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After three days with iOS 26, I’m amazed by Apple’s Liquid Glass redesign, but I have concerns

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority The biggest buzz at WWDC 2025 was around Apple’s spanking new Liquid Glass interface. From a unified year-based naming scheme for its platforms to what might be the most extensive visual overhaul to iOS in years, iOS 26 marks a significant shift in Apple’s software approach. But is there substance beneath the divisive shiny sheen? I dove into the developer betas to give it a try. Let me preface this by saying this first beta is very buggy, and I wouldn’t recomm

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SmartAttack uses smartwatches to steal data from air-gapped systems

A new attack dubbed 'SmartAttack' uses smartwatches as a covert ultrasonic signal receiver to exfiltrate data from physically isolated (air-gapped) systems. Air-gapped systems, commonly deployed in mission-critical environments such as government facilities, weapons platforms, and nuclear power plants, are physically isolated from external networks to prevent malware infections and data theft. Despite this isolation, they remain vulnerable to compromise through insider threats such as rogue em

In case of emergency, break glass

A few observations after Apple’s WWDC25 keynote The title of my article obviously refers to the new UI Apple presented on 9 June, which they call Liquid Glass. I won’t beat around the bush: my very first impression is that we’re in UI emergency territory, but we won’t be able to break this particular glass. Only Apple can, and obviously they won’t because they’re very proud of it. I truly don’t know where to begin with my observations, as I’m still trying to rein in my many reactions to what I

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Windows on Arm users now spend 90% of time in native apps, says Arm

Why it matters: Windows on Arm may have finally hit its stride. Arm recently announced that users on the platform now spend more than 90% of their time using native applications. This bump marks a significant milestone, suggesting that historical concerns over app compatibility may be becoming less of a problem. Concerns about app compatibility have long held back the adoption of Arm-based Windows PCs. Since the launch of Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ devices last year, Arm says developer support

Joplin gets a new update for easier, more secure note-taking

Joplin is a privacy-first app. Capture your thoughts freely and without distractions, tracking, or ads. With Joplin's end-to-end encryption and open-source code, you can concentrate on your ideas and tasks without worrying about your privacy. How does Joplin compare to Evernote or OneNote? Joplin is an open-source, privacy-focused note-taking app that supports Markdown and local storage, giving you full control over your data. Unlike proprietary apps, it doesn't lock you into a closed ecosyste

WhatsApp tells BBC it backs Apple in legal row with UK over user data

WhatsApp tells BBC it backs Apple in legal row with UK over user data 12 hours ago Share Save Zoe Kleinman • @zsk Technology editor Share Save Getty Images WhatsApp has told the BBC it is supporting fellow tech giant Apple in its legal fight against the UK Home Office over the privacy of its users' data. The messaging app's boss, Will Cathcart, said the case "could set a dangerous precedent" by "emboldening other nations" to seek to break encryption, which is how tech firms keep customers' in

The Download: Amsterdam’s welfare AI experiment, and making humanoid robots safer

Amsterdam thought it was on the right track. City officials in the welfare department believed they could build technology that would prevent fraud while protecting citizens’ rights. They followed these emerging best practices and invested a vast amount of time and money in a project that eventually processed live welfare applications. But in their pilot, they found that the system they’d developed was still not fair and effective. Why? Lighthouse Reports, MIT Technology Review, and the Dutch n

Dear Android OEMs: Please don’t copy Apple’s minimalistic camera app

Robert Triggs / Android Authority Apple has just announced its iOS 26 software, and we’ve got a technically impressive Liquid Glass visual design here. However, one visual change that may have flown under the radar is the new camera app. And I really hope Android OEMs don’t copy this decision. Apple’s new camera app is an exercise in extreme minimalism, according to an official image seen below. The bottom of the viewfinder only contains preset camera zoom buttons, video and photo mode buttons

Android 16 introduces Advanced Protection mode to fortify your phone against threats

From harmful apps to insecure connections, there are all kinds of risks you’re exposed to. Thankfully, Android features a range of security settings to keep your device and data protected from these threats. To take this protection even further, Google is rolling out an Advanced Protection mode with Android 16 . Today, Android 16 is coming to eligible devices, and with it, Advanced Protection mode. As Android 16 beta users are aware, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen this feature, but now it

Android 16 reduces notification clutter with this simple but needed change

TL;DR Android 16 will automatically group all notifications from the same app to create a more organized notification panel. While Android has supported notification grouping for years, it was largely up to app developers to implement. This behavior is now enforced by the OS, preventing any single app from cluttering the notification panel and making alerts more manageable for users. With the new Android 16 update, Google is introducing several major changes to how notifications look and beha

Android 16 will make it easier to find your recent apps with a new taskbar overflow feature

TL;DR An upcoming Android 16 update will add a taskbar overflow button to improve app switching on tablets when many apps have been recently opened. Tapping the overflow button will open a horizontally scrolling carousel that displays previews of your recent apps. This feature is set to launch later this year with either Android 16 QPR1 or QPR2. Back in 2021, Google added a taskbar to Android to improve app switching on tablets. Since then, the company has made several improvements, such as a

The impossible is happening: An Android phone will be compatible with Apple Watch

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR Vivo has started teasing its next foldable, the X Fold 5. A product manager confirms that the Android phone will have Apple Watch compatibility. It’s also said to have direct support for iCloud and can be used as an extended screen with a Mac. At one point, Apple reportedly considered making an Apple Watch that’s compatible with Android to help it reach the platform’s billions of users. However, those plans eventually fell through and Apple has continu

Apple iPad deals: Save $100-$150 on these great tablets

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority While here at Android Authority, we live and breathe Google’s mobile OS, we try to stay objective and recognize when competing platforms do something better. In the current market, Apple iPads offer a better experience at a lower price, and they often go on sale. Let’s go over today’s deals together. Buy the Apple iPad A16 for $299 ($50 off) Buy the Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro for $399.99 ($99.01 off) These offers are available from Amazon. These discounts apply

Apple’s Circle to Search competitor for iOS 26 looks awful

Earlier this week, during the WWDC keynote, Apple showed off its new iOS 26. For the first time since iOS 7 in 2013, Apple is revamping the operating system’s look and feel, introducing a very Windows Aero-esque design language called “Liquid Glass” (RIP Windows Vista), and since this was the flashy new thing at the keynote, it’s been the week’s hot topic. However, we also saw teasers of other new features that aren’t getting the same level of attention. Within the segment on iOS, for example,

Android 16 QPR1 lets you close all your apps super quick, but should you?

Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 includes a quality-of-life improvement that allows immediate swiping away of recent apps to close them. The update removes the delay caused by waiting for the app-closing animations to finish, so users can quickly swipe-close all their apps one after the other. Despite the performance improvement, habitual app-clearing offers little benefit and may drain your battery. Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 is here, and eager enthusiasts are digging

Here’s an early look at the Material 3 Expressive changes headed to the Google app (APK teardown)

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The Google app on Android could soon receive some subtle design tweaks. We’ve spotted upcoming tweaks for the status bar, search progress bar, and the tab bar at the bottom in the latest beta release. The app could also receive a new Material 3 Expressive loading animation and a button to refresh the feed. The Google app on Android is set to receive some visual changes in line with Android’s new Material 3 Expressive design language. We’ve spotted these

Apple unveils iOS 26 with Liquid Glass redesign, CarPlay updates, Games app, much more

Apple has officially announced iOS 26, the successor to iOS 18. The renamed software update starts with a new design. iOS 26 follows iOS 18 as Apple shifts its version naming scheme to reflect the year ahead. This puts iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS on version 26. The most obvious update is a change to the design. During the keynote, Apple called back to iOS 7 in 2013 when it last released a major redesign to the iPhone software. iOS 26 replaces the look with what Apple calls

Apple announces macOS Tahoe 26 with redesigned UI, updated Spotlight, Phone app, more

Apple today announced macOS Tahoe 26, featuring a redesigned UI, as well as a bevy of new features like an overhauled Spotlight search, new Phone app and Live Activities, and updates to Apple Intelligence. The new visual design features Liquid Glass UI elements, updated app icons in the Dock, redesigned Control Center and more. New features in macOS 26 include the addition of the Phone app, available on the Mac for the first time. This mens users can seamlessly access recent calls, contacts an

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iPadOS 26 announced with new design, windowing system, Files upgrades, more

Apple has officially unveiled iPadOS 26, the next major software update coming to the iPad. Here’s everything new that iPadOS 26 will bring. New features coming in iPadOS 26 Today at WWDC, Apple announced iPadOS 26 as the next big software update for iPad. Here’s what’s new in iPadOS 26: New windowing system : Powerful new features help users “work with, control, organize, and switch between app windows — all while maintaining the immediacy and simplicity that iPad users expect. The new wind

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Here are the new AirPods features Apple just announced

Apple has announced two new AirPods features coming to some existing models – including bringing back a feature from the EarPods days … Camera control You may recall that back in the wired EarPods days, you could use them as a remote shutter release for the camera. This feature is now being brought to AirPods, letting you trigger the camera remotely, ideal for group shots when you’ve mounted your iPhone on a tripod or supported it in some other way. Capturing content at a distance is easier t

watchOS 26 coming to Apple Watch with AI-powered Workout Buddy, new design, more

Apple has officially announced watchOS 26, the successor to watchOS 11. The new name aligns with iOS 26 (and using the upcoming year to reference each software version). The flagship new software feature for Apple Watch in watchOS 26 is called Workout Buddy, an Apple Intelligence-powered fitness feature. Here’s the official press release for watchOS 26. watchOS 26 delivers more personalized ways to stay active, healthy, and connected PRESS RELEASE June 9, 2025 A new software design makes usi

Apple will let third-party developers use Apple Intelligence models to empower their apps

Apple today announced a new framework, called Foundation Models, that will allow developers to access the same models that power on-device Apple Intelligence. This will let third-party apps easily offer AI features. Because these models run locally using the Apple Silicon chips on your iPhone or iPad, they can be made available wholly offline, and with no associated cloud API costs. This is the first time Apple is giving developers direct access to the power of these on-device foundation model

Here’s every Apple Watch that will support watchOS 26

Today, Apple officially unveiled watchOS 26, alongside iOS 26, iPadOS 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26. Wondering if your Apple Watch will run the new system? Here’s the full compatibility list. Alongside the rest of the renamed OS lineup, watchOS 26 brings a refreshed look, a new smart fitness experience called Workout Buddy, and an easier way to manage notifications. Here’s the full list of models that will be able to run watchOS 26: Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) Apple Watch S

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Apple unveils new Apple Games app

Apple today announced a new Apple Games app, a new destination for all the games on your iPhone and iPad. Games incorporates games from the App Store, a dedicated section for Apple Arcade, and Game Center social features like leaderboards and challenges. The Games app mostly seems like a way to make the most popular genre of the App Store, that is mobile games, available in a more dedicated, curated, experience. Apple hopes it will improve discovery and help people discover new titles. It al

tvOS 26 is coming this fall with a new visual design

Apple today announced a new version of the software that powers Apple TV, tvOS 26. The headline feature of the new update is an updated visual design. Apple calls this new design “Liquid Glass”. In terms of new features, tvOS 26 includes updates to Apple Music Sing and enhancements to profile switching. The new OS design uses real-time rendering to refract surrounding colours into other UI elements. Apple says the design aims to keeps the content central, so you can enjoy your TV shows and mov

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Four new iPad apps are coming in iPadOS 26 later this year

Today at WWDC, Apple announced a major new iPadOS 26 software update. Among the many new features, the iPad is getting four new apps in iPadOS 26. Here’s what’s coming. iPadOS 26 gets new system apps alongside OS redesign Apple has announced that iPadOS 26 will bring four new apps to iPad users. Journal Games Preview Phone Preview is an important addition that plays a key role in iPad’ overall Files app upgrades and improvements. Games offers a new one-stop hub for all things gaming on i

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Here’s when iOS 26 will be available in public beta

All of Apple’s operating systems got a major overhaul today, heralded by a new system theme featuring Liquid Glass elements. Apple also updated its naming scheme to a unified numbering system based on the calendar year, so rather than iOS 19, it’s now iOS 26. And macOS 26. And watchOS 26. And tvOS 26. And iPadOS 26. And visionOS 26. If you aren’t developer, you’ll be able to try out all these new software updates for free by installing the public beta in July. The OS’s will be released for all

macOS Tahoe 26: These Macs will support the new system

Today, Apple officially unveiled macOS 26. And yes, as rumored, it’s called Tahoe. But one of the first questions most Mac users always ask is: Will my Mac support it? If that’s you, here’s the full compatibility list. Alongside iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and the rest of the renamed OS lineup, macOS 26 brings the new Liquid Glass refreshed look, new Continuity experiences with the Phone app and Live Activities, improved Spotlight, and the new Games app. However, as expected, the system drops support f

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Apple overhauls Vision Pro Personas feature, now with much higher-quality 3D avatars

As part of visionOS 26, Apple is overhauling the Personas feature for Apple Vision Pro users. Personas are the 3D avatars the system uses during FaceTime calls when the user is wearing the headset. When Vision Pro launched last year, Personas were widely criticized due to their uncanny valley appearance — and the whole feature was labelled as a ‘beta’ in the OS. Apple has been gradually improving the fidelity of the avatars with every release, and visionOS 26 takes the most dramatic step forwar

tvOS 26 beta 1 now available for Apple TV 4K

Screenshot Apple has just released tvOS 26 developer beta 1, providing first access to the new Apple TV features introduced at WWDC earlier today. Earlier today, Apple unveiled its major new software updates coming to all its platforms. Among them was tvOS 26, the latest update for Apple TV hardware. Now, users can try out at least some of the new features via the just-released developer beta 1. As with all of Apple’s big software announcements today, it’s likely that some features won’t be