Apple’s next phone operating system arriving this fall, iOS 26, includes a transparent aesthetic mimicking the look of glass and making apps and buttons blend in with content on the screen. Google is doing the opposite with its newly released operating system, Android 16, which emphasizes brighter, punchier colors.

OS 26 introduces new features for Apple’s Notes app, including most prominently the fresh Liquid Glass design. Here’s what’s coming.

Ballet dancers, bigfoot hunters, and trombone players, today is a special World Emoji Day for you! The Unicode Consortium has announced the newest set of emojis to be released, whittled down from the submissions late last year. Without further ado, here’s the list:

A new rumor out of China today has sparked speculation that Apple may be readying a unique new iPhone 17 Pro color that somehow reflects the

Apple won't face a class action lawsuit over iOS 13's alleged cellular data use without user permission soon — but the suit isn't completely done yet.

Discover why Apple delayed the iOS 26 public beta, the expected release date, and what this means for developers and testers.

Apple also already released an iOS 26 beta geared toward developers. To get started, you need an iPhone 11 or newer running iOS 16.5 or later and an Apple ID used in the Apple Developer Program. ZDNET's guide provides step-by-step instructions on downloading the beta.

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.