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27+ 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…...

40+ 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…...

44+ 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…...

52+ 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…...

1+ hour, 30+ 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…...

1+ hour, 52+ 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, 12+ min ago (194+ words) An amazing multi-phone deal for families in particular One of the best T-Mobile deals of the entire year is still up for grabs this week, although potentially not for much longer. Right now, you can still get four whole iPhone 17s for free alongside the carrier's entry-level Essentials unlimited plan. A fantastic deal for families in particular, this promo is eligible without the usual trade-in criteria, meaning all you need is a new unlimited plan, and you're good to go without even having to hand over any phones. Even better still, the Essentials unlimited plan comes in at an extremely reasonable $100 per month for four lines, so you're paying just $25/mo per iPhone 17 here. Considering the devices still retail for over $800 each, the potential savings reach all the way to $3,600 in total here. Not bad - even if you are still paying…...

2+ hour, 13+ min ago (166+ words) Google is rolling out a beta version of the Translate app with support for more than 70 languages. Live speech translation via Google Translate can use any headphones. Google is taking on Apple's Live Translation feature with its own live speech-to-speech translations, and Google's version doesn't require a specific set of headphones. The new Translate app, currently rolling out in beta, provides you with real-time translation in your preferred language when you tap "Live Translate." The function, now usable on any headset, was only previously available on Pixel Buds. In addition, the company announced it was improving translation quality using Gemini, Google's AI model, and said that idioms, in particular, were no longer literal translations, but more contextual. Google said that it was also expanding the language learning tools with more feedback and daily challenges. Meanwhile, as part of iOS 26, Apple…...

2+ hour, 26+ min ago (375+ words) Google just made whatever pair of headphones you own a bit more useful. As part of a broader expansion of Google Translate, the company is rolling out a beta for live language translation using headphones, Google announced in a blog post. Google says the feature supports more than 70 languages and, most importantly, works with "any pair of headphones," presumably provided that they have a microphone on them in some capacity. "We're bringing Gemini's most powerful translation capabilities to Google Translate for text, launching a beta experience for live speech-to-speech translations with headphones, and adding new languages to the app for practice and skill building," the blog post reads. And according to Google VP of product and search Rose Yao, Gemini doesn't just translate each word you hear; it provides meaningful translation to capture the meaning and intent of the speaker....

2+ hour, 31+ min ago (365+ words) iOS 26.2 is the next major iPhone update, and its launch appears imminent. There are lots of new features coming in the release, including these four changes I've been using almost every day. Daily puzzle games, recipes and cooking mode, and dedicated sports and politics hubs are all among my favorite additions. And in iOS 26.2, Apple has revamped navigation in the News app to make its various offerings easy to access. At the top of the Today tab, you'll now find quick links to Puzzles, Food, Politics, and more. These sections used to be buried inside the over-cluttered "Following' tab. But it's been great having them more accessible, so I can now open my daily crossword with ease. I love when podcasts offer chapters. They provide a helpful overview of everything an episode will cover, and allow listeners to skip to…...