Organic Media/Getty Images When you hand your iPhone to an adult who just wants to quickly Google something or watch a YouTube video, you don't really have to worry about them accessing something you don't want them to if you trust them. Kids, especially toddlers, are an entirely different story. If they get bored, they
Messaging between blue and green bubbles is getting more secure. With the release of iOS 26.5, end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging will start rolling out in beta for iPhone owners and Android phone users with the latest version of Google Messages, according to a post from Apple on Monday. End-to-end encryption protects a message's privacy and security
Key takeaways The foldable iPhone release date could be as early as September 2026. It could go by any of several names, including the iPhone Fold, iPhone Ultra or iPhone Flip. The first foldable iPhone will likely be a book-style format, followed by a Razr-style clamshell design. Recent design leaks point to a wider, squat
Cheng Xin/Getty Images Ask for weather apps for iPhone, and you'll get dozens of recommendations. Some stand out with unique features you won't find elsewhere, like checking weather along your driving route. The problem is a lot of these include paid subscriptions for their best features, and there's one free app you already have that
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 May 27, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as
DenPhotos/Shutterstock It was recently revealed that the iPhone 17 is Apple's most popular lineup of all time, and the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max sit at the very top of that lineup. Yet, those who have looked closely at the U.S. models have also been puzzled by a mysterious plastic strip at the phone's
Apple released iOS 26.5 on May 11, and that update brought end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging to your iPhone and more. But when Apple released iOS 26.1 in November, that update introduced a way to adjust some Liquid Glass elements across your device. This new setting could help resolve readability issues some folks on Reddit noted in iOS
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 May 21, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as
Hananeko_Studio/Shutterstock You already know how many health benefits you get from a good night's sleep. But sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to drift off to dreamland. If tossing and turning and counting sheep don't do the trick, there's one other way you can sleep better, according to experts: playing
David Nield David Nield Freelance Writer Experience David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham University, where he also spent a term as editor of the award-winning student newspaper
