The Mac Observer

Mozilla is testing a new “AI Controls” section in Firefox for iOS, visible in TestFlight builds. It includes a “Block AI Enhancements” switch. In testing, turning it on marked Page Summaries as “Blocked” and removed access to the feature, even when it had been enabled earlier. Firefox on iOS already includes AI features such as Page Summaries, which generate quick summaries of web pages. Mozilla is now working to bring AI Controls to iOS.

Chrome on iPhone is testing a new way to use Gemini. You can highlight any text on a page and get an explanation instantly, without typing a prompt or leaving the tab. A new “Explain with Gemini” option appears in the text selection menu. Tapping it opens Gemini inside the page and fills in a prompt using the selected text. The feature is behind a flag called #explain-gemini-edit-menu and is still in early testing for select users. This changes how Gemini works inside Chrome.

Chrome on iOS is testing a Gemini feature that lets you create and remix images on iPhone from photos or directly from the camera, all inside the browser. Tap the Gemini icon in the address bar to open the Gemini overlay, similar to the Ask Gemini shortcut that opens an in-page AI assistant. It opens in a bottom panel within Chrome. From here, you can create or edit images. You can upload a photo, take a new one using the camera, or generate an image from scratch.

I spotted a new bottom bar in Chrome on iOS with an “Ask Gemini” option. It opens the browser’s “AI assistant” without leaving the page. The feature is available in recent TestFlight builds. The bottom bar includes three options: Ask Gemini, New tab, and All tabs. It stays visible during browsing and keeps these actions within easy reach. Tapping “Ask Gemini” opens an assistant panel instead of a separate screen. The AI assistant appears as a dark card with a prompt.

Chrome for iOS Beta now shows default browser instructions in a picture-in-picture (PiP) overlay on top of the iOS Settings screen. In Chrome Beta, the “Default browser” section includes step-by-step text and a short animation that explain how to set Chrome as the default browser on iPhone. When users tap “Go to Settings,” Chrome opens the Default Apps page in iOS Settings and keeps a small PiP animation in the corner of the screen.

Chrome on iOS tests an AI Mode assistant panel that opens as a bottom sheet over webpages. The panel slides up from the bottom of the screen while the current page stays visible behind it. A demo video attached to a Chromium code review shows the interface in action. The videos show the feature in Chrome’s menu under an option named “Open AIM prototype.” The footage appears in the commit discussion as part of internal testing work. The panel greets the user and presents suggested prompts.

If you just dropped your new iPhone, the first step is to inspect it carefully and back up your data. Focus on checking damage, protecting your data, and reviewing repair or coverage options. Start with a physical inspection before turning to repairs. Look for cracks, dents, display issues, or camera problems. Time needed: 15 minutes Examine the screen under bright light for cracks or lifted edges. Check the back glass and camera lenses.

If you notice an internal crack on your MacBook screen, the only reliable fix is a display replacement. An internal crack MacBook screen issue usually means the LCD panel is damaged, even if the glass looks fine. Internal cracks on MacBook screens often show as lines, black spots, color bleeding, or distorted areas under intact glass. This differs from a surface crack on MacBook display glass. Shut down your MacBook. Wipe the screen gently with a microfiber cloth.

If your Apple Watch stops playing after each song, the issue usually relates to a temporary watchOS bug or a sync problem with Apple Music. When Apple Watch stops playing playlists or albums one track at a time, a restart, update, or session reset often fixes it. This is the most common temporary fix for Apple Watch music bugs reported by users. Restarting your Apple Watch refreshes playback services and background sessions. Time needed: 5 minutes Press and hold the Side Button on Apple Watch.

When trying to take a Live Photo in FaceTime, you may see the message “FaceTime Photos must be enabled on both devices to use this feature”. Usually, it means one or both users have Live Photos turned off. If that’s not the case, here’s how to fix or workaround the error. This is the most common cause of the FaceTime Live Photos issue. Both participants must enable the feature in Settings. Time needed: 3 minutes Open Settings. Scroll down and tap FaceTime. Turn on FaceTime Live Photos.