AirPods firmware updates automatically when you meet Apple's prerequisites. If updates aren't automatic, force an update by placing AirPods near a paired Apple device (that's connected to Wi-Fi) for ...

Since September, iPhone users have had the chance to update their phones to iOS 26, Apple's software update that ushered in ...

If you unwrapped a new smartphone during the holidays, one of the first things you should do is make sure its software is up to date. Software updates often include security patches, performance ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

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On iPhone and iPad, Apple provides users with granular control over the downloading and installing of system software updates. This article takes you through the options. In earlier versions of iOS, ...

Google Systems updates for April include a new security feature. If you leave your Android phone or tablet locked for three consecutive days, your device will automatically restart. You'll need to ...