After three months of beta testing, Apple is finally releasing iOS 26 to iPhone users today. Going by past years' trends, the update should be available around 1 PM ET, along with the official ...

If you were expecting the next iPhone update to be iOS 26.1, you weren’t alone. But no, it looks like Apple has other plans.

Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news. Apple’s iOS 26 comes out today ...

If you can’t get used Apple's new liquidy and glass UI in iOS 26, there’s an option available for you. reading time 3 minutes Now that iOS 26 is available for everyone, iPhone users are breaking off ...

Apple has officially released iOS 26 to everyone, and while changes like Liquid Glass make the update impossible to miss, there are plenty of useful new features that aren’t as obvious. Some of them ...

IOS 26 has arrived, bringing a mix of practical upgrades and fun new features that make your iPhone smarter and easier to use. Updating only takes a few minutes, and it ensures you get the latest ...

The iOS 26 update doesn't make it easy to add custom ringtones, but with a few tools and some patience, you can still do it for free. Apple loads iPhones with dozens of tones out of the box. They ...

Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news. iOS 26 is here, and with it, ...

Increased battery drain is normal following a major OS update. Your phone needs time to complete the setup in the background. iOS 26 offers a new Adaptive Power mode to extend your battery charge.

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You can get certain Google Play apps on your iPhone, and use them to download movies and TV shows, music, and books. You can't download Android apps.

Following the release of iOS 26, Apple is also updating the AirPods firmware and bringing several new features to AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4. Here are all of the new features you can expect to find ...