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Sometimes, all it takes to make an old phone feel new again is a software update. After a lot of fine-tuning, Apple released its iOS 26 update on Monday, offering — among other things — a drastic visual overhaul,
CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. It's been a long three months since Apple announced iOS 26 at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June,
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