Phones How-Tos

iOS 26 adds new elements to the iPhone's lock screen that you can take advantage of when you customize the look of your iPhone.

Transform your iPhone's appearance with iOS 26's new transparent icon design using simple homescreen customization settings.

Clear your iPhone cache before installing iOS 26 beta to free up storage, prevent conflicts, and ensure smooth performance.

Hold music, begone — a new Hold Assist feature in iOS 26 does the waiting for you when you're put on hold. Here's what you need to know about this feature.

Disable Galaxy AI features through Settings by accessing individual AI tools and controlling functionality.

You don't have to wait to try out the new iOS software

If you're ready to take the iOS 26 plunge, here's how to download and install the iOS 26 beta.

Set up your iPad's Books app so you're alerted when prices drop.

Use iPhone's Notes app collaborative feature to send private messages that look like regular note-taking to anyone watching your screen.

Liquid Glass is very much present in the iOS 26 version of Safari, but you can put your own stamp on the layout by picking one of three layouts for the tab design.