Apple today released minor iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2 software updates for the iPhone and iPad, respectively. The updates are available two weeks after Apple released iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1.

Apple provided developers and public beta testers with the release candidate versions of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, which means we're going to see a public launch as soon as next week. The RC versions ...

Along with iOS 17, iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, and watchOS 10, Apple has released new HomePod 17 software for the HomePod and HomePod mini. Here’s what’s new, according to Apple’s release notes: Software ...

Apple’s software development follows a fairly predictable schedule. Every year, Apple introduces big new OS versions at WWDC in June, then ships those updates in the fall—usually September. However, ...