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5 New Features Added To Apple Home In iOS 26

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:47:00 +0000

Apple's Home app hasn't received a huge overhaul in iOS 26 so far, but that doesn't mean there aren't useful new features included, such as these five.

How Much Phone Data Do You Actually Need?

staff@bgr.com (Faith Leroux) — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:17:00 +0000

How much phone data you need depends on your individual usage, but certain steps help determine an ideal range to avoid data shortages or overcharges.

4 Cool Things You Didn't Know Your iPhone's Weather App Can Do

staff@bgr.com (Marinel Sigue) — Wed, 20 May 2026 15:17:00 +0000

You might rely on your iPhone Weather app to help plan your day, but you're probably not making full use of it. Here are four cool hidden things the app can do.

8 Cool New iOS 27 Accessibility Features You Can Look Forward To In The Fall

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Wed, 20 May 2026 15:02:26 +0000

Apple has revealed eight new accessibility features that will rollout as part of iOS 27 sometime this fall, all designed to make their devices easier to use.

These Built-In iPhone Features Can Help You Sleep

staff@bgr.com (Marinel Sigue) — Wed, 20 May 2026 03:17:00 +0000

You might use your iPhone all through the day, but did you know a couple of built-in features can help you sleep at night, too? Here's how to use them.

Apple App Store Subscriptions Just Got Cheaper, But There's A Catch

staff@bgr.com (Chris Smith) — Wed, 20 May 2026 01:47:00 +0000

Apple's new App Store payment plan lets you get discounted yearly subscriptions without paying everything up front, but it comes with some important conditions.

This $16 Gadget Charges All Your Mobile Apple Devices At Once

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:21:28 +0000

If you're looking for the convenience of charging up your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods without a bunch of stray cables, Amazon has a handy gadget for you.

The iPhone Fold Is Coming: What We Know, What's Rumored, And When It Could Launch

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Tue, 19 May 2026 17:17:00 +0000

Apple is rumored to launch its much-anticipated iPhone Fold soon. Here's everything that leaks have said about its launch date and specifications.

AirPods Have Had This Audio Sharing Feature Since 2019 – And You've Probably Never Used It

staff@bgr.com (Marinel Sigue) — Tue, 19 May 2026 09:47:00 +0000

If you're looking to listen to the same album as your friend but don't want to share your AirPods, your iPhone has a feature just for that.

Apple Used To Put Stickers In Every iPhone Box – So Why Did It Stop?

staff@bgr.com (Chris Smith) — Mon, 18 May 2026 17:17:00 +0000

Any regular iPhone buyers upgrading to an iPhone 16 or iPhone 17 model will not find a familiar perk: the Apple stickers that came with previous Apple products.

What That Line Under The Battery Icon On Your iPhone Lock Screen Is For

staff@bgr.com (Marinel Sigue) — Sun, 17 May 2026 22:47:00 +0000

Notice a small line under your iPhone's battery icon? It's not just a design quirk. Discover its hidden purpose and how it could protect your privacy.

11 Older iPhones Still Worth Buying In 2026

staff@bgr.com (Gaurav Shukla) — Sun, 17 May 2026 20:47:00 +0000

Looking to buy an iPhone but don't want to spend top bucks on the latest one? Here are some older iPhone models that are still worth buying in 2026.

This Common Habit Can Make Your AirPods Battery Feel Worse

staff@bgr.com (Yoni Heisler) — Sat, 16 May 2026 23:47:00 +0000

If your AirPods battery life is starting to feel like an issue, it could be that you're to blame. Here is the common habit that might be causing the problem.

This iPhone Menu Tells You Exactly When Your Battery Will Be Fully Charged

staff@bgr.com (Marinel Sigue) — Sat, 16 May 2026 19:47:00 +0000

The latest iPhone OS allows you to skip the guesswork when monitoring charging speed. Here's how and where to find out when your battery will be fully charged.

5 Privacy Features Only Apple Has

staff@bgr.com (Chris Smith) — Fri, 15 May 2026 17:17:00 +0000

Apple's privacy features go well beyond marketing. Several of them have no real equivalent on Android, and they cover everything from encryption to AI.

Google Maps For Apple CarPlay Is About To Get A New Hands-Free Feature

staff@bgr.com (Chris Smith) — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:47:00 +0000

The Google Maps app experience within Apple CarPlay appears set to receive a worthwhile hands-free upgrade soon, thanks to a welcome update.

AirDrop For Android Is Expanding – Here's Every Phone That's Getting It Next

staff@bgr.com (Chris Smith) — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:32:32 +0000

Google will be expanding support for AirDrop onto more Android devices in the coming months. Here's what devices you can expect to get it next.

Why Battery-Saving Apps Might Actually Be A Myth

staff@bgr.com (Kazim Alvi) — Tue, 12 May 2026 13:17:00 +0000

Battery-saving apps are everywhere, and millions of people swear by them. Whether they're actually doing what users think is a different matter entirely.

There's A Reason Why iPhone Boxes Are Notoriously Hard To Open

staff@bgr.com (Chris Smith) — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:47:00 +0000

Anyone who's opened an iPhone box knows how slowly the lid comes off. That's actually a deliberate design choice dating back to Steve Jobs and Jony Ive.

iOS 26.5 Is Now Available With 6 Cool New Features

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Mon, 11 May 2026 18:05:14 +0000

iOS 26.5 is now rolling out to iPhones everywhere, adding new features like end-to-end RCS encryption and Suggested Places in the Maps app.