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27 'ios-26-4' stories February 2026 - March 2026

Apple age verification failing for some – here’s what to try

Mar 26 2026 - 4:22 am PT

Apple age verification failing for some – here's what you need to know | Photo shows a child holding a phone

Apple age verification went live in the UK in iOS 26.4 after a previous accidental release in the developer beta. While it was straightforward for me, some on the Apple Support forums and Reddit are reporting major problems with the process.

Some of the issues appear to be based on misunderstandings around the acceptable documentation when the company is unable to verify your age automatically, while others seem to be system failures …

Mar 24 2026 - 10:03 am PT

Apple has released iOS 26.4, bringing 13 enhancements to your iPhone. The new software update includes 8 new emoji characters, changes to Apple Music, keyboard accuracy improvements, and much more.

Mar 22 2026 - 8:47 am PT

iPhone 17 event scheduled for September 9, according to carrier documents | Tim Cook at Apple Park

Apple has had a jam-packed March so far after launching seven new products and surprisingly announcing an eighth. This week, even more came from Apple before the month wraps up and Apple’s 50th anniversary arrives on April 1.

Mar 18 2026 - 11:25 am PT

Apple released the iOS 26.4 RC to developers and public beta testers today, setting the stage for an official release as soon as later this month.

Apple has also shared its official release notes for iOS 26.4, confirming that the update improves keyboard accuracy when typing quickly on your iPhone.

Mar 18 2026 - 10:27 am PT

Apple has released the first iOS 26.4 RC build, highlighting 13 enhancements coming to your iPhone, and that means three things.

Mar 18 2026 - 10:11 am PT

The first iOS 26.4 release candidate is now available. iOS 26.4 includes a number of exciting new features and changes, including new emoji and AI-powered Apple Music updates.

Mar 9 2026 - 10:09 am PT

Update: Apple released the public beta version a few hours after the developer beta version.

iOS 26.4 developer beta 4 is now available. The update comes after Apple released two versions of the third developer beta version. iOS 26.4 includes a number of exciting new features and changes, including AI-powered Apple Music updates.

Mar 6 2026 - 8:33 am PT

iOS 26.4 is now available for everyone. The update adds a range of new features to iPhone, including upgrades to Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Messages, and more.

Here are all of the new iPhone features in iOS 26.4, plus everything else you need to know.

Mar 5 2026 - 11:58 am PT

Apple has released a second version of iOS 26.4 beta 3 for developers. The update comes three days after the first version. It’s unclear what the new build address, but it’s available as an over-the-air update now.

Mar 2 2026 - 10:08 am PT

Apple has released the third iOS 26.4 beta version for iPhone. iOS 26.4 includes a number of exciting new features and changes, including AI-powered Apple Music updates.

Feb 25 2026 - 6:55 am PT

Ofcom welcomes Apple age verification in iOS 26-4 | Screengrab shown on a colorful background

The latest beta of iOS 26.4 has an extra step for iPhone owners based in the UK. Once installed, the Settings app will prompt you to confirm that you are 18+.

If Apple isn’t sure how old you are, you may need to scan a credit card or photo ID to confirm that you’re an adult. In my case, it was completely automatic and took less than 30 seconds …

Feb 23 2026 - 1:12 pm PT

One week after the release of the first beta, iOS 26.4 beta 2 is now available. The update continues to refine new features and changes for iPhone users. There are updates to RCS encryption, the Games app, and more.

Feb 23 2026 - 10:28 am PT

iOS 26.4 beta 2 is now rolling out for developers, and it expands support for testing encrypted RCS messaging on iPhone.

Feb 23 2026 - 10:08 am PT

Apple has released the second iOS 26.4 beta version for iPhone. iOS 26.4 includes a number of exciting new features and changes, including AI-powered Apple Music updates.

Feb 18 2026 - 6:57 am PT

Starting with iOS 26, Apple will officially allow video playback through CarPlay. Released this week in beta, iOS 26.4 appears to be the first version with support, as long as two conditions are met. While CarPlay video playback isn’t ready for users yet, one developer has shown off how it will look as well as how Apple’s TV app looks in the car.

Feb 17 2026 - 10:18 am PT

Apple has released the first iOS 26.4 public beta version for iPhone. iOS 26.4 includes a number of exciting new features and changes, including AI-powered Apple Music updates.

Feb 16 2026 - 12:26 pm PT

iOS 26.4 beta 1 is now available in beta for developers. The update includes a ton of new features and changes for iPhone users. There are new changes to the Music app, Messages, Apple Podcasts, and much more. Head below for the full roundup of all the new features in iOS 26.4 beta 1.

Update February 17, 2026: Now available for public beta testers as well.

Feb 16 2026 - 12:18 pm PT

Apple released the first beta of iOS 26.4 for developers today, and it includes a new Apple Intelligence feature for Apple Music.

Dubbed “Playlist Playground,” this feature lets you create playlists based on text descriptions.

Feb 16 2026 - 10:13 am PT

As part of iOS 26.4, Apple is upgrading its Podcasts app to “bring advanced video podcast capabilities” to creators and listeners, Apple says. The new “enhanced video podcast experience” will allow users to seamlessly switch between viewing a video podcast and listening to the audio.

Feb 16 2026 - 10:13 am PT

Apple added RCS support to iPhone with iOS 18.1, enabling richer cross-platform messaging between iPhone and Android users. This included things like typing indicators, read receipts, and high-resolution photo and video attachments.

Last March, Apple announced its plans to add support for end-to-end encryption for RCS messages.

Now, iOS 26.4 beta 1, which is rolling out today, adds an early way to test end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging on iPhone.

Feb 16 2026 - 10:07 am PT

Apple has released the first iOS 26.4 beta for iPhone. While we originally expected iOS 26.4 to include upgraded Siri, it sounds like we won’t see those changes just yet.

Feb 11 2026 - 12:00 pm PT

The past few days brought two encouraging signs for the new Siri | Liquid Glass style new Siri icon

Despite inking a deal with Google to use Gemini AI as the brains behind upgraded Siri, Apple is reportedly facing internal challenges in getting the final product ready for prime time. The reported delays could stretch into iOS 27 this fall. Apple first announced a more capable version of Siri in 2024; that update hasn’t shipped yet.

Feb 8 2026 - 5:26 am PT

iOS 26.4 is set to be one of the most important updates ever for the iPhone, offering a suite of new Apple Intelligence and Siri features. A new report from Bloomberg today reveals Apple’s timeline for launching iOS 26.4.