Welcome back to another issue of Swipe! Hard to believe some of us will have an iPhone 17 in our hands next month, yet all the chatter this week has been about next year’s iPhone 18. That’s the rumor cycle for you.
This issue isn’t about speculation, though. Our focus is on iOS 26, which is finally set to roll out to the public in just a few weeks. To help you get ready, we’ve packed in more of our iOS 26 how-to guides — five fresh ones to dive into — plus a big feature from lead writer Craig on the very first things to try when the update lands. It’s a great primer on why this release is worth getting excited about.
Elsewhere, you’ll find some intriguing apps in our Reviews section, along with a thought piece asking the question: what’s going wrong at Apple? Despite all the company’s recent wins, we reckon something still feels a little off. It’ll be interesting to see if you agree!
Enjoy the issue, and see you next time!
Tom Rolfe
Swipe Editor