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Organic Media/Getty Images Depending on the iPhone model you currently use, you may see up to two lock icons on the screen at the same time. Both may be visible on the Lock Screen, but only one may be visible on the Home Screen. But even the lock icon that stays visible while the phone

Will your phone be getting the upgrade? Adnan Ahmed for Engadget Siri has never been the smartest virtual assistant, but what is especially disappointing is how it has refused to evolve despite Apple's aggressive push for Apple Intelligence. Two major versions of iOS have come and gone without the supercharged Siri that Apple originally promised.

Narin Nonthamand/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're dropping a chunk of your hard-earned cash on an iPhone, there's a good chance you'll be looking for a case to go with it. iPhone cases come in a huge range of designs, some focused on protection, some on style, and

The 19th annual competition features photographers from 48 countries, most using older iPhone cameras. Jeff Carlson Senior Writer Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide spectrum ranging from Apple devices and cameras to photo editing software and PalmPilots. He drinks a

tinhkhuong/Shutterstock AirDrop and Quick Share both let you send photos and files to a nearby device in seconds without the need to sign into a Wi-Fi network, pair with another device, or even set up an account. And since Google brought AirDrop support to Android devices, this ease of sharing has become even more useful.

Jake Peterson Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor Experience Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions. Read Full Bio June 29, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as

Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Leaked iPhone 18 Pro photos and parts lists appeared on the dark web following a data breach affecting one of Apple’s key suppliers, according to a report

The ultralight may become a permanent fixture in Apple’s smartphone lineup. Sam Rutherford for Engadget Apple could be making a follow-up to the iPhone Air, the ultralight smartphone introduced last fall. According to Mark Gurman at Bloomberg , plans may be in motion for the company to launch a second version of the device for

Jake Peterson Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor Experience Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions. Read Full Bio June 15, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as

If you don't own an Apple Watch, this is another way you can control your iPhone's camera. Billy Steele for Engadget When Apple released iOS 26 last September, it added a handful of new AirPods features. One of those was Camera Remote. As you can probably guess from the name, it allows you to use