iOS is the mobile operating system that runs on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and other mobile hardware from Apple. Though it may look differently and run on different hardware, iOS is based upon a highly modified variation of Mac OS, the desktop operating system software that runs on Macs.
Apple has released iOS 26 beta 8 for iPhone and iPadOS 26 beta 8 for iPad. The new beta build has arrived to developers first, and a public beta version is likely soon to follow. Separately, Apple released MacOS Tahoe 26 beta 8 along with beta 8 for the rest of the OS 26 suite. … Read More
Apple has issued important security updates for iPhone and iPad, versioned as iOS 18.6.2 and iPadOS 18.6.2. The security update addresses an actively exploited security hole pertaining to malicious image files, and given the huge number of people who share and receive funny pictures, memes, gifs, and other image files online, it’s a good idea … Read More
The beta development cycle of Apple operating systems is accelerating, as Apple has released iOS 26 beta 7 for iPhone, along with iPadOS 26 beta 7 for iPad. While those are developer beta versions, Apple simultaneously released the same builds as public beta versions, labeled as iOS 26 public beta 4. Separately, new betas have … Read More
Apple has released two updates as iOS 18.6.1 for iPhone along with watchOS 11.6.1 for Apple Watch, and the combination of the two system software updates returns the blood oxygen monitoring feature back to Apple Watch. Previously, Apple had to remove the blood oxygen monitoring feature from Apple Watch Series 9, 10, and the latest … Read More
Apple has released iOS 26 beta 6 for iPhone and iPadOS 26 beta 5 for iPad. If it seems like they had just updated new betas not long ago you’d be right, as the sixth betas arrive just a week after the fifth, indicating an acceleration in beta development as the fall deadline for final … Read More
iOS 26 beta 5 for iPhone and ipadOS 26 beta 5 for iPad have been made available for beta testers. The initial build is available for developer betas but the same build typically arrives soon after for public beta testers. While beta system software is intended for advanced users, technically speaking anyone can install the … Read More
Apple has released iOS 18.6 for iPhone, and iPadOS 18.6 for iPad. The updates include bug fixes and security enhancements, and address an issue with Photos app where the Memory Movies were not able to be shared in some situations. Apple has also released iPadOS 17.7.9 with security fixes for select iPad models. Additionally, MacOS … Read More
Apple has officially launched the Public Beta versions of iOS 26 for iPhone and iPadOS 26 for iPad. These public betas give everyday users early access to the latest features Apple is working on, without having to use the developer beta testing channel. If you’re a tech-savvy user who likes getting direct experience with new … Read More
Apple has started the Public Beta testing programs for iOS 26 for iPhone, and iPadOS 26 for iPad, along with the public beta for MacOS Tahoe 26. The public beta program is intended for curious advanced users who are more casual than developers, but who still want to test out and experience the beta operating … Read More
Apple has released iOS 26 beta 2 for iPhone, alongside iPadOS 26 beta 2 for iPad, for users participating in the Apple developer beta testing programs. The second beta build for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 includes a variety of changes and tweaks, along with some new features, as the beta refinement process continues. Separately, … Read More
If you’ve recently acquired some new AirPods or AirPods Pro, you might be in a situation where you’re wondering if the latest models of AirPods work with an older iPhone or iPad. This is a very important question, since many people will be in a situation where they themselves either buy new AirPods or gift … Read More
iOS 26 is out, with it’s all new shiny Liquid Glass interface, and new features like backgrounds and polling in Messages app, improvements to Apple Intelligence, Live Translation in FaceTime, Phone, and Messages, CarPlay improvements, enhancements to the Phone app, a new Games app, and more. It’s no wonder there’s so much interest in iOS … Read More
iOS 26 for iPhone and iPadOS 26 for iPad has been announced by Apple, and the first beta versions are available to users partcipating in the developer beta programs. With the beta for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, users can get an early look at the nifty shiny new Liquid Glass interface and it’s redesigned … Read More
Apple announced iOS 26 at WWDC 2025, and if you’re a registered Apple Developer, you can now download and install the first iOS 26 beta onto eligible iPhone models. iOS 26 includes a new Liquid Glass interface which is basically just more transparent and shinier with a slightly less bleached neon look, and includes various … Read More
Apple has announced iOS 26, the next version of system software for iPhone. And yes you read that correctly, it’s iOS 26 – twenty six – jumping way ahead from iOS 18, to follow year numbers. It’s not just iOS that is facing the numerical versioning change, it turns out that Apple is labeling all … Read More
For the majority of existence for iPhone, anytime that music, podcasts, audiobooks, or media was being played on the device but the screen was locked, a volume slider was visible on the iPhone Lock Screen. The volume slider made it easy to see what volume something was playing at, and also made it very easy … Read More
The “Hide My Email” feature on iPhone is incredibly useful, allowing you to create random unique email addresses that forward to your real email address inbox. This feature can help protect your privacy by allowing you to sign up for apps or services without sharing your real email address, while enhancing security from phishing attempts, … Read More
Fortnite, the wildly popular online action game, is back on the App Store for iPhone and iPad users to download and play. The app has returned after Apple removed the popular game roughly five years ago while Apple and Epic engaged in an expensive drawn out legal squabble, which ultimately ended up disappointing and irritating … Read More
