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It's going to be a long wait for Apple's first foldable phone this fall, but there's a good chance the iPhone 17e could arrive within the next few weeks.
This update is compatible with all iPhones from 2019 on — that means the iPhone 11 onwards. The iPhone XS, XS Max and XR supported iOS 18 but aren’t compatible with the new software. Every phone from iPhone 11 to the latest, including second- and third-generation iPhone SE, right up to iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air, are covered.
Discover the iPhone 18’s top features, including a brighter display, A20 chip, 5G satellite connectivity, and camera upgrades.
A new feature called Limited Precise Location is unlikely to work on your device or with your carrier at launch.
Phone 18 Pro rumors reveal a powerful A20 Pro chip, major battery gains, camera upgrades, and a refined design that could redefine Apple's flagship.
Alongside iOS 26.2.1, Apple today released an updated version of iOS 12 for devices that are still running that operating system update, eight years after the software was first released. iOS 12.5.8 is available for the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 6,
Apple's reportedly releasing a lower-priced iPhone 17, and it might offer notable improvements over last year's iPhone 16E.
Increased popularity of the iPhone 17 Pro models will more than cover the slight drop in Services growth according to Evercore, ahead of the Q1 AAPL results.
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to digital writer Patrick Holland about why some iPhone users dislike the latest iOS update.
If you want to limit your screen time or stop doomscrolling, both Apple and Google have digital well-being features to help you disconnect. Newer generations of software, iOS 26 and Android 16, have added even more features that can help you put down your phone.
DRAM shortages are set to impact smartphone manufacturers like Apple in 2026, but the company is going to try to keep iPhone 18 prices steady despite having to pay more for components, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.