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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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’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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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’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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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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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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Learn what your Apple Watch can do without your iPhone present.
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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 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.”
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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Does the newly launched Samsung Galaxy S21 FE stand a chance against the similarly priced Apple’s iPhone 13?
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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I spent 24 hours with the iPhone 13, Pro, Max, and Mini. Here are my first impressions and key takeaways.
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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.
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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“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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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 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 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 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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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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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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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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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 has started testing the location toggle button it promised to iPhone 11 users. Late last year, security researcher Brian Krebs discovered that the iPhone 11 Pro constantly checks for your location even if you disable Location Services. Apple ex…
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The new flagship iPhone is here, and Apple's added the word "Pro" to its name — the first time Apple's used that word for a handset. And no wonder: The camera on the iPhone 11 Pro is a triple camera setup that takes nine images with each press…
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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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Apple isn't known for offering virtually any promos to iPhone buyers, let alone iCloud users, but it's making exceptions for both ahead of the 2018 iPhones. Reddit users have discovered a promo that lets subscribers to the four major US carriers get…
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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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The iPhone X's early teething troubles have largely gone away, but there's a lingering problem for some owners… and it's a fairly serious one. Users have reported that the iPhone X's touchscreen won't turn on for several seconds when there's an in…
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Last month, French organization HOP (which stands for Stop Planned Obsolescence in French) filed legal complaints against Apple after the company admitted to slowing older models of iPhones. Now, Bloomberg reports that French authorities have begun a…
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