When it comes to software and certain hardware launches, Apple typically follows fairly predictable patterns. Most new software releases arrive with a cadence that varies little from year to year. So ...

In the ever-evolving battle for smartphone supremacy, Apple has long been criticised for its 'walled garden' — the digital fortress that makes leaving the iPhone ecosystem feel like a daunting task.

Seeing photos on my Lock Screen has long been one of my favorite features of the Always On Display. The blurred look might work for some, but I’m pretty surprised that Apple changed the default ...

A few weeks after releasing the first iOS 26.3 Beta, Apple is preparing to roll out the second iteration — iOS 26.3 beta 2. While we're waiting to see what's new with this build (Apple doesn't share ...

In iOS 26.2, released in December 2025, Apple has added a new optional feature that provides the Reminders app with a more urgent notification system. When you need to ensure you don't miss an ...

Not Loving Liquid Glass in iOS 26? Here's How to Tone Down the Transparency Liquid Glass is a very polarizing design choice for Apple; some even feel dizzy while looking at it. Unfortunately, it's ...

Apple’s next iPhone update is iOS 26.3, and it’s expected to go on general release in about three weeks’ time. But while the next developer beta is due any moment, Apple has just sent beta users a ...

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We have all been there. You are sitting around with friends, maybe after a couple of drinks, and someone says, “You know what would make a great app?” You get excited, you brainstorm features, you ...