The iPhone is a smartphone from Apple that runs the iOS mobile operating system. Between its apps, communication features, the camera, mobile internet access, and other functionalities, the iPhone has quickly become an integral part of many peoples tech lives.
Now that iOS 27 has been announced at WWDC 2026, any user who is registered with the Apple Developer program can download and install the iOS 27 beta onto a compatible iPhone model. And while we generally do not recommend installing the iOS 27 developer beta unless you’re an advanced user or onto a secondary … Read More
Apple has just announced iOS 27 for iPhone and iPadOS 27 for iPad, with many updates aimed mostly at performance enhancements, and some tweaks to the Liquid Glass interface and app designs, and some of the newest features are concentrated in Siri and Apple Intelligence. It’s understandable for all users to be excited when new … Read More
Apple has released the first beta versions of the all new iOS 27, iPadOS 27, MacOS Golden Gate 27, watchOS 27, and tvOS 27, to users who are enrolled to participate in the developer beta testing programs for Apple system software. With a big emphasis on performance improvements, feature refinements, a new Siri app, and … Read More
Apple has announced the next major version of system software for iPhone, versioned as iOS 27, along with iPadOS 27 for iPad. iOS 27 includes a variety of new features, but also has a heavy focus on performance, optimization, and general improvements to the operating system for iPhone and iPad. You’ll also find subtle refinements … Read More
TestFlight is an Apple developer app used for beta testing applications before they are available to the general public on the App Store. With TestFlight, a developer can easily distribute pre-release versions of their apps to users for beta testing, and the beta tester can easily download, install, and run the beta app. With WWDC … Read More
Did you know your Apple Watch can track the amount of time you spend in daylight? Indeed, Apple Watch models can use a built-in light sensor to automatically detect when you’re outside, recording the total amount of time you spend in daylight, and this is documented as a Health metric. Time in Daylight matters for … Read More
iOS 26.5.1 update has been released by Apple, aimed at all models of iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air, to address an issue where the iPhone may not charge if the battery is low. The problem appears to only impact iPhone 17 models and iPhone Air, and thus the update is not available for all … Read More
Instagram has introduced a new feature called “Instants” which seems to be inspired by Snapchat in that it allows for instant expiring pictures to be sent to people. Like any new feature, some people are going to like it, and some people are going to not like it, and if you happen to find the … Read More
If you’re a retro Macintosh computer fan you might like this fun wallpaper pack for iPhone, which makes your iPhone lock screen and home screen look a lot like a good old Macintosh from 1984. The creator of these retro iPhone wallpapers, ogerx, says they are inpsired by the legacy of Macintosh, but with a … Read More
The iPhone Voice Messages feature is quite useful and fun, allowing for audio recordings to be sent to and from people in the Messages app. Voice Messaging allows people to hear your voice, and you to hear theirs, and for many people it’s easier to speak into their iPhone rather than tap out a long … Read More
The latest iOS versions for iPhone include a custom gradient wallpaper generator, allowing you to make some nice looking wallpapers of your choice, but many users are likely to miss the feature because it’s tucked into the LGBTQ Pride wallpaper collection on the iPhone. Want a multicolor gradient blue wallpaper? A greyscale gradient? A gradient … Read More
The latest versions of iOS and iPadOS support a feature that allow you to easily see who and what devices are using data on Personal Hotspot. This is particularly useful if you find yourself using Personal Hotspot often, and perhaps find yourself hitting overages or getting throttled from Personal Hotspot data usage over cellular. By … Read More
If your iPhone suddenly starts recording a voice message seemingly at random while you’re in the Messages app, you’re probably unintentionally triggering a feature called Raise to Listen. This feature is part of the iOS Messages app, where lifting the iPhone to your ear can automatically start to play or record an audio message. The … Read More
Apple has released an array of new system software updates for older model iPhone and iPad hardware, alongside the iOS 26.5 update for newer devices. These updates include important security fixes, and are therefore recommended to install onto your eligible devices. The updates arrive as iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 17.7.11, iOS 16.7.16, and iOS 15.8.8, each … Read More
Apple has released iOS 26.5 for iPhone, along with ipadOS 26.5 for iPad. The new software updates include bug fixes, security patches, and a few new features, including encrypted RCS messaging on supported carriers (basically for encrypted texting between iPhone and Android users), a new customizable Pride wallpaper, and “Suggested Places” in Apple Maps. Separately, … Read More
The Calendar app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac offers a handy automatic event detection feature, able to find details like dates, times, and locations, through the Messages app and even Mail app, of presumed events and appointments. The auto detection system is part of Siri, and recognizes dates as potential events, placing them in a … Read More
The Passwords app, Apple’s built-in password manager for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, not only stores your logins and passwords for easy authentication, but it can also alert you to security risks. Passwords app makes it easy to quickly find compromised, reused, or weak passwords, and take action to secure your accounts. If you’re a Passwords … Read More
The newest versions of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 have another Accessibility toggle that can help to further reduce the intensity of the Liquid Glass interface appearance for iPhone and iPad, called “Reduce Bright Effects”. As you might have guessed by the name alone, toggling the switch on will eliminate the brighter and flashier effects … Read More
