Apple's iOS 26 software finally enables HomePod owners to directly select a Wi-Fi network to conect to independently of their iPhone, which wasn't possible before.
iOS 26 finally brings a proper Wi-Fi network selector for the HomePod
iOS 26
What is the new Recovery Assistant feature in iOS 26? How does it work?
Learn everything about iOS 26's new Recovery Assistant and how it helps fix boot issues and return your iPhone to a working state without requiring a computer.
Crisis averted: Apple fixes the Finder icon and transparency in the Control Center
Apple has fixed the reversed Finder icon and transparency in the iPhone's Control Center with the latest iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe betas released yesterday.
How to make iPhone Lock Screen clock bigger in iOS 26
Learn how to increase the Lock Screen clock size on your iPhone or iPad in iOS 26 to make it easier to read or to add an exciting new visual impact.
iOS 26 is bringing the Audio Mix features from Photos to third-party apps
Apple is expanding the audio mix controls from the built-in Photos app to third-party apps on the iPhone, iPad and Mac this fall.
How to use polls in Messages on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Easily gather feedback and opinions from friends and family using the new polls feature in iMessage, available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac running iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26.
Tapbacks on CarPlay 26: Now you can crash with feeling while reacting with emoji
Apple is bringing Tapbacks to Messages on CarPlay. Now you can react to chats with emoji while driving because what could possibly go wrong?
Listen to a new version of the default “Reflection” iPhone ringtone hidden in iOS 26
Listen to an updated version of “Reflection” on iOS 26, which has been the default ringtone sound since the iPhone X was released in 2017.
iOS 26 brings massive WebKit changes that power a ton of new Safari features
Apple has added a bunch of new capabilities to WebKit that power many new features in its Safari browser on iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26.
How to set 3D Lock Screen wallpaper on iPhone in iOS 26
Learn how to turn a regular 2D picture into a 3D spatial wallpaper on your iPhone or iPad to create an immersive Lock Screen experience.
How to change iMessage chat background on Apple devices
Learn how to set an image or color-based animation as the chat background in the Apple Messages app on iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, and watchOS 26 to add flair to your family and friend conversations.
26 features iOS 26 ‘borrowed’ from the jailbreak community
As with every major iOS & iPadOS release, there’s usually some overlap with new features that Apple announces and some pre-existing functionality that jailbreakers have had on this platform for years (or even as much as a decade) thanks to jailbreak tweaks. The same can even be said about Apple’s upcoming iOS & iPadOS 26 updates, which the Cuperinto-based company announced at WWDC 2025.