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How to Try iOS 26’s AirPods Beta Features Right Now
One of the most underrated new features in iOS 26 is trying out new AirPods features before they’re released to everyone else. Yes, Apple’s newest operating system now lets you download and install beta firmware updates to your AirPods. Here’s everything you need to know to try this out yourself, and a quick list of the features you can try…
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iOS 26 has 5 killer upgrades I can’t wait to use — but only these iPhones will get them
Like any iOS update, iOS 26 promises some exciting additions for your current iPhone. But before you get carried away about the new capabilities that are just an upgrade away, be sure to check out the fine print — because not every iOS addition works on every supported iPhone. Even if you’ve got an iPhone capable of running iOS 26,…
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The Default iPhone Ringtone Has a New Sound in iOS 26
Despite a lengthy WWDC keynote, Apple didn’t have time to advertise each and every new feature shipping with iOS 26. As such, we continue to learn about new features and smaller changes as beta testers explore the new OS. These testers have sniffed out one new addition that is small, but fun: Your iPhone is getting a new ringtone. Technically,…
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iOS 26 Makes It Way Easier to Set a Custom Ringtone on iPhone
As more people play around with iOS 26, lots of hidden features are beginning to surface. The latest is the ability to set custom ringtones, which has become a lot easier and faster than in previous versions. This means that if you have a track you like, it’s never been easier to use it as your ringtone. Setting a custom…
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All the New CarPlay Features in iOS 26
Apple didn’t end up building its own car, but it did give us CarPlay. With iOS 26, CarPlay is getting a few neat enhancements, which includes improved design, an option for bigger font sizes, and useful accessibility features too. Here’s everything new coming to CarPlay with Apple’s upcoming update: Credit: Apple With iOS 26, Live Activities come to CarPlay. These…
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All the Ways You Can Customize Your Lock Screen in iOS 26
iOS 26 is one of the biggest iPhone software updates that Apple has pushed out in recent years, bringing with it features including new gestures, improved parental controls, custom snooze times, and of course that translucent interface revamp called Liquid Glass (which takes some getting used to). There are also changes to how you can tweak the look of your…
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Here’s How iOS 26 Will Change Apple Messages Forever
With iOS 26, Apple is adding several useful features to its native messaging app, Messages. Later this year, iPhone users will be able to translate texts from within the Messages app, filter messages from unknown sources, add custom backgrounds to the messaging interface, and see when someone is typing in a group chat. Communicate Across Languages With Live Translation Apple…
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Eight New and Updated Parental Control Settings in iOS 26
Apple’s upcoming iOS 26 update is packed with new features and changes—but not all of them are just for fun. As part of its series of announcements during last week’s WWDC, Apple revealed a series of features and changes aimed at helping parents keep their kids and teens safe when using an iPhone. Here are eight of the changes you…
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I Like iOS 26’s New Back Gesture Better Than Android’s (When It Works)
Unlike Android, the iPhone has never had a physical back button. You need some way to go back to the previous page in various apps, and rather than a button, Apple found a decent solution in the back gesture. It requires you to swipe from the left edge of the iPhone’s screen towards the right, and while it doesn’t work…
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Your Older iPhone Might Not Run These New iOS 26 Features
Apple announced a ton of new features and changes across its products during the company’s big WWDC 2025 event. iOS 26, in particular, is chock full of updates, with a long list of iPhones that support the newest update. However, some of these new features will only run on newer iPhones. Even if your iPhone can update to iOS 26,…
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