The lock screen's big clock is great, but there are a few more changes iOS 26 brought to your device. Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his ...

Apple today updated its iMessage troubleshooting support document to add a scenario that can occur in iOS 26. If you don't activate iMessage or an eSIM when setting up a new iPhone with ‌iOS 26‌, it ...

Apple’s iOS 26 update brought a range of improvements to iPhone, but it has also introduced a frustrating problem for some users: iMessage activation failures linked to SIM conflicts. Instead of ...

For most people, the fastest way to check the time is by looking at their phone's lock screen. After all, you always have your phone with you, and all it takes is just one quick glance. The problem, ...

You just got a new iPhone 17, or you're planning on getting one imminently. Or, maybe you installed iOS 26 on your older iPhone. Either way, you need one of those ...

Apple introduced Adaptive Power with iOS 26, a feature designed to help iPhone users get more out of their battery throughout the day. Instead of relying on manual battery-saving modes, Adaptive Power ...

Give it a go before you give it up. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac For the first time in 18 years, Apple redesigned the oft-overlooked Phone app. The overhaul coming soon in iOS 26 simplifies the ...

Apple's Clean Up tool was introduced as part of the first batch of Apple Intelligence features announced during the WWDC 2024 keynote. Alongside Writing Tools, improved Siri, priority notifications, ...

As users, losing the phone passcode or getting locked out can be a very disturbing experience. Most individuals want to find methods of unlocking their devices without losing any data or resetting ...

This tip was tested on an iPhone 16. You'll need an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 running iOS 26 or later for this tip to work. Find out how to update to the latest iOS. What can you do ...