Apple patches ancient iOS versions to keep iMessage, FaceTime, other services working

When Apple stops supporting older iPhones and iPads with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, it usually isn’t the end of the line—Apple keeps releasing new security-only patches for those devices for another year or two, keeping them usable while their hardware is still reasonably capable.

iOS 26 added four new features I’ve been using almost every day

Here are four new iOS 26 features I’ve found myself using just about every day, even after several months running the latest software.

iOS 26.4: The Game-Changing Features You Need to Know About

Smarter Siri, expanded emojis, streamlined app features, and more. Beta in February, public release mid-March!

iOS 27 Will Add These 8 New Features to Your iPhone

OS 27 is still many months away, but there are already plenty of rumors about new features that will be included in the software update. The first beta of iOS 27 will be released during WWDC 2026 in June,

iOS 27: New features, release date, and more

Early iOS 27 rumors point to major stability improvements, new Apple Intelligence features, and updates designed for Apple’s foldable iPhone.

iOS 26.3: Fixing the iPhone’s Biggest Flaws

Seamless data transfer, RCS encryption, better battery life, and more. Learn what’s new for iPhone users in this update.