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iOS iPhoneOct 2, 2025

iMessage activation issues in iOS 26: how to fix them

Apple’s iOS 26 update brought a range of improvements to iPhone, but it has also introduced a frustrating problem for some users: iMessage activation failures linked to SIM conflicts. Instead of activating seamlessly, some iPhone owners are finding that their…

iOSOct 2, 2025

Apple, Google, and Meta face lawsuits over gambling apps

Imran Hussain

Apple, Google, and Meta are set to face major lawsuits in the United States after a federal judge refused to dismiss claims that the companies promoted illegal casino-style gambling apps. The decision was issued by U.S. District Judge Edward Davila…

iOS iPad iPhoneOct 1, 2025Oct 1, 2025

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor auto shooter game is coming to iOS

Imran Hussain

Coffee Stain Publishing has announced that Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor will arrive on the App Store for iPhone and iPad on November 12, 2025. The title is a single-player survivor-like auto-shooter set in the Deep Rock Galactic universe, adapted specifically…

iOS iPhone WhatsAppSep 30, 2025

WhatsApp for iOS adds Live Photos, document scanning and group search

Imran Hussain

WhatsApp has rolled out a new update for iOS that introduces multiple features designed to improve the way iPhone users share media and manage conversations. The biggest addition is support for Live Photos, but the update also includes group search…

iOS iPad iPhoneSep 30, 2025

Adobe Premiere now free to download on iPhone and iPad

Imran Hussain

Adobe has released Premiere for iPhone and iPad, and the app is now free to download from the App Store. Users get access to basic editing features without paying, but a Creative Cloud subscription is required to unlock advanced tools,…

AirPods iOS iPhoneSep 30, 2025

RidePods turns AirPods into motion controllers for iOS gaming

Imran Hussain

Apple’s AirPods have grown into much more than wireless earbuds. With sensors powering features like Adaptive Audio, Spatial Audio, and head tracking, they already blur the line between audio gear and wearable technology. Now a new iOS game called RidePods,…

iOS iPad iPhone MacSep 29, 2025

Apple shares apps using its foundation models framework

Imran Hussain

Apple has introduced its Foundation Models framework across iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26, giving developers access to on-device large language models that enable private, offline AI experiences. This framework forms the core of Apple Intelligence and is already…

iOS iPad iPhoneSep 29, 2025

Download iOS 26.0.1 and iPadOS 26.0.1 IPSW firmware files

Imran Hussain

Apple has released iOS 26.0.1 and iPadOS 26.0.1 for iPhone and iPad users worldwide. These updates arrive just a few weeks after the major iOS 26 launch and bring important stability and performance fixes, particularly for the latest iPhone 17…

iOS iPad iPhoneSep 29, 2025Sep 29, 2025

iOS 26.0.1 released with Wi-Fi, cellular, and camera fixes on iPhone 17

Imran Hussain

Apple has released iOS 26.0.1 for iPhone users, addressing early issues reported since the launch of iOS 26 and iPhone 17 models. The update focuses on reliability improvements in connectivity and camera performance, areas that drew complaints from new device…

How tos iOS iPhoneSep 28, 2025

iOS 26 Lock Screen guide: New features and how to customize

Imran Hussain

iOS 26 brings one of the biggest updates yet to the iPhone Lock Screen, adding new customization tools, advanced wallpaper effects, and smarter adaptive layouts. These improvements make it easier to create a Lock Screen that reflects your personal style…