Jake Peterson Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor Experience Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions. Read Full Bio July 9, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as
It turns out that Apple's vibrant Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro can turn into more of a vibrant hot pink color, at least it can if you accidentally-on-purpose throw a bunch of household chemicals on it. Last year, a Reddit thread purported to show a user's iPhone 17 Pro that had changed from orange to pink. I was
Blackcat/Getty Images One thing you might not know about your iPhone's power button is that pressing it automatically ends an active call. This is the default behavior in iOS. But users have long complained about the functionality, and Apple introduced a toggle to disable it within the Accessibility settings in iOS 16. Keep in mind that
You may be able to charge your devices much faster. Let's find out. Viktollio/Shutterstock Getting the most out of your iPhone or iPad's battery is about more than keeping an eye on how much power your apps consume. Your charging speed can also have an effect on your battery's longevity. A slow charger might be a
Organic Media/Getty Images Depending on the iPhone model you currently use, you may see up to two lock icons on the screen at the same time. Both may be visible on the Lock Screen, but only one may be visible on the Home Screen. But even the lock icon that stays visible while the phone
Will your phone be getting the upgrade? Adnan Ahmed for Engadget Siri has never been the smartest virtual assistant, but what is especially disappointing is how it has refused to evolve despite Apple's aggressive push for Apple Intelligence. Two major versions of iOS have come and gone without the supercharged Siri that Apple originally promised.
Narin Nonthamand/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're dropping a chunk of your hard-earned cash on an iPhone, there's a good chance you'll be looking for a case to go with it. iPhone cases come in a huge range of designs, some focused on protection, some on style, and
The 19th annual competition features photographers from 48 countries, most using older iPhone cameras. Jeff Carlson Senior Writer Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide spectrum ranging from Apple devices and cameras to photo editing software and PalmPilots. He drinks a
tinhkhuong/Shutterstock AirDrop and Quick Share both let you send photos and files to a nearby device in seconds without the need to sign into a Wi-Fi network, pair with another device, or even set up an account. And since Google brought AirDrop support to Android devices, this ease of sharing has become even more useful.
Jake Peterson Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor Experience Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions. Read Full Bio June 29, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as
