LONDON (AP) — iPhone users have a new tool to combat the scourge of nuisance phone calls: a virtual gatekeeper that can screen incoming calls from unknown numbers. It's among the bevy of new features ...

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If you’re part of Apple’s public beta program, today you’ll find new updates ready to install on your devices. iOS and iPadOS 26.1 are the most exciting of the bunch. Beta 2 adds a bit of nostalgia ...

Apple has released public beta 2 of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, watchOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and visionOS 26.1 to users enrolled in the Apple Beta Software Program. The update follows the ...

Apple redesigned the alarm screen in iOS 26 with much larger buttons than before, but now it’s making another change in iOS 26.1: there’s a new ‘Slide to stop’ gesture for dismissing an alarm as of ...

Apple is expected to release iOS 26.1 beta 2 very soon, a noteworthy update that introduces a range of new features, interface refinements, and performance enhancements. This beta version is part of ...

One of the standout features in iOS 26.1 is the ability to store your passport digitally within the Wallet app. This addition is particularly advantageous for domestic travelers in the United States, ...

If your iPhone battery drains faster after updating to iOS 26, wait 24–48 hours for background tasks to settle. Then update to iOS 26.1, restart your iPhone, check and update battery-draining apps, ...

Updating to iOS 26 isn't just about shiny new features and Apple's redesigned interface; it also changes the way your iPhone behaves behind the scenes. With every major software update, Apple ...

If your iPhone’s Camera shows a black screen, or FaceTime and iMessage refuse to activate, you’re not alone. Since Apple rolled out iOS 26, many users across Apple’s support communities and social ...

Many iPhone users worldwide are experiencing issues with iOS 26 updates, where the updates hang at “Update Requested” or stall at “Preparing Update” during the installation process. The problem has ...

Apple's website offers a list of nearly 200 new features and changes (PDF file) included in the software update, released last month. Apple also shared equivalent lists for iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe.