In celebration of World Emoji Day on July 17, the Unicode Consortium previewed some of the new emoji that will be coming with Unicode 17.0.

Apple’s next phone operating system arriving this fall, iOS 26, includes a transparent aesthetic mimicking the look of glass and making apps and buttons blend in with content on the screen. Google is doing the opposite with its newly released operating system, Android 16, which emphasizes brighter, punchier colors.

FaceTime "Communication Safety" feature: A newer addition to iOS 26 appears to be the FaceTime "Communication Safety" feature that pauses communications if and when nudity is detected. The feature appears to be a child safety feature that uses on-device detection, thus obviating any cloud-based privacy issues.

Apple will likely release iOS 18.6 in the next few weeks, but don't expect many new features.

Apple fans dying to try the latest iPhone OS have faced a wait longer than expected for the iOS 26 public beta, diverging from Apple’s usually rapid rollout. A near-term release could help ramp up user testing ,

Apple to roll out iOS 26 with call screening, hold assist, and smarter SMS filters to reduce spam and improve phone and messaging experiences on iPhones by year-end

OS 26 revamps Reminders with a one-tap capture tool on Lock Screen, Action Button, and Control Center. Powered by Apple Intelligence, it turns fleeting thoughts into organized tasks instantly.