Newsletter Sunday Recap 10/05/25

These 20 Apps Are Watching You—And You Probably Use Them Every Day
 
 
From www.pcmag.com
 

You might use these apps every day, but have no idea what they collect. These 20 apps are quietly harvesting your location, contacts, photos, and more—here's what you can do about it. CONTINUE...

 
 
Bring the Volume Bar Back to Your iPhone's Lock Screen in a Few Easy Steps
 
 
From www.cnet.com
 

Apple removed the volume bar from the iPhone's lock screen a few years ago, but you can bring it back to your device now. CONTINUE...

 
 
How to Stop Your iPhone from Tracking You: A Step-by-Step Guide
 
 
From www.geeky-gadgets.com
 

Learn how to stop your iPhone from tracking you and protect your privacy with these simple settings adjustments. Take control of your data. CONTINUE...

 
 
Apple Harvest: How to Wipe Your iPhone Before You Sell or Trade It In
 
 
From www.vice.com
 

The most important, last thing you'll do with your iPhone before you get rid of it? Erase every shred of you having used it. CONTINUE...

 
 
How to fix System Data filling iPhone storage
 
 
From appleinsider.com
 

Your iPhone may have low storage because it's been consumed by System Data, which can potentially consume all available capacity. Here's how to regain space when things get too bloated to function. CONTINUE...

 
 
iOS 26: How to turn off Liquid Glass
 
 
From mashable.com
 

But the so-called “biggest iOS update in years” hasn’t exactly wowed people. Can you really turn it off? CONTINUE...

 
 
iOS 26 Hidden Features: Top Updates You Shouldn’t Miss
 
 
From www.geeky-gadgets.com
 

Unlock iOS 26’s hidden features! Discover smarter tools, personalization options, and security updates to enhance your iPhone experience. CONTINUE...

 
 
iOS 26: Use Live Translation in Messages
 
 
From www.macrumors.com
 

In iOS 26, seamless multilingual conversations in Messages are just a few taps away, thanks to Apple's new Live Translation feature. CONTINUE...

 
 
What can I plug into my iPhone 17 USB-C port?
 
 
From 9to5mac.com
 

iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air feature a USB-C port at the bottom of the phone. CONTINUE...

 
 
How to use Hold Assist on iOS 26 (and why it's my must-have iPhone feature)
 
 
From www.zdnet.com
 

Hold Assist in iOS 26 will notify you the moment a live agent returns and even show a transcript of what you might have missed. CONTINUE...