Apple has added no fewer than 2 new CarPlay features in iOS 26.2. You can read this and more in this week’s iPhoned news overview.
OS 26.2 has 2 new features for Apple CarPlay
Do you have a car with CarPlay built in? Then we have good news for you! With the upcoming update to iOS 26.2, not only your iPhone will get all kinds of new functions. CarPlay also gets two new functions. And they will undoubtedly make your car journey just that little bit more pleasant.
→ These are the functions
The iPhone Fold will be released in 2026 (but don’t be shocked by the price!)
After years of development, Apple will finally launch the very first foldable iPhone in 2026. And it looks like it will probably be a new high-end model – according to a new rumor, the iPhone Fold will have a very high price.
→ It’s getting so expensive!
Do you see colored dots at the top of the iPhone screen?
You may have noticed that you sometimes see a colored dot at the top of your iPhone screen. A green ball or perhaps an orange ball. These dots indicate that certain hardware of your iPhone is being used. Usually it can be explained, but it is good to know them.
→ This is what’s going on
There really is that much speed difference between old and new iPhones
In a new video from the YouTube channel PhoneBuff you can see how much faster iPhones are getting every year. So you not only see the difference between the latest new iPhone and its predecessor, but also between previous predecessors. The video compares the iPhone 12 Pro Max to the 17 Pro Max.
→ There is so much difference
10 reasons to wait for next year’s iPhone 18 Pro
The development of iPhones is several years ahead. That’s why we often hear rumors about new features months before launch. We already have a good idea of ​​what we can expect from the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. So we found 10 reasons to wait for it.
→ These 10 reasons
These are the best Black Friday 2025 deals on streaming services!
If you take out multiple subscriptions to different streaming services, the monthly costs add up quite quickly. All the more reason to strike at the right time, such as during Black Friday 2025! We’ve listed the best deals on streaming services we’ve found for you.
→ The best deals
Hackers try to install spyware via WhatsApp and Signal
The US is warning Signal and WhatsApp users about cybercriminals currently trying to install spyware. They actively use commercial spyware to attack users to gain access to the app. They can then also gain access to the phone with additional malware.
→ You need to know this
This way you can always access a file, even during a power outage
The Files app automatically syncs with your iCloud. If you do not open a file for a long time, the file may suddenly no longer be on your iPhone, but only in your iCloud. Apple does this to save space on your iPhone. You can recognize these files by a cloud icon.
→ This way you can always reach it
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