Weekly overview 49: new iPhone twice a year, iOS 26 recommended and iPhone XX

iOS 26 rolled out to all users in September, but was initially only offered as a secondary update in settings, while versions of iOS 18 took priority. Now Apple has designated iOS 26.1 as the new standard update for users.

Recently we noticed that many users remained on iOS 18 and we were regularly asked how to install iOS 26. For example, some wrongly thought that their device did not support iOS 26, but the update turned out to be hidden. This has now been resolved: iOS 26.1 is the recommended update for those still using iOS 18.

The iPhone will be twenty years old in 2027 and it is expected that Apple will celebrate this milestone with a special, revolutionary device: the iPhone XX. Just like the iPhone X for its tenth anniversary, this device promises to bring a lot of innovation.

It promises to be one of the most ambitious and progressive smartphones in Apple’s history. The development of this device, internally referred to as ‘Glasswing’, goes back to the visionary design of Jony Ive and takes the concept of the smartphone as a “glass plate” to the extreme.

It’s autumn, the days are getting shorter and the holidays are just around the corner. Maybe you are already making plans to decorate your home for Christmas, then there is good news to report. The choice of smart Christmas lights is greater than ever this year.

In recent years, Twinkly has been the largest player on the market, but they have faced significant competition. You can also purchase cheerful Christmas lights from Nanoleaf, Philips Hue and Govee. With these Christmas gadgets you can control the lighting with an app and provide it with millions of sparkling colors.