If you're having trouble getting iMessage to work after upgrading to iOS 26, Apple is aware of the issue and has shared a fix on its support site.

Since iOS 26 was released last month, some iPhone users have had problems using iMessage with their phone numbers.

After updating to iOS 26, some people may find that iMessage no longer activates with their phone number. Apple has released a new support document detailing how to fix this problem (via MacRumors).

Apple has added eight new Background Sounds in iOS 26, including Babble, Steam, Airplane, Boat, Bus, Train, Rain On Roof, and Quiet Night. Add the Background Sounds control to Control Center to try ...

But Apple regularly releases point updates to iOS to fix bugs and flaws in the system and to introduce new features. As the numbering 26.0.1 shows, this is a small update, but it addresses several ...

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The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max feature the same A19 Pro chip. It has a 6-core CPU (two performance cores and four efficiency cores), a 6-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. To see how much of an ...

OS 26's new features include bigger lock screen clocks, dirty lens alerts, and improved spam detection for iPhones.

The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are more than just a flashy new color, thanks to their excellent camera array and battery life.

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