So, Apple has just released the next major version of its iPhone operating system, called iOS 26. If you have an iPhone model newer than the XS, you can update to iOS 26 for free right now.

But the previous version number of iOS was iOS 18. So what happened to iOS 19? Why did Apple jump to 26?

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Actress Britt Lower took home one of the two statues awarded to Severance at the Emmy Awards last night, and her acceptance speech included a fun little easter egg. Or was it a cry for help from her innie? Watch it below.

Following a limited launch late last month, Apple has now officially rolled out its Apple Music import tool worldwide, making it easier for users who want to switch from Spotify and other music platforms. Here is how it works, and where it is (and isn’t) available.

For the past few months, multiple outlets reported that Meta was likely to announce its first display-enabled smart glasses at its yearly Connect event, scheduled for September 17.

Today, an unlisted YouTube video all but confirmed many of its rumored features. Here are the details.

As the weather cools down and fall hiking season ramps up, I always think about what gear makes sense to carry. A MagSafe wallet is one of those things that feels like it should be as versatile as your iPhone itself. The is a perfect option when you want something rugged that can handle the outdoors but still works as an EDC.

Apple’s next major iPhone software update is here: iOS 26 released today, but not every iPhone is compatible with the new software. Here are the iPhone models that do (and don’t) support iOS 26.

iOS 26 launched today for all users, packed with new features including battery-focused improvements. One addition is a new Adaptive Power battery mode that joins Low Power Mode, and is enabled by default on iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, and iPhone Air.

For the past few years, SmartGym has been my copilot during every single gym session I’ve had. Now, thanks to iOS 26 and Apple’s Foundation Models framework, it has gotten even better and more useful. Here are the details.

The iOS 26 Safari browser on iPhone evokes the new design system featuring Liquid Glass, with floating toolbars and buttons that shine through the web page content behind them as you scroll. But Apple has also taken the opportunity to revamp the design of the toolbar UI.

By default, iOS 26 now uses a Compact layout which hides away some of the commonly used buttons. However, there’s a way to change it back if you prefer something that looked like the iOS 18 design …

Apple has released HomePod version 26, the latest software update for HomePod and HomePod mini. Here’s what’s new.

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.

I’ve written before about how Gentler Streak is by far my favorite exercise app due to its human-first approach to exercise. Today, the developers behind the app are introducing The Outsiders, which takes the same approach to high-level training. Here’s what it looks like

iOS 26 is now available for iPhone users to install, and a new webpage from Apple seeks to explain why software updates are important, but also their potential impact on battery life and performance.

Apple today released the brand new tvOS 26 version for the . 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 …

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 . Here are the upgrades coming to AirPods users who update to iOS 26.

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.

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.

Apple today has released visionOS 26, the latest version of its spatial operating system for Apple Vision Pro. While it doesn’t have a dramatic Liquid Glass redesign like the other releases this year, it still has a number of meaningful upgrades that are certainly worth updating for.

While this is not the day Apple will release a revamped, LLM-powered Siri, today’s updates bring multiple welcome additions to the Apple Intelligence feature set. Here are some highlights.

While iOS may have taken much of the spotlight during the beta season since WWDC25, macOS Tahoe 26 packs multiple welcome features in the update rolling out right now across the world. Here’s what’s new.

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.

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.