Apple patches ancient iOS versions to keep iMessage, FaceTime, other services working

When Apple stops supporting older iPhones and iPads with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, it usually isn’t the end of the line—Apple keeps releasing new security-only patches for those devices for another year or two, keeping them usable while their hardware is still reasonably capable.
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iOS 26.3 beta 2 now available with these new features

A few weeks after releasing the first iOS 26.3 Beta, Apple has now launched the second iteration — iOS 26.3 Beta 2. While it's still unclear what's new with this build (Apple still doesn't provide detailed changelogs), the company has likely improved ...
The New York Times

iOS 26 Is Here. These Are the Best New Features.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Max Eddy and Brenda Stolyar Last week, Apple announced its new iPhone lineup, including its thinnest phone ever, the iPhone Air.
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Why the New Features in iOS 26 Are Worth the Upgrade

Apple has made upgrading to iOS 26 more seamless than ever. The update process has been streamlined, removing the need for beta profiles. Whether you’re transitioning from a previous iOS version or the latest beta, you can download the update directly ...
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iOS 26.1 Coming Soon With These 8 New Features for Your iPhone

The upcoming iOS 26.1 update includes a handful of new features and changes for iPhones, including a toggle for changing the appearance of the Liquid Glass design, "slide to stop" for alarms in the Clock app, and more. iOS 26.1 is currently in beta testing.
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iOS 26's Passwords App Gets A New Feature That Makes A Big Difference

At long last, Apple gave the built-in password manager on iOS a proper revamp at WWDC 2024. As storing data on the iPhone has become an important part of virtually every user's life, it was encouraging to see the company add the Passwords app with iOS 18.
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Users Say These Are iOS 26's More Annoying Features (And How To Turn Them Off)

Apple's devices are known for their longevity and software that "just works" — but with all the AI delays and a sloppy iOS 18 launch, the company seems to be struggling to maintain its once pristine reputation. Announced alongside new versions of macOS ...

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 to the general public in late January over the years,