OS 26 has plenty of flashy features, but these small overlooked settings will improve your iPhone experience instantly.

Here's how to check if your carrier supports the messaging protocol, how to enable it and when Apple could bring end-to-end encryption to the protocol on your iPhone.

While a speedy turnaround is possible on Apple, Apple's process can take up to two weeks. Similar security features are available on both platforms, but Android makers tend to want to be first with a feature, while Apple usually wants to be the best. That's the case with facial recognition.

OS 26 could finally bring end-to-end encryption to RCS, securing conversations between iPhone and Android users with the MLS protocol.

The iPhone’s new software screens your calls using machine intelligence. Neat, but Google had the feature first—just like so many other features that rely on AI to work.

That's because the base version of the iPhone 17 comes with 256GB of storage (which is still on the light side), while the base Pixel 10 comes with a measly 128GB. If you opt for the Pixel 10 with 256GB of storage, you'll have to pay $899. So, point Apple.

The bug affects a third-party tool used by messaging apps to look at images, which could let hackers gain access to your device and remotely install malicious code.

Three older iPhone models will be missing out on this exciting new update later today - but is your phone included in the list?

Enable RCS messaging on iPhone for better texting with Android phone. Also learn its benefits and things that it falls short of.

Like iPhone's Contact Posters, Calling Cards lets you set full-screen photos for incoming and outgoing calls. To try it out, download v188 or later of the Phone app. If you don't spot the feature immediately, don't worry. "We're rolling out Calling Cards in phases to ensure the best experience," Google said in a support page on Thursday.