Inside Parental Controls — How it works in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26

Apple's iOS 26 makes it easier than ever for parents to set up Child Accounts, with stronger safeguards and more control over what kids can see and do. Here's how to use it.

Amber Neely 5 months ago 4

iPhone XS, iPhone XR, Apple TV HD get critical security updates

Apple has released updates targeting the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPad 7, and Apple TV HD in a patch fixing security issues with the older models.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 1

How to use ChatGPT with Apple Music when search comes up short

ChatGPT now supports Apple Music, giving subscribers a new way to discover and save music through conversation. Here's how to connect it, start using it, where ChatGPT is better, and where Apple Music search is better.

Andrew Orr 5 months ago 1

Game development diary: Sound, music, and schedule speed bumps

After wrestling with Welsh for my iPhone game "Character Limit," there were two changes of pace in the last month. Both in terms of the work being carried out and when the game will actually ship.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 1

First developer betas of iOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3 now available

Apple has restarted the beta-testing process once again, with developer builds of iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, and macOS Tahoe 26.3 now available.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 0

Don't wait to update: iOS 26.2 fixes WebKit issues used for targeted attacks

Apple's iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 updates include a variety of fixes, introduced to keep user data secure. Here's what you need to know, and why you should consider updating right away.

Marko Zivkovic 5 months ago 0

iPadOS 26.2 brings better Split View, AirDrop codes to iPad

Apple has released iPadOS 26.2 to the public, with the changes including more tweaks to the now-returned Slide Over.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 0

Apple Arcade's 'Sneaky Sasquatch' hides in Apple Stores for holiday fun

The Apple Arcade hit "Sneaky Sasquatch" will be appearing in hundreds of Apple Stores for the holidays, as Apple's game subscription service prepares for a very busy vacation period.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 0

iFixit app returns to App Store with AI guidance & unnecessary battery warnings

Repair outfit iFixit has released an iOS app providing access to its repair guides and AI-based assistance for fixing your hardware, though it also provides a help tool that already exists in Settings.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 2

Australian age-check law pulls Apple deeper into platform governance

Apple leans into age checks as Australia's teen social media ban goes live, putting the App Store in the middle of a political fight over kids, tech, and compliance.

Andrew Orr 6 months ago 5

Russia shutters FaceTime as it tightens control over apps & communication

Russia has cut off FaceTime over unproven terrorism support claims, and the move reflects a trend shared by governments worldwide that push for access to encrypted communication.

Andrew Orr 6 months ago 0

Tiimo, Dredge, Cyberpunk 2077 win big at the 2025 App Store Awards

Apple has recognized 17 developers in its annual App Store Awards, celebrating apps for their technical ingenuity and cultural impact, with the winners including productivity app Focus Friend and Lovecraftian fishing game Dredge.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 0

Dye's departure doesn't mean Liquid Glass is going anywhere

Apple's VP of Human Interface Design is leaving Apple for Meta, but Liquid Glass is here to stay. Expect Stephen Lemay to perfect the controversial design choice.

Wes Hilliard and Mike Wuerthele 6 months ago 21

Release candidates of iOS 26.2, macOS 26.2 now available

Apple has reached the release candidate stage for the current developer beta cycle, with new builds of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.2 out now for testing.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 2

'MLB The Show Mobile' is Sony's biggest push into iPhone gaming

A new mobile version of "MLB The Show" marks Sony's most direct move yet to bring a console-first franchise to iPhone.

Andrew Orr 6 months ago 0

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