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Flexibits' Fantastical, a scheduling app that began on Apple platforms 15 years ago and later expanded to Windows, is now launching a native version for Googlebooks (Chromebooks) rather than for Android phones and tablets. The app retains its existing pricing structure, with a free tier and paid individual, family, and team plans starting at $4.75 a month.
In iOS 27, Siri can access and surface content from apps as long as developers allow Spotlight to index that data. Apple gives users a way to block this on an app-by-app basis through Settings > Apps > [App] > Search, by toggling off 'Show Content in Search.'
Apple confirmed to 9to5Mac that a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max units on AT&T have lost cellular service entirely, leaving affected users unable to make calls. The company released iOS 27.0.1 and a carrier settings update to prevent further occurrences, but says customers already affected will need a hardware replacement through Apple or AT&T support.
Developer pdfu, working from an iPhone Duo simulator, found a new control on the device's Lock Screen that lets users quickly disable and re-enable an active Focus mode without unlocking the phone. The toggle sits above the camera and flashlight icons, and the active Focus mode's name also now appears in the status bar near the clock. This follows other Duo-specific tweaks pdfu has uncovered, such as a relocated dock and new StandBy views.
Bloomberg reports Apple is preparing to release two variants of a smart display within the month, alongside a new Apple TV and HomePod mini, as part of a broader home hardware push tied to iOS 27. The move would mark Apple's first serious first-party entry into a smart display category long dominated by Google Nest and Amazon Echo devices.
A tech guide outlines several built-in iPhone settings and tools that can recover roughly 10GB of storage without removing photos or apps. These include clearing cached data, offloading unused apps while keeping their data, managing message attachments, and optimizing photo storage through iCloud.
Apple's foldable-style iPhone Duo can be tented to use its 48-megapixel rear cameras for selfies, paired with new software features called Smart Take and Duo Preview. Smart Take automatically captures a photo when it detects everyone has paused after movement, removing the need for a timer, while Duo Preview shows subjects a live front-screen feed so they can check their pose. Both features are accessible via the Camera app's customizable controls introduced in iOS 27.
Apple's iOS includes a Voice Isolation mode, available on iPhone XR/XS and newer running iOS 16.4 or later, that uses machine learning to filter out background noise during phone calls. Users can activate it mid-call via Control Center's Phone Controls banner, selecting Voice Isolation or Automatic under the Mic Mode section. Other fixes for poor call quality include checking volume and speaker settings and moving to an area with stronger signal.
Apple allows iPhone users to individually disable Apple Intelligence functions, including message and email summaries, notification summaries, and notification prioritization. These can be turned off through separate menus in Settings for Messages, Mail, and Notifications, rather than through a single master switch.
Google has introduced a feature called Motion Assist that aims to reduce motion sickness when using a phone in a moving vehicle. The feature requires Android 17 or higher and an updated version of Google Play Services, and is available on devices like the Pixel 11 and Samsung phones running One UI 9. Users can enable it by searching 'Motion Assist' in their phone's settings.
Dynamic Lyrics, a third-party app, displays time-synced song lyrics on a car's infotainment screen via Apple CarPlay once linked to Apple Music or Spotify. Unlocking the feature permanently costs a one-time $9.99 fee, and users need iOS 26 to enable it on CarPlay.
Apple confirmed a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max users on AT&T have lost cellular service entirely, unable to call, text or use mobile data. The company has pushed a carrier settings update and iOS 27.0.1 to prevent further cases, but affected users must get a device replacement from Apple or AT&T to restore service.