Released to coincide with World Emoji Day, the new Emoji Game is part logic, part word game that's inspired by how we use emojis to communicate.

Apple's AI tech isn't making the great strides we expected last year, but I'm still finding it actually useful.

Developed internally at Apple, Emoji Game is now the fifth puzzle game available to Apple News+ subscribers. It joins Apple’s daily Crossword, Mini Crossword, Sudoku, and the original Quartiles that was introduced last year. Emoji Game is the most unique offering in that list, as it’s built with iOS’ features in mind.

OS 26 revamps Reminders with a one-tap capture tool on Lock Screen, Action Button, and Control Center. Powered by Apple Intelligence, it turns fleeting thoughts into organized tasks instantly.

OS 26 Photos adds a couple of new features you'll want to explore once you upgrade to the new iPhone software. Here's how to customize the layout of your photo collections and how to look up event info from within Photos.

The Visited Places feature in iOS 26 is an example of Apple at its best. It integrates deeply with your iPhone, keeps your data secure, and works in the background. You never have to think about it, but it’s there to help you when you need it.

1. On the iPhone's lock screen, touch and hold anywhere on the display until you see the Customize button. You'll need to unlock the phone using Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode. If it opens the home screen, swipe down from the center-top of the screen (not the right edge, which brings up Control Center.

The Open Web Advocacy group claims that despite claiming to allow rival browser engines on the iPhone, Apple has made it impossible for developers to create them.