Posts Tagged: iPhone
5 useful Home screen tweaks every iPhone owner can try
If your iOS Home screens haven’t changed since you bought the phone or are a sea of single app icons, here’s some inspiration to make them more useful.
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Google Pixel Watch spotted in the wild, iPhone 4 style
A prototype unit of the Pixel Watch was allegedly left at a restaurant, giving us glimpse of Google’s first smartwatch and its dramatically curvy looks.
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Apple iPhone SE (2022) vs. Google Pixel 5a 5G
Apple’s iPhone SE (2022) is finally here. But is it good enough to take on the Google Pixel 5a 5G? Here’s how the two sub-$ 500 phones stack up.
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Apple iPhone SE (2022) vs. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
The iPhone SE (2022) is a souped-up budget phone with a great camera and 5G connectivity, but how does it compare to the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G? We find out.
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Apple ‘Peek performance’ spring event: M2, iPhone SE, and more
Apple’s ‘Peek performance’ spring event is expected to see the launch of a new iPhone SE 3, iPads, Mac Mini, MacBook, and more. Here’s what to expect.
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Apple iPhone SE (2022): Everything we know so far
A new iPhone SE is expected to come soon. Here’s everything we know so far about Apple’s cheapest iPhone.
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iPhone 14 Pro rumored to offer the most RAM for any iPhone
The iPhone 14 Pro is rumored to have the most RAM out of any previous iPhone, rivaling the upcoming Galaxy S22 in terms of memory.
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What you can (and can’t) do on your Apple Watch without your iPhone
Learn what your Apple Watch can do without your iPhone present.
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2023 iPhone may ditch Samsung displays for Chinese screens
Samsung and LG may be losing the battle to manufacture the 2023 iPhone’s OLED screen to a little-known Chinese company
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WhatsApp is nearly ready to migrate Android chats to iPhone
WhatsApp may soon release two highly-requested features. The first is one iPhone users have been waiting for since the company made it possible for Samsung Galaxy owners and later those with Pixel phones to migrate their chat history from an iOS device. Per a post spotted by The Verge, WABetaInfo found evidence in the latest WhatsApp iOS beta release of a feature that lets you migrate your chat history from Android to iOS. The discovery builds on an earlier one the outlet made in September.
Screenshots shared by WABetaInfo suggest the app will ask for your permission before it starts migrating your chat history. We also know from the earlier leak you’ll need to use Apple’s Move to iOS app as part of the transfer process. On Android, that same process can be convoluted, as you need a Lightning to USB-C cable and phone that’s either brand new or has been recently factory reset.
In a separate articleWABetaInfo published over the weekend, the website found that WhatsApp is also working on a two-step verification feature for its desktop and web clients. Should the company move forward with a release, the tool will allow you to add a personal pin to your account. In that way, anytime you want to access WhatsApp either through your computer or online, you’ll need to input that passcode, as well as the six-digit pin WhatsApp sends to your phone, to do so. That’s something that will help protect you from SIM swap attacks.
It’s unclear when the company plans to release either feature. A month before the migration one launched on Samsung devices, WhatsApp head Will Cathcart said it would arrive on iOS phones “soon.”
Best iPhone 11 deals for January 2022
Now’s the time to shop for iPhone 11 deals and iPhone 11 Pro deals — and we’ve got them all right here.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs. iPhone 13: Affordable flagship takes on the mass-market iPhone
Does the newly launched Samsung Galaxy S21 FE stand a chance against the similarly priced Apple’s iPhone 13?
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The most common iPhone X problems, and how to fix them
Every smartphone has issues, even Apple’s iPhone X. From throttling to charging, here’s a list of the most commonly reported problems and how to fix them.
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The best iPhone games (January 2022)
The iPhone has arguably the best games of any mobile platform. Come check out our picks of the best iPhone and iPad games, with selections from many genres.
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Just got a shiny new iPhone? Here’s how we set ours up
Did you get a new iPhone for the holidays? There are a few different ways you could set up your shiny new device. Here’s how we set ours up.
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How to jailbreak your iPhone or iPod Touch
Jailbreaking an iPhone gives you access to a whole bunch of extra apps and features that stock iOS devices don’t get. Here’s how to jailbreak your iPhone.
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Best iPhone deals and sales for December 2021
Apple devices can get pricey, but don’t despair: Here’s an up-to-date list of the best iPhone deals available.
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How to check data usage on an iPhone or iPad
Worried about going over your data limit? There are many settings you can tweak to ensure that your iPhone doesn’t guzzle as much data as it otherwise would.
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How to download YouTube videos on an iPhone or iPad
There are several ways to save YouTube videos for offline viewing. We show you how to download videos to your iPhone so you can hang on to your favorites.
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Google’s Pixel 6 Pro has quickly usurped the iPhone 13 Pro as my go-to camera
I’ve been using the Google Pixel 6 Pro for around a month alongside the iPhone 13 Pro, and the Pixel has proven to be a software and a camera winner.
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Best Black Friday iPhone deals 2021: Sales you can shop right now
The year’s sales bonanza has begun, and the biggest Black Friday iPhone deals are here. We’ve already rounded up all the best picks right here.
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iPhone 13 vs. Samsung Galaxy S21: Battle of the flagships
The iPhone 13 may be Apple’s best smartphone to date, but is it better than the Samsung Galaxy S21? We find out in this head-to-head phone comparison test.
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How to find downloaded files on your iPhone or Android smartphone
We download files to our phones all the time, but finding them can be tricky. Here’s a guide on how to find downloads on your Apple, Samsung, or Android phone.
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Best iPhone 12 deals for November 2021: iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro
If you’re after iPhone 12 deals, iPhone 12 Pro deals, or discounts on the iPhone Mini, we’ve got them all right here.
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iPhone 13 and Z Flip 3 keep Apple and Samsung sales strong in U.S. and Europe
The chip shortage continues to stifle smartphone sales growth, but Apple and Samsung manage to hold on in the U.S. and European markets.
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Google Pixel 6 Pro vs. iPhone 13 Pro: Which is more pro?
The Pixel 6 Pro is the most deluxe, feature-packed smartphone Google has ever produced, but can it rival the iPhone 13 Pro? We find out in this comparison test.
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The best iPhone to buy in 2021
Shopping for a new iPhone? We compare all of the current models available to determine the best options for every need and budget.
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iPhone 13 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
The new iPhone 13 Pro is here, but is it good enough to see off Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Plus? We put the two head-to-head in a battle royale to find out.
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24 hours hands-on with the iPhone 13, Pro, Max, and Mini: Refinements all around
I spent 24 hours with the iPhone 13, Pro, Max, and Mini. Here are my first impressions and key takeaways.
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iPhone 13 Pro’s 120Hz display limits some third-party app animations to 60Hz
With this year’s iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max, Apple finally brought its ProMotion display technology from the iPad Pro over to some of its phones. The feature allows the new high-end iPhones to refresh screen content up to 120 times per second, thereby creating a much smoother interface experience. The effect is most noticeable when scrolling, but almost every aspect of a UI can benefit from a higher refresh rate.
Am I correct in seeing that UIView.animateWithDuration APIs aren't clocked at 120Hz on iPhone 13? On UIScrollView, system ones, and Metal by the looks of it, rest is still 60Hz? pic.twitter.com/t3MeM9cj0E
— Christian Selig (@ChristianSelig) September 24, 2021
Unfortunately, it looks like the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max limit their ProMotion displays in one notable context. According to reports spotted by 9to5Mac, the phones cap some animations in third-party apps to 60Hz. Scrolling and full-screen transitions render as expected but other animations do not. The effect is apparently jarring. What makes it worse is that it’s not something you’ll see when using any software from Apple; the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max do not enforce that same limitation on the company’s apps.
What makes the situation particularly confusing is that the iPad Pro does not have a similar limit. It has treated first- and third-party apps equally since it was released in 2017. A source told 9to5Mac the iPhone’s implementation may have something to do with battery life considerations. At the very least, code in iOS 15 suggests the limitation isn’t a bug. Either way, we’ve reached out to Apple for more information, and we’ll update this article when we hear back from the company.
How to play Google Stadia on your iPhone or iPad
Thanks to Apple’s restrictions on cloud services in its App Store, cloud gaming services such as the xCloud and Stadia apps are not available on the platform because each and every game would need to be registered separately. Who needs a dedicated app, though, when you can now access Google Stadia via Apple’s Safari browser, […]
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Apple will replace unresponsive iPhone 11 screens for free
“A small percentage of iPhone 11” units suffer from touch issues, Apple says, and it’s swapping out their displays for free as part of a new replacement program. In its announcement, the tech giant admits that the screens on iPhone 11s manufactured b…
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iPhone 12 mini owners report unresponsive lock screens
Some early iPhone 12 mini buyers are having a rough experience with their diminutive new handset. Users on MacRumors, Apple’s forum and Reddit report that the 12 mini’s touchscreen is partly unresponsive at the lock screen. They’ll not only have trou…
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The iPhone 12 could support reverse charging in the future, FCC filing hints
The iPhone 12 may have an unannounced and currently dormant feature: the ability to charge your accessories wirelessly. In an FCC filing first found by VentureBeat’s Jeremy Horwitz, the tech giant wrote said that “2020 iPhone models also support WPT…
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Apple will open more Express stores to ease iPhone 12 pickups
Apple will open more walled-off “Express” stores just in time for the holiday shopping season, its retail SVP Deirdre O’Brien told Reuters. The tech giant started testing the format last month in California and has since opened 20 Express stores acro…
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The Morning After: The iPhone 12 has 5G, new sizes and MagSafe charging
The combined might of Apple (iPhone launch day) and Amazon (Prime Day) made for a hectic 24 hours in tech. But purchasing advice aside (there’s some of that below), I want to focus on Apple’s showcase from the afternoon. iPhones have 5G and have simu…
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Some iPhone 11 models display a green tint after unlocking
A number of iPhone users are seeing a strange green tint on their devices’ displays for a few seconds after unlocking, and it’s still unclear what’s causing the phenomenon. Based on the complaints posted on Reddit and the MacRumors forum, the most af…
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Apple supplier Broadcom suggests a delayed iPhone launch this year
There’s no official word about any iPhone delay yet, but Bloomberg reports that Broadcom CEO Hock Tan’s comments on a quarterly earnings call lend credence to their earlier rumor that the new device will launch a few weeks later than usual. New mains…
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Teardown suggests the iPhone SE is using the iPhone 8’s camera
The new iPhone SE shares more with the iPhone 8 than a few common parts. An iFixit teardown of the SE has revealed that its internal design is highly similar to its 2017 ancestor, including the camera. Despite some hopes that the SE might be using th…
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The iPhone SE isn’t the threat to Android everyone thinks it is
Apple recently announced their refreshed iPhone SE. It’s basically a modernized iPhone 8; you’re getting the same design and screen size, but with the improved A13 Bionic CPU that you currently get in the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro series. It’s also $ 399. That’s an incredibly deal for the best mobile processor on the market […]
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Apple tests UWB switch to keep the iPhone 11 from tracking your location
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The iPhone 11 Pro vs. the competition: Battle of the cameras
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The Morning After: Maximum iPhone excess
Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Good morning! After Apple's big iPhone showcase, we've got a lot to tell you — even if the party was a spoiled a little early. There are three new phones, a new Watch and a powerful new chip from Apple. Meanwhi…
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US carrier promo offers free iCloud storage to iPhone upgraders
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Motorola P30 or iPhone X? You decide.
There’s been plenty of controversy over Android manufacturers copying the iPhone X in 2018. Specifically, the complaints have been over the notch in the display. I see both sides of that argument, too. It’s hard not to see a little Apple inspiration in some of the designs, but on the other hand, I’m not against the […]
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iPhone X owners report trouble answering phone calls
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French officials investigate Apple for iPhone slowdowns
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