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Apple's Journal app doesn't promise to improve mental health, but its approach to reflective writing closely aligns with what decades of psychological research actually supports. Here's why that matters, and how Apple's approach differs from most wellness apps. Journaling with mindfulness Journal focuses on people's thoughts and experiences instead of their bodies, unlike the data-driven health tracking with Apple Watch . The app encourages users to reflect on their emotions and pay closer attention to the everyday moments that shape their lives. Instead of evaluating users or assigning psychological scores, Apple designed Journal as a private place for writing and memory. People can use it to revisit meaningful moments and build a habit of reflection over time. Apple's decision to prioritize writing over interpretation aligns with decades of research showing that expressive writing can produce measurable psychological benefits (Frattaroli, 2006; Reinhold et al., 2018). Journal encourages reflection without trying to explain what users think or how they should feel. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Since iOS 26, a malfunctioning iPhone has been able to boot itself into Recovery Assistant , with no Mac or PC required. However, you could only get there if your device failed to start up and dropped into recovery on its own. In iOS 27, currently in beta, Apple has removed that limitation, and you can now manually boot into a Mac-style recovery screen whenever you like. The new recovery mode lets you troubleshoot, update, or erase your device without necessarily plugging it into anything. It can connect automatically to a known Wi-Fi network, and it shows your battery percentage in the corner of the screen. Here's how to access it. How to Boot Into Recovery Mode Accessing the recovery mode is similar to the equivalent mode on Apple silicon Macs , and it works the same way on iPads running iPadOS 27. Turn off your iPhone, then wait about a minute to ensure it has fully shut down. Press and hold the Side button . The Apple logo will appear as it normally does during startup – continue holding the button and you'll see "Continue holding for recovery...". Release the button when "Loading recovery options..." appears. Your iPhone will then boot into the new recovery screen instead of loading iOS. What the Recovery Options Do The recovery screen offers five options: Recovery Assistant : Automatically scans for software issues and attempts to fix them without requiring further input. Software Update : Installs the latest version of iOS available for your device, which can help if a failed update has left your iPhone stuck in a boot loop. Diagnostics Mode : Runs diagnostics to check for hardware and software issues, and can recommend repairs if needed. Erase All Content and Settings : Completely wipes your iPhone, just like the equivalent option in the Settings app. Recovery Mode : Puts your iPhone into the traditional recovery mode for restoring it with a Mac or PC, without requiring the usual button-press sequence. On newer iPhone models, there's also a sixth hidden option. While on the recovery screen, if you press and hold the Side button again, a popup menu will appear showing the option Nearby Device Recovery . This lets you restore your iPhone using another Apple device close by, similar to an existing recovery feature that debuted on iPhone 16 models. Exiting the Recovery Screen To leave recovery mode, tap the power button in the top-right corner of the screen and confirm that you want to restart. Alternatively, press and hold the physical Side button and choose Restart or Shut Down . You shouldn't need the new recovery screen often, but it's worth knowing the button sequence now in case a beta goes wrong or a failed update bricks your iPhone. iOS 27 is currently in public beta, so you can download and try it out now before it's released in the fall. Related Roundups: iOS 27 , iPadOS 27 This article, " iOS 27: Access the New iPhone Recovery Screen " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
If you installed iOS 27 Beta or iPadOS 27 Beta through Apple's Developer Program, you may decide you want to downgrade because of usability or stability issues. Keep reading to learn how it's done. Apple's beta versions of its major software updates can be buggy, especially the early releases. While that isn't necessarily the case for the latest iOS 27 beta, you may still find apps not working properly, poor battery life, device crashes, and features that don't do what they're supposed to. Fortunately, you can restore your iPhone or iPad to the previous version of iOS. If you made an archived backup before you installed the iOS 27 beta, you can remove the beta and restore the backup. If you don't have an archived backup that was created before installing the beta, you can still downgrade, but you'll need to set up your device as new or restore from an older compatible backup. Only an archived backup made before installing the beta can be restored after downgrading. Also, bear in mind that if you've installed watchOS 27 beta on your Apple Watch, you won't be able to use it with your iPhone once you've gone back to iOS 26. And downgrading an Apple Watch to a previous version of watchOS can't be done manually – if you want to remove watchOS 27 beta, you'll have to send your watch in to Apple. How to Downgrade From iOS 27 Beta or iPadOS 27 Beta Launch Finder on your Mac. On Windows, open the Apple Devices app (or iTunes if you're using an older setup). Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer using a Lightning or USB-C cable. Put your device into recovery mode. The method of doing this depends on your device, so check the list below these steps to find your model. Apple also provides more information on Recovery mode in this support article . A dialog will pop up asking if you want to restore your device. Click Restore when prompted. Your computer will erase the device and install the latest publicly available version of iOS or iPadOS that's still being signed by Apple. Wait while the restore process completes. How to Enter Recovery Mode on Your iOS Device iPad models with Face ID or a Touch ID power button: Press and quickly release the Volume Up button. Press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Press and hold the Top button until your device begins to restart. Continue holding the Top button until your device goes into recovery mode. iPhone XS or later: Press and quickly release the Volume Up button. Press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Then, press and hold the Side button until you see the recovery mode screen. Once you've followed the above steps, you can restore a backup of your device from iOS 26 or iPadOS 26 using your Mac or iCloud. Related Roundups: iOS 26 , iPadOS 26 , iOS 27 , iPadOS 27 Related Forum: iOS 26 This article, " How to Downgrade From iOS 27 Beta to iOS 26 " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple released the iOS 27 public beta this week, with a ton of new Siri and Apple Intelligence features. One of the biggest changes here is the addition of an all-new Siri app. This marks the first time that Siri has been pre-installed as a standalone app for iPhone users …
