overall stability. By allowing users to contribute to the refinement process, Apple demonstrates its commitment to delivering a reliable experience. Enhanced Visual Intelligence for Screenshots Visual intelligence for screenshots has been upgraded, making it easier to recognize and interact with elements within captured images. This enhancement adds functionality to a feature many users rely on daily, making sure that screenshots are not only a tool for documentation but also a practical resource for interaction and organization. Why It Matters iOS 26 Beta 2 represents a thoughtful refinement of the iOS experience. From smarter navigation in Safari to customizable icons in the Files app, these updates reflect Apple's commitment to usability and innovation. Whether you're managing files, exploring new music, or recovering your device, these changes are designed to make your interactions smoother, more intuitive, and ultimately more enjoyable. 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WIRED
22-06-2025
- General
- WIRED
If You're a Sucker For Sticky Notes, the Poppin Sticky Memo Ball Is Art
If a messy desk is a sign of genius, I might be one of the smartest people out there. Everywhere I've worked, whether in an office or my own house, I've begun with the purest of intentions to keep my desk clean and clutter-free, only to weigh the time and energy cost of constantly putting things away just to pull them out again the next day. Spoiler alert: Most of the time, it isn't worth it. One of the biggest, ahem, sticking points in my decluttering process is the sheer number of sticky notes I use. Classic Post-It brand notes, sticky notes shaped like flowers, novelty pads, tape flags—all have a place in my office supply arsenal. I write everything by hand, with a pen. And I mean everything. Not only in my paper planner but also on the sticky notes I have in nearly every room of my house. I have them in the kitchen, in my nightstand, in the car. And I always will, as it's been scientifically proven that writing things down boosts learning and memory, since writing by hand activates more wide-ranging connections in the brain. I love my Notes app as much as anyone else, but if I type something into it that I need to do in the future, I not only have to remember that I did so but also hope I titled it with something searchable. If I write it down on a sticky note, I will not only remember, but I can stick it exactly where I know I'll see it. Doctor's office unexpectedly calling while I'm in another room? Sticky note. Reminder for my husband who's still asleep and doesn't have his phone set to silent, so I can't text him? Sticky note. Sticky notes for my kid. Sticky notes for my friends. Sticky notes in my car, in my garage … It's an infallible system. However, the worst offender of sticky note detritus is by far my workstation. If I receive any kind of actionable instruction, whether it's in a meeting, an email, a Slack message, or via a phone call, it's immediately written down on a sticky note and slapped on my planner or, if longer-range, pinned to the wall above my desk, which is lined with felt bulletin board wall tiles from Amazon and currently looks like the pelt of a disappointing piñata. However, I hadn't really thought much about what those notepads were doing for my space visually until I saw the Poppin' Sticky Memo Ball, the 4.5-inch dodecahedron that looks something like a girly soccer ball but is actually a desk ornament you can put to use. This is the sticky note stack made into decor. Back to School Photograph: Kat Merck The Sticky Memo Ball originated not in a boardroom at 3M, nor in the brains of Romy and Michelle, but at Rochester Institute of Technology. Each year, the STEM-focused school holds a design initiative called Metaproject, pairing companies with RIT students to create products focusing on the theme 'Design Is One,' the official philosophy of the school's Vignelli Center for Design Studies. (Named in honor of Italian designers Lella and Massimo Vignelli, the latter of whom is known for his modernist designs incorporating geometric shapes.)
CNET
21-06-2025
- CNET
This Hidden Trick Can Help Keep Your iPhone's Notes App Organized
Apple announced at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9 that the next version of the iPhone's operating system will be called iOS 26. The tech giant said iOS 26 will bring a transparent glass design to icons and menus and much more to your iPhone this fall. But when Apple released iOS 18 in September, the company made it easy to keep your Notes app more organized with collapsible sections. Read more: iOS 18 Brings These New Features to Your iPhone There are other ways to keep Notes organized, like with tags, but those usually apply to the whole note and not the content within the note. With collapsible sections, you can keep the content within individual notes organized and tidy so you can easily find what you're looking for. Here's how to create collapsible sections in Notes to keep the app organized. How to create collapsible sections Tap the gray arrows on the left side of the screen to collapse and expand sections. Apple/CNET 1. Open Notes. 2. Tap the new note button — the square with a pen — in the bottom right corner of your screen. 3. Add a title to the note, like weeks of the month. 4. Tap the Aa in the toolbar across the top of your keyboard. You might have to tap the plus (+) sign over the top right corner of your keyboard to open the toolbar. 5. Tap Heading or Subheading to name your sections, like the days of the week. 6. Fill out information under your headings and subheadings. 7. Tap the space just in front of your headings or subheadings, and a down arrow will appear to the left of them. 8. Tap that arrow and everything under the heading or subheading will collapse. It's important to note that headings won't collapse into each other, and same with subheadings and titles. But if you put a subheading under a heading, the subheading can collapse into the heading. And everything will collapse under a title if there's more than one title in a note. Now you can keep your Notes organized and tidy. I've used the feature to keep track of my work week, as well as meetings, that way I can easily look back on what I was working on earlier in the week or remind myself what I have upcoming in the week. For more on iOS 18, here's what you need to know about iOS 18.5 and iOS 18.4. You can also check out our iOS 18 cheat sheet and everything to know about iOS 26.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
McDonald's Officially Confirms Fan-Favorite Snack Wrap is Returning Next Month
McDonald's announced the long-awaited return of its Snack Wrap, set to hit menus nationwide on July 10, 2025, in spicy and ranch varieties. A heartfelt social media post credited fans for the comeback, celebrating years of petitions, tweet streaks, and drive-thru requests. A microsite, The Snack Wrap Files, teases more content to come, including fan emails, behind-the-scenes clips, and promo has heard all of the hundreds, and maybe millions, of fan prayers – and they have officially been answered. On Tuesday, June 3, the fast food giant announced on social media the date that the fan-favorite Snack Wrap will be returning to menus nationwide. The caption of the 16-slide carousel post reads, 'Got emotional typing this. snack wrap is back 07.10.25.' Following the first image, which also showcases the date in all its glory, is a sentimental note from the McDonald's social media manager. 'I don't usually do this, and i didn't run this by brian from legal (sorry brian). but i have something to say. not as mcdonald's but as the person behind the mcdonald's account,' the Notes App screenshots began. 'I once posted, 'social media managers don't control the menu.' as much as i hated admitting it at the time, it's true. i even got a plaque made of it put on my desk. i also don't control the bitcoin price even though you think the McRib is responsible, but i digress.' The note continues, 'Yes, i could post about the Snack Wrap, tease you with tweets like 'bring back____' (knowing exactly what you'd say). And even manifest for its return. but i couldn't bring it back. you know who could bring it back? YOU.' The social media manager went on to write that it was the fans of the menu item – with comments under every social media post, petitions, asks in the drive-thrus, rallies and 100-day-long tweet streaks begging for its return – that influenced the fast food chain to bring the wrap back. 'I cheered you on from behind the screen and made it my mission to never stop fighting for you. i made 486 decks on 'reasons why to bring back the Snack Wrap' (i counted),' the note said. 'You created a movement. A movement so powerful that you finally won.' In the final screenshot of the note, the social media manager mused about how much they love their job and how proud they are to announce the Snack Wrap's return. 'It's the honor of my lifetime to finally say…the Snack Wrap is back. Because of YOU. see you 07.10.25,' the note ends, and leads to the collection of photos and videos of fans professing their love for the food item across social media platforms and to drive-thru operators. The Snack Wrap will return in two flavors, spicy and ranch. The Spicy option delivers the same habanero kick that fans enjoy in the Spicy McCrispy sandwich, whereas the Ranch wrap is rich and savory, with hints of garlic and onion. Along with the announcement, McDonald's released the Snack Wrap Files. The website, which has a countdown in the top-right corner of the screen that's suspiciously counting down to June 9, is a collection of locked folders labeled presumably by each's contents. On the day of the announcement, the only folders unlocked are 'The Fandom,' which houses nearly 30 email requests all requesting the discontinued Snack Wrap; 'BTS' filled with images of the team creating the marketing for the release; and 'Media Materials' that has a Frequently Asked Questions section and a video from McDonald's US President Joe Erlinger. The other notable folders that are expected to be unlocked at a later date include Reaction Clips, Merch Concepts, Internet Emails, Promo Codes, Playlist, Voice Note and Credits. McDonald's first teased the return of the Snack Wrap on X/Twitter back in April. The ominous post on its official account read, '0x.14.2025,' omitting the month. The Snack Wrap originally debuted on McDonald's menus in the U.S. in 2006 before being discontinued in 2016. The fan-favorite item consisted of chicken, shredded lettuce and shredded cheese covered in either ranch or honey mustard, wrapped inside a warm tortilla. Read the original article on People
The Verge
26-05-2025
- The Verge
How to scan documents using your iPhone
Converting paper documents into digital formats means you've got backups of your paperwork should you ever need them. It can also help you clear out a substantial amount of clutter from your home or office — perhaps a whole filing cabinet's worth. It's now easier than ever to scan documents using today's phones — a large flatbed scanner is no longer needed as it was in the past. Receipts, business cards, bills, and any other kind of printed material can be stored digitally. If you've got an iPhone, you can do this straight from the built-in Notes or Files apps. If those don't quite give you the features you need, there are third-party alternatives that will do the job as well. Scan documents with Notes or Files The process of scanning a document is similar in both Notes and Files. To get started in Notes, open or create a note, then tap the paperclip icon at the bottom, then Scan Documents. In Files, tap the three dots (top right), then Scan Documents. This gets you into the scanning interface. By default, you'll be in auto mode — frame the document in the camera viewfinder, and when it's lined up, a picture is automatically taken. Line up the next page, and after a moment, another capture is made. Tap Auto (top right) to switch to manual mode, which lets you take each snap using the shutter button manually. The Auto button changes to read Manual, and you can tap it again to switch back to automatic mode. You'll see a couple of icons at the top. The lightning bolt lets you control the flash, while the three circles lets you switch between Color, Grayscale, Black & White, and Photo for the scanning mode. When all the documents and pages have been captured, tap Save. In Notes, the pages you've scanned are then added to the current note, and in Files the pages are saved together as a PDF file (you may be asked where you want to save your file). Scanning documents from a Mac Apple's Continuity suite of features includes a useful little trick that lets you scan documents from your Mac using an iPhone. As with other Continuity features, you must be signed in to the same Apple account on both devices for this to work, and both devices need to have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on. This works in Finder, Mail, Messages, Notes, Keynote, Numbers, Pages, and TextEdit on macOS. There are three options, depending on the app you're in: Ctrl+click where you want the scan to show, then choose Import from iPhone or iPad > Scan Documents. From the File menu, choose Import from iPhone or iPad > Scan Documents. From the Insert menu, choose Import from iPhone or iPad > Scan Documents. All three methods will launch the document scanner on your iPhone — at which point you're back to the interface we covered in the previous section. When you tap Save on your iPhone, the documents show up in your Mac app. Third-party scanning apps The process in iOS and macOS is very straightforward, but plenty of other apps do document scanning too, if you need them. A couple that I use regularly are Google Drive and Dropbox, so you might find they suit you better if those apps are where you tend to keep your digital archives. With Google Drive, tap the scan document icon in the lower right corner (it looks like a page with a frame around it). This takes you to a camera interface that matches the one you get in Notes and Files, but when you tap Save, you get to choose where in your Google Drive you want the scanned PDF uploaded to. You get a few more options with Dropbox: Tap the blue + (plus) button at the bottom, then Scan files. There's the Auto and Manual toggle switch again, but as soon as a page is captured, you get taken to a new screen where you can edit the borders of the scan or rotate it, and add further pages. When that's sorted, you're able to choose where in your Dropbox you want the scanned PDF to be saved, and how much compression to apply.
