Messages is probably one of the most straightforward, no-fuss native apps on iPhone. In fact, it has always been great at one thing and one thing only: sending and receiving texts. But over the years, ...

Want to switch back to full-color icons? Just repeat steps 1-3, but select Default instead of Clear. iOS 26 also lets you choose between always using Dark icons, automatically switching from Default ...

Apple's new iOS 26 update offers one of the most radical visual redesigns in iPhone, iPad, and Mac history. The new "Liquid Glass" design language features transparent components, reimagined app icons ...

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. If you’re anything like me, ...

AirDrop’s icon is getting some fresh love from Apple this year. iOS 18’s blue curves on a white background—a classic, but very basic look—has been replaced by a new blue iOS 26 icon with depth and ...

The Messages app has the Liquid Glass redesign that's been introduced throughout iOS 26, but Apple also added several long-desired features that make for a better experience in both one-to-one and ...

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 is here, and with it, ...

Changes to Messages in iOS 26 let you jazz up your group chats more than ever before. Here's how it compares to the iOS 18 version. With each update to iOS, Apple introduces some alterations that ...