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 ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Updated Jan. 21 with more analysis of the release date now it’s clear iOS 26.2.1 isn’t ...

Apple’s Messages app got a bunch of new features in iOS 26, including a ‘Screen Unknown Senders’ option meant to eliminate spam texts. My initial experience with the feature wasn’t great, but tweaking ...

Last year, the Unicode Consortium previewed some of the new emoji that are expected to be added to the iPhone with iOS 26.4 in March or April. Notably, Distorted Face is a popular emoji in Discord ...

Apple made the third betas of iOS 26.3 and macOS 26.3 available to developers on Monday. This comes two weeks after the second round, double the usual time between new versions. The same goes for ...

You might know iOS 26's big bells and whistles, but its lesser-talked-about features can actually make your life easier. With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and ...

The unveiling of iOS 27 is set for WWDC 2026, offering developers and early adopters a preview of its features. Following the beta release on June 8, the official public rollout is expected in ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Updated Jan. 16 with more details of new features coming in iOS 26.3 and exactly when it ...

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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 ...

iOS 26’s Liquid Glass user interface brings dramatic change to the iPhone, so it’s no surprise that some people hate it. If the new translucent look is just not for you, you can tweak or turn off ...