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.
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.
Two Apple Watches, One iPhone? Pair Both and Let It Switch
One iPhone can pair more than one Apple Watch and connects to the one you wear. Set which watch Health trusts first, and sleep in the one with the features you want.
Handwashing Gone on Series 12 or Ultra 4? Use the Timer App
Handwashing is missing on the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. Apple lists it only up to Series 11 and Ultra 3, so a pinned 20 second timer is the stand-in.
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.
Is Spotlight Still Indexing on macOS 27? Press Command-Space
macOS 27 shows no indexing progress in System Settings. Apple says the Spotlight window can show it, indexing can take days, and one Terminal line reads the rest.
Apple Watch Readiness Score Not Showing? Seven Nights First
No Readiness score on your new Apple Watch? Apple says it needs a Series 12 or Ultra 4, seven nights of sleep with the watch, and Sleep, Activity and vitals set up.
Dual-Drive Enclosure Shows One Drive on macOS 27? Use USB
Older two-drive enclosures like the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual show only one drive over Thunderbolt on macOS 27. Over USB, both come back, and OWC says keep using it.
Apple Watch Keeps Asking for Your Passcode? Check the Fit
Apple Watch asking for the passcode while you wear it? Apple says it locks when it thinks you took it off. Try the shake test, 27.0.1 and Unlock with iPhone.