Recently, it looked like a minor iPhone update was coming, but then it vanished without trace. Now, it’s just gone live.

Apple’s new iOS 26 update brings one of the biggest visual redesigns in years to the iPhone, with a new “liquid glass” look and a simplified Photos app among the changes. (If the iOS 26 name has you ...

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The Phone app doesn't often get a lot of attention with iOS updates, but that's changing in iOS 26. There are multiple new features to prevent unwanted calls and to save you time. The Phone app has a ...

Ever since users installed the iOS 26 update on their phones, they've been experiencing numerous issues. They've faced issues like battery drain and eye strain from the Liquid Glass design. And now, ...

I suspect many TidBITS readers are of the generation that still uses the iPhone as a phone. Heck, many of us remember rotary phones that needed actual dialing, and some may even have had party lines, ...

Apple added the option to customize your home screen icons back in iOS 18, allowing you to make them darker or even tint them based on a color in your wallpaper. Now, though, the company looks to be ...

In iOS 26, Apple's Live Translation feature can turn your iPhone into a real-time interpreter during phone calls. Whether you're talking business with international clients or chatting with family ...

Learn about key Android vs iOS differences in this smartphone OS comparison. Understand how each system performs in daily use, customization, security, and user experience.