Jake Peterson

United States

Senior Technology Editor at Lifehacker

A muppet of a man. Senior Technology Editor, @lifehacker.

Articles

Six Rumored iOS 26 Features I'm Actually Excited About

3 days ago | au.lifehacker.com | Jake Peterson

I didn't think I'd be talking about iOS 26 before the year 2032, but here we are. At WWDC 2025, Apple will likely announce the latest update for iPhones, complete with new features and a fresh naming scheme. We won't know for sure what Apple is planning until they officially announce it, but there's reason to believe some leaks and rumors are accurate. I've been following those leaks and rumors closely as they've trickled in, and have a good sense of what to expect with iOS 26.
Photoshop Is Now Officially Available (and Free) on Both iPhone and Android

4 days ago | flipboard.com | Jake Peterson

4 hours agoI got back 15GB of free storage, and I didn't have to delete any of my old emails. When my Gmail account started to display the dreaded "Account storage is full" notification, I knew I needed to get rid of some old messages. But I kept putting it off, because the thought of cleaning out my inbox …
How to Watch WWDC 2025

4 days ago | au.lifehacker.com | Jake Peterson

WWDC might technically be a developer conference, but the rest of us non-devs still tune in anyway. That's because Apple isn't just sharing updates that are relevant to software makers, but sweeping OS changes that anyone with an Apple device can appreciate. WWDC 2025 is nearly here. With it, Apple will likely announce the latest updates to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, and more, and will probably drop some new details about Apple Intelligence.
These Five New Features Make X DMs More Like a Messaging App

4 days ago | au.lifehacker.com | Jake Peterson

X has never been a go-to app for messaging, even back when it was known as Twitter. Direct messages are useful, sure, and I have no doubt that someone out there uses it as their main chat app. But the platform's chat function have never been most users' reason for logging on, especially compared to dedicated platforms like WhatsApp. But Elon Musk isn't content with that status quo.
Don’t Remove This Protective Film on Your Switch 2

4 days ago | au.lifehacker.com | Jake Peterson

After years of rumor, speculation, and hype, the Nintendo Switch 2 is about to launch. On June 5, stores will sell you the new console (while supplies exist), and preorders will start arriving on doorsteps. It's a fun time to be a Nintendo fan, but also a gamer in general, since this is the first major console release in nearly five years.
No One Is Buying Phones for AI

1 week ago | au.lifehacker.com | Jake Peterson

If you're entrenched in tech news, you'd think Apple was on the brink of collapse. The company undoubtedly is having a rough go of all things AI—while companies like ChatGPT, Google, and Microsoft have hit the AI ground running, Apple's AI department is in disarray. Some features, like Clean Up and Writing Tools, have made their way to products like the iPhone, but, others (notably Siri's AI overhaul) are still nowhere to be seen. The situation is, objectively, not great.
If You Have an Asus Router, You Need to Check If It's Been Hacked

1 week ago | au.lifehacker.com | Jake Peterson

Asus' routers and popular and well-reviewed. As such, there's a good chance you have one of its devices powering your home wifi. If you do, you should probably check on it, since thousands of Asus' routers are now compromised. What happened? Cybersecurity company GreyNoise published a blog post about this router attack on Wednesday.
I Spoke With Some of the Most Private People Online, and Here's What They Sacrifice

1 week ago | au.lifehacker.com | Jake Peterson

How far would you go to keep yourself private online? There’s little doubt that advances in technology over the past three decades have eroded traditional concepts around privacy and security: It was once unthinkable to voluntarily invite big companies to track your every move and decision—now, we happily let them in exchange for the digital goods and services we rely on (or are hopelessly addicted to).
Updating Instagram Might Stop Your Android Battery From Draining

1 week ago | au.lifehacker.com | Jake Peterson

As long as there have been smartphones, there have been issues with battery life. Sometimes, battery drain is inevitable. Many modern apps are powerful, and, as such, power-intensive; taking high-quality photos or videos can waste a battery like no one's business; and constantly searching for cell service can put a strain on your phone.
This T-Mobile App Is Recording Your Screen by Default, and You Should Turn It Off

1 week ago | au.lifehacker.com | Jake Peterson

It's not easy to maintain your privacy when using technology today. That's largely the fault of companies who prioritize data collection over the integrity of their users. But even though I'm quite used to the lack of respect most companies pay towards my privacy and security, I have to admit, I'm a bit taken aback by T-Mobile's latest decision. T-Life, T-Mobile's tech support app, has a rather unconventional and unnerving feature.