Apple removed the volume bar from the iPhone's lock screen a few years ago, but you can bring it back to your device now.

Hidden features are the best kind of features. They're almost like Easter eggs that developers leave for people to happen upon, rather than clearly outlining them in documentation. You feel special ...

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See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The iPhone's volume buttons have several lesser-known capabilities. On ...

An app called Precise Volume has replicated the redesigned volume panel UI in Android 15. Android 15’s new volume panel interface hasn’t been released yet, so this app is like a sneak peek at the new ...

Apple is on a never-ending quest to remove buttons from iPhones. It started with the removal of Touch ID in favour of Face ID. Rumors are rife that the future iPhone could be buttonless. Until that ...

Your iPhone’s volume buttons are capable of much more than simply adjusting sound levels. These unassuming controls are packed with hidden features that can make your device more convenient, secure, ...

iOS 18 includes a small but interesting change for the buttons on the iPhone, adding more of a visual element when changing volume, activating the Action button, or locking the screen. When you press ...