To clean up a voice recording in iOS 27, open it in Voice Memos, tap the More button, tap Options and turn on Studio Sound, then drag the slider to set the strength. Apple says Studio Sound “adjusts the levels of background sound and reverb in a Spatial Audio recording, so a recorded voice sounds…
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How to resize iPhone Mirroring on your Mac in macOS 27, and which iPhones can't
In macOS 27, you can make the iPhone Mirroring window bigger by dragging its edge or corner, and some iPhone apps use the extra space to show more content. The iPhone needs iOS 27, and Apple says resizing isn’t supported on iPhone 11, 12, or 13 (any model) or iPhone SE (2nd or 3rd generation).…
iPhone asking you to confirm you're an adult: Here's what Apple accepts
If your iPhone asks you to confirm that you’re an adult, Apple accepts a credit card that belongs to you or a scan of your ID. Debit cards and gift cards don’t work, and you can check where you stand in Settings under your name > Personal Information > Age Confirmation. iPhone 18 Pro. Setting…
New Filing Shows OpenAI and Microsoft Debated AI Threats to the Web
Newly unsealed material in the New York Times copyright case shows OpenAI and Microsoft employees debating how AI could weaken the web.
CNN Report Says AI-Assisted Intelligence Nearly Triggered U.S. Action Against a Chinese Ship
CNN reports a false AI-assisted intelligence assessment nearly triggered U.S. action against a Chinese ship. The Pentagon has not detailed the incident.
iPhone 18 Pro Max Gets a Prepare to Ship Battery Mode
iPhone 18 Pro Max has Prepare to Ship, a battery mode designed to meet transport rules for its over-20 Wh battery after activation.
Google Says Gemini Reached Three Real Companies During a Security Test
Google says Gemini reached three real companies during a May cybersecurity test after the evaluation environment mistakenly allowed internet access.
California Orders Work on Frontier AI Emergency Shutoff and Independent Oversight
California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered work on frontier AI emergency shutoffs and independent safety oversight. The order does not create an immediate mandate.
How to report a bad Siri AI answer to Apple with Report a Concern
To flag a wrong or inappropriate Siri AI answer, use Report a Concern while the response is still on your screen. Apple says you may need to tap and hold the response to reveal the button, and if it isn’t there, to look for the More button or an Options menu. The Siri app on…
iCloud Photos Sync Immediately in iOS 27: Here's what it does and when it pauses
Sync Immediately tells iCloud Photos to prioritize uploading the photos and videos you add after you turn it on, and it switches itself off after one day. You find it in Photos: tap Collections, tap your iCloud account profile, tap Sync Immediately, then tap For Today. A sample photo from the 48MP Fusion Main camera…