ZDNET’s key takeaways Building for Apple Watch is harder than for iPhone, despite smaller scope.Claude Code felt like a collaborative teammate, not automation.Iterative AI coding made short, …
16 iPad apps that will aim to improve your tablet time in 2026
If you feel like you aren’t managing your tablet time to the best of your abilities, there are apps that can help with that. Here are 16 of our favorites.
iOS 26 preview: 7 features to explore in your iPhone’s newest app
Preview arrives on your iPhone with iOS 26. Not sure what to do with the new addition? Here’s some of the top features I’ve been trying out.
Forget the watch, Apple’s AI Pin might be its next wearable move
Apple may be working on an AirTag-sized AI wearable with built-in cameras, microphones, and a new Siri chatbot.
Highly insecure AI apps in the App Store are leaking tons of user data
Extremely poorly constructed AI apps available in the App Store are leaking the data of millions of users, a repository from a security research team has revealed.
Apple to revamp Siri as a built-in iPhone, Mac chatbot to fend off OpenAI
Apple Inc. plans to revamp Siri later this year by turning the digital assistant into the company’s first artificial intelligence chatbot, thrusting the iPhone maker into a generative AI race …
Apple Watch Ultra 2 drops to $599, a rare discount on Apple’s premium adventure watch
Most smartwatch upgrades are about nicer screens and slightly faster chips. The Ultra is different. It’s the Apple Watch people buy when they want the best version of the idea: tougher build, bigger …
iOS 26.3 Release Date: Exactly When The Next Crucial iPhone Update Will Arrive
The last update, iOS 26.2, went on general release on Friday, Dec. 12. Exactly one month later, iOS 26.3 developer beta 2 was released. The next beta could be as soon as Monday, Jan. 19 — assuming the …
iOS 26.2 Finally Fixed iPhone’s Major ‘Issue’
Apple’s latest iOS 26.2 update targets early complaints about the Liquid Glass redesign, aiming to restore everyday clarity across the interface. The release improves readability, fixes launch bugs, …
iOS 26.3 Coming Soon With These New Features
OS 26.3 has been in beta testing for more than a month. The software update is relatively minor, but it does include a couple of new features for iPhones. iOS 15.3 through iOS 18.3 were all released …
Still on iOS 18? Here’s why it’s finally time to upgrade to iOS 26
To update your iPhone to iOS 26, go to Settings > General > Software Update, and hit the Update Now button. Agree to the terms of service after reading them and ensure that your iPhone is connected to …
iOS 26 finally lets you kill one of the iPhone’s most annoying UI settings
Apple is finally giving iPhone owners a way to shut off one of the most divisive visual tricks in its modern interface. With iOS 26, and more specifically the 26.1 update, the company is adding a …
iOS 27 Will Add These 8 New Features to Your iPhone
OS 27 is still many months away, but there are already plenty of rumors about new features that will be included in the software update. The first beta of iOS 27 will be released during WWDC 2026 in …
Don’t want to update your iPhone to iOS 26? These 4 reasons changed my mind immediately
ZDNET’s key takeaways iOS 26.1 lets you control the Liquid Glass design.iOS 26.2 offers better security for AirDrop.Most of all, iOS 26 patches several nasty security bugs. My wife and I both own …
iOS 26.2 now available for iPhone: What Apple fixed, new features, and what’s coming next in iOS 26.3
Apple’s iOS 26.2 update introduces exciting new features for iPhone users, including offline lyrics in Apple Music and more. Learn what’s new and what to expect in iOS 26.3, alongside its anticipated …
Millions of Apple iPhone, iPad users at risk of security flaw: Here’s what to know
The security flaw allows malicious websites to trick iPhone and iPads into running harmful code, which could then allow hackers to gain control of the device.
Best iPhone Models & Deals
The most expensive Pro Max handsets, as they’re reiterated each year, are at the cutting edge of Apple’s technology advancements. If that’s important to you, you’ll have to make a judgement about …