Google is updating the Chrome app for the iPhone and the iPad with a dedicated "AI Mode" button that matches functionality found in

Google’s Pixel lineup is an exciting alternative for iPhone owners.

On your iPhone, go to Settings > General > About and look at Model Name. If your phone isn't on the compatibility list, it will keep receiving iOS 18 security patches for a while, but you won't see any of iOS 26's new features.

Apple reported fourth quarter earnings on Thursday that aligned with analyst expectations on revenue and slightly missed on iPhone sales, providing an early glimpse into how the release of the iPhone 17 lineup may be catching on so far.

You know who hasn’t had quite the same struggles? Apple. Its iPhones have historically done more with less, putting up excellent benchmarking numbers and stretching smaller batteries to impressive lengths. Optimization has been its secret weapon, and this is only bolstered by the fact that Apple has only one platform to worry about.

Google has shared new findings suggesting Android users are better protected against scams compared to iPhone users.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

For Android and especially Pixel users, Google’s numbers suggest you may see fewer scam texts and more effective call and message screening by default.

It looks like Apple's first foldable, expected to launch in 2026, could come with a 24-megapixel selfie camera under its inner display.

It’s not exactly apples to apples when I throw the iPhone 17 Pro Max up against the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL. Still, at least it’s easier to pick out similarities between the two, especially since Google made it a point to go after iPhone users this year.

It's possible to change the Google Maps voice for directions by changing its language settings. The process is different for iPhone and Android.