With iOS 26.4, Apple is set to turn on Stolen Device Protection by default, which makes it harder for thieves to steal personal data, even if they have your passcode. Here's how it works.

Starting with iOS 26.4, Stolen Device Protection will be enabled by default and turned on for all iPhone users. Stolen Device Protection adds extra security in case of physical iPhone theft. Apple ...

The Apple Watch Series 11 on a wrist, showing the watchOS 26 activity rings page. (Cherlynn Low for Engadget) Apple’s iOS 26 and watchOS 26 introduced a new fitness companion called Workout Buddy.

Transferring data between iPhones has never been simpler thanks to built-in iOS tools that handle complete migrations without third-party apps or computers. These tools preserve everything from Face ...

iPhone accessibility features transform Apple devices into versatile tools for all users, making technology more inclusive and empowering. iOS assistive tools cater to vision, hearing, motor, and ...

The iOS 26.3 beta 2 update has officially been released, but its reception has been notably lukewarm. While the update addresses various bugs and introduces performance improvements, it lacks ...

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Fresh leaks from Android 17’s Canary build suggest that Google is actively working on how notifications behave for locked apps. According to a new Android Authority report, notifications from apps ...

Every year, Apple makes the iPhone better with new iOS features. With major announcements during the WWDC keynote in June, the company releases major software updates every few months with new and ...

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Alongside a new Mac version, the latest ExpressVPN update also features a welcome connectivity option on iOS. Here are the details. Following years of having a Mac app that was adapted from its iOS ...

With the launch of Apple's newest iPhone line in September came the release of arguably its biggest OS upgrade yet: iOS 26. Its features are both stunning and polarizing (check out our review of this ...