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What You Should Know About Mail Categories on Your iPhone
What You Should Know About Mail Categories on Your iPhone

CNET

time18-06-2025

  • CNET

What You Should Know About Mail Categories on Your iPhone

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, it will have a new Games app and much more to your iPhone. But when Apple released iOS 18.2 in December, it introduced a new feature in your Mail app that sorts your incoming emails into different categories for you, called Categories. "The Mail app automatically sorts your email messages into categories to help you find and manage messages quicker," Apple wrote online. But if you don't like how Categories work in Mail, no worries, you can revert your app to look the way it did before the update. Read more: Everything You Need to Know About iOS 18 Here's what you need to know about Mail Categories and how to turn the feature off so your app looks like it did before the update. What are Mail Categories? Mail Categories are similar to categories you would find in Gmail. The app filters your emails into one of four categories: Primary, Transactions, Updates and Promotions. Apple/CNET Emails with receipts, as well as order and delivery information, fill the Transactions category, and news, social and other subscription emails go to Updates. Emails with special offers and deals go to Promotions, as you might imagine. The Primary category is more difficult to pin down. Apple says in the app that Primary is for "Messages that matter most." I've used the redesigned app since it launched in beta, and during that time my Primary category was filled with emails from my wife, customer service and even refund information. It's a little bit of a catch-all category. Can I switch an email category? You can for most messages but not all. Here's how. 1. Tap Mail. 2. Tap the Transactions, Updates or Promotions tab then tap a message. 3. Tap the three dots (...) in the top right corner. 4. Tap Categorization. Then you can manually categorize messages from a given sender to another category. Unfortunately, all messages from a sender will go to the new category, which could be irksome. Once, I ordered tickets for a show at a local theater, and the email was filtered to Promotions. I moved the email with those tickets to Primary, but now all emails from this theater — including deals and sales — go to my Primary category. Not being able to change that categorization back is annoying. It's important to note that you can recategorize an email from Promotions to Deals and then back to Promotions without issue. The only emails that can't be recategorized are those in Primary. How do I turn off Mail Categories? Apple/CNET If you don't like Mail Categories, you can remove them so the app looks like it did before the update. Here's how. 1. Tap Mail. 2. Tap the three dots (...) in the top right corner of the app. 3. Tap List View. Now your emails will populate in Mail from top to bottom as they arrive in your inbox. There is also a Mail Category called All Mail that seems to merge the new categories with List View, however you may have missed it like I did. To find All Mail, go into Mail with Categories enabled and swipe the categories bar near the top of Mail to the left to reveal the All Mail. Tap this and you will still see the Categories tabs across the top of Mail, but all your mail will be displayed in List View as it lands in your inbox. 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.

Your iPhone Is About to Get a Helpful New Charging Feature
Your iPhone Is About to Get a Helpful New Charging Feature

Yahoo

time03-06-2025

  • Business
  • Yahoo

Your iPhone Is About to Get a Helpful New Charging Feature

Apple is expected to roll out the feature with the next big iOS update. Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is set to kick off next week — on June 9th — and, as is tradition, it's going to give us a first look at the next-gen software updates coming to all its various devices in the fall. iOS 19 is the upcoming major software update for iPhones (although there are reports that Apple will jump to iOS 26, a more convenient naming convention for 2026) and, naturally, it's expected to deliver a new look and a lot of new features. And, if the rumors are true, one of those is a new charging feature that could be super useful for any iPhone user on the go. In November, with the second beta of iOS 18.2, there was code uncovered hinting at a new feature called 'BatteryIntelligence.' This was an Apple Intelligence feature that was supposed to provide an estimate of how long it would take your iPhone to fully charge (or reach the charge limit you've set). However, when iOS 18.2 was rolled out, as well as all subsequent iOS 18 updates, this feature never materialized. That's expected to finally change once iOS 19 is rolled out. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the upcoming operating system will add 'a lock-screen indicator showing how long it will take to charge up' your iPhone. This way, you'll have an idea how long you'll need to let your iPhone charge before you grab it and go — no need to even unlock your iPhone. Of course, it's unclear how your iPhone will know what kind of charger you'll be using (as wired charging is still much faster than wireless charging, MagSafe or not). But we'll learn more of those details in good time. Apple is expected to announce iOS 19 — or iOS 26, if rumors are correct — on June 9th at WWDC. The software update will then be rolled out to the general public in September, following the announcement of the new iPhones. Given that this feature is expected to harness Apple Intelligence, you'll likely need an iPhone that supports it. That means you'll need to have an iPhone 16 (any model) or an iPhone 15 Pro/Max. Tucker Bowe has been on Gear Patrol's editorial team since 2014. As a Tech Staff Writer, he tracks everything in the consumer tech space, from headphones to smartphones, wearables to home theater systems. If it lights up or makes noise, he probably covers it.

Default apps on iPhone: How to switch from Safari and Mail to others like Chrome and Gmail
Default apps on iPhone: How to switch from Safari and Mail to others like Chrome and Gmail

Hindustan Times

time27-05-2025

  • Hindustan Times

Default apps on iPhone: How to switch from Safari and Mail to others like Chrome and Gmail

If you own an iPhone and want to change the default apps, now you can do so. Gone are the times when you couldn't and were limited to the apps that Apple wanted you to use, especially the Safari browser. Some of this functionality came with iOS 14, and now with iOS 18.2, you have a wide range of apps that you can set as default. So, you have to have iOS 18.2 or later versions installed in order to change the default apps on your iPhone, including selecting third-party apps for email, messaging, calling, call filtering, web Browse, passwords, as well as the keyboard. Wondering how to do it? Here are a few easy steps on how to change the default apps on your iPhone. Also Read: Google to let users test Android 16 desktop mode on phones with external display support, here's how Step 1: Open the Settings app on your all the way down and tap on Apps. Step 2: You will now see an option called Default Apps at the top of the Apps section. Tap on it. Step 3: In the Default Apps section, you'll see various categories including Email, Messaging, Calling, Call Filtering, and more. Step 4: Depending on which category you want to customise, let's go with Email for this example, you can select a third-party app. For instance, if you've installed Gmail from the App Store, you can set it as your default instead of Apple's Mail app. Similarly, for the Calling app, you can choose FaceTime, Phone, or WhatsApp, if web browsing, you can also select other browsers like Chrome. There are also options for changing defaults for Keyboards, Passwords & Codes, and Translation. It should be noted that with iOS 14, Apple introduced the ability to change the default browser and default mail app. Previously, this option was somewhat hidden. You had to open a compatible app like Chrome and then choose it as the default browser from within that app's settings. But now, the process is more streamlined, and new categories have been added over time. MOBILE FINDER: iPhone 16 LATEST Price, Specs And More

How You Can Bring the Volume Bar Back to Your iPhone's Lock Screen
How You Can Bring the Volume Bar Back to Your iPhone's Lock Screen

CNET

time16-05-2025

  • CNET

How You Can Bring the Volume Bar Back to Your iPhone's Lock Screen

If you're listening to music or a podcast and want to change the volume without unlocking your iPhone, then you probably press the buttons on the side of your phone. While the buttons increase or decrease your volume a set amount, they could leave you choosing between a volume that is slightly too loud or a bit too quiet. But if you keep your iPhone up to date with the latest iOS releases, you can bring the volume bar back to your Lock Screen so you can control your volume more precisely without unlocking your iPhone. When Apple released iOS 18.2 in December, that update allowed you to bring the volume bar back to your iPhone's Lock Screen. This comes after Apple removed the volume bar from your Lock Screen when the company released iOS 16 in 2022. If you like using the volume bar, you can return it to your Lock Screen in four easy steps. Read more: Everything You Need to Know About iOS 18 Here's how you can reintroduce the volume bar to your Lock Screen. How to get the volume bar on your iPhone 1. Open Settings. 2. Tap Accessibility. 3. Tap Audio & Visual under Hearing. 4. Tap the toggle next to Always Show Volume Control. Apple/CNET Now, the next time you're listening to music or a podcast at the gym or on the bus, you can change the volume by using the slider on your Lock Screen. For more on iOS 18, here's all the new iPhone features included in iOS 18.5, iOS 18.4 and iOS 18.3. You can also check out our iOS 18 cheat sheet and what we hope to see in iOS 19.

Apple Gave Your iPhone a Useful New Feature You Probably Didn't Know About
Apple Gave Your iPhone a Useful New Feature You Probably Didn't Know About

Yahoo

time30-04-2025

  • Yahoo

Apple Gave Your iPhone a Useful New Feature You Probably Didn't Know About

It may not have grabbed the headlines, but this is definitely one of the most useful new features I've used in years. Since the fall, Apple has steadily rolled out new features to your iPhone as part of iOS 18 (and its subsequent iterations). Some standouts include the ability to customize your Home Screen, Lock Screen and Control Center like never before. iPhone users also have ability to use Apple Intelligence to generate images, clear up notifications and identify plants, animals and objects. But that's just scratching the surface. Because so many new features get introduced, many fly under the radar, including a recent update to app I've used for years: Voice Memos. Voice Memos is one of Apple's default apps. It lets you record conversations, lectures, vocals or even your spontaneous ideas, and then lets you listen to them later. It has been on your iPhone for years, and it hasn't really changed all that much. That is, until this year, when Apple rolled out two standout features to its voice recording app. As it turns out, both are incredibly useful. The most noteworthy addition to Voice Memos is that, thanks to iOS 18, it can transcribe your audio recordings into text — and it just takes a few seconds. All you need is an iPhone (12 or later) that runs iOS 18. Open the Voice Memos app. Tap the recording you want transcribed. Tap the three dots (top-right corner). Select Edit Recording. Select the Transcribe button (Quotes) in the bottom-left corner. Once selected, you'll see a 'Transcription in progress' message and, after a few seconds, you'll be able to view your transcribed recording. If you don't want to view the transcription right away, you can quickly access it in Voice Memos by going to that specific audio recording, selecting the three dots and tapping 'View Transcript.' In my experience, it's pretty accurate — like 85 percent or so — but you'll still want to go back over it and edit certain details that your iPhone didn't get exactly right. When Apple rolled out iOS 18.2, it added a key feature to the Voice Memos app that's particularly useful for musicians. Specifically, it allows you to add a second recording — or layer — to an existing recording and then listen to them together as one. This allows you to add things like vocals, a second instrument or just commentary over an existing recording — no headphones required. You can even mix the two layers as you see fit. Open the Voice Memos app. Tap the recording you want to add a layer to. Select the waveform icon (bottom-left corner). Select the '+' icon (might say 'Add a Vocal Layer'). Tap the red record button. Once done, you can select the layer recording and adjust the prominence of the two recordings. You can even separate the two and listen to each individually. There's a catch, however. The feature is powered by Apple's A18 Pro chip, which is only found in the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. If you have any other iPhone, you're unfortunately out of luck with this one. Tucker Bowe has been on Gear Patrol's editorial team since 2014. As a Tech Staff Writer, he tracks everything in the consumer tech space, from headphones to smartphones, wearables to home theater systems. If it lights up or makes noise, he probably covers it.

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