Author: Press Room

Apple’s iOS 26 software for the iPhone has now been released. But hang on a second, weren’t the latest Apple smartphones just on iOS 18? What happened to iOS 19 through to 25? A few months ago, Apple announced that it’s tweaking its iPhone software naming system going forwards. In fact, it’s part of a platform-wide update, meaning the same thing has happened with iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, and so on. But why exactly did this happen? Here’s everything you need to know. Why Apple went straight to iOS 26 If you’ve seen anything about iOS 26, you’ll…

Apple revealed its next major smartphone software update back in June. Called iOS 26 it will work best with the latest iPhones, and it’ll come pre-installed on the upcoming iPhone 17. After months of beta versions, the biggest free iPhone update in years is now rolling out to the public. A whole bunch of older iPhones will also get the free software update – stretching back around five years. Note that Apple’s software versions are now named after the year ahead – so iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 and so on. So if you’re looking for the requirements to run…

Apple revealed the next major iPad software update back in June and it’s nearly ready for release. Now, after months of beta versions, the biggest free iPad update in years – called iPadOS 26 – is rolling out to the public. It will work best with the latest iPads as you’d expect, but you’ll want to know if it’ll work with your Apple tablet, which might be slightly older. A whole bunch of older Apple tablets will also get the free software update, stretching back around five years and we’ve got all the details right here. Note that Apple’s software versions…

I’m completely fascinated by nature documentaries, especially the further away the environment is from where I live. I just love learning about nature, flora and fauna (many of which are strange and bizarre), climates, and the mechanisms of evolution. What I would really love is to subscribe to every streaming service with nature documentaries, but I’m not made of money. However, I found a solution to the problem — a platform that’s legal to use and offers a fountain of documentaries in 4K. And it just so happens to be an app that pretty much every person you know uses,…

Your Mac is waggling an upgrade to macOS Tahoe in front of your face. Should you click Upgrade? Maybe. But should you click the magic button before taking a backup of all your precious data? Absolutely not. Upgrades can go horribly wrong, turning your Mac into the digital equivalent of a shiny brick. Or maybe your Mac will restart but stare blankly back when you enquire as to the whereabouts of your data. So don’t let that happen. Do one or more of these things instead. 1. Just say no No one is forcing you to upgrade your Mac. Tim Cook probably won’t rock up…

The latest Mac software update is macOS 26. Don’t worry, there’s still a California-based moniker alongside the number: Tahoe. As you’d expect, macOS 26 will work best with the latest Macs. After months of beta versions, the biggest free Mac update in years is now rolling out to the public. A whole bunch of older Mac desktops and MacBooks will also get the free software update – stretching back a good few years. But will your current Mac device get the new update? Here’s our guide to the macOS 26 system requirements. Note that Apple’s software versions are now named after…

The latest Apple smartwatch software is called watchOS 26. After months of beta versions, the biggest free Apple Watch update in years is now rolling out to the public. It’s designed to work perfectly with the new Apple Watch range that includes the Series 11 mainstream watch, more affordable SE 3, and high-end Ultra 3. As well as those new models, a whole bunch of older Apple Watches will also get the free software update – stretching back a few years. Note that Apple’s software versions are now named after the year ahead – ie: iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS…

In Apple’s world, a cheap phone is all relative – and your options aren’t nearly as extensive as they once were. The most affordable iPhone option now starts at $599/£599, which is a big leap from just a year or two ago. The iPhone 16e has now effectively replaced the third-gen Apple iPhone SE as the baby of the line-up, while the last-gen iPhone 15 slots in as the most affordable ‘full-fat’ iPhone – albeit one that’ll set you back $699/£699. While it’s true you can still find iPhone SE in retail stores and online marketplaces for a lot less…

Thanks to the expansion of premium streaming services, we no longer have to settle for services that don’t offer what interests us. While I’ve been a subscriber to Netflix for a long time now, the movie offerings there aren’t as high-profile as they once were. Sure, you’ll get the occasional blockbuster, but Netflix is far more interested in its original content lineup nowadays. HBO Max, on the other hand, has become one of the best streaming services around for movies. It helps that it’s owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, which means HBO Max gets a lot of the studio’s theatrical…

I love high-quality television as much as the next person, and we certainly live in an era where there are a lot of fantastic prestige shows to watch. From Severance to The Bear, I will always seek out that next big hit that will win every award under the sun. Sometimes, though, my brain just can not handle the heavy themes and dramatic plots that leave you feeling emotionally raw. So, like anyone else, I turn to less demanding content when I just can not be bothered to watch that latest episode of Silo. Luckily, there are still a lot…