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New Features in iOS 26.1

The first feature update to iOS 26 is now available—go to Settings > General > Software Update to install iOS 26.1. It doesn’t introduce any game-changers, but there are a […]

iPadOS 26 Brings Mac-Like Multitasking to the iPad

A tablet running iPadOS 26, which brings Mac-like multitasking to the iPad, sits on a desk with a keyboard, displaying a document and bar graph. Nearby are a yellow mug, plant, pens in a holder, and office supplies. Blurred windows reveal greenery outside.

When the iPad debuted, it was essentially a large iPhone. But classic productivity tools rapidly made their way to the iPad, and over the years, Apple has introduced multitasking features, […]

What’s Liquid Glass, and What to Do If You Don’t Like It

A person in a lab coat stands behind a desk with lab equipment and clear objects, including a transparent sign that spells hello in cursive letters.

If you’ve been following Apple’s recent product releases, you’ve probably heard the term “Liquid Glass.” That’s what Apple calls its newest design language, a combination of an aesthetic look and […]

Ten Useful New Features in iOS 26’s Phone App

Close-up of a vintage black rotary telephone with a circular dial and white number buttons, resting on a green surface—like something you’d see in the retro redesign of iOS 26’s Phone App. The handset sits on top, with several white keys visible.

Although it’s easy to joke about how little we use our iPhones for actual phone calls, telephony remains a core feature that everyone depends on to some degree. In iOS […]

Updated Passwords App Adds History

An open notebook labeled passwords lists various passwords, some crossed out in red. A blue pen and part of a keyboard are visible nearby—much like what you might see in the new Updated Passwords App Adds History feature.

One small way Apple’s Passwords app lagged behind top password managers like 1Password was in its lack of a password history. It’s sometimes helpful—such as when trying to figure out […]

How to Customize the iPhone and iPad Home Screen with Liquid Glass

Several iPhones display colorful home screens with widgets and app icons, showcasing how to customize the iPhone and iPad Home Screen with Liquid Glass. The screens feature diverse people smiling, weather info, and custom pastel layouts.

When describing its new Liquid Glass design language, Apple spoke only generally about how users could change the look of icons and widgets on their iPhone and iPad home screens […]

Blood Oxygen Monitoring Returns to Recent US Apple Watches with Software Updates

A smartwatch on a person’s wrist displays a blood oxygen level of 100%, the time as 3:38, and a message stating, "You can view Blood Oxygen measurements." Blood Oxygen Monitoring returns to recent US Apple Watches with software updates.

With the release of iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1, Apple restored blood oxygen monitoring capabilities to US Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2 models that previously had […]

Stay Connected Off the Grid: How to Use Messages via Satellite in iOS 18

A person wearing a backpack holds a smartphone up in the air while standing in a forest, trying to stay connected off the grid—perhaps using Messages via Satellite in iOS 18—while searching for signal among tall trees.

If you own an iPhone 14, 15, or 16 and are in the US, Canada, or Mexico, you now have access to a feature that could make all the difference […]

Make Apple Devices Easier for Family to Access with Secondary Biometrics

A man and woman stand facing each other, holding a phone between them at arm’s length. Dashed lines connect their eyes to the device and each other's faces, evoking both digital and personal interaction—hinting at how secondary biometrics can make Apple devices easier for family to access.

It’s only safe to share your iPhone, iPad, and Mac passcodes and passwords with people you trust completely, which typically includes family members whom you would trust with your healthcare […]

At WWDC 2025, Apple Unveils Liquid Glass and Previews New OS Features

At WWDC 2025, a presenter stands on stage in front of a large screen as Apple unveils Liquid Glass and previews new iPadOS features like window controls, folders, background tasks, live translation, and updated apps at a tech event.

Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference keynote was a lightning-fast 92-minute tour of Apple’s vision for how we’ll use its products in the next year. Apple wove two themes through the presentation: […]

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