Is Meta really reading your DMs?

Plus: iOS 26.1 changes, tap-to-pay scam scare & miles for Lyft rides

Dear Friends,

Thanks for reading my newsletter!

You know I try not to clutter your inbox, but I did send an extra email this week. It hit me that I answer a lot of tech questions over email — and many of those answers could help more people. So I channeled my inner “Dear Abby” and compiled a few into a bonus issue. Nearly everyone who voted said they like…