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    iPhone automation tips

    3D illustration of a hand with an extended index finger touching a brown circular button, reminiscent of using iPhone Back Tap shortcuts, isolated on a white background.

    iPhone Back Tap Shortcuts Guide: Trigger Actions and Workflows with a Tap

    Back Tap is an iPhone accessibility feature introduced with iOS 14 that lets you assign system actions or run shortcuts by tapping the back of your phone two or three…

    Two overlapping rounded squares—one pink and purple above, one blue and green below—on a dark blue background, inspired by iOS 18 Shortcuts.

    Mastering iOS 18 Shortcuts: Automate Your iPhone Tasks with Ease

    An iOS 18 Shortcuts workflow is a sequence of actions—individual steps that interact with apps or system features on your iPhone—to complete tasks efficiently. For example, an iOS 18 Shortcuts…

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    Close-up of the red Netflix logo in uppercase letters on a dark background, highlighting recent updates like Netflix Google Cast Support Removed.

    Netflix Google Cast Support Removed Sparks Major Streaming Shake-Up

    Two small black gift boxes with yellow ribbons sit on the keyboard and trackpad of a laptop, evoking a blend of technology and gifting—perfect inspiration for ai holiday shopping this season.

    AI Holiday Shopping Changes How Retailers Plan the Season

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    Nvidia’s Policy Push Draws Lawmakers Into Debate Over AI Exports and China Competition

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    Old Music Dominance Sparks Surprising Shift in Streaming Rankings

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    Tesla Expands Its U.S. Footprint With New Wesley Chapel Location in Florida

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    FaceTime and Roblox Restrictions Widen as Russia Expands Its Online Controls

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