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Apple released iOS 26 in mid-September, bringing a range of new features and changes to iPhones across the globe. But not all of the included improvements have been showcased with Apple's typical fanfare, and many are likely to have been overlooked.
Below, we've highlighted 26 lesser known additions and enhancements that could potentially change how you use your iPhone on a daily basis. Got any favorite iOS 26 tips we haven't covered here? Let us know in the comments section at the end of this article.
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Amazon is reportedly leaning into automation plans that will enable the company to avoid hiring more than half a million US workers. Citing interviews and internal strategy documents, The New York Times reports that Amazon is hoping its robots can replace more than 600,000 jobs it would otherwise have to hire in the United States […] Read more ›
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This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump is trying to pay himself $230 million in taxpayer money. Wait, what? The payment, which was first reported Tuesday by the New […] Read more ›
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YouTube today began rolling out a new AI likeness detection feature, which lets creators detect, manage, and request the removal of unauthorized videos that use AI to generate or alter the creator's facial likeness. According to YouTube, the feature is meant to safeguard identities and prevent audiences from being misled by deepfakes. The likeness detection tool is available in YouTube Studio under a content detection tab. After completing an identity... Read more ›
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It’s hard to think of a more dramatic question than the issue before the Supreme Court in Trump v. Illinois. President Donald Trump wants to use federalized troops to quell protests outside an immigration detention facility near Chicago. Two federal courts have ruled that federal law does not permit Trump to do this. But the […] Read more ›
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On Friday, after months of internal discussions, federal agencies began posting on the left-friendly social network. Within days, they dominated a list of the most-blocked accounts. Read more ›
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If ever there was a time to revisit control and play it on PS5 Pro it's now, as its latest patch makes it a beauty on Sony's premium console. Read more ›
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Apple's large-screened foldable iPad could be delayed due to development issues, reports Bloomberg. Apple wanted to launch the device in 2028, but problems with weight and display technology may cause it to be pushed back until 2029. Multiple rumors have suggested that Apple is working on a large foldable device, though information has diverged on whether it will be positioned as an ‌iPad‌ or a Mac. The product is expected... Read more ›
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CAH: Trespassing lawsuit forced SpaceX to "pack up the space garbage" and leave. Read more ›
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When President Donald Trump first took office in 2017, it wasn’t self-evident that the transgender community, in particular, had anything to fear. Prior to his presidency, Trump had said largely positive, or at least tolerant, things about LGBTQ+ people. He said he had no problem hiring gay people and supported amending the 1964 Civil Rights […] Read more ›
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Contestants in the Miss USA 2025 pageant celebrated their states with costumes that had feathers, sparkles, and daring necklines. Read more ›
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ChatGPT-maker’s tool will integrate the popular chatbot in a challenge to Google and Microsoft Read more ›
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In a recently leaked group chat, it was revealed that a Republican operative named Paul Ingrassia referred to himself as having a “Nazi streak.” The leak is just one among many recent signs that this kind of radical and incendiary rhetoric has become increasingly normalized among some up-and-coming Republican staffers. But Ingrassia isn’t just any […] Read more ›
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China's been steadily upgrading its submarine fleet and weapons to detect those of the US should the two nations go to war. Read more ›
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Toyota is a brand of cars known for holding their value, so if you're searching on the used market, consider these 13 used Toyota models. Read more ›
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Envoy Air, part of American Airlines, has confirmed that it was targeted by the CIop ransomware group. Read more ›
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Researchers confirmed that sperm accumulate mutations over the years, increasing the risk of transmitting diseases to offspring. Read more ›
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Aerie's pledge to avoid AI in advertising gained 40,000 Instagram likes. It's not the only brand to reject the tech. Read more ›
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OpenAI today introduced ChatGPT Atlas, a dedicated AI browser that includes ChatGPT integration. OpenAI says that the browser was designed around the question "What if you could chat with your web browser?" There is a dedicated "Ask ChatGPT" sidebar, allowing users to ask the chatbot questions directly from the browser without having to go to the ChatGPT website or app. ChatGPT will be able to do things like provide page... Read more ›
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The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 chip does not include a charger in the box in European countries, including the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Norway, and others, according to Apple's online store. In the U.S. and all other countries outside of Europe, the new MacBook Pro comes with Apple's 70W USB-C Power Adapter, but European customers miss out. Apple is still generous enough to... Read more ›
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Apple plans to cut production of the iPhone Air amid underwhelming sales performance, Japan's Mizuho Securities believes (via The Elec). The Japanese investment banking and securities firm claims that the iPhone 17 Pro and ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max are seeing higher sales than their predecessors during the same period last year, while the standard iPhone 17 is a major success, performing significantly better than the iPhone 16. The ‌iPhone Air‌... Read more ›
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Apple and Formula 1 today announced a five-year partnership that brings all F1 races exclusively to Apple TV in the United States beginning next year. The partnership builds on Apple's relationship with Formula 1 following the success of Apple Original Films' blockbuster "F1: The Movie," which it says is the highest-grossing sports movie of all time. More to follow...Tag: Apple TV PlusThis article, "Apple Announces Partnership With Formula 1 for... Read more ›
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The United States Mint will soon begin producing a new $1 American Innovation Coin featuring Steve Jobs, and the design for the coin was previewed today. The $1 Steve Jobs Coin features a young Steve Jobs in a turtleneck, jeans, and sneakers. The coin is inscribed with the words "make something wonderful." A full description is available on the U.S. Mint website: This design presents a young Steve Jobs sitting... Read more ›
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Kohler is expanding its line of bathroom products with Dekoda, an iPhone-connected device that's designed to be attached to a toilet rim (via The Verge). The device's included "sensors" point into the toilet bowl, allowing it to analyze what goes on in the bathroom. According to Kohler, Dekoda is a health tracker that can monitor gut health and hydration, as well as detect the presence of blood in the toilet.... Read more ›
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With the fourth betas of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS 26.1, Apple has introduced a new setting that's designed to allow users to customize the look of Liquid Glass. The toggle lets users select from a clear look for Liquid Glass, or a tinted look. Clear is the current Liquid Glass design, which is more transparent and shows the background underneath buttons, bars, and menus, while tinted increases the... Read more ›
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Apple's artificial intelligence division has lost another senior executive, with Ke Yang, who was recently appointed to lead the company's AI-driven web search effort, departing for Meta, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Yang had only recently taken over Apple's newly created Answers, Knowledge, and Information group, known internally as "AKI." The team is responsible for developing technology to make Siri more ChatGPT-like, including the ability to retrieve live information from... Read more ›
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iOS 26.4 is expected to introduce a revamped version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence, but not everyone is satisfied with how well it works. In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said some of Apple's software engineers have "concerns" about the overhauled Siri's performance. However, he did not provide any specific details about the shortcomings. iOS 26.4 will likely be released in March or April, so Apple... Read more ›
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Apple today announced the next-generation iPad Pro, featuring the M5 chip. The M5 chip features a next-generation GPU with Neural Accelerator in each core, allowing the new ‌iPad Pro‌ to deliver up to 3.5x the AI performance than the previous model. Apple says that performance gains and breakthrough improvements over iPads with the M1 chip are "staggering". In addition to the M5 chip, the cellular versions of the new ‌iPad... Read more ›
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iOS 26 was released last month, but the software train never stops, and iOS 26.1 beta testing is already underway. So far, iOS 26.1 makes both Apple Intelligence and Live Translation on compatible AirPods available in additional languages, and it includes some other minor changes across the Apple Music, Calendar, Photos, Clock, and Safari apps. More features and changes will follow in future versions, ranging from later iOS 26.1 beta... Read more ›
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