iPhone Screen Straining Your Eyes? Turn On Pulse Smoothing
Apple says iPhone dims its screen with PWM, which some people see as flicker. Display Pulse Smoothing smooths it on the iPhone 17 models, iPhone Air and iPhone 18 Pro.
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iPhone Upgrade Program Ended? Your Four Options Now
Apple ended the iPhone Upgrade Program in the US. Members can lease with Apple Upgrade, use Apple Card installments, buy outright or use carrier financing.
iPhone 18 Pro Max Stuck on SOS or No Bars? Update First
Some US iPhone 18 Pro Max phones drop to SOS or zero bars. Update to iOS 27.0.1, check the modem firmware, and use Wi-Fi Calling while the carrier works with Apple.
iPhone 18 Pro Max Back Glass Not Flush? Check a Demo Unit
A tiny step at the top edge of the iPhone 18 Pro Max back glass shows on Apple Store demo units too. A lab told one owner it is within tolerance. Lifting glass is different.
How to Hide Apple Music in the Music App on iOS 27
Do not want Apple Music all over the Music app? On iOS 27 the switch is in Settings, Apps, Music. Hiding it does not cancel a trial, so check that too.
Should You Update to iOS 27.0.1? Three Fixes, Checked
iOS 27.0.1 fixes iPhone 18 Pro restarts when Face ID fails, a 2x photo artifact and a frozen touchscreen. The app crashes that night were a Google Firebase fault.
iPhone 18 Pro Says Face ID Not Available? Try Better Light
Face ID setup on a new iPhone 18 Pro keeps failing with Face ID not available? Better light, no glasses and slow head moves got owners through. Apple adds five steps.
Control Center Shortcuts Fail on iOS 27? Check Screen Time
Shortcuts that run from the app but do nothing from Control Center on iOS 27? A Screen Time limit on the Shortcuts app blocks them. Lift it, then add the shortcut back.
iPhone App Icons Became a Target Symbol? Switch the Look
Some iPhone app icons turned into a grey target or bullseye? Switching the Home Screen icons to Dark, restarting and switching back brought the logos back for two owners.
Can’t Delete Apps After iOS 27? Check One Screen Time Switch
No Delete App option on your iPhone since iOS 27? A Screen Time switch called Deleting Apps usually hides it. Where Apple puts it, the other place one owner found it, and the fix.