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iOS 26 Beta 3 Update for iPhone Released With New Stock Wallpapers, Darker Liquid Glass Appearance
Apple on Monday released iOS 26 Beta 3 for iPhone. The latest update brings several visual tweaks over the previous iteration that was introduced in June. As per the Cupertino-based tech giant, there are more colour choices for the stock wallpaper for home and lock screens. It is said to have also adjusted the appearance of the new Liquid Glass int...
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Apple Bringing Journal App to iPad and Mac With iPadOS 26 and macOS 26 Tahoe
Apple is bringing its Journal app to the iPad and Mac computer with the iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26 updates, respectively. The app was introduced in 2023 on iPhone with the iOS 17.2 update. It helps users to write down their thoughts, provide suggestions on what to write about, and maintain a daily log, powered by on-device machine learning.
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iPhone’s Lock Screen Will Display Animated Artwork from Third-Party Music Apps With iOS 26: Report
With iOS 26, Apple has introduced a new API which lets third-party music apps display animated artwork on the iPhone's lock screen. The apps can display a preview file as a placeholder whilst the video file loads, and display it afterwards. The feature is present in the developer SDK following the release of iOS 26 Developer Beta 1 update.
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WWDC 2025: Apple Announces iOS 26 With New Liquid Glass Design, Apple Intelligence Enhancements and More
Apple on Monday unveiled iOS 26, its latest operating system for the iPhone. The update brings a new design language dubbed Liquid Glass, with more customisation options for the home and lock screen. New Apple Intelligence features have been introduced for the Phone app, while Messages, Apple Music, CarPlay, and other apps also benefit from new cap...
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iOS 26 to Bring Message Translation, Animated Lock Screen Album Artwork and Revamped CarPlay UI: Report
iOS 26 will be unveiled at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2025), and leaked details about the upcoming OS update indicates that new features will be announced for Apple's built-in applications, such as Apple Music, Messages, Notes, and CarPlay.
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How to Use Visual Intelligence on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max Running iOS 18.4
Apple released the iOS 18.4 update on Monday and it included several notable features for iPhone users. It introduced new toggles in the Control Centre, new emojis, Priority Notifications, an app to customise the Apple Vision Pro, and wider Apple Intelligence availability. However, perhaps the most notable addition is the expansion of Visual Intell...
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Apple Appeals to Overturn UK Order to Remove Advanced Data Protection: Report
Apple has appealed a British government order to create a "back door" in its most secure cloud storage systems. FT said Apple appealed against the order last month around the same time as it withdrew ADP from the UK, rather than comply with the technical capability notice it received from the Investigatory Powers Tribunal in January.
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iOS 18.4 Beta 1 Update for iPhone Brings Priority Notifications, New Style in Image Playground: What’s New
Apple on Friday rolled out the iOS 18.4 Beta 1 update for iPhone, bringing new features including those powered by Apple Intelligence — the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) suite. The update introduces Priority Notifications, a feature which Apple previewed at WWDC 2024 in June but was yet to be released. As the name suggests, it analyses...
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Apple Developing Smart Home Doorbell With Support for FaceID and Third-Party Locks: Report
Apple will delve into the smart home market as it looks for new growth opportunities next year, according to a report. As part of its efforts, the Cupertino-based technology giant is said to be developing a smart home doorbell that will have FaceID support, enabling users to scan their face to gain entry, much like the iPhone. For enhanced function...
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Track Live US Election Updates On Your iPhone Lock Screen. Here's How
As Americans begin to cast their ballots to elect their next president, Apple News will bring live updates to iPhone and iPad users' lock screens.
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iOS 18 Update Brings RCS Messaging, Shortcut for Dialling Phone Numbers to iPhone
iOS 18 was rolled out for iPhone users globally on Monday. It includes changes such as home and lock screen customisation, revamped apps, and more options in the Control Centre. The update also includes two features that are new to iOS but have been long-existent on Android: Rich Communication Services (RCS) Messaging and T9 Dialling.
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Slack Introduces Status, Catch Up and Slack Launcher Widgets for iPhone
Slack is bringing three new widgets to the iPhone, the company announced on Monday. The new widgets add catch-up, status view and other functionalities to the iPhone’s home and lock screens, enabling users to leap directly into the different tabs of the Slack app. The features are available to iPhone users following the app’s latest update.
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iOS 18 to Introduce India-Focused Customisation, Keyboard and Language Features
iOS 18 will introduce features tailored to users in India, when the upcoming operating system update for eligible iPhone models is released later this year. Users will have access to new customisation options on the lock screen and contact posters, while the keyboard will get improved language support, along with Siri and the Translate app.
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iOS 18 to Get App Lock With FaceID, Dark Mode for Icons at WWDC 2024: Reports
iOS 18 is expected to bring Dark Mode to the app icons on the iPhone home screen, according to a report. Toggling the setting may reportedly add a dark tint to the app icons. Additionally, Apple may also allow users to lock apps using Face ID. The features are expected to be showcased at the Apple WWDC 2024 on Monday.
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Apple Expands Self-Repair Options With Support for Used Genuine Parts; Extends Activation Lock to Components
Apple is expanding support for its self-repair process to allow the use of genuine used parts while fixing select iPhone models. The company says that it will also extend the activation lock feature from the iPhone to individual smartphone parts, to deter thieves from using a stolen iPhone for parts. Apple also says it will allow customers and inde...
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iOS 26 Beta 3 Update for iPhone Released With New Stock Wallpapers, Darker Liquid Glass Appearance
Apple on Monday released iOS 26 Beta 3 for iPhone. The latest update brings several visual tweaks over the previous iteration that was introduced in June. As per the Cupertino-based tech giant, there are more colour choices for the stock wallpaper for home and lock screens. It is said to have also adjusted the appearance of the new Liquid Glass int...
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Apple Bringing Journal App to iPad and Mac With iPadOS 26 and macOS 26 Tahoe
Apple is bringing its Journal app to the iPad and Mac computer with the iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26 updates, respectively. The app was introduced in 2023 on iPhone with the iOS 17.2 update. It helps users to write down their thoughts, provide suggestions on what to write about, and maintain a daily log, powered by on-device machine learning.
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iPhone’s Lock Screen Will Display Animated Artwork from Third-Party Music Apps With iOS 26: Report
With iOS 26, Apple has introduced a new API which lets third-party music apps display animated artwork on the iPhone's lock screen. The apps can display a preview file as a placeholder whilst the video file loads, and display it afterwards. The feature is present in the developer SDK following the release of iOS 26 Developer Beta 1 update.
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WWDC 2025: Apple Announces iOS 26 With New Liquid Glass Design, Apple Intelligence Enhancements and More
Apple on Monday unveiled iOS 26, its latest operating system for the iPhone. The update brings a new design language dubbed Liquid Glass, with more customisation options for the home and lock screen. New Apple Intelligence features have been introduced for the Phone app, while Messages, Apple Music, CarPlay, and other apps also benefit from new cap...
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iOS 26 to Bring Message Translation, Animated Lock Screen Album Artwork and Revamped CarPlay UI: Report
iOS 26 will be unveiled at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2025), and leaked details about the upcoming OS update indicates that new features will be announced for Apple's built-in applications, such as Apple Music, Messages, Notes, and CarPlay.
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How to Use Visual Intelligence on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max Running iOS 18.4
Apple released the iOS 18.4 update on Monday and it included several notable features for iPhone users. It introduced new toggles in the Control Centre, new emojis, Priority Notifications, an app to customise the Apple Vision Pro, and wider Apple Intelligence availability. However, perhaps the most notable addition is the expansion of Visual Intell...
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Apple Appeals to Overturn UK Order to Remove Advanced Data Protection: Report
Apple has appealed a British government order to create a "back door" in its most secure cloud storage systems. FT said Apple appealed against the order last month around the same time as it withdrew ADP from the UK, rather than comply with the technical capability notice it received from the Investigatory Powers Tribunal in January.
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iOS 18.4 Beta 1 Update for iPhone Brings Priority Notifications, New Style in Image Playground: What’s New
Apple on Friday rolled out the iOS 18.4 Beta 1 update for iPhone, bringing new features including those powered by Apple Intelligence — the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) suite. The update introduces Priority Notifications, a feature which Apple previewed at WWDC 2024 in June but was yet to be released. As the name suggests, it analyses...
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Apple Developing Smart Home Doorbell With Support for FaceID and Third-Party Locks: Report
Apple will delve into the smart home market as it looks for new growth opportunities next year, according to a report. As part of its efforts, the Cupertino-based technology giant is said to be developing a smart home doorbell that will have FaceID support, enabling users to scan their face to gain entry, much like the iPhone. For enhanced function...
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Track Live US Election Updates On Your iPhone Lock Screen. Here's How
As Americans begin to cast their ballots to elect their next president, Apple News will bring live updates to iPhone and iPad users' lock screens.
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iOS 18 Update Brings RCS Messaging, Shortcut for Dialling Phone Numbers to iPhone
iOS 18 was rolled out for iPhone users globally on Monday. It includes changes such as home and lock screen customisation, revamped apps, and more options in the Control Centre. The update also includes two features that are new to iOS but have been long-existent on Android: Rich Communication Services (RCS) Messaging and T9 Dialling.
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Slack Introduces Status, Catch Up and Slack Launcher Widgets for iPhone
Slack is bringing three new widgets to the iPhone, the company announced on Monday. The new widgets add catch-up, status view and other functionalities to the iPhone’s home and lock screens, enabling users to leap directly into the different tabs of the Slack app. The features are available to iPhone users following the app’s latest update.
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iOS 18 to Introduce India-Focused Customisation, Keyboard and Language Features
iOS 18 will introduce features tailored to users in India, when the upcoming operating system update for eligible iPhone models is released later this year. Users will have access to new customisation options on the lock screen and contact posters, while the keyboard will get improved language support, along with Siri and the Translate app.
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iOS 18 to Get App Lock With FaceID, Dark Mode for Icons at WWDC 2024: Reports
iOS 18 is expected to bring Dark Mode to the app icons on the iPhone home screen, according to a report. Toggling the setting may reportedly add a dark tint to the app icons. Additionally, Apple may also allow users to lock apps using Face ID. The features are expected to be showcased at the Apple WWDC 2024 on Monday.
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Apple Expands Self-Repair Options With Support for Used Genuine Parts; Extends Activation Lock to Components
Apple is expanding support for its self-repair process to allow the use of genuine used parts while fixing select iPhone models. The company says that it will also extend the activation lock feature from the iPhone to individual smartphone parts, to deter thieves from using a stolen iPhone for parts. Apple also says it will allow customers and inde...
