Topic: ios 26
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Apple unveils iOS 27 with new features
Apple introduced iOS 27 at WWDC 2026, highlighting major performance and design improvements, with compatibility extending back to the iPhone 11. A new opacity slider for Liquid Glass gives users direct control over the translucency of interface elements like the tab bar, addressing readability c...
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Apple Wallet Digital ID expands with new uses
Apple's Digital ID in the Wallet app, originally launched for TSA checkpoints, now supports age verification for Apple Account and Apple services, using information from a U.S. passport. Users may encounter age verification prompts when creating an Apple Account, updating software, changing safet...
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Apple Notes Upgrade in iOS 27 Could Make It Even Better
iOS 27 is expected to deliver a completely reimagined Siri based on a Google Gemini variant, functioning as a robust chatbot with a dedicated app and expansive world knowledge. A key rumored feature for Apple Notes users is Siri's ability to directly create notes with content like recipes or topi...
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Apple Wallet Digital ID expands to more use cases
Apple Wallet's Digital ID feature, initially limited to TSA checkpoints at over 250 U.S. airports, has expanded to serve as a secure age verification method for Apple Account and Apple services. Users can create a Digital ID from a U.S. passport in the Wallet app, which can now be used to confirm...
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Apple Showcases iOS 26 and macOS 26 Liquid Glass Design
Apple has updated its Liquid Glass Design Gallery to showcase how third-party developers are implementing its fluid, translucent aesthetic in apps, illustrating the design evolution from iOS 18 to iOS 26. The gallery highlights how developers are adopting specific Liquid Glass components like red...
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iOS 26's New Phone App Feature Is a Must-Have
iOS 26 introduces a new "Ask Reason for Calling" feature that screens unknown callers by prompting them to state their name and purpose, providing context before you answer. This feature offers a middle ground between allowing all calls and silencing unknown numbers, helping to filter spam while ...
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iOS 27 Report: No Major Liquid Glass Changes Expected
iOS 27 is expected to focus on performance and stability, with no major visual redesign planned for the Liquid Glass design language. Apple is providing incremental customization, like recent options to disable highlights, and may introduce a systemwide slider to adjust the glass effect's intensi...
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iOS 26's Phone App Has a Must-Have Feature You'll Love
iOS 26 introduces a major redesign of the Phone app, with its standout feature being "Ask Reason for Calling" to intelligently screen unknown numbers. This new feature prompts unknown callers to state their purpose, providing users with instant context to decide whether to answer, send to voicema...
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iOS 26 Photos App: How Its New Events Feature Works
iOS 26's Photos app update introduces an intelligent feature that automatically recognizes and groups photos from events like concerts or games, enriching them with relevant contextual details. The system surfaces specific event information such as set lists, scores, and venue details, transformi...
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Urgent iPhone Update Required for Millions
Apple has implemented a critical policy shift, requiring most modern iPhones to upgrade to iOS 26 to continue receiving vital security updates, as support for older iOS 18 versions has been cut off. Owners of iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR models are an exception; they cannot upgrade to iOS 26 and mus...
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iOS 26 Adoption Slows: Is Liquid Glass to Blame?
Initial reports severely undercounted iOS 26 adoption due to technical changes that broke third-party analytics tracking, not solely user dissatisfaction. The rollout is slower partly because iOS 26 dropped support for older iPhone models, reducing the pool of eligible devices from the start. Man...
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Master Your New iPhone 17: A Guide to All the Latest Features
The iPhone 17 series introduces new hardware and software across all models, including a brighter display, better battery management, and enhanced camera software for improved low-light photos and editing. Pro models feature specialized tools like a customizable Action Button and a Photographic S...
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3 Airlines Now Support iOS 26 Boarding Passes in Apple Wallet
Southwest Airlines has joined United and Delta in supporting enhanced iOS 26 boarding passes in Apple Wallet, which consolidate flight details, airport maps, and luggage tracking. The key iOS 26 features include Live Activities for real-time flight status sharing, integrated terminal navigation m...
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Learn SwiftUI for Free: Stanford's 2025 Course
Stanford University has released the complete set of Spring 2025 CS193p iOS development course materials, including all 16 lecture videos, for free public access online. The lectures were recorded before the official releases of iOS 26 and Xcode 26, so they do not cover major new features like Xc...
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Apple Silicon iMac Pro Leaked in Software
Software leaks from Apple's development pipeline reveal a wide range of upcoming hardware, including refreshed smart home products, next-generation iPhones, and a high-performance iMac powered by an M5 Max processor. The most compelling find is a new iMac model with an M5 Max chip, positioning it...
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AirTag 2 Leak: 5 Major Upgrades Revealed
A software leak from an unreleased iOS version reveals five key improvements planned for a next-generation AirTag, including a faster pairing process and more precise finding features. The leaked features focus on practical refinements like detailed battery percentage reporting, better tracking f...
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Google and Apple Finally Make Switching Phones Easy
Google and Apple are collaborating to create a more reliable and integrated data transfer process between Android and iOS, aiming to replace current cumbersome methods. Evidence of this work appears in early software builds, featuring a new wireless "Copy data" function that requires a future iOS...
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Must-Have Apple CarPlay Widgets for Your Drive
Apple CarPlay's new widgets feature personalizes your vehicle's infotainment system by displaying iPhone widgets and Live Activities for quick access to essential information, though compatibility varies by car model. These widgets are designed for safe use, allowing drivers to view reminders, al...
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My Favorite iOS 26 Apple Music Feature Has a Hidden Bonus
iOS 26 introduces pinned music, allowing users to pin up to six favorite playlists, albums, or artists for quick access at the top of their Apple Music library. Each pinned item can be customized with a 'Tap Action' via a long-press, offering options to go to the content, play it immediately, or ...
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Apple Lawsuit: Jon Prosser Yet to Respond, Says Company
Apple is suing Jon Prosser for allegedly stealing confidential trade secrets about unreleased iOS features and is seeking a default judgment due to his lack of formal response. The lawsuit claims Prosser collaborated with Michael Ramacciotti to access a development iPhone, extract proprietary inf...
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