The latest version of iOS will arrive officially this fall, but you don't need to wait to start testing the software on your iPhone, thanks to Apple's public beta rollout. Here's everything you need ...

Is the iOS 26 public beta safe to install? The public beta follows four developer betas meant for app creators (although others tend to install betas out of curiosity). Adding the word public doesn’t ...

After three months of beta testing, Apple is finally releasing iOS 26 to iPhone users today. Going by past years' trends, the update should be available around 1 PM ET, along with the official ...

You don’t have to wait. You can easily install pre-release AirPods firmware to try the audio features coming along with iOS 26. Graphic: Soulful Pizza/Pexels/Cult ...

The iOS 26 public beta is now available, giving iPhone users everywhere the option to try Apple’s latest and greatest features. This year, you can check out Liquid Glass, new Messages features, and ...

Make sure that your AirPods Max are in Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac that’s connected to Wi-Fi. Plug the charging cable into the bottom-right earphone, then plug the other end of the ...

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Apple regularly releases new firmware for the AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max, but the company has historically provided limited information on how to initiate an update. That changed today, and ...