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Which iPhones are compatible with iOS 26? Apple removed the iPhone XR and XS from its list of supported devices with iOS 26, so any iPhone 11 or newer is compatible with the new operating system, including the iPhone SE. When will iOS 26 be released? Apple is releasing the iOS 26 developer beta during WWDC 2025, and the public beta version will likely be released in July. If past years are any indication, the general release of iOS 26 will take place in September. What to do before installing the iOS 26 developer beta? You can always join the Apple Beta program to get the latest beta versions of iOS. Before you download a beta version of an operating system, keep these housekeeping items in mind: Back up your device and personal information.Don’t download beta software, which will likely have bugs and glitches, on your everyday iPhone.Beta versions are released so you can test new features and share feedback to improve iOS. How do I install the iOS 26 public beta version? You’ll need an iPhone running iOS 16.5 or later. Since not all iPhones are compatible with iOS 18, you’ll also need a model newer than the iPhone 11. Go to your iPhone’s Settings and select General.Go to Software Update in Settings.Enable Beta Updates. To enable Beta Updates, go to Beta Updates and select the iOS version you’d like to access. This setting is turned off by default on iPhones.Select iOS 26 Public Beta. Then you’ll begin receiving automatic software updates to the latest beta version of iOS 26. By the time the public beta is released, Apple will have two beta versions of iOS: iOS 26 public beta and iOS 26 developer beta. Once you do this, return to the previous page. If an update is available now, your iPhone will prompt you to download and install it.Get the morning’s top stories in your inbox each day with our Tech Today newsletter. More

Bill Atkinson in 1987  Michel BARET/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images This week, as Apple fans pore over every last bit of news from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), we should remember the passing of one of Apple’s all-time greats: Bill Atkinson, who passed away from pancreatic cancer on June 5.  Also: Is this the end of Intel-based Macs? Apple […] More

Shoe Goo is great for a lot more than repairing shoes! Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETI’ve covered a lot of different adhesives, from the cyanoacrylate superglues and hot melt glues to UV setting adhesive. There are even specific silicone adhesives for electronic repairs. They all have their place in a workshop or toolkit. But one important thing to realize is that there’s no one universal adhesive. It’s definitely one of those things that you get the best results by using the right adhesive. And there’s one unsung hero that I use a lot that deserves attention.Shoe Goo More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Plugable’s 140W USB-C charger is available now for $50 from multiple retailers. It’s some 14% smaller than Apple’s counterpart and less than half the price. I wish it had adapters for different outlets found worldwide, because it would be a great travel charger. more buying choices One question I get all […] More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETApple’s WWDC annual developer conference signaled the first major redesign of iOS since 2013, with flashy demos of iOS 26’s Liquid Glass design and AI-driven features. Apple sometimes takes its time bringing features to its many surfaces, but when it does, it’s often a highly polished and well-considered take on a familiar theme. Let’s unpack a few ways where Apple is catching up, and how they stack up against their Android counterpart.1. Call Screening and Hold Assist More

Jada Jones/ZDNETNeed a new pair of headphones for jamming to music this summer at your desk or preparing for the next school year? This sale on the Beats Studio Pro More

Joan Cros/NurPhoto via Getty Images Computer networking giant Cisco Systems, which has partnered with Nvidia to develop networks for artificial intelligence, on Tuesday announced new versions of its routers and switches it said are optimized for campus deployments of AI. Along with the hardware, new versions of network management software make use of a large […] More

M1 MacBook Pro, the first of many laptops with Apple’s own silicon. Jason Cipriani/ZDNETWWDC 2025 is a big day for Apple users since it’s when the tech giant previews future updates. This year, we saw the introduction of a robust UI redesign called Liquid Glass. But sometimes the most important news comes after the keynote presentation.Also: How to install MacOS 26 on your MacBook (and which models support it)During the Platforms State of the Union on Monday, Apple announced that MacOS 26 Tahoe will be the final version of the operating system that will roll out to Intel-based Mac computers. This means that starting in 2026, you must own an M1 or newer MacBook to receive all the improvements and new features that MacOS 27 will bring. More