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The latest software update for your Apple iPhone is iOS 26.3. I’ve been digging through iOS 26 since its earliest versions to bring you loads of new iOS tips and features – and one absurdly tall clock. Below, you’ll find the best iOS 26 tips I’ve found so far, fully updated. iOS 26 runs on all iPhones released this decade and some more besides. Read our guide to iOS 26 system requirements if you need to know whether it will work on your iPhone. And if you’re wondering why Apple decided not to call this version iOS 19 (given that…
It’s been over three years since the previous Apple TV arrived – so will we get a new version of the streaming box soon? The 3rd-gen Apple TV 4K is a very capable streamer, so we’re not expecting hugely groundbreaking new features to debut with the hardware itself – we have long lamented that Apple doesn’t care a huge amount about the Apple TV hardware. Nowadays there’s a genuine question why one should even exist since many smart TVs have the Apple TV app and support Apple’s AirPlay 2 content streaming tech. Instead, new features will most likely come as…
Business laptops are typically dull computers foisted on employees en masse. But higher-end enterprise workstation notebooks sometimes get an interesting enough blend of power and features to appeal to enthusiasts. HP’s ZBook Ultra G1a is a nice example. It’s easy to see it as another gray boring-book for spendy business types, until you notice a few key specs: an AMD Strix Halo APU, lots of RAM, an OLED display, and an adequate amount of speedy ports (Thunderbolt 4, even — a rarity on AMD laptops).I know from my time with the Asus ROG Flow Z13 and Framework Desktop that anything…
Stuff VerdictOne of the most accomplished smart rings out there now offers even more via its smartphone app and a wider choice of stylish finishes.ProsSmaller and lighter than everReliable steps and sleep trackingDeep analysis via the appConsDedicated charging pad is easy to forgetStill relatively chunkyNot great for gym-goers Buy Now Despite having tried numerous fitness trackers and wearables over the years, I am fairly new to the world of smart rings. But I suppose there are worse introductions to this burgeoning genre than the Oura Ring 4 — arguably one of the biggest dogs in an increasingly contested kennel. The…
Ableton is rolling out the Live 12.4 Beta with a number of new features, but the headliner is Link Audio, which enables real-time collaboration between devices on a local network. Having to be on the same network is a serious limitation and, as the name implies, Link Audio only supports streaming audio. That means your buddy can’t tweak MIDI or take over automation in your Live session from another device. But it does streamline cross-device collaboration, which normally requires exporting projects and sending them back and forth.Link Audio builds on the existing Ableton Link, which allows you to sync BPM…
Threads now lets users in the US adjust what is recommended in their feed by writing “Dear Algo” in a post and explaining what they’re looking for. The feature is part of a bigger push across Meta’s platforms to give users more control over the types of posts that are recommended to them.Dear Algo was inspired by users making posts with the phrase to try to influence what they see before Meta made an official version. The feature has already been available in testing in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, and now that test is launching in…
Valentine’s Day is often thought of as the quintessential Hallmark holiday — and why wouldn’t it be? Most of the time, it’s marketed to us with massive floral arrangements and heart-shaped chocolates, both of which can come off as borderline twee. But no one says you have to play by the rulebook when it comes to holidays, especially if your husband or boyfriend couldn’t care less about the classics.What follows is an array of Verge-approved ideas spanning multiple categories and price points, so you can easily find a gift for your friend, romantic partner, or any other self-proclaimed “dude” in…
On Wednesday, Apple released its latest iOS 26 update, which includes a new process for switching from an iPhone to an Android phone, as previously reported by 9to5Mac. The updated transferring tool can move over data like apps, photos, messages, and even a user’s phone number by sitting the two phones side by side. Previously, users typically needed to either download Apple and Google’s data transfer apps on each device or manually copy all their apps and data over.iPhone users in the EU also now have an option for “notification forwarding” with third-party wearables in iOS 26.3. This update allows…
Apple had been reportedly pushing to introduce some big changes to Siri with iOS 26.4, but now the company is planning to introduce them in later versions of iOS, including iOS 26.5 and iOS 27, Bloomberg reports.Nearly a year ago, Apple delayed planned features for Siri that would let it understand your personal context and take action for you based on what’s on your screen. Apple had planned to launch those features with iOS 26.4, which is set to launch in March, but “testing uncovered fresh problems with the software,” according to Bloomberg. Apple has apparently told engineers to use…
Google is holding off on releasing the first Android 17 beta version after originally planning on launching a glimpse at the new smartphone and tablet operating system. Having informed some tech publications of the plans to go live, it was expected that Google would drop the first release on Wednesday afternoon. However, when that didn’t occur, the company confirmed to Android Central that “Android 17 Beta 1 will actually be coming soon, not today.” Google didn’t offer an alternate launch date. Android 17 is designed to be a “continuous drumbeat of updates” that’ll ensure Android is constantly improving throughout the…
In June 2024, in a dusty TV shop empty of customers save myself, my wife, and my kids, I stared deep into the LG C3 and Samsung S90C. I went back and forth between the two OLED screens for easily 20 minutes, happily paralyzed by the choice in front of me. The Video Only salesperson attempted to explain that there was no wrong decision.A year and a half later, I disagree: I regret picking the Samsung over the LG. I regret it every time I adjust the volume on my TV, every time I plug in a new device, and…
Samsung has confirmed its next Galaxy Unpacked event will take place later this month with the company almost certain to unveil the Galaxy S26 range of smartphones. The February 25 event will take place in San Francisco with Samsung already offering pre-order credit for those who “update to the next level of Galaxy.” Samsung’s teaser doesn’t tell us anything about what to expect but certainly made my eyes roll when a translucent cube rolled across the screen to reveal the word “AI” next to Galaxy. So we can expect an hour of Samsung debuting Galaxy S26 phones that haven’t changed…