Apple says no one using Lockdown Mode has been hacked with spyware

The tech giant’s claim that it has not seen any successful spyware attacks targeting Apple devices with Lockdown Mode enabled comes amid a leak of hacking tools targeting users running devices with older software.

iPhone users can finally get live translation on their headphones through Google Translate

Google is bringing its live translation feature to iOS, turning your headphones into a real-time translator that helps you follow conversations naturally without constantly checking your screen.

Apple will reportedly allow other AI chatbots to plug into Siri
Apple will reportedly allow other AI chatbots to plug into Siri

Apple’s iOS 27 update will allow users to choose the AI chatbot they want to link with Siri. That’s according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who says third-party chatbots downloaded from the App Store, like Google’s Gemini or Anthropic’s Claude, will be able to fetch replies for Siri – similar to how the […]

‘I can’t believe this is happening’: iPhone users are threatening to defect to Android over new iOS age verification push — and I’d do the same

The impact of the UK’s age verification law continues, with Apple implementing age checks for iOS 26.4 users, and some already plan to flee to Android.

A major hacking tool has leaked online, putting millions of iPhones at risk. Here’s what you need to know.

Here’s what we know, and what you need to know, about Coruna and DarkSword, two advanced iPhone hacking tools discovered by security researchers. DarkSword has now leaked online.

Apple’s iOS 26.4 update adds age verification in the UK
Apple’s iOS 26.4 update adds age verification in the UK

Apple now requires users in the UK to verify their age with the launch of iOS 26.4. In a support page on Apple’s website, the company says users must confirm that they’re over 18 to “use certain services or features, or take certain actions on their account.” UK users can confirm their age by scanning […]

Apple launches iOS 26.4 with AI playlists, purchase sharing, and more
Apple launches iOS 26.4 with AI playlists, purchase sharing, and more

iOS 26.4 is here, and it comes with a bunch of small but notable updates. That includes a new Playlist Playground launching in beta in Apple Music, which uses AI to generate a song playlist – complete with a title, description, and tracklist – based on a text prompt. Apple Music is also adding a […]

Apple could put ads in Maps as soon as this summer
Apple could put ads in Maps as soon as this summer

Apple will soon bring advertisements to its Maps app on mobile and the web, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The ads, which Apple could reportedly announce this month before rolling them out in the summer, could allow businesses to pay for the highest spot in search results on Apple Maps. That means […]