Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 12 #496

I asked food professionals and career chefs about the biggest grilling mistakes amateur cooks make at home. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/if-you-want-to-be-a-better-griller-pro-chefs-say-do-less/#ftag=C

Anyone with a compatible iPhone can test the latest iOS 26 features ahead of the operating system's official release next month. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-can-download-ios-26

The move will let Apple shine spotlights on both models and have two iPhone launch events every year. https://www.cnet.com/tech/iphone-18-reportedly-wont-launch-until-2027-because-of-foldable-iphone/#

Commentary: I've been writing about the iPhone for over a decade. I'm ready to see Apple step it up in this perhaps unexpected way. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/my-iphone-17-wish-list-has-just-one

Skip the soap when it comes to cleaning your cast-iron cookware. Instead, reach for this kitchen staple. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/want-to-safely-clean-your-cast-iron-skillet-this-secret-tool-is-alr

At Gamescom 2025, the company unveiled some major upgrades to its cloud gaming service and more. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nvidia-will-let-you-add-your-own-steam-games-to-stream-via-geforce-now

The feature marks a milestone in how Anthropic approaches AI safety. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/claude-ai-can-now-end-conversations-it-deems-harmful-or-abusive/#ftag=CADf328eec