In a break from the past, Apple these days offers non-developers the opportunity to download beta software updates on their iPhones for free. Keep reading to learn how it's done. Before iOS 17 was ...

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The latest version of iOS will arrive officially this fall, but you don’t need to wait to start testing the software on your iPhone, thanks to Apple’s public beta rollout. Here’s everything you need ...

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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

iOS 26 is now rolling out to all iOS 26-compatible devices, and in this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk you through two things: 1) how to download iOS 26 on your iPhone, and 2) what to do if you ...

Critical update notifications are being sent to iPhone users Apple routinely recommends that users keep their device software ...

Apple’s put its new iOS 17.4 update into beta testing. And while you might be tempted to give it a whirl on your iPhone, most people are better off staying put on stable software. iOS 17.4 is Apple’s ...

On iPhone and iPad, Apple provides users with granular control over the downloading and installing of system software updates. This article takes you through the options. In earlier versions of iOS, ...

The iOS 18.5 public beta is your first chance to try out new features, like upgrades to Mail, before the general release. With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and ...

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. Only a few days after releasing iOS 18.4 to ...