Apple slips out a quiet iOS 26 beta 1 update with a new build
Apple pushed a surprise update to iOS 26 beta 1 that hints at under-the-hood changes without explaining what's new.
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Andrew Orr
Apple redirects 97% of Indian-made iPhones to the US to lessen tariffs
Apple manufacturer Foxconn's iPhone exports to the States have risen from 50% of Indian production to 97%, as Apple tries to mitigate the impact of Trump's tariffs.
William Gallagher
Hands on with all the new CarPlay features in iOS 26
Apple is rolling out a slew of new features for CarPlay and CarPlay Ultra in iOS 26. Here's what you can expect in the fall when the new operating systems ship.
Andrew O'Hara
Custom ringtones are slightly easier to add in iOS 26
Apple is making it easier for iPhone owners to add their own custom ringtones, but the change in iOS 26 is only a slight improvement versus iOS 18.
Malcolm Owen
Lock Screen customization in iOS 26 is both stretchy and 3D
The iOS 26 Lock Screen uses Spatial Photos for wallpapers and lets you stretch the clock using Liquid Glass. It's a big change, and a welcome one.
iOS 26 adds voicemail spam reporting & new screening tools
Apple is stepping up its fight against unwanted calls and messages in iOS 26 with smarter voicemail reporting. Here's how it works.
Apple & Google profit as Chinese VPNs collect your private data
Weeks after researchers raised red flags, the U.S. App Store still features VPNs that hide their Chinese ownership and could be routing user data straight into Beijing's hands.
Check your Anker power bank — a fire risk prompted a major recall
Anker is recalling select PowerCore 10000 power banks sold in the U.S. due to a battery defect that could cause overheating, melting, or fire. Here's how to get a refund.
Amber Neely
iOS 26 update fixes the most annoying part of sharing on iPhone
Apple just gave the Share Sheet in iOS 26 a much-needed cleanup, and your thumbs will be thankful.
Marko Zivkovic
