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iOS 26 has arrived: Everything to know about the free iPhone software update

Listen up, iPhone owners! iOS 26 is finally available to download, as well as all of Apple's other new operating systems. The first thing you'll notice after the install is a new clear design language Apple dubs Liquid Glass. The translucent look can be found within apps as well as your lock and home screens. The overhaul is one of several big changes that come with iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS and the rest of Apple's software suite. You'll also see multiple useful additions in the Phone and Mes

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macOS 26 Tahoe: The Ars Technica review

Game Overlay The Game Overlay in macOS Tahoe. Credit: Andrew Cunningham Tahoe's new Game Overlay doesn't add features so much as it groups existing gaming-related features to make them more easily accessible. The overlay makes itself available any time you start a game, either via a keyboard shortcut or by clicking the rocketship icon in the menu bar while a game is running. The default view includes brightness and volume settings, toggles for your Mac's energy mode (for turning on high-perfo

New iOS 26 icons: Here’s how all the new app icons look on your iPhone home screen

As well as a refreshed new look for system components like buttons and tabbars, the Liquid Glass redesign of iOS 26 also extends to app icons. For the first time since iOS 7, Apple has redrawn all of the system apps with new artwork. That means a whole new look is coming to your iPhone home screen when you update. In this post, we share a side-by-side of the iOS 26 app icon and its iOS 18 counterpart, so you can decide for yourself how much of a step forward the new visual style represents. Th

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HomePod 26 adds three new features to Apple’s smart speakers

Apple has released HomePod version 26, the latest software update for HomePod and HomePod mini. Here’s what’s new. Today Apple launched iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe, among a variety of other new OS versions. Although HomePod version 26 contains far fewer updates and new features, it does offer three improvements. Crossfade for Apple Music AirPlay improvements Wi-Fi network switching Crossfade in Apple Music has been available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac for years. But the HomePod never su

Video of 'Meta Ray-Ban Display' glasses surfaces ahead of Connect

Meta's smart glasses plans were already one of the worst kept secrets, as there have been more than a year of leaks and reports about its work to add a heads-up display to the product. Now, just days before their unveiling at Connect, a promotional video of the new frames seems to have leaked. The video, reported and reposted by UploadVR, shows the new "Meta Ray-Ban Display" frames as well as a new model of camera-enabled Oakley sunglasses. The clip mainly features the new Ray-Ban glasses, and

Snap unveils Snap OS 2.0 with native browser, WebXR support, and more

Snap has unveiled the second version of its Snap OS, the software powering its AR glasses known as Snap Spectacles. The update includes a new native browser, WebXR support, and more. The launch comes as the company rolled out its fifth-generation Snap Spectacles for developers last year and plans to launch a consumer version sometime in 2026. The release also comes just ahead of Meta’s Connect conference this week, where the company is expected to reveal its latest updates in smart glasses, AI,

iPadOS 26 now available with huge upgrades, here’s what’s new

Apple has released iPadOS 26, its next major software update for iPad users—and it’s a big one. Here’s a rundown of what’s new in iPadOS 26. How to install and device compatibility iPadOS 26 is available to download from inside the iPad’s Settings app. You’ll find the update by going to Settings ⇾ General ⇾ Software Update. If your iPad can already run iPadOS 18, the most recent software version, then it almost certainly will support iPadOS 26 as well. There’s only one iPad model that’s been

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iOS 26 is now available, here’s what’s new for iPhone

iOS 26 has arrived. The biggest iPhone software redesign since iOS 7 in 2013 is now available as a free update for compatible devices. In addition to a new look, iOS 26 upgrades core apps and pushes Apple Intelligence further in new ways. Here are the highlights. Liquid Glass redesign across iPhone Not since iOS 7 in 2013 has Apple changed the look of its software in such a dramatic fashion. Apple is calling the new look Liquid Glass. The material refracts and reflects what is underneath it,

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watchOS 26 is now available, here’s what’s new for Apple Watch

Apple has released watchOS 26, the latest major update for Apple Watch. The new version is available as a free update starting today for compatible devices. Here’s where to get started after updating. watchOS 26 introduces a refined design highlighted by Liquid Glass, which gives apps, widgets, notifications, and the Control Center a more expressive look. The Smart Stack gets smarter with new hints that surface relevant widgets, and a new wrist flick gesture makes it easier to dismiss alerts o

Apple releases iOS 18.7 for iPhone, here’s what’s new

Today alongside its major new iOS 26 update with Liquid Glass redesign, Apple has also debuted a separate iPhone update for users: iOS 18.7 is here. Today Apple released two new updates for iPhone users to choose from iOS 18.7 is the latest update to the current iPhone software that’s been available since last fall iOS 26 is the brand new OS version that’s packed with new features iOS 18.7 is in many ways the antithesis of iOS 26. Where iOS 26 brings a brand new Liquid Glass design, iOS 18.

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AirPods just got these brand new features in iOS 26

iOS 26 is a major update for iPhone users, but it comes with a variety of new features for AirPods users too—especially anyone with AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4, or the new AirPods Pro 3. Here are the upgrades coming to AirPods users who update to iOS 26. iOS 26 brings up to seven new AirPods features, depending on your model Every year, Apple introduces new features for AirPods users via firmware updates. This year is no exception. Alongside iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and more, Apple is rol

Apple releases tvOS 26 software update for Apple TV, here’s what’s new

Apple today released the brand new tvOS 26 version for the Apple TV 4K set-top box. The update is available for Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD users, although not all features are available on older hardware generations. The new update includes a set of visual design changes to harmonise with Apple’s platform-wide Liquid Glass design system, new karaoke features for Apple Music Sing, a new profile switching UI, and more. Here’s everything new … To install the new software, open the Settings app o

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4 Apple products you should avoid buying this week (including these iPhone 17 models)

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways The long awaited iPhone 17 has landed, and the Air replaces the Plus. Apple Watch also gets a refresh, with the Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3. iPhone pricing hints at Apple passing on some of the tariff costs to consumers. OK, so Apple has had its biggest update of the year, unveiling the next powerhouse that will pull billions of dollars into the company. Yes, the iPhone 17 is available

macOS 26 Tahoe: The Ars Technica Review

Game Overlay The Game Overlay in macOS Tahoe. Credit: Andrew Cunningham Tahoe's new Game Overlay doesn't add features so much as it groups existing gaming-related features to make them more easily accessible. The overlay makes itself available any time you start a game, either via a keyboard shortcut or by clicking the rocketship icon in the menu bar while a game is running. The default view includes brightness and volume settings, toggles for your Mac's energy mode (for turning on high-perfo

WIRED Health Recap: Cancer Vaccines, Crispr Breakthroughs, and More

At the WIRED Health summit in Boston on September 9, we hosted some of the leading experts in Crispr, whole-genome sequencing, vaccines, and more for a series of eye-opening conversations and keynotes. If you weren’t able to join us in person, no worries; you can watch them all right here. From 2025 Breakthrough Prize winner David Liu to Moderna CEO Stepháne Bancel, WIRED Health speakers gave deep insights into what’s next for gene-editing, cancer treatment, and a host of other cutting-edge top

watchOS 26 is now available with a new wrist flick gesture and Notes on your wrist

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Apple’s new Liquid Glass design language is subtler on the Apple Watch. Image: Apple One of the biggest changes coming to all of Apple’s operating systems is the company’s new Liquid Glass design language that updates windows, notifications, app icons, and o

Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26 with more powerful Spotlight search and its own Phone app

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. macOS Tahoe 26 is now available to everyone using compatible MacBooks and Mac desktops. It was first announced last June at WWDC 25 and made available for testing through developer and public betas released over the past three months. This will be the last ma

I’ve been using macOS Tahoe 26 since June and here are the eight best things about it

is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals writer in 2021. Apple’s new version of macOS, Tahoe 26, launches today for all compatible Macs. I’ve already shared many feelings about Liquid Glass in my look at the developer and public betas, and my opinion on the new, polarizing UI remains lukewarm. But after using Tahoe through the beta periods to full release, I can confidently say that there are

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Amazon sets the date for what sounds like a big fall hardware event

Amazon TL;DR Amazon has scheduled a Devices & Services event for September 30. It’s been just about a year now since Amazon’s last major hardware launches. The invitation’s teaser imagery hints at Kindle, Fire, and Echo news. With summer rapidly drawing to a close, there’s not much time left for companies to get their 2025 hardware lineups ready to go ahead of the all-important holiday shopping season. This year’s already brought us some spectacular devices from many of our favorite brands,

iPhone 17 Pro’s top features could make it an extremely popular upgrade

iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are reportedly already selling exceptionally well. Despite personally opting for the iPhone Air, the 17 Pro’s success is no surprise to me. Why? Because Apple’s three top new features are exactly what users have been asking for. #1: Best battery life ever Ask the average person what improvements they want from their smartphone, and almost certainly battery life will be near the top of the list. The iPhone has become an essential tool for most of us. Increasing usage,

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Amazon may be announcing new Echo and Kindle devices on September 30

Amazon has a press event scheduled for September 30 at 10AM ET. Panos Panay, who leads the company's Devices & Services team, will be on hand. This strongly suggests that Amazon will announce some new hardware. We don't exactly know what the company will reveal, but we do have a giant clue. The press invite also included a composite image of various Amazon devices. These appear to include a Kindle ereader, a Fire TV of some kind and an Echo speaker. Those are three of the company's biggest prod

‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Producers Promise Season 4 Will Be Better

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds‘ third season was weird as hell. Not just for the wild swings in tone and genre the series went for in its latest round of boldly going, but for a season that veered largely in quality from one episode to the next, including a particularly notable nosedive in its back half. But now that the season is over, and work on the next has already concluded, its producers are beginning to acknowledge that stumble. Speaking to TrekMovie recently after a screening of season 3

Amazon Set to Unveil Upgraded Home and Entertainment Hardware Later This Month

Amazon is set to announce a slew of refreshed products at its annual fall hardware event, which the company announced Monday will take place Sept. 30 in New York City. Amazon has a wide-ranging product portfolio including Kindles, Echo smart speakers, Ring security devices and Fire TV products -- any of which could be candidates for upgrades. Back in February, Amazon upgraded its smart assistant Alexa with new conversational skills enabled by AI. Supercharged Alexa will be front and center in

Gemini’s improved home screen is coming soon, and it could get new tweaks (Updated: Rolling out)

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini could be getting a refreshed home screen, as we’ve also seen before. Google has begun testing it with a small set of users using the latest beta version of the Google app. Google is also testing suggestions for queries based on your Google activity, although this is currently in the early stages of testing. Update, September 15, 2025 (10:10 AM ET): Gemini’s new landing screen, plus the new options button, is now rolling out to users in the stab

Amazon announces its fall hardware event

is a senior reviewer focused on smart home and connected tech, with over twenty years of experience. She has written previously for Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, BBC, and US News. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Amazon has sent out invitations to its annual fall hardware event, where it traditionally launches a slew of new products, including Echo smart speakers, Fire TV devices, Kindles, and sometimes dozens of other gadgets. The event is sc

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iPadOS 26 launches today: These are the best iPads to pair with Apple’s new overhaul

Today, Apple is set to launch iPadOS 26: an incredible new overhaul for the iPad. It brings a Mac-like windowing system, a new Menu bar, the ability to pin folders to the dock, and much, much more. It makes the iPad feel like a computer for the very first time, making it a better time than ever to pick up a new iPad to pair with the new release. Luckily, unlike some previous iPad software releases – all iPads running iPadOS 26 will support the new windowing and multitasking systems. Obviously,

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Snapchat unveils Snap OS 2 for its upcoming Spectacles AR glasses

Today, Snap is announcing the second version of its Snap OS operating system, destined for its soon-to-be-released Snap Spectacles AR glasses. It includes a number of noteworthy features: including a new browser, remarkable new lenses, and much more. Snap unveiled its fifth generation Snap Spectacles last year to developers, and the company intends on shipping a version of them to consumers sometime in 2026. In the meanwhile, Snap and its developers have been working tirelessly to bring this pr

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