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October 27, 2025

Instagram's New Custom Icons Are Just for Teens

Instagram has introduced customizable app icons exclusively for teen accounts, offering six design options to personalize their home screen experience. The feature has sparked frustration among adult users who feel excluded, as Instagram confirmed no immediate plans to extend access or offer it v...

October 22, 2025

iOS 26.1 Beta 3 Hints at Third-Party AI Integration

A code change in iOS 26.1 beta 3 indicates Apple is preparing to expand third-party AI offerings, moving beyond the current exclusive integration of ChatGPT. The update replaced specific text about reporting concerns related to ChatGPT with a broader "Third Party" reference, suggesting groundwork...

October 22, 2025

Apple's New App Rules for Texas Users

A new Texas law (SB2420) requires Apple to implement age verification for App Store users, prompting concerns about privacy despite supporting child safety objectives. Starting January 1, 2026, Texas users must confirm they are 18 or older to create accounts, with minors requiring parental approv...

October 20, 2025

Discover the New Features in iOS 26.1 to 26.4

iOS 26.1 beta introduces expanded language support for Apple Intelligence and Live Translation on AirPods, along with minor refinements in core apps like Apple Music and Safari. Apple is adding a digital U.S. passport to the Wallet app for TSA checkpoints and age verification, emphasizing securit...

October 14, 2025

iOS 26.0.1 Update: What's Coming to Your iPhone

An anonymous, reliable leaker suggests Apple may release a revised iOS 26.0.1 with a new build identifier (23A357), deviating from the original public version (23A355). This move is unusual as Apple rarely revises finalized public software, sparking speculation that it could be tailored for the u...

October 13, 2025

Stop CarPlay From Hijacking Your AirPods With This iPhone Setting

Apple's latest iOS update introduces a "Keep Audio with Headphones" setting to prevent audio from automatically switching to CarPlay when using AirPods or other Bluetooth headphones. Users can enable this feature in Settings under General > AirPlay & Continuity, ensuring music, calls, and podcast...

October 1, 2025

Epic Games: Apple Scared Users Away From Rival App Stores

The Epic Games Store saw a significant increase in iOS downloads after Apple simplified the third-party app installation process, reducing user drop-off rates from 65% to 25% following iOS 18.6. Apple's updated user experience removed misleading warnings and streamlined the installation from 15 s...

September 30, 2025

iOS 26.0.1 and macOS 26.0.1 Updates Fix Installation Bugs and Phone Issues

Apple has released its first maintenance updates (iOS 26.0.1, macOS 26.0.1, iPadOS 26.0.1) to fix early technical issues following the major OS releases, including installation bugs and device-specific problems. The updates address critical issues on newer devices like the iPhone 17 series, resol...

September 29, 2025

Unlock the Full Power of Apple's Journal App in macOS 26

Apple's Journal app has expanded to macOS and iPadOS, enabling seamless synchronization of entries across all Apple devices and transforming it into a cross-platform tool for daily reflection and note-taking. The Mac version has become essential for many users, offering immediate access for captu...

September 29, 2025

iOS 26.1 Beta, iPhone Scratches & Apple TV Rumors: Top Stories

Apple has released iOS 26.1 beta, introducing Apple Intelligence and AirPads Live Translation for more languages, along with a new Liquid Design aesthetic and visual refinements to apps like Safari and Calendar. Some iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air models in stores have shown scratching, attributed ...

September 25, 2025

Proton Mail Now Works Offline

The Proton Mail app now allows users to fully manage their encrypted inbox offline, enabling them to read, write, and compose emails without an internet connection, with automatic synchronization once connectivity is restored. A redesigned layout moves the Compose button to the bottom of the scre...

September 13, 2025

5 Hidden AI Features You Missed From Apple's Event

Apple introduced subtle yet powerful AI enhancements across its ecosystem, focusing on utility over hype to make daily interactions smoother and more intuitive. Key AI-driven features include real-time conversational translation via AirPods Pro 3, intelligent camera framing for selfies, and healt...

September 12, 2025

Powerbeats Pro 2 to Add Heart Rate Monitoring via iOS 26

The Powerbeats Pro 2 will integrate real-time heart rate monitoring directly through the Apple Fitness app, supporting 50 workout types for a more streamlined tracking experience. They will sync with Apple Fitness Plus to display metrics like heart rate and calories on-screen during workouts, enh...

September 10, 2025

Apple Extends Free iPhone Satellite Features for Another Year

Apple has extended free satellite connectivity for iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 users for an additional year, now valid until November 2026 for eligible devices activated before September 2025. The service, initially offered as a two-year complimentary trial, includes Emergency SOS and expanded featur...