Apple's iOS 26 public beta release date is planned for Jul.
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MacWorld on MSNFirst iOS 18.6 beta arrives with no new features, but hints at a future home deviceThat string’s image has “~home.png” in it, a structure not used in other images, and could be in reference to the rumored upcoming home hub or “HomePad” device. If you want to be among the first to test iOS 18.
Just days into the developer beta release cycle for the next iPhone software, Apple has slipped out a new update already.
There’s a new pair of features to help you manage calls on your iPhone. First and foremost, there’s Call Screening. With Call Screening, your iPhone will automatically answer unknown callers and ask them why they’re calling – all in the background. If it’s a legitimate call, your iPhone will begin ringing.
Google refrained from criticizing Apple in any way and focused on its own AI announcements instead. But it went after Apple as soon as WWDC 2025 concluded last week. The company announced the release of Android 16 to Pixel devices along with a slew of new features for existing Android and Pixel phones.
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MacWorld on MSNiOS 26 will now autofill verification codes from Gmail and WhatsAppLast week, a similar feature in macOS 26 was discovered, where verification code autofill works in Google Chrome. Currently, verification codes only work with Apple’s Safari browser.
Hot on the heels of its introduction of CarPlay Ultra, Apple announced new upgrades to standard CarPlay at its 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference.
One of the best iOS features introduced to the iPhone was the ability to automatically fill in OTP codes. iOS 26 takes it to the next level.
To enable it, go to Settings > Notifications > Prioritize Notifications and then turn the option on. You can also enable or disable priority alerts from individual apps from the same screen. You're relying on the AI algorithms to decide what gets elevated to a priority -- but it seems to be off to a good start.