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32+ min ago (1692+ words) Apple released iOS 26.2 on December 12, introducing the latest version of iOS 26. iOS 26.2 isn't the biggest update, but it brings quite a few helpful new features to your iPhone. We've rounded up all of the new features your "iPhone" is getting in iOS 26.2. The Reminders app has a new option to have an alarm go off when a reminder is due. Setting up an alarm can be done by toggling on the "Urgent" option when creating a reminder. When a Reminder alarm activates, it displays a snooze option or a slide to stop option. If you snooze it, it will show a Live Activity countdown on the Lock Screen that includes an option to complete the reminder or reschedule it. Apple distinguishes Reminders alarms from standard alarms with a new blue color. Apple provides a splash screen letting users know about…...

41+ min ago (242+ words) Apple's AirPods can pair with their competitors' devices and work as basic Bluetooth earbuds, but to no one's surprise most of their really interesting features are reserved for Apple devices. "read more Apple's AirPods can pair with their competitors' devices and work as basic Bluetooth earbuds, but to no one's surprise most of their really interesting features are reserved for Apple devices. What is surprising, though, is that simple Bluetooth device ID spoofing unlocks these features, a fact which [Kavish Devar] took advantage of to write LibrePods, an AirPods controller app for Android and Linux. In particular, LibrePods lets you control noise reduction modes, use ear detection to pause and unpause audio, detect head gestures, reduce volume when the AirPods detect you're speaking, work as configurable hearing aids, connect to two devices simultaneously, and configure a few other settings. The…...

41+ min ago (359+ words) Shopping | ES Best Home | Gadgets & Tech Headphones that just play audio? Not in 2025. Soundcore by Anker's AeroFit 2 does much more, offering access to an AI assistant who can answer questions big (why is the sky blue?) and small (which London tube lines are down right now?). Its neatest trick will come in handy for holidaymakers and business travellers hoping to engage with locals: AI Translation. The feature, which requires the companion app to work, comes in three flavours. You can engage in real-time translation, handy for meetings or lectures. For pre-planners, there's contextual learning, which equips you with common phrases to learn and remember. And there's face-to-face translation, where you each take turns to record speech into the phone for soundcore's assistant, named Anka, to translate through text and audio. The best eSIMs for travellers and frequent fliers to avoid…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago (164+ words) Alongside the release of iOS 26.2 and its counterparts, Apple is also rolling out updates containing important security fixes for macOS Sequoia 15.7.3. Here's what's new. For the past few weeks, while the macOS Tahoe 26.2 betas received most of the attention, Apple also released multiple beta versions of macOS Sonoma 14.8.3 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.3. While only macOS Sequoia 15.7.3 has been released so far, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3 is also expected to drop soon. For both versions, during the beta period, Apple detailed the following in the release notes: This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users. Similar to iOS 18.7.3 and iPadOS 18.7.3, Apple has yet to update its support page with the specific security fixes included in today's release, but this should happen soon. Be that as it may, if you're still running macOS Sequoia, it is important to update your Macs…...

1+ hour, 29+ min ago (535+ words) By D. Griffin Jones " 3:12 pm, December 12, 2025 Not ready to take a gamble on iOS 26? You can stop an iOS update in its tracks if you don't want to be pushed into the latest version. There are all kinds of reasons you might not want to upgrade. Maybe you like the speed and stability of iOS 18. Perhaps you don't want Apple's divisive new Liquid Glass user interface slowing down your aging iPhone. While Apple is finally starting to push people to update to iOS 26, you don't need to go along with the crowd. Obviously, you can disable automatic updates to put on the brakes, but it won't be long before Apple starts sending push notifications and red badges, encouraging you to update. Luckily, there's a secret trick to hide those and make sure your phone stays on iOS 18 for as long as…...

1+ hour, 32+ min ago (530+ words) Apple has officially released iOS 26.2 for iPhone. The latest version includes Liquid Glass design tweaks, new customization options for CarPlay, and much more. These are the changes we tracked during the beta period. As we've been reporting, Apple is developing a new AirDrop capability that allows users to AirDrop between devices without being saved contacts for 30 days. iOS 26.2 beta 3 is the first version to reveal early signs of the feature in the AirDrop section of Settings. Read more about the upcoming AirDrop codes feature here. Read more about the new design here. Apple brought back Slide Over in iPadOS 26.1, and now Apple is improving another multitasking feature that was left behind from iOS 18. Starting with iPadOS 26.2 beta 3, you can now drag an app icon out of the Dock to enter Slide Over or Split View during multitasking. Read more about…...

1+ hour, 41+ min ago (616+ words) Have you ever missed an important event because you slept through an alarm? Even though most smartphones make it incredibly easy to set alarms, many still find themselves sleeping through them'or feeling the need to set several alarms in order to make sure they'll actually be roused. However, some say that there's a new problem with their phones. Specifically, they set an alarm, check to make sure the alarm is active, and then awake to a notification that the alarm went off, even though no sound could be heard. What gives? In a video with over 1.3 million views, TikTok user Brett Chody (@brettsbites) says she missed her flight to Chicago. The reason? Her iPhone alarm "went off'but silently." "I woke up at 6:30 on my own. My flight had taken off, and I picked up my phone and it said, "alarm…...

2+ hour, 18+ min ago (566+ words) After installing iOS 26.2, if you're just tapping through screens, you could miss the update turning on automatic software updates. At the "Software Update Complete" stage where you normally tap on continue to get to the Home Screen, there might be an extra little bit of information. Some users are seeing a warning that future updates will be automatically downloaded and installed, with the option toggled on automatically if the Continue button is tapped. There's a subtle "Only Download Automatically" option that does not opt you into automatic updates if you're paying attention, but it's easy to miss. You won't see iOS 26.2 turn on automatic software updates if you already have them on, and it doesn't even seem to be showing up for all users that have automatic update installation turned off. You might want to double check your settings just…...

2+ hour, 40+ min ago (345+ words) If you find yourself in a situation where you need conversations around you translated to your language but don't want to purchase dedicated AI translation earbuds (which our own Jack Wallen recently tested and called "seriously impressive"), the Google Translate app has a new feature you'll want to check out. Starting today for Android phones, Google says you can now hear real-time foreign language translation from the Translate app right in your headphones, thanks to Gemini's new live speech-to-speech translation capabilities. Also:Are voice translation earbuds actually viable in public? I tested some, here's my advice The feature works with any headphones and supports more than 70 languages. Google will add support for iOS and more countries next year. While the Translate app does have an existing feature that translates a conversation live, this new option preserves the tone, emphasis, and…...

2+ hour, 58+ min ago (267+ words) Android Headlines / Apple News / New Leak Reveals Major Apple AirTag 2 and Next HomePod Mini Upgrades References to Apple's next HomePod mini and AirTag 2 were reportedly found in a leaked internal build of iOS 26. This suggests that both products are in for major upgrades. The next HomePod mini could feature the S10 chip, an upgrade from the S5 chip on the current model. Meanwhile, the AirTag 2 will reportedly get an improved pairing process, enhanced Precision Finding, and more. Apple is reportedly working on two of its quite popular accessories, the HomePod mini and AirTag. New evidence found in a leaked internal build of iOS 26, as seen by Macworld, reveals some key details about the unreleased HomePod mini and AirTag, suggesting notable upgrades are in the offing. However, the report notes that despite the new chip, the upcoming HomePod mini may not support Apple…...