If iCloud syncing has been unreliable since you updated to iOS 26.4, relief has arrived. Although Apple’s release notes don’t mention it, developers confirm that iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1 fix the ...

One of my favorite recent CarPlay features is an Apple Music change in iOS 26 that’s perfect for the car. Here’s how to use ...

If your Messages inbox is catching a lot of stray, unwanted messages, we'll show you how to filter, report, and block spam messages on iOS 26. At WWDC 2025, Apple announced that it would be bringing ...

The Apple Watch Series 11 on a wrist, showing the watchOS 26 activity rings page. (Cherlynn Low for Engadget) Apple’s iOS 26 and watchOS 26 introduced a new fitness companion called Workout Buddy.

Transferring data between iPhones has never been simpler thanks to built-in iOS tools that handle complete migrations without third-party apps or computers. These tools preserve everything from Face ...

UPDATE: This article was based on incorrect data from StatCounter resulting from a change on policy by Apple. The web analytics firm fixed the problem and now reports that iOS 26 adoption is just ...

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Up until a few years ago, customization wasn't the iPhone's strongest suit. Users were stuck with what Apple determined to be best, be it the home screen layout or the lock screen style. Surprisingly, ...

WhatsApp is rolling out passkey-encrypted backups for iOS and Android devices, enabling users to encrypt their chat history using their fingerprint, face, or a screen lock code. Passkeys are a ...