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As the iOS 18 beta continues, Apple's still investing time into fixing up iOS 17. Compared to iOS 17.4 and iOS 17.5, which both had over 30 new features and changes, iOS 17.6 is a relatively small software update for iPhone. But there are still some important things to know about.

iOS 17.6 Has 12 New Features and Changes for iPhone You Need to Know About

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I told you a few days ago that there’s only one type of iPhone to buy right now if you don’t want to wait for the iPhone 16 to launch. That’s an iPhone that can handle Apple Intelligence come iOS 18 and future releases. Therefore, you should pick the iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max. These are the only devices in Apple’s lineup that can handle the AI features in iOS.
You might not be excited about Apple Intelligence right now, I get that. But AI will continue to grow in the coming years. You’ll want to own the hardware...

This is the iPhone you should buy once the iPhone 16 launches, if you’re on a budget

We’re in full swing of the iOS 18 beta for both developers and public testers. But when will the update launch for everyone with all the new features? Follow along for when to expect the iOS 18 release date. Apple reveals its major updates of iOS during the annual...

iOS 18 release date: When to expect the public launch

Now that it’s available, you can test-drive Apple’s iOS 18 public beta before the software’s official arrival this fall. Here’s everything you need to know about setting up the iOS 18 (along with iPadOS 18 and watchOS 11) beta. First, remember that, as its “beta” name...

How to install the iOS 18 public beta

A week after releasing iOS 17.6 beta 4, Apple is nearing its official release with an RC version now available. Unfortunately, this is one of the less exciting updates for the iOS 17 cycle, mainly because all supported iPhones will get iOS 18, which is set to be released later this fall.
For now, attention is turning to the imminent release of Apple Intelligence. Expected to be available in beta for iPhone 15 Pro, Apple is adding several AI features for its devices, including:

Writing Tools: Users can rewrite, proofread, and summarize text nearly everywhere they write, including Mail, Notes, Pages, and third-party apps;
Image Playground: Users can...

iOS 17.6 RC now available with these features

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Thanks to the Photo Shuffle feature on iOS 16 and later, you can turn your iPhone lock screen into a slideshow of your coolest photos.

How To Automatically Change Your iPhone Lockscreen Wallpaper

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. A week after seeding iOS 18.1 beta 1 to iPhone 15 Pro users with Apple Intelligence features, Apple is now releasing iOS 18 beta 5 to developers who don’t have a supported device or who are skipping Apple Intelligence for now. With that, iOS 18 development follows as Cupertino readies its release for later this fall.

iOS 18 beta 5 now available for devices without Apple Intelligence

Samsung’s first Android 15 and One UI 7 beta is set to get a release as soon as July 29, according to Max Jambor, a reliable Samsung tipster. What’s notable about the Android 15 beta is just how big it is. According to rumors, we’re expecting several UI and feature changes, including new icons, home screen and lock screen changes, a revamped camera UI, and a version of the iPhone’s Dynamic Island.

Your Samsung phone could get a huge update on July 29

If you have a long commute or you travel a lot, you probably wish your smartphone had a bigger battery. You can always bring a portable charger on your trips, but it's better if you don't have to think about your battery life at all. Luckily for iPhone users, there are some settings in iOS 17.4 you can adjust so that your phone won't run out of juice when you need it most.

Need More Juice? Turn Off These iOS Settings to Boost Your iPhone Battery

Open the Contacts app or visit contacts.google.com. Select Trash (web) or Fix & manage > Trash (app). On Samsung, another way to find deleted numbers is in Settings > Battery and device care > Storage > Contacts. When you see the contact, tap it and then choose Recover. This article...

How to Find Deleted Phone Numbers on Android

One of the standout features of Google Maps (aside from getting us where we want to go) is Street View -- a first-person perspective tool that features recent photos of streets, buildings, homes and anything else that's visible from Google's ubiquitous camera cars. There are also a lot of practical...

You Might Want to Hide Your Home From Google Maps Street View: Here's How to Do It

Keeping kids focused in the age of electronics is challenging, especially when you still want to be able to get in touch with them when they're not at home. That's why Google has opted to expand and add new Android parental controls for devices. Google announced the changes on Thursday...

Google's Rolling Out New Android Parental Controls for Back-to-School

Back at WWDC24, Apple announced that its upcoming iOS 18 update will finally allow iPhone users to customise their app icons on the Home screen, bringing it one step closer to Android level customisation. Although iOS 18 is not set to launch until later this year, eager users can already...

How to change the colour of app icons in iOS 18

Interested in looking past big names like Apple, Samsung, and Google? These international phone brands haven't hit the U.S. yet, but we really wish they would.

8 Android Brands We Wish Would Come To The US

In iOS 18, CarPlay is getting a ton of new features, including accessibility boosts, Siri enhancements, wallpapers, and more! Here are our favorite adds to Apple's in-dash interface. We've been testing the beta of iOS 18 and have dug through CarPlay, on the lookout for new features and changes. Many...

Hands on: Everything new with CarPlay in iOS 18

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SAMSUNG is introducing tough new measures to prevent people from downloading dangerous apps - but not everyone is keen on the idea. The tech giant is preparing a free upgrade for Galaxy smartphones with a number of new features. Samsung's brand new Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Fold 6 will...

Samsung blocks phones from installing certain apps in latest shake-up and users say it’s ‘another annoying hindrance’

Whether you're on the verge of retirement or just a diligent financial planner, knowing how much money you will receive from Social Security when you are eligible is a critical factor in preparing for your senior years. Signing up for a My Social Security account will help you calculate exactly how much you'll get in your monthly check, depending on your age when you retire.

How Much Will You Receive in Social Security Benefits? Here's How to Find Out

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The Google Play Store houses millions of apps and games. You may have multiple browsers, PDF editors, video players, image viewers, music players, and other apps installed on your Android phone that open and run the same type of files. If you are tired of using the stock music player or browser on Android, set and clear default apps and make your Android experience truly yours.

How to set and clear default apps on Android

Apple released the second public beta for iOS 18 on July 29, more than a month after the tech giant announced the software at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June. The update brings many new features to the iPhones of developers and beta testers, like the ability to lock and hide certain apps on your iPhone and more ways to customize your lock screen and Control Center. And one feature that lets you fully customize these features is a control called Open App.

This Hidden iOS 18 Beta Feature Is Key to Customizing Your iPhone's Controls

I dutifully dabble in alternate messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger because that's where some of my friends communicate, but Apple's Messages app is still my preferred texting tool. New changes coming in iOS 18 are cementing that choice, delivering long-awaited features to my iPhone such as text formatting and scheduled texts, as well as support for RCS messaging that will make it easier to keep in touch with those folks.

Why iOS 18's Newest Messaging Features Have Me Hooked

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You Can Now Change Your Lock Screen's Controls in the iOS 18 Betas

Apple released the second public beta for iOS 18 on July 29, more than a month after the tech giant announced the software at its Worldwide...

You Can Now Change Your Lock Screen's Controls in the iOS 18 Betas

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