A new rumor out of China today has sparked speculation that Apple may be readying a unique new iPhone 17 Pro color that somehow reflects the

Discover why Apple delayed the iOS 26 public beta, the expected release date, and what this means for developers and testers.

Apple’s next phone operating system arriving this fall, iOS 26, includes a transparent aesthetic mimicking the look of glass and making apps and buttons blend in with content on the screen. Google is doing the opposite with its newly released operating system, Android 16, which emphasizes brighter, punchier colors.

Apple also already released an iOS 26 beta geared toward developers. To get started, you need an iPhone 11 or newer running iOS 16.5 or later and an Apple ID used in the Apple Developer Program. ZDNET's guide provides step-by-step instructions on downloading the beta.

Apple won't face a class action lawsuit over iOS 13's alleged cellular data use without user permission soon — but the suit isn't completely done yet.

Out of a list of more than 160 suggested additions, eight new emoji have been officially chosen for inclusion in an update to iOS 26.

OS 26 includes three small but meaningful changes for screenshots. The upcoming software update adds a new Screen Capture menu to the

To mark World Emoji Day, the consortium that decides on new emojis has unveiled a selection of which ones will be formally announced in September, and then come to devices starting at some point in iOS 26.

The built-in Music app doesn't get lost in the shuffle in Apple's iOS 26 update. Indeed, amid the Liquid Glass overhaul to the iPhone's interface — including the look of the Music app — a trio of new features will appear aimed at getting more out of your favorite tunes.

To enable Priority Notifications, go to Settings > Notifications > Prioritize Notifications and toggle the feature on. Notifications like missed calls, text messages and important emails will fill up this section, as well as notifications from third-party apps that you use frequently.