Apple adds new features to iOS all the time, but it’s not as common that we get brand new system apps. In iOS 26 though, there are two: Preview and Apple Games. The Preview app is inspired by Preview ...

Last week when iOS 26.4 beta 1 debuted, it came with some odd design quirks in the App Store app. The beta revised the design of search in two ways: In iOS 26.4 beta 1, the App Store was the only app ...

BuzzFeed unveiled new AI-powered social apps at SXSW, but its demos drew muted reactions.

Why I use Apple's and Google's password managers - and don't mind the chaos ...

A year ago, I had no clue how to write an iPhone app. Now I’ve shipped a fully-fledged strength training app, built with AI coding tools, or “vibe coding” as it’s become known. A lot of people get ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There is no shortage of streaming devices and smart TVs on the market. Popular TV brands like Samsung and LG offer apps, games, and other ...

I can't stand opening the Microsoft Store. It's slow to load, confusing to browse, and full of ads for things I don't care about. Luckily, thanks to a new feature, I don't have to open the Microsoft ...

Say goodbye to distracting multi-app setups ...

With millions of apps on the Google Play Store, it's tricky to choose which ones truly deserve a spot on your Android device. Some promise convenience, others claim to provide better connectivity, ...

Give it a go before you give it up. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac For the first time in 18 years, Apple redesigned the oft-overlooked Phone app. The overhaul in iOS 26 simplifies the Phone app’s ...

Survivors of the catastrophic avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada that claimed at least eight lives were rescued after using an emergency feature available on some iPhones. The iPhone emergency ...

Apple's autocorrect on iPhone and iPad always aims to help when you're typing a message, but it's by no means perfect, and some of the replacements it continually spews out can be frustrating.