With the second iOS 26.4 beta, Apple and Google began testing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages exchanged between iPhone and Android users. Apple began testing E2EE for RCS in the first beta, but the feature was limited to iPhone-to-iPhone communication with iMessage turned off. In this beta version, iPhone users can send encrypted messages … Read more
Apple’s March 4 event sounds unusual (and smart). Image: Cult of Mac This week on Cult of Mac podcast: “Special Apple Experience” planned for March 4 doesn’t sound like a typical Apple event. what could it be And what new hardware will we see? It certainly doesn’t look … Read more
Apple this week released the latest version of its mobile operating system, iOS 26.4, which introduces several new features, including AI-powered playlist generation in Apple Music, support for video content in the Podcasts app, end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages, and more. The update is currently available in public beta, with a public release expected … Read more
For the first time in 18 years, Apple has redesigned the often-overlooked Phone app. The redesign in iOS 26 simplifies the layout of the Phone app by putting your favorites, call history, and voicemails on a single tab and providing easier access to search. Its sleek liquid glass-inspired layout goes hand-in-hand with excellent call filtering … Read more
Accidentally texting the wrong person can have disastrous consequences, yet it’s incredibly easy to switch threads. Fortunately, iOS 26 offers a great way to keep things organized: You can add specific backgrounds to different Messages conversations on your iPhone so you can easily distinguish them. For example, if you set a sparkling blue background for … Read more
At WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that it plans to allow CarPlay users to watch video via AirPlay in their vehicles when they’re not driving, and the first beta version of iOS 26.4 suggests that the feature may be nearing availability. There are several new references to the CarPlay video streaming feature in the iOS 26.4 … Read more
In iOS 26.4, Apple added the Average Sleep Time metric to the Sleep section of the Health app, allowing users to better track how convenience stores affect sleep quality. As part of the new Sleep Highlight, Apple reports the time you went to bed and the time you usually go to bed, based on averages … Read more
After releasing iOS 26.3 to the public last week, Apple deployed the first developer beta of iOS 26.4. Unlike iOS 26.3, the upcoming iOS 26 update will include several new features and changes. Here’s everything that’s new in iOS 26.4 beta 1, coming to your iPhone in March or April 2026. iOS 26.4 beta 1: … Read more
For iOS 27, Apple reportedly has its priorities straight: deep AI integration and cleaning up under the hood for better performance and battery life. While iOS 26 was all about the liquid glass design, it also came with a noticeable performance hit, especially on older iPhones. With iOS 27, it seems that Apple is ready … Read more
Apple has released its own data showing that iOS 26 adoption is on par with previous versions, contradicting claims that this latest update is experiencing an unusual slowdown. iOS 26 has received an unusual amount of criticism on social media, but that’s not stopping people from installing the new version. Surprise! iOS 26 adoption rate … Read more