I recently went to Japan and found that some iPhone settings and apps really helped me out. Here’s a summary that might be useful if you’re traveling abroad. Note: Non-iPhone devices likely have similar features/settings that you’ll need to find yourself.
Jun 25, 2025
A simple, efficient approach to building a one-screen iPhone layout using folders, Spotlight, and widgets.
Jun 18, 2025
Note: Most of the screenshots below are from my own device. The system language is English, so some setting names may differ from Chinese systems, but the functions are the same. Thanks for understanding.
Jun 13, 2025
Jun 8, 2025
For years the iPhone used Lightning, so you had to carry two types of cables when going out. I kept wondering when iPhone would switch to USB-C. Finally, Apple replaced Lightning with USB-C on the iPhone 15 and 16 series, so we no longer need two cables. But the key point is that USB-C is far more than a charging port...
Jun 3, 2025
Siri’s limitations are undeniable, and true AI intelligence seems far away. Therefore, I’ve been trying to use AI tools like ChatGPT/Doubao as my voice assistant and set them up for one-tap activation.
Jun 1, 2025
Now the 618 shopping festival lasts for months. Before June 18th even arrives, the activities have already started early. I couldn’t resist and got the iPhone 16 Pro in mid-month. So far, I’ve been using it for several weeks. Here I’ll mark down my usage experience and also explain what I consider to be the issues with the 16.
May 29, 2025
Four years of going caseless taught me why cases and screen protectors still make sense—practical risks, lessons learned, and current gear.
May 28, 2025
Today a friend asked me what the gray bar chart in Apple’s Screen Time statistics means. I actually wasn’t too sure either, so I looked it up and here I’ll record what I found.
Mar 7, 2025
Having used 1Password for many years, here I’ll summarize the usage methods of 1P.
Jan 31, 2025
I’ve been using Fantastical for many years, and recently saw that they released a Windows version. Excited about this, I decided to organize the features I frequently use.
Nov 29, 2024
Step-by-step instructions for removing the Apple News region block on iPhone using Surge modules, proxy services, and OS tweaks.
Nov 6, 2024
Learn how to use ChatGPT iOS Background Conversations feature, enabling seamless chatting while using other apps or with the screen off.
Jun 5, 2024
Explore Alfred Remote for iOS: setup, usage, and limitations. Learn how to control your Mac from your iPhone or iPad using Alfred Remote.
Jul 23, 2022
Comprehensive notes on purchasing, configuring, and getting the most out of Surge on macOS/iOS/tvOS—including proxy groups, rules, modules, beta builds, and multi-device workflows.
Feb 9, 2019
This post explains how to downgrade iOS from a beta back to the stable release, including backup and recovery steps.
Jun 17, 2018