Some of these directions apply to all iPhones, but some are only relevant to specific iOS versions. These differences are pointed out below. The most common way to keep apps updated on your iPhone is with the built-in App Store app. You can trigger all ...

A day after seeding the first developer betas of iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2, Apple has stopped signing it for the iPhone Air, iPhone 16e, and

Apple's iOS 26.1 update delivers new features and key security fixes, but many users are reporting 'killer' bugs like severe battery drain, UI lag, and vanishing apps.

Apple has released iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1. Here are the new features, UAE rollout notes, compatibility, and how to update safely.

iOS 26.1 also brings several critical security patches. Apple patched 50+ vulnerabilities, including CVE-2025-43426 that prevents viewing restricted Lock Screen content., CVE-2025-43413 stops remote images loading when disabled, CVE-2025-43452 blocks WebKit code execution via crafted web content, and CVE-2025-43442 fixes kernel memory corruption.

At some point, maybe during setup, possibly after encountering a pop-up you barely read, you agreed to let your iPhone update apps automatically. It made sense at the time. Automatic updates mean less babysitting. You get bug fixes, security patches, and ...

iOS 26.1 also adds a handy improvement to Apple Music. The MiniPlayer, the small bar at the bottom of the app, now lets you swipe left or right to jump to the previous or next song. It’s a small gesture tweak, but one that makes music navigation smoother without needing to open the full player.