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45+ min ago (379+ words) Apple has rolled out iOS 26.2 for iPhone users, the second major update to the iOS 26 operating system, launched in September. The update arrives a little over a month after iOS 26.1 and is now available for download on supported devices. iOS 26.2 works on the iPhone 11 series and newer models, along with the second-generation iPhone SE. Users can install the update over the air by opening the Settings app, then tapping General and selecting Software Update. Once installed, iOS 26.2 will introduce changes to system tools, apps and safety features. Also read: Missed a call? WhatsApp now lets you reply with instant voice or video notes One of the key new features is the option to set an alarm to act as a reminder. This feature helps to ensure that time-sensitive tasks do not go unnoticed. The reminder alarm also supports snooze and…...

55+ min ago (514+ words) However, when he decided to review an Apple iPhone and gave his honest opinion on the specific model, Apple did not appreciate it, the tech YouTuber claimed. So what "controversial" opinion did GeekyRanjit give in his iPhone review that pitted him against Apple? In a world where small and big content creators alike try to appease and stay in the good books of brands, speaking critically of products or services can sometimes put YouTubers in a tricky situation: blacklisting. Brand blacklisting in the tech YouTube world typically occurs when a manufacturer or company decides to cut off a reviewer by no longer sending them early review units. This "boycott" often extends further, excluding the YouTuber from launch event invitations, press briefings, and other brand-related meetups. This can directly impact a YouTuber's earnings and view counts. When a YouTuber still wants…...

1+ hour, 29+ min ago (363+ words) Apple has disclosed a wide-ranging set of security vulnerabilities affecting recent iPhone and iPad models, warning that some of the flaws could allow access to sensitive data, device crashes, or in rare cases, full system compromise. The details were published on Apple's support page on Friday as part of its latest security update. According to Apple, the issues affect iPhone 11 and newer models, along with several iPad lines. These include iPad Pro models from the 3rd generation onwards, iPad Air from the 3rd generation, iPad from the 8th generation, and iPad mini from the 5th generation. One of the vulnerabilities relates to the App Store, where a permissions flaw could have allowed an app to access sensitive payment tokens. Apple said the issue has now been fixed by tightening restrictions. Apple also fixed a serious issue in the kernel that could have allowed a…...

2+ hour, 57+ min ago (332+ words) Mobiles & Tablets News: Apple's latest iOS 26.2 update brings a customizable Liquid Glass look, offline lyrics for Apple Music, and crucial security patches. Users can now ad Apple released iOS 26.2 today for iPhone 11 and newer devices, delivering the customization controls users have been requesting since the controversial Liquid Glass design debuted in September The update introduces an opacity slider for the lock screen clock, offline lyrics in Apple Music, auto-generated podcast chapters, and enhanced safety alerts for US users It also patches two actively exploited WebKit vulnerabilities that could enable sophisticated attacks Additional features include improved gaming controls, AirDrop verification codes, redesigned Apple News navigation, and Live Translation support for AirPods users in Europe after months of regulatory delays.Liquid Glass gets less glassy, lyrics are now available offline, and and moreThe divisive Liquid Glass design that rolled out with iOS…...

3+ hour, 25+ min ago (280+ words) iOS 26.2 arrived today, packed with changes for Apple's system apps, and also a hidden new feature for notifications that can help ensure you don't miss any alerts. iOS 26.2 is a big update for new features. Highlights include Reminders' 'Urgent' alarms, AI-generated chapters in Podcasts, Apple News design changes, and offline lyrics in Apple Music. If you dig into the Settings app, you'll also find a new option for notifications. iOS has long allowed users to trigger the camera's flash when a notification is received. This is a great accessibility feature for the hard of hearing, but it's also just a nice option to have that I've seen plenty of users take advantage of. Now in iOS 26.2, Apple has added a similar, but distinct feature: you can optionally have your iPhone display flash brightly when a notification comes through. To enable…...

4+ hour, 12+ min ago (348+ words) Flipkart's End of Season Sale, running from 12 December to 21 December, has unlocked deep discounts across popular categories including smartphones, laptops and wearables. Among the standout deals is a sharp price cut on Apple's iPhone 16, which can be bought for under "40,000 once bank and exchange benefits are factored in. The iPhone 16 with 128GB storage is listed during the sale at "69,900. Buyers using a Flipkart Axis Bank credit card can get an instant discount of "3,495, bringing the price down further. On top of this, Flipkart is offering an exchange benefit that depends on the model and condition of the old phone, along with pincode eligibility. The maximum exchange value goes up to "68,050. When the card discount and exchange offer are combined, the effective price comfortably slips below the "40,000 mark, making it one of the most aggressive Apple deals this festive season. Although it…...

4+ hour, 23+ min ago (776+ words) The update also offers updates to the Music, Podcast and News apps and patches two bugs that could lead to "extremely sophisticated" attacks. You can download iOS 26.2 now by going to'Settings'and tapping'General. Next, select'Software Update, tap'Update Now'and follow the prompts on your screen. Here are the features and security updates iOS 26.2 brings to your iPhone. With iOS 26.2, you can adjust the frostedness of Liquid Glass on your lock screen's clock. When you go to customize your lock screen's clock, you'll se a new slider along the bottom of the page. Moving the slider to the left makes the clock more translucent, while moving the slider to the right makes it appear more solid. The new slider can make the clock element much more visible. Regardless of how people feel about Liquid Glass, the design is here to stay.' Apple introduced…...

4+ hour, 35+ min ago (404+ words) Launched with iOS 26, the new design language for Apple devices turns various interface elements like buttons, sliders, and notifications semi-transparent. The elements also refract light, giving them the optical qualities of glass. With the slider for the Clock's "glassiness," Apple is again rolling back the transparency of the Liquid Glass update, but in the form of another user-controlled customization feature, instead of a global change. These tweaks are notable as they telegraph that perhaps Apple isn't standing 100% behind the design overhaul as being perfect as is. The timing of the change is worth noting, too. Earlier this month, Apple confirmed the design executive behind the Liquid Glass makeover, Alan Dye, was leaving the company for Meta. While it didn't appear that Dye was pushed out, Apple replaced him with longtime Apple designer Stephen Lemay. Unlike Dye, Lemay's career was spent…...

4+ hour, 49+ min ago (572+ words) Improvements to reminders, podcasts, Liquid Glass, and more It's not quite Christmas yet, but there are some new goodies for your well-behaved iPhone, as iOS 26.2 has just landed " complete with quite a few new features and improvements. Most of these are small, but some could make a real difference to how you use your phone, while others fix annoyances and improve apps. Below, you'll find a rundown of what's new in the software " but on top of all this, there are also bug fixes and security improvements, so even if you don't care about these features, it's still worth downloading the update. With iOS 26.2, you're now less likely to miss reminders, as you can have them accompanied by an alarm. To do this, toggle the "Urgent' option when setting the reminder. When the reminder time arrives, your phone's alarm will…...

5+ hour, 11+ min ago (551+ words) Earlier today, Apple rolled out updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS. Now, the company has released the security content for each system update. Here are the details. With today's releases, Apple has fixed multiple App Store, FaceTime, kernel, Messages and WebKit issues, including a flaw that allowed malicious apps to identify what other apps the user had installed. Here's Apple's official log for the security updates contained in iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2: Impact: An app may be able to access sensitive payment tokens CVE-2025-46288: floeki, Zhongcheng Li from IES Red Team of ByteDance Impact: An attacker may be able to spoof their FaceTime caller ID Description: An inconsistent user interface issue was addressed with improved state management. Impact: Multiple issues in curl Impact: Password fields may be unintentionally revealed when remotely controlling a device over FaceTime Description: This…...