Justin Meyers

3 weeks ago | ios.gadgethacks.com | Justin Meyers

Apple's iOS 18.5 update may be lighter on headline features than its predecessor, but it still brings a few quality-of-life upgrades and behind-the-scenes enhancements that make using your iPhone just a bit smoother. It's a smaller release, but if you dig into the details, you'll find thoughtful refinements across core apps and settings that help simplify tasks and give you more control.

3 weeks ago | apple.gadgethacks.com | Justin Meyers

Safari is always evolving, but most of its improvements happen behind the scenes, making the web feel faster, more secure, and more polished without you even noticing. There aren't any flashy new browser UI changes in iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, but it does upgrade what Safari is capable of in small but meaningful ways. With Safari 18.4, you get a handful of quiet but meaningful upgrades that make modern websites work more smoothly, securely, and responsively.

4 weeks ago | macos.gadgethacks.com | Justin Meyers |Amboy Manalo |Brenda Ramirez

how to macOS Tips Terminal Tips & Tricks Gadget Hacks There's a new macOS vulnerability that hackers within physical reach of your computer can use to gain root access to your system and accounts. Just by using "root" as the username and a blank password on a privilege escalation prompt, someone can install malware on your computer, access hidden files, reset your passwords, and more. Root access gives them the ability to do anything they want.

4 weeks ago | ios.gadgethacks.com | Justin Meyers

Safari on iOS is more powerful than it looks, especially when you know the hidden gestures that can make your browsing faster and more productive. These shortcuts quietly transform how you navigate the web, manage tabs, and share content across devices. Once you know them all, you'll wonder how you ever lived without them. Many of these gestures work seamlessly across the Apple ecosystem.

1 month ago | ios.gadgethacks.com | Justin Meyers

Safari on iOS just got a little nosier — and it could unintentionally expose more than you'd like. With Apple's latest update, your recent searches appear front and center whenever you open a new tab or tap into the address bar. In iOS 18.4, Safari automatically shows a list of your recent search queries when you perform a query from an empty search field. While it can be useful for picking up where you left off, it also creates a small but notable privacy issue.