Author: Press Room

Last year, at WWDC 2024, Apple made a lot of noise about Siri finally getting a brain as part of Apple Intelligence. The smart assistant was due to get Personal Context capabilities to better understand you, your life, and your device. It was one of the features that I was most excited for. As you most likely know (I’ll explain more later), Apple delayed the feature. But I was holding out hope – foolishly, it turns out – that we’d see the long-promised Personal Context feature make its way to our iPhones at WWDC 2025. Unfortunately, Apple delivered a grand…

If you’ve been keeping up with the latest Apple news, you’ve probably seen iOS 26 in the headlines. But hang on a second, weren’t the latest iPhones just on iOS 18? What happened to iOS 19 through to 25? At WWDC 2025, 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…

Apple just revealed the next major iPad software update – iPadOS 26. As you’d expect, iPadOS 26 will work best with the latest iPads. It’s available for beta users right now, but a public release won’t come until September, if Apple follows its usual schedule. A whole bunch of older Apple tablets 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 – ie: iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, etc – to bring naming consistency. So if you’re looking for the requirements to run what…

Apple just revealed the next major iPhone software update – iOS 26. As you’d expect, iOS 26 will work best with the latest iPhones, and it’ll come pre-installed on the upcoming iPhone 17. It’s available for beta users right now, but a public release won’t come until September, if Apple follows its usual schedule. 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 – ie: iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, etc – to bring naming consistency. So if…

For a while now, Google’s had the edge on clever AI phone features. It’s been able to make bookings for you or sit on hold for a good few years now. But Apple is finally catching up in iOS 26. The latest iPhone update includes a clever new feature called Hold Assist. Hold Assist takes the existing Live Voicemail concept and pushes it further. When you’re placed on hold during a call, instead of sitting through an endless loop of muzak or the same robotic voice telling you how important your call is, Hold Assist steps in. The iPhone stays…

Apple has announced that iPadOS 26 will introduce much more flexible window-based multitasking to its tablet lineup. But there’s one huge question; why didn’t it happen before? Stage Manager was introduced late in iPadOS 16 as well as macOS Ventura in 2022 – but it didn’t work well on smaller displays and just wasn’t that good at actually doing the thing it was supposed to. It’s still there “for those who want to group their windows into distinct stages.” Apple previously tried other multitasking gestures for Slide Over and Split View and while these have persisted, they were never made…

At WWDC 2025, Apple unveiled all of its latest software releases. The new Apple Watch update – watchOS 26 – finally brings Apple Intelligence to your wrist, alongside the new Liquid Glass redesign. But one of my favourite features has to be Workout Buddy. It’s Apple’s idea of a motivational sidekick – almost like Microsoft’s Clippy assistant from (simpler) days gone-by! It delivers personalised fitness coaching during your workouts, without needing an actual human to breathe down your neck. In fact, it’s all powered by Apple Intelligence, with digital trainer voices that talk to you on the fly. But how…

Apple just revealed the next major Mac software update – 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. It’s available for beta users right now, but a public release won’t come until September, if Apple follows its usual schedule. A whole bunch of older Mac desktops and MacBooks will also get the free software update – stretching back a good few years. Note that Apple’s software versions are now named after the year ahead – ie: iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, etc –…

Apple just revealed its next major Apple Watch software update – watchOS 26. As you’d expect, watchOS 26 will work best with the latest Apple Watches, and it’ll come pre-installed on the upcoming Series 11 smartwatch. It’s available for beta users right now, but a public release won’t come until September, if Apple follows its usual schedule. 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 26, etc – to bring…

Blockbuster movies, indie gems and gripping TV series – here’s what you should be streaming on Paramount’s subscription service Since its UK arrival in the summer of 2022, Paramount+ has quickly established itself as a streaming service to be reckoned with. While it felt a little light on content upon arrival, it’s now matured into a much better rounded service mixing Paramount’s blockbuster movie library with a smattering of indie titles on the film front, with the TV side of things featuring a number of exclusive newer series as well as classic shows of yesteryear. The sheer amount of content…