What iPhone models will support iOS 26?

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If you own a second-generation iPhone SE and iPhone 11 series or newer, you'll get access to the latest version of iOS. Of course, iOS 26 is coming to the upcoming iPhone 17 models and everything else in between. Now, if you own an iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR, the last software update you'll get is iOS 18. But you will continue to get security updates for a few more years.

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Apple offers a replacement program for defective Smart Battery Cases

Apple has launched a worldwide replacement program for its Smart Battery Cases built for the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. The affected cases might be experiencing issues like not charging or only charging intermittently when plugged into power or that these cases don't charge the attached iPhone or charges the handsets intermittently. 

The Smart Battery Cases affected were manufactured between January and October 2019. Apple said the problem isn't a safety issue. You can head to an Apple Store or an authorized service provider to get your unit checked, and those eligible will get replacements for free. But the program will not extend the standard warranty coverage of the Smart Battery Case.

Facebook finally optimizes apps for iPhone XS Max, XR, and iPad Pros

It’s taken them a few months but it’s finally here. Facebook has updated its iOS apps to support the higher resolutions of the bigger iPhone XS Max and XR as well as the newest 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models. The iPhone versions now run at their native resolutions, instead of having to use a scaled up version of the iPhone XS app. For the iPad version, the black bars that the app used to show are now gone. But as The Verge notes, the usable space of the app is still the same on the iPad.

YouTube enables HDR support for iPhone Xs and Xs Max

The latest update for the YouTube app on iOS now lets iPhone Xs and Xs Max users watch videos in HDR. Last year’s iPhone X had this feature already, but it seems an update was needed for the new iPhones. The downside is videos are still capped at 1080p, which means still no 2K or 4K viewing for you. This restriction isn’t just for the phones, but it also applies to the iPad, Apple TV, and Mac, if you use Safari. But it’s still great experience to watch Full HD videos in HDR and at least now you can enjoy that on those new edge-to-edge Super Retina displays. 

Source: Cult of Mac