iOS 27 and Siri AI compatibility explained — confirmed device requirements for Apple’s new software updates

Apple has confirmed the iPhones and iPads that will support iOS 27, Siri AI, and iPadOS 27.

Apple WWDC 2026: The 7 biggest announcements
Apple WWDC 2026: The 7 biggest announcements

Apple’s keynote at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference was a big one. After months of delays, Apple reintroduced us to its AI-upgraded Siri, which will go beyond what the existing voice assistant can do by offering more personalized help. We also got a look at many other updates coming across the operating systems powering the […]

WWDC 2026 bonus live blog: Tech Talk with Craig Federighi
WWDC 2026 bonus live blog: Tech Talk with Craig Federighi

Fresh off the WWDC keynote presentation, The Verge has been invited to an “on-the-record technical deep dive into the bold new architecture enabling Apple Intelligence capabilities.” Apple SVP of Software Engineering Craig Federighi and his team will be there, and so will we. The revamped Apple Intelligence is at the heart of nearly every update […]

Apple says it’s fixed the awful search function for emails, photos

Apple says a completely rebuilt Search function will competently find the emails, photos and other content you are searching for.

WWDC 2026 live blog: On the ground at Apple’s keynote
WWDC 2026 live blog: On the ground at Apple’s keynote

It’s conference season! Today, we’re back at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, for Apple’s annual developer keynote. Unlike other conferences, there’s a distinct rhythm to WWDC. We know we’re going to get a peek at everything coming to iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27 – basically all the “Class of ’27” operating systems. […]

Ever wonder what data your iPhone apps are harvesting? This app exposes it all in detail

Loupe shows the hidden fingerprinting signals any iPhone app can read, from language and battery details to installed apps and persistent identifiers.

What if Pokémon Go were real life? This app lets you log every animal you see in the real world

A new iOS app called Gotcha turns your iPhone into your own Pokédex. Point your phone at any animal, catch it, and collect them all, from common critters to legendary finds.

I asked Siri if it knew what to expect at WWDC 2026 and its answer was so predictably disappointing — I really hope Apple can fix this

Apple’s WWDC 2026 keynote is hours away, but the current Siri doesn’t build much confidence that Apple is ready to deliver the AI goods.

‘Most people don’t wake up wanting to buy a foldable’: I’m convinced Apple’s iPhone Ultra will finally make foldables mainstream — but not because of the hardware

Rumors surrounding the iPhone Ultra are heating up, and I’m convinced that Apple’s first foldable will succeed — here’s why.

5 iPhone apps I cannot live without in 2026

From quick searches to retro gaming, these five apps have earned a permanent spot on my iPhone. Some you may know, some you might not, but all of them are worth downloading today.