I'm not seeing reports of iOS 26 installs going sideways, but I still always take these steps before making a major upgrade. Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author ...

Apple has released iOS 26.3.1 for iPhone and iPadOS 26.3.1 for iPad. The new software updates include support for the new ...

I'm guessing you don't want to hear me bang on about backups, especially iPhone backups, but take it from someone who's been burned: The short time you spend now to ...

Owners of iPhones running on iOS 8 and earlier will soon lose the ability to use iCloud device backups, unless they update to iOS 9 or later. As a way to keep hold of your data, iCloud backups are ...

We want to take a moment to remind you to back up your iPhones or Android devices. Data preservation, easier device upgrades, protection against malicious actors, and preservation of cherished ...

Using iTunes to manage your data is not the best part of owning an iPhone or iPad. Spend time with Cupertino’s flagship app, and you realize it’s tough to navigate, with cumbersome tools for managing ...

In a support document, Apple says it’s ending iCloud backup support for iOS 8 and earlier. Starting December 18, 2024, device backups will require iOS 9 or later. Apple says this is to align more ...

As Apple warned on November 19, it’s ending iCloud backup support for iOS 8 and earlier. Device backups now require iOS 9 or later. Apple says this is to align more closely with its published minimum ...