In a move that underscores Google’s continued efforts to refine the user experience on mobile platforms, YouTube has launched what it calls its most significant video player overhaul in years, now rolling out to Android devices. The update, detailed in a recent report from Android Centerfocuses on reducing distractions while improving usability, allowing viewers to…
The iPhone 17 Pro Max’s battery is physically larger, said CNET editor-in-chief Patrick Holland. in his criticism that it offers “the best battery life of all phone that CNET has ever tested. iPhone models. A new software feature in iOS26 called Adaptive Power also helps improve battery life. It is enabled by default on the…
If your iPhone’s lens is dirty, the photos you take may not be as sharp. A dirty lens reduces contrast, making images foggy and foggy, but a quick cleaning ensures your photos become clear again. The problem is, you may not realize your lens is dirty until it’s too late. This is where iOS 26…
As a result, third-party photo editors and cloud storage apps can save images automatically and consistently in the background, without relying on workarounds or waiting for users to reopen them, 9to5Mac points out. Previously, many photo apps depended on users reopening the app or used unstable tricks that often crashed due to weak connectivity or…
Apple is working on a new framework that will allow third-party photo apps to save images more reliably. Here are the details. A long-standing request from photo app developers is about to be fulfilled Alongside the (likely) final stages of development before the official release of iOS 26.1, Apple has also been working on a…
In the fourth beta of iOS 26.1, Apple added a “Tint” option that reduces the translucency of liquid glass for those who prefer a more opaque look. I I saw some comments I was wondering if the setting would preserve battery life, so I thought I’d do some testing. Test Settings I ran four separate…
In July, Apple sued popular YouTuber Jon Prosser and his acquaintance Michael Ramacciotti for alleged theft of the company’s trade secrets, after Prosser leaked some details about iOS 26 in videos uploaded to his Front Page Tech YouTube channel. If you’re not aware of the lawsuit, read our initial coverage to learn more. Earlier this…
THE The iOS 26 version brought a host of new updates to Apple’s mobile interface, and one app that has received a lot of attention is Apple Maps. A new Places Visited feature lets you quickly identify restaurants, stores and other recurring locations you come back frequently. There’s also a new feature called Favorite Routes…
Although Apple’s latest software releases have focused on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, they have also brought a variety of features for AirPods. Some of them were flashy enough to feature in Apple’s speech, but others were almost kept secret. Here’s one you’d love if you fall asleep with your AirPods. AirPods can detect if…
Apple’s Photos app received a major overhaul last year, and iOS 26 brings a handful of new changes. Here’s everything new in the Photos app in iOS 26. New liquid glass design One of the biggest changes impacting all Apple apps this year is iOS 26’s new “Liquid Glass” design. In the Photos app in…