One of the changes that we've seen in phones over recent years has been more control over the file systems. Having previously hidden away a lot of the local storage structure, Android and iOS now both ...

Instead of simply dimming your Lock Screen wallpaper, the system blurs it by default in iOS 26. The tweak makes the clock and widgets stand out more, but it also defeats the purpose of displaying a ...

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 ...

Apple released the production build of iOS 26.2 earlier in December and the first beta tests of iOS 26.3 are underway, although you might want to hold off installing the first beta version of iOS 26.3 ...

Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his hometown, Cincinnati, for five years. You can usually find him reading and drinking coffee or watching a ...

Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his hometown, Cincinnati, for five years. You can usually find him reading and drinking coffee or watching a ...

Due to regulatory action, Apple has agreed to allow alternative app stores, third-party payment systems for in-app purchases, and in-app links to external offers on iOS in Brazil, according to legal ...

Apple’s iOS 26.2 update brings a host of new features designed to enhance productivity, personalization, and usability for iPhone users. With smarter tools for task management, improved file-sharing ...

7 Apple Predictions for 2026, From HomePad to AirTag 2 Your email has been sent Leaks and early iOS builds outline seven Apple 2026 rumors ahead of launch, from HomePad and a home camera to AirTag 2, ...

Apple is testing a Background Security Improvement feature that first rolled out in iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.1. Developers and public beta testers who are running iOS 26.3, iPadOS ...

Apple’s iOS 26.4 update is set to deliver a host of enhancements aimed at improving functionality, security, and personalization across its ecosystem. Whether you’re a casual user or a tech enthusiast ...

iOS 26.2 offers security patches for two zero-day flaws. The update also enhances AirDrop, Reminders, and Podcasts. Be sure to also update your iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. iPhone owners who ...