iOS 26: Use Live Translation in Messages

In iOS 26, seamless multilingual conversations in Messages are just a few taps away, thanks to Apple’s new Live Translation feature. When chatting with friends or colleagues who speak different languages, you can now see instant translations without breaking the flow of your conversation.

Live Translation is an Apple Intelligence feature, so you’ll need an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16, iPhone Air, or iPhone 17 model to use it.

Tranlsation works with nine languages including Chinese (Mandarin, Simplified), French, German, Italian, English, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish (Spain). Your messages appear in both languages on your device, while recipients see everything in their preferred language, provided they are using a device running iOS 26, iPadOS 26, or macOS Tahoe.

To enable automatic translation for a conversation:

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iPhone 17: using the New Dual Capture Video Feature

The iPhone 17 lineup brings a new video feature that lets you record from both the front and rear cameras simultaneously. Dual Capture creates picture-in-picture recordings that should be perfect for reaction videos, tutorials, or any scenario where you want to capture both yourself and the action in front of you.

Dual Capture works across the iPhone 17 series, including the iPhone Air. Here’s how to get up and running with the new feature.

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iPhone 17: Disable Center Stage Camera Auto-Zoom

On the iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air, the new 18-megapixel Center Stage front camera features a square sensor that offers more flexibility in framing and composition. Center Stage will also auto-zoom to include everyone in a group selfie, but if you don’t like it, you can turn it off.

The Center Stage camera automatically adjusts its view depending on what’s happening in front of it. If you’re the only person in the shot, it keeps the frame tight for a more personal feel. As others join, the view zooms out to fit everyone in, with no need to adjust it yourself.

This dynamic feature reduces the chance of friends being cropped out in group photos. However, you may find that Center Stage is not zooming adequately for your particular needs, in which case you can disable the auto-zoom feature.

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iOS 26: use AirPods as Microphone when Shooting Video

In iOS 26, you can use AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, or AirPods Pro 3 as a wireless microphone with supported camera apps. Think of it as turning your AirPods into a lapel mic – you get professional-quality audio capture as well as the freedom to move around during recording.

Setting Up AirPods as Your Camera Microphone
Using AirPods as a microphone in iOS 26 requires just a few quick steps through Control Center. Make sure your AirPods are connected to your iPhone or iPad before you begin. Note that using AirPods as a camera microphone isn’t available in all countries or regions.

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WhatsApp: how to set a Message Reminder on Iphone

WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature on iPhone that lets you set reminder alerts for specific messages that you want to come back to later.

Available in version 25.25.74 of WhatsApp, the feature allows you to long press on any message in a conversation thread and select a new “Remind me” option in the popup menu. You can then choose between 2 hours, 8 hours, and 24 hours, or set a custom duration after which you will be alerted about it.

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How to Re-Enable GPT-4o Model in ChatGPT for Mac

After just a few days of trying GPT-5, many Plus subscribers have decided they prefer GPT-4o’s personality and creative collaboration skills. As a result, OpenAI is allowing paying customers to continue to use the prior-generation GPT-4o model if they don’t want to use the new GPT-5 model. If you count yourself among them, here’s how to bring the older model back into your ChatGPT for Mac experience.

To restore GPT-4o in your ChatGPT for Mac app, you first need to enable the setting through the web interface:

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iOS 26: set a Custom iPhone Ringtone in seconds

Setting custom ringtones on your iPhone is dramatically easier in iOS 26. Apple has eliminated the need for the cumbersome process of exporting a track from the GarageBand app, and now provides a simple four-step process that works directly from the Files app.

The new streamlined approach means you can transform any MP3 or M4A audio file that’s less than 30 seconds into a personalized ringtone in a just a few taps. Whether it’s a favorite song snippet, a voice memo, or a sound effect you’ve downloaded, the process is now as straightforward as sharing a photo. Here’s how to set up your custom ringtone without opening an additional app in iOS 26 (currently in beta).

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iOS 26 Screenshots: Turn Off Full-Screen Previews

Apple has modified the screenshot experience in iOS 26 to accommodate Visual Intelligence and its new Liquid Glass aesthetic. Taking a screenshot is still done by pressing the Side button and Volume Up button on your iPhone, but the interface has been redesigned, while there’s another change that might slow down your workflow if you’re used to the streamlined approach taken in iOS 18 and earlier.

If you regularly use Apple’s screen capture tools in iOS 18, you’ll know that screenshots appear as small thumbnails in the bottom-left corner that you can quickly tap to edit and save or ignore. This lets you continue using your iPhone without interruption, while still giving you the option to markup and/or share a screenshot when required.

In contrast, the new full-screen preview mode in iOS 26 displays your screenshot across the entire display by default, complete with editing tools and Visual Intelligence options at the bottom. While this gives you immediate access to cropping, markup, and AI-powered features, it may feel intrusive compared to iOS 18’s approach.

Disabling Full-Screen Previews
When you take your first screenshot after updating to iOS 26, you should see an on-screen prompt asking if you’d like to “Switch to Thumbnail View.” If you missed this opportunity or accidentally tapped “Not Now,” you can still revert to the old thumbnail approach, thanks to a new settings menu:

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iOS 26: Remove conversation Backgrounds in Messages

In iOS 26, Apple introduces conversation backgrounds to its Messages app for the first time. Custom backgrounds can help users better organize their conversations at a glance, and they also serve to add a personal touch to important chats, but they can feel like an imposition for other users.

The ability to apply custom backgrounds to Messages conversations in ‌iOS 26‌ will be welcomed by many users – especially anyone coming from WhatsApp, which has offered custom chat wallpapers for some time. The only problem with Messages is that when a background is changed by someone, everyone in the conversation also sees it.

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iOS 26: Save Physical Card details in Wallet App

Apple’s Wallet app in iOS 26 includes a new feature that lets you store physical card information alongside your digital payment cards. This allows you to quickly access account numbers, expiry dates, and other details without carrying the physical card.

It’s a simple addition in iOS 26, but it brings the Wallet app closer to being a comprehensive card management tool, filling the gap that third-party apps like 1Password typically fill. With the full card information to hand, you can check your card’s expiry date for a subscription service or provide account details over the phone, without needing to dig through your physical wallet or memorize card numbers. It also means you don’t have to delve into settings to find Safari’s Autofill fields.

Adding Physical Card Information
To store your physical card details, follow these steps:

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