Some iPhone 17 Owners Worry About Scratches, Others Try To Break It On Purpose
Ming Yeung/Getty Images The iPhone 17 and iPhone Air lineups are available starting this Friday. One of the key new changes on this year's devices is that Apple added a second-generation Ceramic Shield that makes these devices more scratch- and drop-resistant on both sides. However, we're still talking about an iPhone mostly made of glass
First iPhone 17 Pro Max Drop Test: Glass Survives Everything, Even Being Thrown In The Air
Ming Yeung/Getty Images On Friday, the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 models started selling in stores and shipping to buyers who purchased them online. As in previous years, the iPhone's release date brings us more details about Apple's newest handsets than the first round of reviews, including the durability tests that many iPhone buyers want
9 Things To Do After Getting The iPhone 17
Annice Lyn/Getty Images It's the iPhone 17 (and iPhone Air) official launch day. If you're planning to get a new iPhone on day one or in the coming weeks, there are a few things you should do to improve your experience. After all, if you want to make the most of the new design, chip
How To Use macOS Tahoe’s New Automatic Hotspot Connection With Your iPhone
sergey causelove/Shutterstock One of the best things about using a MacBook is being able to take my work anywhere I go. This is especially true when I pair my Mac with my phone's mobile hotspot, as I can effectively take the internet anywhere that I have cellular service. Until Apple debuts a proper cellular-supported Mac
Change These Settings to Extend Your New iPhone Air’s Battery Life
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source . The iPhone Air is a brand-new type of phone for Apple, shrinking down the iPhone’s internals into the
Ready to download iOS 26? See if your iPhone is eligible for the free update first
Now that iOS 26 is available to download for many iPhone users — here's how to install it — it's time to check your phone to see if you're eligible for the update. The new OS became available on Monday this week, along with iPadOS 26 and Apple's other operating system updates. If your phone
iOS 26 is ready to download: Everything to know about the free iPhone software update
If you haven't already, you can now download the new iOS 26 on your iPhone. Once you do, get ready to see a slew of changes, including a new clear design called Liquid Glass. The translucent look can be found within apps as well as your lock and home screens. (If you don't like it
Five iOS 26 Features That Changed How I Use My iPhone
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
iOS 26 has arrived: See if your iPhone is eligible for the free update
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
iOS 26 is finally here: Everything to know about the free iPhone software update
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