Rumors suggest Apple plans to expand Apple-designed modems to the entire iPhone 18 lineup, ending support for Qualcomm modems. The transition will bring speed and efficiency improvements, along with a little-known privacy benefit. In iOS 26.3, Apple added a Limit Precise Location setting that cuts down on the amount of location data that's available to mobile networks, improving user privacy. Mob…

Ikea has an impressive new lineup of Matter-over-Thread devices works with Apple Home , but after months of testing, we think that lingering connection issues with bulbs, controls, and sensors are the main problem. Ikea Matter-over-Thread lineup review: Part of Ikea's new smart home lineup with Matter-over-Thread Unlike Tradfri, Ikea's last smart home push, the fresh batch of smart home wares doe…