The wait is finally over — iOS 18 is here. If you have a compatible iPhone (and the list is expansive), make sure to grab it now by simply going to Settings > General > Software Update. If you don’t see it just yet, keep checking as it continues to roll out for everyone.
iOS 18 is a big update for the iPhone, as it finally catches Apple up to competitors with Apple Intelligence, its suite of AI-powered tools. However, because of processing power, Apple Intelligence features require at least an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max. All iPhone 16 devices, which will launch on Friday, will have access to Apple Intelligence. However, Apple has said that Apple Intelligence isn’t officially launching until iOS 18.1, which will be released in October.
While that’s a bit of a bummer, there are many other exciting features in iOS 18 you’ll want to check out.
The biggest change is home screen customization. Now, users can place their app icons and widgets anywhere on the home screen grid, even if there are spaces between icons or widgets. It’s similar to Android, and opens up a world of new home screen layouts. Apple also added a new dark theme for app icons and widgets, which activates when Dark Mode is turned on. A new theming tool lets you change the app icon colors to a single hue that can complement your wallpaper.
Control Center got an extensive overhaul, too, with a new look and the ability to have multiple pages of controls. You can also rearrange the controls as you see fit, and now third-party developers can add controls for their apps that you can add to Control Center. Users can now change the lock screen shortcuts to other apps besides the flashlight and camera, including third-party apps.
Messages will finally be able to send RCS messages to Android phones, which means no more pixelated photos and videos, read receipts, typing indicators, and more. Apple also added the ability to schedule messages for later, making it easier to text your friends without disturbing them.
There are a lot of other features in iOS 18, such as a new Passwords app, redesigned Photos and Mail apps, Apple Wallet is getting Tap to Cash and reward system support, and more.
iOS 18 is available now for your iPhone XR and later.
Are you tired of paying for streaming services you never watch just to get a phone plan feature you actually want? T-Mobile has good news for you! The carrier is rolling out new plans, called T-Mix, in early November to replace its old Experience lineup with a build-your-own perks system called Picks.
The benefits you choose vary from streaming and gaming to food delivery, AI, satellite service, and phone discounts. But if you are satisfied with your existing plan, you can keep it.
Merely days after the iPhone Duo hit the shelves, images of broken screens on the phone started popping up across social media. Until now, it’s been unclear what’s causing the line of defective pixels that appears vertically along the crease, as well as horizontally, on the phone’s inner display.
Apple has finally acknowledged the issue, which has shown up on iPhone Duo units owned by customers as well as demo units in stores. In a statement shared with Bloomberg, Apple says that not all iPhone Duo units are affected and that those that are tend to show the display fault early on. The company added that users who experience problems with their iPhone Duo display should contact AppleCare for a replacement.
Not long ago, Apple treated independent repair like an act of outright hostility. The Cupertino giant locked down parts with serial-number pairing, while repair tools remained firmly out of reach of anyone outside its authorized repair network. More importantly, the company waged a legal and lobbying battle against right-to-repair legislation.
I've covered enough of these fights over the years to know what a shift looks like. That's why what happened in October 2026 genuinely caught me off guard. The day the iPhone Duo went on sale, what may be the most mechanically complex iPhone to date, Apple pulled off a surprising about-face. It published teardown-style repair manuals for a handful of major components.