Apple's iOS 26.2 update, released on a Friday, is controversial. Users report it automatically enables software updates without consent, or sometimes disables them, making it crucial to check settings ...

After installing iOS 26.2, if you're just tapping through screens, you could miss the update turning on automatic software updates. At the "Software Update Complete" stage where you normally tap on ...

Wary of Liquid Glass? You can stay on iOS 18 forever. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac Not ready to take a gamble on iOS 26? You can stop an iOS update in its ...

If your iPhone finally updated to the newest iOS and you aren't really loving it, you're not alone. Since September, iPhone users have had the chance to update their phones to iOS 26, Apple's software ...

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Just last week, we covered Timex’s sleek, reimagined take on its most iconic field watch, the Expedition Capstone. While this reimagining is doubtless an exciting new addition, the brand has just ...

Automatic car wash brushes can collect dirt and small rocks that scratch your car. Hand car washes help protect your car's paint and value over time. Car washing isn't a one-size-fits-all. Here's what ...

Chrome is getting a new feature aimed at cutting back on notification overload. If enabled, Chrome can now revoke notification permission for websites that the user hasn't interacted with recently. It ...

If you use Excel 40 hours a week (and those are the weeks you are on vacation), welcome to the MrExcel channel. Home to 2,400 free Excel tutorials. Bill "MrExcel" Jelen is the author of 67 books about ...

Increased battery drain is normal following a major OS update. Your phone needs time to complete the setup in the background. iOS 26 offers a new Adaptive Power mode to extend your battery charge.