Not sure whether to use iMessage, Messenger, or WhatsApp? Each app has its own strengths — from Apple-exclusive features and social integration to global reach and privacy. Here’s how to decide which ...

The first major iOS 26 update is a huge one, but these new settings and gestures make the iPhone experience smoother and ...

Apple has just released iOS 26.1, the first major bug-fix update to its latest iPhone operating system. But not everyone jumps onto the latest versions, preferring to let other people kick the tires ...

I walk through how I change and customize app icons on my iPhone. I start with the built-in options like changing icon size, light or dark mode, and tinted colors. Then I show how to fully change any ...

Preteens yearn for independence — and many parents want to loosen the reins — but that requires giving them some way to check in and say, “I made it to school,” or “I’m going to Frannie’s house this ...

The first major iOS 26 update a huge once, but these new settings and gestures make the iPhone experience smoother and ...

Your iPhone is good for more than texting and social media. By taking advantage of the right settings, you can automatically adjust the light on your screen to match lighting conditions, extend your ...

We don't need to accept the same designs that dominate most smartphones. Here's how the new skinny phones from Apple and Samsung compare. Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is ...

Apple’s iPhones, since the iPhone 14 released in September 2022, have had a free satellite service, allowing users to connect via satellite in emergency, for instance. That service is running until ...

Apple Reportedly Plans to Change iPhone Naming Scheme for 20th Anniversary No love for nine? Like it did with the iPhone X, Apple might skip the iPhone 19 and go right to iPhone 20 in 2027, one ...

Customizing your iPhone’s app icons offers a creative way to make your device uniquely yours. Whether you prefer a clean, minimalistic design or a bold, colorful theme, Apple provides tools to help ...

WhatsApp will now encrypt your chat backups with passkey. Instead of juggling passwords or copying a 64-digit key, you can ...