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Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news . iOS 26 has been out for a few days now, and with it, a bunch of convenient little tweaks to how you use your phone. Not

Have you downloaded iOS 26 on your iPhone yet? The update became available earlier this week, along with iPadOS 26 and Apple's other operating system updates. However, that's only if you have an eligible device. If your phone is compatible with the latest OS, you'll notice substantial changes when you install the new update. You

The new iOS 26 is finally available to download on your iPhone — have you done it yet? You'll notice a slew of changes when you do, including a new clear design language that Apple dubs Liquid Glass. The translucent look can be found within apps as well as your lock and home screens. (If

José Adorno/BGR The Apple Watch has been around for a decade now. Over the years, Apple has made its wearable less reliant on the iPhone by adding cellular connectivity, longer battery life, and several other improvements that gave users the ability to leave their phone at home... at least for a few hours. One of

We may earn a commission from links on this page. With the launch of iOS 26, Apple has added a bunch of new features to the Fitness app—features that it has been sorely missing. Finally, you can track a workout from your phone without an Apple Watch, and you can pair a bluetooth heart rate

If you want a powerful phone charger in the smallest size possible, Apple has the answer — but there is a tradeoff. The company's new 40W Dynamic Power Adapter is the first charger to support the USB PD 3.2 AVS (adjustable voltage supply) protocol so it can hit up to 60W, but only for a

Thomas Ricker is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. Alongside its new iPhone 17 lineup, Apple casually launched what looked like a world’s first charger with support for the USB PD 3.2 AVS protocol

Terrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget. We only just put Apple’s iPhone 17 launch event behind us, but Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman is already glancing into his crystal ball to see what’s next for the company. In today’s Power On

Creative Salim/Shutterstock Gmail is by far the most popular email service out there; it's also fast, feature-rich, packs impressive spam protection, and gives you access to generous storage space. However, as all of us receive tons of emails every day, our Gmail inbox can quickly become overwhelming. Fortunately, Gmail offers a handy feature called email

Vanilin Ka/Shutterstock iPhones go everywhere. They're always in our pockets, on kitchen counters, and every now and then, they end up in a bathroom somewhere. So, wiping your iPhone on your shirt and calling it a day may not be enough. Occasionally, iPhones need a real, thorough clean. It's important to get into all the