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Macworld Unsure which version of iOS your iPhone can run? Here’s a quick guide so you can find out if your iPhone is compatible with the most recent iterations of the iPhone operating system, and, if it isn’t, which version you can install on your iPhone. Apple gives iOS a major update each year, usually introducing new features and some stability upgrades to the previous version, plus numerous smaller updates in between. Although the company is better than most at keeping older models on the list of supported devices, hardware limitations can sometimes mean that an iPhone gets left behind. Th…

Macworld Sometimes, you need to turn a piece of paper into a digital file. Maybe you need to include a receipt, registration, or other form of proof in an online form. Or, you want to keep copies of your important documents in the cloud, so they’re always accessible and safe from being lost or destroyed. Such documents are often digitized as Portable Document Format files (or PDFs). It used to be that you needed to use either dedicated hardware or a third-party iPhone app to take a photo of a document and convert it to PDF. Apple has added a very handy document scanner into the Notes and Files…

Macworld For years, iPad Pro owners have complained that the “Pro” is certainly evident in the hardware, but the software is consumer-grade, making the high-end tablet just a very expensive way to run iPad apps that already run as fast as you could want on far more affordable iPad models. That has improved in small steps over the past few years, but the iPad Pro still doesn’t feel like a Pro device, and it’s a software problem. The most obvious example has been the lack of Apple’s own professional content creation software on the platform. Now, with the release of Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro f…

Macworld Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Jam tomorrowOne of our most widely read articles last week was an exploration of early iPhone 16 rumors. Reflecting on reports of larger screens, better battery life, solid-state buttons, and more, the article mused that the best course for customers might be to skip the iPhone …

Macworld A peculiar formatting bug is causing problems with text chains between iPhone and Android users, and no one seems quite sure who is to blame. Multiple reports in multiple threads on Reddit and elsewhere complain that the numbers of people using Android or Google Voice are showing up on iPhones with an extra + sign at the beginning. This leads to the iPhone becoming confused and thinking it must be an international number: if the first two digits of the area code were 44, for example, it would turn into the +44 international code for the U.K. when the iPhone applies its automatic numbe…

Macworld Apple today announced new versions of its Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro media-editing software packages for the iPad, after decades in which they were available only on the Mac. The company, unsurprisingly, did not choose to elaborate on the reasons why, after all these years, this is the precise moment when both products suddenly make sense on the iPad. But its press release did talk up the advantages of the tablet platform. In the case of Final Cut Pro, the obvious answer is that, unlike a MacBook, a single iPad can both record and edit high-quality footage and is thus a more convenie…

Macworld Apple today announced new versions of its Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro media-editing software packages for the iPad, after decades in which they were available only on the Mac. The company, unsurprisingly, did not choose to elaborate on the reasons why, after all these years, this is the precise moment when both products suddenly make sense on the iPad. But its press release did talk up the advantages of the tablet platform. In the case of Final Cut Pro, the obvious answer is that, unlike a MacBook, a single iPad can both record and edit high-quality footage and is thus a more convenie…

Macworld The iPhone 14 Pro is expensive. And the most popular accessories for it — like Bluetooth earbuds — aren’t exactly cheap either. Wish you could get everything you need for your iPhone 14 Pro in one package? Then this 6-piece Apple Gift Box, currently on sale, is definitely worth checking out. This gift box comes with six popular accessories for the iPhone 14 Pro. It features a 35W PD charging head, a clear iPhone 14 Pro MagSafe compatible case, a fast wireless charger, and a durable charging cable too. Then, to round out the package, it also comes with a set of Bluetooth earbuds so you…

Macworld The iPhone comes with a number of ringtones you can use, but it’s your iPhone, why not use a custom ringtone for specific contacts? That way, when a certain someone calls you, you can immediately know who it is. For example, you can set a song that’s special to you and your spouse, so when your spouse calls, you’ll hear the song and know immediately who it is. You can make a custom ringtone right on your iPhone with GarageBand or use your Mac, as long as you know the steps. Here’s how it works. How make and install ringtones from songs on your MacIf your music library is on your Mac, …

Macworld Apple is often accused of charging too much money for its products, but some of the company’s most momentous releases are free. Such as the annual major software updates for the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch, which unlock a raft of new features at no extra expense. This year, in fact, the watchOS 10 software update (cost: $0) is expected to be considerably more significant than this year’s new hardware. The Apple Watch Series 9 (likely cost: $399 and upwards) has been labeled “anything but major,” whereas the new OS is expected to bring “bigger enhancements, including an updated …

Macworld It’s not rocket science to figure out the button combination on your iPhone or iPad that will magically restart the device, but it can be frustrating. As often as not, even experienced iPhone owners get the sequence or synchronization–or both–wrong. While restarting your device–which involves powering down and then rebooting–is not an everyday operation, it may be desirable for a number of reasons, including clearing up app glitches, solving network issues, or eliminating buggy behavior. I found an easier way to restart my iPhone with iOS 16 (16.1 on the iPad) using a simple Siri voic…

Macworld Thinking about buying a new iPhone? We have plenty of advice in our iPhone buying guide, but rather than just telling you which iPhone might be best for you, we thought it might be a good idea to review some common iPhone-buying pitfalls. Whether you’re switching to iPhone for the first time or replacing an older model, here are five ways to make sure you avoid the most common traps people fall into. Don’t dismiss the high-priced Pro modelWhen you buy an iPhone, you have more to consider than whether you want the bigger size or not. The iPhone line is divided into the regular iPhones …

Macworld When Apple announced the new 2nd-generation HomePod in January, it also announced a cool new feature called Sound Recognition. All HomePod models (1st-gen, 2nd-gen, and mini) can listen for a smoke alarm and send a notification to your iPhone and Apple Watch when it goes off. Though the feature was announced months ago, it has only just become available–if you’ve upgraded the Home app with the new Home architecture under iOS 16.4, you should see the option with no other software update necessary. Here’s how it works. When enabled, the HomePod will continuously listen for “certain soun…

Macworld The iPad is getting ever more powerful, and a good add-on keyboard can help you turn your iPad into a real rival for a conventional MacBook laptop When the iPad was first launched, it was primarily intended as a device for entertainment–for tasks such as web browsing, streaming video and gaming. In recent years, though, Apple has increasingly turned the iPad into a productivity tool, both for routine office work, and also for creative users who work in fields such as graphics, video and design. The big drawback here, of course, is the iPad’s lack of a physical keyboard – but, of cours…

Macworld Welcome to our Apple Breakfast column, which includes all of the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Deal or no deal?The last person you should ask for money advice, I would have thought, is a billionaire. Sure, they have a proven track record of acquiring and holding on to loads of money, but I have my doubts about their ability to grasp its value to the rest of us. I’m not convinced the…

Macworld If you’ve recently bought a new iPhone, then you’ve probably already looked at the wide range of accessories that are available for it. But buying them all probably isn’t in the cards, particularly if you’re on a budget. So, if you want to save money, you might consider getting the Four Piece Apple Gift Box as an economical alternative. The Four-Piece Apple Gift Box is the ideal accessory package for every iPhone fan. As the name suggests, it comes equipped with four sought-after gadgets that no iPhone owner should ever be without — Such as a 20W PD charging head to keep it running, a…

Macworld Welcome to our Apple Breakfast column, which includes all of the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Feature creepWhat is Apple’s most important product? Financially, of course, it’s the iPhone, which brings in more money than every other product category–the Mac, the iPad, and the entire wearables and services divisions–put together. But in terms of securing the loyalty of the customers …

Macworld It appears that Netflix’s gaming push is going to go a little further than making a handful of mobile games available free with your Netflix subscription. The company apparently has plans to offer games on your TV in the Netflix app, using your iPhone (or presumably, Android phone) as a game controller. Code within the latest Netflix app for iPhone includes the string: “A game on your TV needs a controller to play. Do you want to use this phone as a game controller?” That’s pretty cut-and-dry evidence that the company is at least testing such a feature. However, it’s unclear exactly w…

Macworld Every year without fail, Apple delivers one of the best cameras on any smartphone in its newest iPhone. Basically any iPhone you buy—even the previous year’s model—will snap excellent photos and record videos in stellar quality. It’s that consistency, along with the popularity of Macs among photo and video professionals, that makes the iPhone so popular among photographers and videographers. Whether you’re a pro or just an enthusiast, the iPhone that is best for photography is almost always the newest one—but that also tends to be the most expensive option, so is that the model a phot…

Macworld We’ve seen multiple rumors and supposed leaked CAD designs now that show Apple is about to change up the left side of your iPhone. Well, assuming you buy an iPhone 15 Pro. On the higher-end iPhones, the up and down buttons are being replaced by a single volume button, and the mute switch we’ve had on iPhones since the beginning will now also be a button. These are apparently going to be solid-state buttons that don’t actually depress. Just like the Touch ID modules on iPhone SE, the trackpads on MacBooks, or the virtual buttons on the stems of AirPods Pro, these buttons will actually …

Macworld We’ve seen multiple rumors and supposed leaked CAD designs now that show Apple is about to change up the left side of your iPhone. Well, assuming you buy an iPhone 15 Pro. On the higher-end iPhones, the up and down buttons are being replaced by a single volume button, and the mute switch we’ve had on iPhones since the beginning will now also be a button. These are apparently going to be solid-state buttons that don’t actually depress. Just like the Touch ID modules on iPhone SE, the trackpads on MacBooks, or the virtual buttons on the stems of AirPods Pro, these buttons will actually …

Macworld Forgetting your iPhone’s passcode (or alphanumeric password) is a serious situation, and certainly an inconvenience. But it isn’t necessarily a disaster. In this tutorial we explain how to ‘hack’ or bypass the passcode on both iPhones and iPads, and change it to something else that’s hopefully more memorable. You’ll have to restore your device, wiping the contents, but at least you’ll be able to use it again. For those with a bit more confidence–and a legitimate reason to want to access an iPhone for which you haven’t got the code–then there are other options available. We discuss the…

The M-series processors used in Apple’s latest Macs are based on technology first developed for the company’s iPhone and iPad. (In fact, some iPads use the same M1 and M2 processors.) Because of this, the M-series chips bring to the Mac the ability to run iPhone and iPad apps. Why would you want to run an iPhone or iPad app on a Mac in the first place? Well, it’s possible that there is no Mac equivalent of the app you want to use. Or maybe you like using a particular app, regardless of the hardware it is running on. Whatever the reason, it’s a great way to use the tools you want. To run an iPh…

I’ve never felt the need to choose between the iPad and the Mac. I use and value them both. But over the last few years, it’s started to feel like both the Mac and the iPad are increasingly limited by an artificial barrier that Apple has placed between them. The iPad has slowly become more Mac-like without ever really reaching the promised land. The Mac, meanwhile, has failed to pick up many features from the iPad. I admire the discipline Apple has had in keeping its product lines separate, but it feels like that decision is starting to harm the futures of both products. The Mac and the iPad a…

Last week, Apple announced its latest “new” iPhone–if by “new”, of course, one means “yellow.” But that’s not uncommon for the company, which has taken to adding a new shade to its phones about halfway through the model year. Still, if you’re waiting for a truly new iPhone to hit the market, you’ve got another six months to go. This means, naturally, that the rumors for the upcoming iPhone–the new new iPhone, if you will–are starting to pick up. But is this year’s update likely to be a major change from its predecessor? Or is this just going to be on par with a yellow iPhone 14? Let’s take a r…

Notifications for phone calls, texts, and alerts may be critical, but sometimes all that buzzing, pinging, and vibrating can be a pain. Conversely, you may be in such a noisy environment that you miss a call or text even with your phone’s ringer at full blast. And constantly checking your screen is not a desirable workaround. Recently, I discovered a brilliant solution: my iPhone’s LED camera flash. Even if you never use it when taking photos, there’s a simple setting that lets the flash alert you to notifications instead of a distracting noise or annoying vibration. And it has the added advan…

iPhones have a long-held reputation for being safe and secure when it comes to viruses and malware. While this is well-earned, no electronic device is completely safe from hackers and other digital ne’er-do-wells. So here’s how to find out if your iPhone has a virus and what you can do about it. Has your iPhone got a virus?First things first: It’s very unlikely that your iPhone is infected with a virus. For a more detailed look at this fascinating topic, read do iPhones get viruses? but we can briefly sum up the reasons why you’re probably in the clear. The App Store vets all submitted softwar…

If you like the new yellow color for the iPhone 14 but want an iPhone 14 Pro, you’re out of luck. While Apple offered the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max in Alpine Green last year alongside the green iPhone 13, there’s no such alternate color this year. But Apple didn’t completely forget about iPhone 14 Pro users. Alongside the yellow iPhone 14, Apple released four new silicon cases for $49 in an array of colors: Olive Green, Sky Blue, and Iris Purple, along with Canary Yellow. Based on the picture on Apple’s website, the shade matches the new iPhone 14 perfectly. In addition to the new cases, Apple…

Apple and the iPhone are always in the news, but lately, it seems like it’s been for all the wrong reasons. Over the past week or so, many stories have painted the iPhone as a security risk and Apple as sneakily throttling charging speeds. None of those things are happening. Here’s the truth: iOS 16 isn’t slowing down charging speedsApple introduced a new feature in iOS 16.1 called Clean Energy Charging that seeks to limit the impact of your iPhone on the environment by “selectively charging when lower carbon-emission electricity is available.” This feature has been enabled by default on all i…

Apple and the iPhone are always in the news, but lately, it seems like it’s been for all the wrong reasons. Over the past week or so, many stories have painted the iPhone as a security risk and Apple as sneakily throttling charging speeds. None of those things are happening. Here’s the truth: iOS 16 isn’t slowing down charging speedsApple introduced a new feature in iOS 16.1 called Clean Energy Charging that seeks to limit the impact of your iPhone on the environment by “selectively charging when lower carbon-emission electricity is available.” This feature has been enabled by default on all i…

Apple has been working on its own modems for years now. The effort goes back to at least 2018 and was heavily bolstered in 2019 when Apple acquired the entire modem division from Intel after Intel tried and failed to provide a meaningful alternative to Qualcomm. But making a good cellular modem is hard, very hard (just ask Intel). Creating something with the performance, reliability, and power efficiency of Qualcomm’s modem–or close enough–has proven to be too difficult for even some of the brightest and most well-funded engineers. Still, Apple has soldiered on, and after years of wondering if…

If there’s one constant when it comes to iPhone upgrades, it’s better battery life. Over the past several years, Apple has made battery life a priority, from the massive leap with the iPhone 13 to the long-lasting iPhone 14 Plus. But as the rumors pour in, there’s reason to think the iPhone 15 could bring another boost to battery life. Here’s what we think we know so far: Bigger batteriesOK, this one’s obvious. A bigger battery generally means better battery life, and after the Phone 14 line actually got smaller batteries, we’re hoping Apple bumps the specs for the iPhone 15 line—especially th…

Apple stores passwords and other secrets in a keychain on your device–but is it the Keychain? The difference confuses some readers. Generally, it works like this: macOS: The operating system maintains multiple keychains, which you can view via Applications > Utilities > Keychain Access. This tool can manage some low-level encryption details, like certificates, and will show at least a System and login (lowercase) keychain. Your login keychain contains the items used for your account, which include Wi-Fi network passwords, network volume passwords, website passwords, and many other things.iOS/i…

We all know that iPhones and water are a bad combination, but occasionally a handset meets up with a giant water splash, a swimming pool, a toilet bowl (don’t ask), or some other wet environment. Most newer iPhones are water and dust resistant to the IP68 standard, but they are not waterproof. When moisture invades the speaker grill or the charging port, it could cause widespread damage. Apart from allowing your iPhone to dry, piling on silica packets, or praying to the phone goddess, I recently discovered a Siri shortcut called Water Eject that may be your best bet for removing water from you…

If you own an iPad and an iPhone, this has happened to you at some point, maybe even all the time: you find yourself using functions and features specific to the iPad, and then you switch to the iPhone and find that you can’t do those things anymore. If you could, everyday tasks would be easier and more efficient. Apple released iPadOS 16 a few weeks ago and it brought even more new tools that would be great to have in your pocket. Here’s our wish list of iPad features we’d like to see on the iPhone one day (soon). Apple PencilIt’s been seven years since iPad users got the gift of the nifty in…

Everyone wants their iPhone battery to last longer. The good news is, Apple has been steadily improving battery life, and an iPhone made within the last couple of years has some of the best battery life of any mobile phone. The bad news is, it seems like that’s never enough, and your battery life gets shorter as your iPhone ages. There are a million ways to save battery life on your iPhone. Nearly every feature uses some energy, and you could spend all day in Settings turning things off to squeeze out a few more minutes. But a lot of the battery-saving tips from yesteryear just don’t apply any…

Streaming video gives you the world of television and video at your fingerprints on an iPhone or iPad in an age of unlimited internet download bandwidth.* (*Many ISPs and wireless providers have their own definition of “unlimited.”) Often overlooked, however, is how many streaming services have added offline options for low-bandwidth and no-bandwidth periods. This includes Apple TV+. As someone who recently spent about 40 hours on airplanes and 30 hours on trains across one business trip and one vacation, let me extol the virtue of not having to rely on in-flight or in-transit data options, ev…

Rumors can always be counted on to give an idea of what future iPhones may have in store, but there’s always an air of uncertainty about them. Patents, however, while still somewhat speculative, can confirm that Apple is working on something. Take these two patents, which were just awarded to Apple this week. The first, with the compelling title, “Electronic Devices with Touch Input Components and Haptic Output Components,” describes how a device would work with touch controls instead of actual buttons. According to the patent filing, the touch controls would have circuitry that “may provide h…

There can be a striking gap between Apple’s conception of the ideal phone–one with as few ports and buttons as possible–and the one dreamed up by the company’s most imaginative fans. And the latest hack video illustrates the extremes to which DIYers are prepared to go in order to add hardware features that lie outside Apple’s minimalist design ethos. The Korean video, “iPhone USB-C TwinPort,” covers the creation of a dual-port iPhone 12 mini with both Lightning and USB-C. It walks through the arduous-looking steps involved in creating space for the new port, by opening the chassis and removing…

Apple makes a big deal about how the iPhone can protect your privacy and security. But the company takes your physical safety just as seriously. Over the years, Apple has introduced a host of features meant to help you out in a dire emergency. Some you probably know or have heard about, others feel like lesser-known secrets. Here are some of the most important physical safety features of your iPhone and how to use them. They may seem optional, or even annoying, but someday one of them could literally save your life. Contact emergency services without dialing 911Perhaps one of the simplest thin…

One of the most common questions we get is: Is this a good time to buy an iPhone? Of course if you need one–your old one is irreparably broken and you can’t go without, for example–then just get the iPhone that’s right for you. But if you’re just craving an upgrade and don’t want to buy an iPhone right before the new model comes out, this article will tell you what you need to know. iPhone 14: Pricing and featuresReleased: September 2023 The iPhone 14 comes in four varieties: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The smallest “mini” size has been replaced by a non-Pr…

Apple has a long history of producing amazing short videos and films that were shot on iPhone. Its latest is maybe the most ambitious yet, a 30-minute short film titled “Fursat” from director Vishal Bhardwaj. It’s about a young man who invents a magical device that lets him see the future, which he becomes obsessed with, risking everything he loves in the present. You can watch it on YouTube, embedded below. The production values are impressive, with great lighting, sets, choreography, and more. The story itself is a little overplayed, especially for Indian films: a magical device, young coupl…

You’ve gotta stay alert in this game because sometimes an Apple rumor will just come flying at you out of left field. Case in point: this week’s rumor of a folding iPad coming in 2024. “Folding iPad launch next year, says Kuo, ahead of a folding iPhone” Finally, it may be time to ask the question we have been dreading for years: has covering Apple rumors driven Ming-Chi Kuo mad? It has driven others mad before. (Some to the point where they refer to themselves in the third person.) So it is not unreasonable to wonder. Kuo tweeted: …I’m positive about the foldable iPad in 2024… Surprisingly, th…

You look at your inbox on your iPhone and iPad and find it empty. You know you had messages! They’re not in your Trash or Junk folders. Where did they go? Focus on the lower-left corner of the Mail app’s view, and you’ll see a blue circle with three lines, from largest to smallest, top to bottom. That’s the Filter button, and you tapped it without realizing it. Tap it again, the blue inverts to white, and your email is back. Apple added the filter feature years ago, but I keep hearing from readers and family members who encounter it unwittingly. If you don’t set out to use it, you don’t know i…

If you’re on the hunt for an iPhone but your budget doesn’t quite stretch to Apple’s newest models, buying an old, used or refurbished iPhone is a great way to pick up a bargain. While this might sound like a risky option, that doesn’t have to be the case, as specialist retailers offer warranties and check devices before sending them out. We’ll help you find a reputable source for second-hand phones. With Apple focusing on its 14-series iPhones from late 2022, you can find excellent deals on older phones such as the 13-, 12- and 11-series. (Apple still sells the standard iPhone 12 and 13 model…

WhatsApp is an incredibly popular iPhone app, connecting more than a billion active members around the world every day. It lets you send messages to friends, or groups of friends, over Wi-Fi or 4G/5G and make savings on your phone bill. (Of course, you may end up paying for data if you go over your limit, so don’t go crazy!) Unfortunately WhatsApp is only available for iPhone–there isn’t a version of the app for the iPad despite the fact that WhatsApp boss Will Cathcart (in January 2022) acknowledged in an interview that people had been asking for an iPad app for a long time. Cathcart revealed…

Apple plans to follow this week’s relaunched HomePod with a raft of new smart-home products, according to a new report. These include a specialized iPad for controlling lights and heating, smart displays, and a faster Apple TV set-top box. Writing for Bloomberg, leaker-analyst Mark Gurman says Apple hopes to challenge Amazon and Google, which until now have dominated the smart home market with their respective Echo and Nest products. The Cupertino company has had a presence in this market for some time, thanks to the HomePod, Apple TV, and HomeKit ecosystem of third-party products, but has fai…

Since the iPhone 11, the battery life of the iPhone has increased significantly every year, but Apple made the biggest leap in 2021: The capacity of the built-in battery increased by up to 19 percent and, in conjunction with the continuous optimization of the power-draining components, this meant noticeable improvements in battery life for iPhones. The 13 and 14 Pro Max iPhones, which have the biggest battery of all due to its size, can power through up to 25 hours of streamed video playback (according to Apple’s tests). When streaming video the battery life of the 12 Pro Max was only 12 hours…

On February 1, Samsung will unveil its latest flagship phone, the Galaxy S23, which will feature the latest camera, chip, and communication innovations Android has to offer. Samsung will tout its impressive zoom capabilities, speed, and battery life, but it’ll be hard to ignore one simple fact: It looks an awful lot like an iPhone 14. WinFuture/Apple More than usual, even. Galaxy phones and iPhones have long borrowed features and design cues from each other–we’ll admit, Samsung was the first to have a large screen and a camera cutout–but this year it seems more egregious. In a leak shared by W…

Lightning ports were once ubiquitous across Apple’s iPhone and iPad line-up. While they remain a standard feature on all iPhones, it is now only the standard iPad that uses a Lightning port for charging and data transfer, with all other current-generation iPads instead favoring a USB-C port. For iPhones and older iPads that use the Lightning port, you can buy a cable that has a Lightning jack at one end and either full-size USB-A or the smaller, reversible USB-C connector at the other. Which you choose will depend partly on charging speed, and partly on the device to which you intend to plug i…

Apple designs beautiful phones, but once you have put an iPhone in a case it can be hard to tell its an iPhone. You know you have to protect it from bumps and scratches, but how can you do so without hiding it away? You need a clear case. However, not all clear cases are created equal, some can be prone to yellowing, some offer no real protection, while others are constructed from shockproof materials and have been stringently tested to withstand the worst accidents. Here’s what to look for if you want to make sure that your case protects and shows off your iPhone at its best. 1. Choose a case…

When iOS 16.2 landed in mid-December, it was a pretty big update. It brought a new collaborative app in Freeform, new Medications and Sleep widgets, and Advanced Data Protection for encrypted iCloud backups. However, there’s one feature you’re probably not using that’s better than all of them. One of iOS 16’s best features is Live Activities, which arrived in the first major update, iOS 16.1. You’ve probably used them for things like timers and music, and if you have an iPhone 14 Pro noticed how they populated the Dynamic Island. But in iOS 16.2, Apple has added Live Activities for Sports in t…

We love iPads. Apple’s tablets have been the industry leader practically since their introduction in 2010, redefining the entire space and pretty much wiping out all competition. So, it’s a great idea to buy one – but which one? You’ll find six different models on the Apple Store, not to mention various configurations that offer different storage and connectivity options. To make the muddied waters a bit clearer, here’s our quick guide to what it will cost you to buy a new iPad, and the best way to save money. A bit of bad news to start – in October 2022 Apple increase prices across the iPad r…

Following Apple’s big announcement at the iPhone 14 launch event late last year, Qualcomm has decided to follow Cupertino’s lead and bring satellite messaging to certain high-end Android phones. And in some ways it’s going to be better–although you’ll probably have to pay for the privilege. Snapdragon Satellite will arrive on premium Android handsets in the second half of 2023, Qualcomm says, although availability will be a decision for manufacturers and mobile service providers. Our colleagues on Tech Advisor are currently seeking clarification on whether already-announced phones with Qualcom…

Which iPad is best for you? There is a lot of choice and it can be confusing. There are four different varieties of iPad, listed below, and each is available with or without cellular (including 5G on certain models), which costs extra. That’s before we get into storage capacity, colors, and second-hand alternatives. Our in-depth buying guide assesses the whole range of iPads sold by Apple and explores all the factors that should influence your iPad buying decision such as value for money, how much storage you need, and whether or not to buy a cellular version. We also reveal whether an updated…

There are lots of rumors flying around for Apple’s first event of the year. Maybe we’ll get a look at an AR headset. Or a refreshed MacBook Pro. Or the first Apple silicon-based Mac Pro. Or perhaps … a new Android app? A rumor from relatively reliable ShrimpApplePro on Twitter claims that Apple is working on an Apple TV app for Android. The leaker says the app is in internal beta testing and “will soon be released.” Apple has released an Apple TV app and Apple TV+ app for several non-Apple devices, including Samsung and LG smart TVs, as well as Roku and Google TV. But thus far, Apple has yet t…

Whether you’ve recently gotten your first iPhone or are a veteran of Apple’s smartphone world, you might not be aware of how many excellent accessories are available to make your experience even better. From MagSafe batteries that keep the device charged when you’re out and about to car mounts that make it safe and easy to iOS controllers from getting the most out of the huge selection of games on the platform. But, with so much to choose from, where do you start? Here’s the Macworld guide to the best accessories for your iPhone. Anker MagGo 622 Magnetic Battery Pros Decent battery sizeBuilt-i…

Ever since the iPhone 14 Plus arrived in October, we’ve been hearing reports that it’s been sitting on shelves. Now it appears as though the situation is so dire, Apple may implement a whole new strategy with the iPhone 15. According to a post by yeux1122 on Naver (translation), the flagging sales of the iPhone 14 Plus are “far beyond” even Apple’s lowest estimates and Apple is considering new strategies with the iPhone 15 to reverse the trend. Apple plans its phone releases years in advance, so it’s unlikely to cancel its plans for the iPhone 15 Plus. However, Apple is “seriously” concerned a…

Apple’s smallest iPad was given a substantial facelift at the end of 2021. The 6th-generation iPad mini sports a complete redesign with a bigger display, Touch ID on the power button, USB C instead of Lightning, and an upgraded front camera. This represented the first major change to the design since the iPad mini was first introduced back in 2012. The mini celebrated its 10-year anniversary in 2022 without an update, but a new iPad mini 7th generation is rumored to be in the works. Here’s what we know. iPad mini 7 release date: When will the new iPad mini arrive?Rumors of the iPad mini’s rele…

Maybe you just unwrapped a shiny new iPhone—perhaps your first iPhone ever. Maybe you just don’t pay much attention to those iOS update notifications and have finally gotten around to hitting the update button. (If you haven’t, do it now: open Settings, tap General, then Software Update.) Apple’s big iOS update this year offers a bunch of huge improvements and even more have landed with the point releases—the latest is iOS 16.2, which adds several new welcome features. If you’ve updated to the newest version, you should take some time to do these five things first. Customize your Lock ScreenTh…

Apple’s 2022 was a little slow on the Mac side, but there are brighter days ahead in 2023 if you ask me. But what about the iPhone, Apple’s most important product? And what about the rest of Apple’s product line-up–including product lines not yet introduced? 2023 promises to be a big one. Here are my predictions for the iPhone, AirPods, HomePod, and Apple foray into an AR/VR headset. An all-new iPhone–sort ofBy all rights, 2023 should be the year when Apple performs a makeover to the iPhone’s overall design language since the current design has been around for three model years since the iPhon…

Apple’s 2022 was a little slow on the Mac side, but there are brighter days ahead in 2023 if you ask me. But what about the iPhone, Apple’s most important product? And what about the rest of Apple’s product line-up–including product lines not yet introduced? 2023 promises to be a big one. Here are my predictions for the iPhone, AirPods, HomePod, and Apple foray into an AR/VR headset. An all-new iPhone–sort ofBy all rights, 2023 should be the year when Apple performs a makeover to the iPhone’s overall design language since the current design has been around for three model years since the iPhon…

If you’ve just peeled the paper off a brand-new Apple Watch (or happily taken ownership of a used one, for that matter), then you’re probably wondering where to start. A world of possibilities awaits, but you need to take the first step—or steps. We’ll walk you through the first things you need to do when you strap on your Apple Watch for the first time. Update iOSWait, isn’t this article about the Apple Watch? Yes, but your iPhone plays an important role, so before you even touch the Apple Watch, you’re going to want to update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS. This is a good policy as…

iPads are powerful and versatile devices, but they can be easy to underestimate. Apple likes to hide complexity under a surface of simplicity, and getting the most out of your iPad might not be as straightforward as you’d think. With that in mind, we’ve assembled 10 essential tips and tricks for iPad owners that will prove handy advice for anyone trying one of Apple’s tablets for the first time—and maybe even teach experienced users may a gem they weren’t aware of. Return and refreshRight off the bat, there are two gestures that every iPad owner needs to know: tap to return to the top of the s…

Blackmagic Design announced on Thursday that its video editing and color effects app, DaVinci Resolve, is now available for the iPad for free in the App Store. The company initially announced the product back in October. DaVinci Resolve is a popular app in the video industry and has long been available for macOS and Windows. The new iPad version has been optimized for the 2nd-gen Apple Pencil and the M1 and M2 chips. Blackmagic claims 4 times faster Ultra HD ProRes render speeds on an M2 iPad Pro. Users of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro with an M1 or M2 will have HDR support. DaVinci Resolve for iPad …

Even if you know next to nothing about VPNs, using one on your iPhone and iPad is utterly simple. Although you may have spotted the VPN menu in the Settings app, there’s no need to venture in and configure settings: modern VPN apps do it all for you. Obviously, we don’t need to tell you how to install an app on your iPhone or iPad, but there are a few details we’ll share that will make your first experience of a VPN completely fuss-free. What is a VPN and what does it do on an iPhone or iPad?Before we begin, here’s a brief overview of why you’d want to use a VPN on your iPad or iPhone in the f…

Apple last week announced a series of Advanced Data Protection tools that bring powerful encryption for numerous iCloud services for the first time, including Backup, Photos, and Notes, but Mail was notably excluded. Now Google has announced that Google Workspace and education users will get end-to-end encryption on the web using their Gmail account. The timing may be coincidental, but it’s notable. Apple rolled out iOS 16.2 and macOS 13.1 on Tuesday with Advanced Data Protection for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, but noted in a support document that iCloud Mail “does not use end-to-end encryption…

From its first generation back in 2010, the iPad’s display has always been impressive. And that’s by necessity. It’s the first thing that draws people to the tablet, the part of the user interface you spent the most time with, the centerpiece of the device. As the iPad has matured and expanded over the years, however, the number of choices has grown as well, some way say to a confusing degree. Someone walking into an Apple Store will certainly have questions: What makes the 10.9-inch iPad Air different from the 11-inch iPad Pro? How is the 10th-gen iPad’s display different than the iPad Air? C…

It’s a little-known fact that Apple made Speedometer, one of the best benchmarks for the web. Now, Apple has announced that it is collaborating with Google and Mozilla to build the next version, Speedometer 3, with the aim of giving a more accurate assessment of your browser’s speed. These companies make three of the most popular browsers in the world—Safari (Apple), Chrome (Google), and Firefox (Mozilla)—so it makes sense to collaborate. In a Twitter thread early Thursday morning, Mozilla said that working with Apple and Google “gives us a chance to build the best version to help make the Web…

A real proper bombshell news story landed this week, with the claim by Bloomberg that Apple is preparing to allow alternative app stores on non-jailbroken iPhones with the launch of iOS 17 in 2023. Years of developer lobbying and political wrangling seem to be bearing fruit at last: you’ll be able to buy your iPhone apps from any store you like, competition will thrive and prices will plummet, Tim Cook will have to start traveling business class, and the sun will shine for 18 hours a day. Except… none of that is going to happen. Even if Apple does go ahead and officially allow third-party app …

With the iPhone 14 Pro, Apple has finally given iPhone users what Android phones have had for years–an always-on display. Of course, Apple likes to do things their own way, so by default the iPhone 14 Pro’s always-on display shows everything it does when it’s fully lit, including the background wallpaper. It’s just much less bright, so you can see your time and widgets and wallpaper, but still know your phone is in its passive state. If you don’t like the always-on display, you don’t have to use it. You can disable it entirely, or just turn off the wallpaper or notifications so it’s a little l…

For the past five generations of iPhone, Apple has sold a 6.7-inch Max model at a fixed price of $1,099 despite persistent rumors of a price hike. But this year’s rumor of a higher starting price for Apple’s flagship iPhone might be true. According to LeaksApplePro, Apple is looking to increase the price of its biggest phone by as much as $200, bringing it to $1,299 when it arrives next fall. The leaker claims “it is virtually impossible” for Apple to sell the new phone at the same $1,099 price tag, although he’s less certain about price hikes for the other models. There are several reasons to…

While much of the Mac community uses Safari, Google is making a more compelling case for Chrome on the Mac with two new features that make it more efficient. Chrome has been a notorious memory and energy hog over the years, and Google is introducing memory and energy saver to help free up resources and keep your Mac running smoothly. Energy Saver is a new mode that kicks in when a MacBook’s battery reaches 20 percent. When that happens, Chrome limits its background activity and the visual effects of animations and videos on a website. Memory Saver frees up the memory used by inactive tabs so “…

While much of the Mac community uses Safari, Google Chrome is very popular (and it’s the most popular browser in the world). Google is making a more compelling case for Chrome on the Mac with two new features that make it more efficient with battery and memory usage. Energy Saver is a new mode that kicks in when a MacBook’s battery reaches 20 percent. When that happens, Chrome limits its background activity and the visual effects of animations and videos on a website. Memory Saver is a handy feature for when you have multiple tabs open. When in Memory Saver mode, Chrome frees up the memory tha…

If you’re dying for Apple to make a foldable device (according to a certain phone commercial, you are), then this rumor will give you something to look forward to. According to South Korea-based The Elec, Apple is working on a device that features a 20.25-inch OLED display that measures 15.3 inches when folded and could be available as early as 2026. The Elec’s original article is in Korean and a Google Translate version of the article includes mentions of the MacBook and iPad as points of comparison. The Elec speculates that “it is highly likely that this project product will be in a form clo…

A lot of people buy new iPhones, for themselves or for gifts, around the end-of-year holiday season. This year, the iPhone 14 Pro (regular or Max) is the model of choice; customers really want that always-on display and Dynamic Island, not to mention the improved camera. But it’s also impossible to find. A few weeks ago, Apple has issued a warning about supply, and just about every model–every color and storage capacity–has shipping estimates into late December. And good luck finding one at Best Buy or a carrier store. So as Christmas nears, what should you do? Let’s talk about your options. J…

A collective groan echoed across the Internet a few years ago when Apple announced that it was dropping the traditional 3.5mm headphone socket from the iPhone 7. Then, in 2020, Apple also decided to stop including a set of EarPods in the box with new iPhones leaving iPhone users to find their own headphones. A same challenge applies to owners of the iPad – none of the current range of iPad models has a headphone socket. In fact, only the standard 10.2in iPad features a Lightning port, the other iPads all offer USB-C as a means to connect accessories. It’s obvious, then, that Apple wants us all…

Apple’s newest iPad has a bigger screen, newer design, and faster chip, but at its full price, it’s hard to recommend. Today’s sale makes it much easier to like: Amazon is selling the 10-gen iPad with 64GB of storage for $399 and 256GB for $549, a savings of $50 and the best price we’ve ever seen. The tenth-gen iPad is a full overhaul of Apple’s entry-level tablet, with a 10.9-inch display and an A14 processor. The Home button design is gone, and the Touch ID sensor has been moved to the power button like the iPad mini. The display and processor aren’t as good as the iPad Air, but otherwise, i…

Apple customers in the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Sweden, and Poland can now use the company’s iPhone self-repair program, which launched in the U.S. last year. After years of resistance to user repairs, Apple finally moved to offer some accommodation for anyone who wishes to fix devices themselves, and it is now welcoming even more DIY repairers into its program. The European countries have been added as dropdown menu options on the company’s selfservicerepair.com website, as the Guardian reported Tuesday. It’s not clear at this point if and when Apple plans to add more cou…

If there’s one thing that iPhone and Android users both agree on, it’s the hatred of green bubbles. A pox on the messaging community, green bubbles ruin iPhone group messages, end relationships, and create an overall terrible experience for everyone involved. A new app named Sunbird wants to change that. Available in closed beta and eyeing a summer 2023 release, the concept is simple: Android users will be able to communicate with their iPhone friends as if everyone was using an iPhone. Macworld was shown a demo of the system in use and it’s pretty slick: Sign in with an Apple ID, authenticate…

The repair site iFixit seems to have solved one of the leading mysteries concerning the 10th-gen iPad in its latest teardown video. When Apple announced the new iPad in October, reviewers were baffled and frustrated by Apple’s decision to support the 1st-gen Apple Pencil (from way back in 2015) rather than the superior 2nd-gen model released in 2018. This was a particularly strange choice because the iPad itself switched from Lightning to USB-C, meaning it was necessary to use a dongle to charge or pair the stylus. There’s been lots of speculation about why Apple chose this strategy, including…

There’s nothing like having the convenience of hands-free use of your iPad. Whether you’re in the kitchen, streaming a film, or working at your desk, a stand becomes an essential tablet accessory. Of course, those using their iPad for work may also want to pair the iPad with a keyboard (here are some of the best ones). An iPad stand will help your posture and viewing comfort, or make typing or using a stylus much easier. We’ve rounded up some of the best iPad stands out there for every budget–from the lightweight and portable, to the adjustable, to the ones that just look great. Some are basic…

If you’re looking for a stand for your new iPad, there is no shortage of them available, with different designs ranging from utilitarian to uniquely elegant. If you prefer something that’s as close to the Apple aesthetic as possible, however, you can’t get any closer than Elago’s new Premium Stand. The minimal aluminum stand is designed to mirror the 24-inch iMac—and you’d be hard-pressed to tell them apart other than the size. The stand holds all sizes of the iPad with magnets, so it’s recommended to be used with a case since none of Appel’s iPads support MagSafe. Elago’s Magnetic Folio Cases…

Apple on Tuesday announced this year’s 16 winners of its annual App Store Awards. Quick-hitting social network BeReal was named as the iPhone App of the Year, while Electronic Arts took the prestigious awards for iPhone Game of the Year with Apex Legends Mobile. The yearly announcement singles out the best, most engaging, and most culturally significant software released for Apple’s main platforms across the previous 12 months. The company names an outstanding app and game for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV respectively, plus an outstanding app only for the Apple Watch. (There are games f…

There are times when your Wi-Fi network just can’t provide the connection to the internet you need. Perhaps you are at work and the office Wi-Fi just can’t cope with all the iPads and iPhones accessing it so it slows your browsing to a crawl (or your boss decides to change the password for the same reason). Maybe you are in a hotel and can’t connect all your devices to the room’s Wi-Fi at once. Or possibly you want to allow someone onto your Wi-Fi but you don’t want to give away the password. Or perhaps it’s the end of the month and you are running out of data. You don’t have to stop surfing! …

Verizon really, really wants you to buy a new iPhone on Cyber Monday. Today only, Verizon will give you a new iPad (9th-gen), Apple Watch SE 2, and Beats Fit Pro earbuds for free when you buy a 5G-capable iPhone. And that 5G iPhone can be free as well (up to $1,000). Get one or get them all, it’s your choice. To get the free stuff, first add any 5G capable iPhone to your cart (that’s an iPhone 12 or later). Then choose an Apple Watch SE and 9th-gen iPad and add a new 5G Unlimited line for each ($10 for the Apple Watch/$10 or $15 for the iPad), and finally, select your preferred Beats Fit Pro c…

Verizon really, really wants you to buy a new iPhone on Cyber Monday. Today only, Verizon will give you a new iPad (9th-gen), Apple Watch SE 2, and Beats Fit Pro earbuds for free when you buy a 5G-capable iPhone. And that 5G iPhone can be free as well (up to $1,000). Get one or get them all, it’s your choice. To get the free stuff, first add any 5G capable iPhone to your cart, then choose an Apple Watch SE and 9th-gen iPad and add a new 5G Unlimited line for each ($10 for the Apple Watch, and $10 or $15 for the iPad), and finally, select a pair of Beats Fit Pro. You’ll have to purchase the iPa…

The 11-inch iPad Pro was just updated to a new model, but other than the processor, it’s basically the same as the 2021 model. And as part of its Cyber Monday sale, Target is selling it at a serious discount: Get the 11-inch iPad Pro with 512GB of storage for $850, a massive savings of $250 and the best price we’ve ever seen. The 11-inch iPad Pro doesn’t have the Liquid Retina XDR display as its 12.9-inch sibling or an M2 processor, but otherwise, it’s got the same great features: a fantastic display with ProMotion, Face ID, dual camera with LiDAR scanning, USB-C/Thunderbolt port for speedy ch…

Black Friday is a brilliant opportunity to pick up a deal on an iPad. While technically a single day (it falls today, November 25, in 2022) Black Friday has gradually expanded to encompass Cyber Monday (on November 28), as well as the week leading up to the big day. These days, in fact, you’re likely to see Black Friday-branded sales and deals through almost the entirety of November. This means you need to keep your eyes peeled for killer iPad savings. Or, better still, let us keep our eyes peeled for you. In this article, we round up the best-value deals on the various iPad models currently a…

Black Friday is a brilliant opportunity to pick up a deal on an iPad. While technically a single day (it falls on November 25 in 2022) Black Friday has gradually expanded to encompass Cyber Monday (on November 28), as well as the week leading up to the big day. These days, in fact, you’re likely to see Black Friday-branded sales and deals through almost the entirety of November. This means you need to keep your eyes peeled for killer iPad savings from now on. Or, better still, let us keep our eyes peeled for you. In this article, we round up the best-value deals on the various iPad models curr…

When Apple announced Universal Control as a feature of macOS Monterey and iPadOS 15, I wasn’t sure what to think. It seemed like a feature nobody had asked for, but one that Apple had realized might actually be incredibly useful. I was certainly impressed by its technical ambition. But would it be something that I would ever use day to day? I was skeptical. It’s been about eight months since Universal Control arrived–remember, it was announced in June 2021 but gestated for nine months before being released in March of this year–and I’m finally ready to weigh in on Universal Control. It’s great…

Text messages have a reputation for being informal and inconsequential, but you might have really critical information in there. So, if you’ve deleted some texts to clear up space on your iPhone and accidentally got rid of one that’s important, don’t panic. There’s a good chance it can be recovered. The process has three potential avenues: You can restore your iPhone to a time before the message was deleted, you might be able to contact your wireless provider, and you may be able to use a third-party app. Here’s a brief explanation of all three options. None of these are guaranteed to work, bu…

The extension of macOS’s Continuity Camera feature in macOS Ventura and iOS 16 to turn your iPhone into a webcam is welcome by many people. The biggest problem that comes along with the feature may be finding an appropriate way to mount or position your iPhone! (See this article for tips.) But for some people, you may also not want to use the full camera frame of the wide-angle (or standard) rear-facing camera on your iPhone. Apple doesn’t yet offer an accommodation to crop and zoom, or to select among alternate rear-facing cameras or the front-facing one. You can turn to third-party software …

Apple’s newest iPad is a great device with a gorgeous design, a speedy processor, and fantastic cameras, but it’s a little too expensive. Today’s deal fixes that: B&H Photo is selling the 10th-gen iPad with 64GB of storage in silver or blue for $399, a savings of $50 and the first significant discount we’ve seen. The 10th-gen iPad is a complete redesign of Apple’s entry-level tablet, with a 10.9-inch display and an A14 processor. The Home button design has been moved to the power button like the iPad Air and it looks like a much more modern tablet than the 9th-gen model. However, there are som…

Black Friday is the biggest shopping event of the season, and it’s often the best time to get a good deal on all the tech gadgets you’re looking for. In 2022 Black Friday is technically on November 25, but it has sort of become an entire “season” unto itself, with sales extending several days before and after, and often changing over time. Looking for a great deal on an iPhone during Black Friday can be complicated. In the U.S., most deals come from carriers, who for the most part have been running deals on new iPhones since their introduction in September, but often advertise the deals as new…

For reasons best known to Apple, the new 10th-gen iPad has been assigned to work with the 1st- rather than the 2nd-gen Apple Pencil, even though it doesn’t have the Lightning port necessary to charge and pair with the former accessory. To circumvent this problem, Apple simultaneously released a new $9 dongle that has female connectors for both Lightning and USB-C, and lets you use the original Pencil with the new iPad. Some have complained that this solution is lazy and greedy, given that Apple has had years to plan for the transition to USB-C on the iPad range. But it must be admitted that th…

A new report from The Information (via 9to5Mac) explores Apple’s ongoing project to develop in-house search capabilities but paints a gloomy picture regarding the launch of a direct rival to Google search. According to the report’s sources, an Apple search engine, if it launches at all, cannot realistically happen within the next four years. Apple’s search plan was boosted in 2018 by the acquisition of the news/recommendation startup Laserlike, which was founded by three former Google search employees. At the time, the project was a significant one for Cupertino, with Laserlike co-founder Srin…

MagSafe on iPhone (not to be confused with MagSafe on MacBooks, which is entirely different despite using the same name) is a good idea, in principle. Build a ring of strong magnets around the wireless charging coils in the back of every iPhone, together with an NFC loop to identify accessories. In addition to doubling the wireless charging rate from 7.5W to 15W, this could enable all sorts of neat accessories. Unfortunately, the market has given us precious little to be excited about, and Apple’s own accessories are some of the worst of the bunch. Instead of leading the way with imaginative i…

At a glance Our VerdictThe new iPad (2022) brings a modern design, USB-C and improved cameras, but it also comes with a hefty price increase for an entry-level device. If you’re not too bothered by the whistles and bells, then the iPad (2021) still has plenty to offer and at a price that’s more affordable for casual users. Price When Reviewed10.9-inch iPad (2022): From $449 iPad (2021, 9th generation): $329 (base model) Best Prices Today: 10.9-inch iPad (2022) Retailer Price $447.87 View Deal $449.00 View Deal $449 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide iPad (10th Gen) vs…

Black Friday is a brilliant opportunity to pick up a deal on an iPad. While technically a single day (it falls on November 25 in 2022) Black Friday has gradually expanded to encompass Cyber Monday (on November 28), as well as the week leading up to the big day. These days, in fact, you’re likely to see Black Friday-branded sales and deals though almost the entirety of November. Which means you need to keep your eyes peeled for killer iPad savings from now on. Or, better still, let us keep our eyes peeled for you. In this article we round up the best-value deals on the various iPad models curre…

At a glance Our VerdictThe new iPad (2022) brings a modern design, USB-C and improved cameras, but it also comes with a hefty price increase for an entry-level device. If you’re not too bothered by the whistles and bells, then the iPad (2021) still has plenty to offer and at a price that’s more affordable for casual users. Price When Reviewed10.9-inch iPad (2022): From $449 iPad (2021, 9th generation): $329 (base model) Best Prices Today: 10.9-inch iPad (2022) Retailer Price $449.00 View Deal $449 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide iPad (10th Gen) vs iPad (9th Gen)App…

From downloading numerous apps to recording 4K video, it’s easy to fill your iPhone‘s storage to the brim. If you don’t want to delete your favorite family photos, consider storing them on a cloud storage drive like Koofr, which is offering a 100GB plan for just $29.99. Rated 4.6 out of 5 on G2 and GetApp, Koofr provides a secure, easy-to-use cloud storage space to house files you don’t need to access frequently. On top of the 100GB Koofr offers, you can connect your existing cloud accounts such as Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive to view all your uploads at once. Additionally, Koofr has a …

If you’re hoping to buy an iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max for yourself or a loved one this holiday season, you’d better act fast. Apple has issued a rare statement warning of lower shipments and “longer wait times.” The issue is due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has “temporarily impacted the primary iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max assembly facility located in Zhengzhou, China.” Apple says the plant is operating at “significantly reduced capacity” due to restrictions in place. According to Reuters, Foxconn is implementing new COVID-19 measures at the Zhengzhou plant, including…

With two Prime Days and lots of pre-keynote discounts, it might seem like Black Friday is a year-round event, but Black Friday is still the best time to find an Apple deal. This year it falls on November 25, exactly one month before Christmas. And if you’re looking for a new tablet, we expect to see some excellent deals this year. Black Friday 2022: Current U.S. iPad dealsAhead of Black Friday, you can regularly find deals on the iPad Air, iPad mini, and 9th-gen iPad. The new M2 iPad Pro is also starting to see its first discounts, despite only arriving a couple of weeks ago. Here are the best…

At a glance Expert’s RatingProsMuch-improved camerasBeautiful color finishesMagic Keyboard Folio supportConsCheap-feeling unlaminated screenDisappointing battery lifeBizarre Apple Pencil supportNo longer a budget tabletOur VerdictIn many ways, the 10th-generation iPad is a fine tablet, with a stunning design, clever webcam, great cameras, and 5G… but those improvements come at a price, which means it’s no longer cheap enough for the budget market. Its two-year-old processor and unlaminated screen, meanwhile, mean it’s realistically not good enough for the mid-market. Price When ReviewedFrom $4…

There was once a time when Black Friday was a single day–one Friday after Thanksgiving in the U.S., where retailers would have huge sales in stores. Then came “Cyber Monday,” another one-day event for online deals. Now, “Black Friday” is as much a state of mind as anything, a catch-all term for any sort of sale throughout the whole back half of November, online or in stores. Certainly, iPhones are very popular this time of year, and there’s no reason to pay full price if you don’t have to. Here’s what you might expect for iPhone deals for Black Friday 2022. Current iPhone dealsMost of the carr…

What’s in a name? All of Apple’s product lines have some mix of Air, mini, Pro, Max, Studio, and now Ultra with each bringing different capabilities to the table depending on what you’re buying. We’ll help you sort it all out and tell one Pro from the next Max. MiniFor the most part, mini seems smaller in Apple’s terminology, both literally and performance-wise. Apple sells three products in the mini family. iPhone 13 miniWhat it costs: $599 What it means: Small display, mid-range performance and features The iPhone 13 mini is a smaller version of the iPhone 13, with the same processor, camera…

If you’re intrigued by the new 10th-generation iPad, the 2020 iPad Air has a better display and the same processor. And if you act fast, you can get one for $349 in Space Gray at Walmart—a massive savings of $250 off the original MSRP The 2020 iPad Air has the same design as the new iPad, but a superior 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display that’s fully laminated and supports P3 wide color. You’ll also get Apple Pencil 2 support so you don’t need that ugly adapter to charge it. And of course, it’s ready for iPadOS 16.1 and should support the same iOS versions going forward since it has the same proc…

Just days after Apple pushed iOS 16.1 with a patch for a critical security flaw, Google has issues an emergency security update for Chrome for Mac that patches its own high-security flaw. Google warns that it is aware of reports that an exploit for the flaw, CVE-2022-3723, “exists in the wild.” As per its usual procedure, Google didn’t divulge much information about the exploit, other than reporting it is a “Type Confusion” bug that was reported by Jan Vojtěšek, Milánek, and Przemek Gmerek of Avast on October 25. CVE-2022-3723 is the seventh zero-day vulnerability patched by Google this year. …

The iPhone (or iPad) might be the camera you always have with you, but many people still carry a snapshot or higher-end standalone camera for other reasons: compactness, interchangeable or zoom lenses, or easier control of picture-taking options. It’s typically a breeze to connect a camera or its storage card to your Mac if you want to back up or sync images while you’re traveling. But what if you have just an iPhone or iPad? Pack the right cable or adapter and you’re set. Since the addition of the Files app to iOS and iPadOS, you can access external storage, such as a connected camera or a US…

iPads are one of the most user friendly devices you can buy. Kids take to them like ducks to water and they are a great way to let them take their first steps with technology. Also, they can be fantastic tools for learning as well as having fun. Whether it’s educational games, entertainment apps, using them to create art with an Apple Pencil or just something to stop them getting bored on car journeys, iPads can be a godsend. Choosing the right one is a challenge at the moment though, as there are plenty of models in the current catalogue, all with their unique charms. Fear not, we’re here to …

Welcome to our weekend Apple Breakfast column, which includes all of the Apple news you missed this week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Never mind the price, feel the qualityIt’s been a big week in Apple land, with the tech giant rolling out new versions of its iPad, iPad Pro, and Apple TV 4K product lines. But not everyone was impressed, with some followers of the company fixating on the price of the new devices far more t…

When Apple announces new products, we love to analyze and dissect all the new stuff, and there was plenty to talk about with this round of releases. But Apple didn’t just add new features to its latest products this time—it also took away some stuff that has been there for a while. Here are four feaures it took away from the 10th-generation iPad and Apple TV 4K that may start disappearing from other products as well. LightningWe all know that Apple’s proprietary Lightning port isn’t long for this world, and Apple isn’t wasting any time getting rid of it. The Lightning port was removed from bot…

Last year, Google surprised us all with a new feature that improved the iMessage experience on iPhones. Instead of ugly text strings that cluttered iPhone-Android conversations with “Mike laughed at” or “Karen loved” messages, Google mapped its own emoji to Apple’s tapbacks so a pleasing icon showed up instead. The feature is so good, Apple took steps to make sure it works for everyone in iOS 16. Now Google is taking it a step further. Instead of limiting tapbacks to RCS/iMessage conversations, it will begin allowing emoji reactions for SMS texts from iPhone users as well. In a thinly veiled d…

Apple updated its entry-level iPhone in March 2022, adding a few nips and tucks here and there along with a quiet price increase. But the aging design and minimal upgrades meant the new iPhone SE was coolly received, with many looking forward to the next generation and reviewers hoping Apple was planning a more radical overhaul of the device. Right on cue, rumors are now starting to appear about what that might look like. In this article we’ve gathered together everything we know so far, and what we can reasonably speculate, about the iPhone SE 4. When will the iPhone SE 4 be released? Apple’s…

The first release of iPadOS 16 for the iPad, iPadOS 16.1, is scheduled to be released on Monday, October 24, and it’s a big update. Along with iOS 16 features including editing sent Messages and Passkeys, many new iPad-only features are coming as well to help Apple’s tablet progress from being a bigger version of the iPhone to its own device. That progress comes with some compromises, however, the main one being that some of the new features will work only on iPads that use an M1 or M2 chip instead of an A-series processor. In other words, you’ll need one of the newest iPad Pros or the latest …

We’re used to Apple’s products holding their value for longer than other devices, but it’s not often that one appreciates in value by 5,000 percent. But that’s exactly what happened here: An unopened original iPhone from 2007 sold at LCG Auctions for a cool $39,339.60, roughly 50 times its original $599 MSRP. For those who don’t remember, Apple’s first iPhone had a 3.5-inch display, 8GB of storage, and 2.75G EDGE networking. Assuming this model works, it would be nigh unusable as has no App Store and can’t be updated beyond iOS 3. However, as a piece of Apple history and nostalgia, it’s pricel…

Once again the Macalope is forced by the ill winds of chance that made him an Apple pundit to take on a survey on public opinion of Apple products, but this time at least there’s a twist. Yes, Piper Sandler (formerly Piper Jaffray, formerly U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray, formerly George B. Lane, Commercial Paper and Collateral Loans & Co. (no, seriously) is back with their “Taking Stock With Teens” survey, a collection of hot nonsense that may or may not have been conducted by Steve Buscemi. We just don’t know. Their results may surprise you. According to the company teens fondly know as The Pipe…

As the days tick by in October, we’re all wondering the same thing: When is all that new rumored Apple hardware coming out? We may have our answer as Mark Gurman of Bloomberg claims that the first releases could arrive “in a matter of days.” In a follow-up tweet on Monday, he reported that they will arrive on Tuesday morning. In his weekly Power On newsletter, Gurman reports Apple is first planning to launch refreshes to its iPad Pro and entry-level iPad lines. The iPad Pro will look like the current models that haven’t changed since 2018 but bring more performance with an M2 chip. There are a…

With pundits beginning to fear that Apple’s October product launches could be a snoozefest, it’s pleasing to hear that something out of the ordinary is in the pipeline: a new dock accessory that will transform the iPad into a speaker and home hub. Mark Gurman, the prolific leaker and Bloomberg columnist, has claimed in the past that Apple is working on a new product category to challenge Amazon’s Echo Show and similar smart speaker hubs: devices that would combine elements of the iPad, HomePod and Apple TV. These products would offer a high-quality speaker, a screen, voice activation and the a…

Apple’s at the top of the world–and from this standpoint, it’s hard to see how the company could be anything other than the market leader and tastemaker that it’s been in recent memories. I’m not about to suggest that its decline and fall are imminent, but those who (like me) remember the dark days of the 1990s know that success is never guaranteed. In any case, it’s unlikely that a company as massive and dominant as Apple would simply vanish into the ether–poof. But as the company’s grown and matured, it’s undeniable that its nature is changing. Those changes aren’t without precedent. Over th…

As the days tick by in October, we’re all wondering the same thing: When is all that new rumored Apple hardware coming out? We may have our answer as Mark Gurman of Bloomberg claims that the first releases could arrive “in a matter of days.” In his weekly Power On newsletter, Gurman reports Apple is first planning to launch refreshes to its iPad Pro and entry-level iPad lines. The iPad Pro will look like the current models that haven’t changed since 2018 but bring more performance with an M2 chip. There are also rumors that the new iPad Pros could feature wireless and MagSafe charging, but the…

If you don’t want to wait until Black Friday to get your holiday shopping done, Amazon’s Prime Day sale is a great time to find a great deal. We don’t know when the next sale will be, but we expect it to be held some time in June/July 2023. Whenever it starts, deals won’t last long, so if you see something you like we recommend jumping on it quickly. Here are the best deals running currently, and be sure to return during Prime Day to get the latest and greatest deals. Prime Day: Best iPad deals right nowAmazon US has several iPad models on sale: 12.9-inch iPad Pro (128GB): $899 ($200 off)11-in…

If you’ve been waiting for just the right time to buy a new tablet, your moment has arrived. As part of its Prime Early Access Sale, Amazon is discounting every iPad model, with many at all-time-low prices. You’ll need to be a Prime member to get the best prices on most of the sales here, but you can easily sign up for a free trial. Here are the best deals for every iPad model Apple sells: 12.9-inch iPad Pro (128GB): $899 ($200 off)11-inch iPad Pro (2TB): $1,649 ($250 off)iPad Air (64GB): $519 ($80 off)iPad mini (64GB): $399 ($100 off)10.2-inch iPad (64GB): $269 ($60 off)Our favorite here is t…

If you’ve been waiting for just the right time to buy a new tablet, your moment has arrived. As part of its Prime Early Access Sale, Amazon is discounting every iPad model, with many at all-time-low prices. You’ll need to be a Prime member to get the best prices on most of the sales here, but you can easily sign up for a free trial. Here are the best deals for every iPad model Apple sells: 12.9-inch iPad Pro (128GB): $899 ($200 off)11-inch iPad Pro (1TB): $1,249 ($250 off)iPad Air (64GB): $520 ($79 off)iPad mini (64GB): $399 ($100 off)10.2-inch iPad (64GB): $269 ($60 off)Our favorite here is t…

Apple’s newest devices all contain a feature designed to save your life. If you’re in a serious crash, your new iPhone 14 or Apple Watch will automatically dial emergency services and send a message to your emergency contacts with your location. However, Crash Detection might work a little too well. The Wall Street Journal reports that a woman’s iPhone 14 Pro called 911 and reported that she had been in a severe car crash while riding the Mystic Timbers rollercoaster at Kings Island in Cincinnati, Ohio. According to the Warren County Communications Center, responders were dispatched to the sce…

If you don’t want to wait until Back Friday to get your holiday shopping done, Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale is here to bring big discounts on Apple products. The sale runs from October 11-12, and we’re already seeing some great deals on iPads. Deals don’t last long, so if you see something you like we recommend jumping on it quickly. Here are the best deals we’ve found so far, and be sure to return all during the Prime Early Access Sale to get the latest and greatest deals. Prime Early Access Sale: Best iPad deals right nowAmazon US has several iPad models on sale: 11-inch iPad Pro (128GB)…

Meta is warning Facebook users that dozens of “malicious mobile apps” have infiltrated users’ iPhones via the App Store. Security researchers have found hundreds of apps that “were designed to steal Facebook login information and compromise people’s accounts” and could have compromised more than a million logins. While the company has uncovered more than 400 apps in total, only about 50 are from the iOS App Store, and all have been removed for sale. Meta reports that the apps, which were listed on the Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store as legitimate apps, were “disguised as photo editors,…

With iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura threatening to arrive later this month, we’re on the precipice of the arrival of one of the biggest new features added to the iPad and Mac in recent years: Stage Manager. For Mac users, Stage Manager is an optional feature that might or might not improve productivity and organization. No big deal! Use it, or don’t. Meanwhile, for the iPad, the feature is practically an existential crisis. Put simply, Stage Manager is a big deal for the iPad because it gives it windows for the first time, while the Mac has been a window-based computing device since Steve Jobs fi…

Of all of Apple’s major product lines, it seems like none has been the subject of such intense debate and scrutiny over the last decade as the iPad. Can one do “real work” on it? Is it a computer replacement? Will it some day replace the Mac for all our computing needs? While products like the Mac and the iPhone have always had a clear role in our technology lives, the iPad’s place has been more ragged around the edges. It fits into the gaps in our lives, solving problems that neither the iPhone nor Mac are quite equipped to, but without supplanting either. Still, for all of that, the iPad has…

Once again Google has said to users of one of its services: “You screwed up. You trusted us. That’s on you.” “Google Shutting Down Stadia Cloud Gaming Platform” “Gasp!” – Nobody at all. Well, at least it had a good long run that… Google Stadia has only been around since 2019, having launched in November of that year. Oh. Uh… The service was designed to allow for cloud-based gaming across a range of devices, including PCs, Chromebooks, Macs, iPhones, and iPads. Indeed, Stadia was touted by some as one of the things that gave Chromebooks and advantage over MacBooks. Oh, well. IDG Turns out Googl…

Apple insulates us from most of the peculiarities of the cellular world’s text messaging system, SMS (Short Messaging Service), and the multimedia version, MMS. If everyone you text with uses an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch, you see nice blue bubbles and it’s all handled within Apple’s iMessage system. Even if you’re using SMS or MMS—where messages appear in green—Apple still hides the complexity, packaging it within the Messages app on various platforms. But you might be perplexed in one specific case, as one reader was: they use group messaging without all Apple ecosystem participants a…

The iPad Pros are for people who want the fastest and most powerful Apple tablets available. It’s been more than a year since the last update: both the 11-inch and 12.9-inch Pros received significant upgrades in April 2021, bringing the M1 chip to the platform. But is now still a good time to buy one? Update 10/05/22: We expect updated iPad Pro models may be announced this month, or at least very soon, so our recommendation is to WAIT. iPad Pro: Pricing and specsLast update: April 2021 Apple introduced the 12.9-inch iPad Pro back in November 2015, followed by the smaller 9.7-inch Pro a year la…

With iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura threatening to arrive later this month, we’re on the precipice of the arrival of one of the biggest new features added to the iPad and Mac in recent years: Stage Manager. For Mac users, Stage Manager is an optional feature that might or might not improve productivity and organization. No big deal! Use it, or don’t. Meanwhile, for the iPad, the feature is practically an existential crisis. Put simply, Stage Manager is a big deal for the iPad because it gives it windows for the first time, while the Mac has been a window-based computing device since Steve Jobs fi…

European lawmakers have voted by a margin of 602 to 13 in favor of a long-planned directive that will oblige makers of phones, tablets and cameras to use a common charging standard, USB-C, by the end of 2024. The news was announced Tuesday in a European Parliament press release. The law also applies to headsets and headphones, satnavs, e-readers, mice, keyboards, and portable game consoles and speakers. And to laptops, for that matter, although laptop manufacturers have more time to implement the change: for that category, the law doesn’t take effect until spring 2026. This has been coming for…

Once again Google has said to users of one of its services: “You screwed up. You trusted us. That’s on you.” “Google Shutting Down Stadia Cloud Gaming Platform” “Gasp!” – Nobody at all. Well, at least it had a good long run that… Google Stadia has only been around since 2019, having launched in November of that year. Oh. Uh… The service was designed to allow for cloud-based gaming across a range of devices, including PCs, Chromebooks, Macs, iPhones, and iPads. Indeed, Stadia was touted by some as one of the things that gave Chromebooks and advantage over MacBooks. Oh, well. IDG Turns out Googl…

Wireless headphones are essentially the standard now, with Bluetooth not only being convenient but Apple removing the audio jack on the iPhone range. For most people, the sound quality difference to wired isn’t noticeable anyway. The market is huge, but here are the best wireless headphones we’ve tested for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Macs. If you do want a wired connection some of these do offer it in addition to Bluetooth, but we also have a round up of the best wired headphones. And if you’re wondering why the AirPods Max don’t appear on this list, rest assured that we gave them due consi…

Of all of Apple’s major product lines, it seems like none has been the subject of such intense debate and scrutiny over the last decade as the iPad. Can one do “real work” on it? Is it a computer replacement? Will it some day replace the Mac for all our computing needs? While products like the Mac and the iPhone have always had a clear role in our technology lives, the iPad’s place has been more ragged around the edges. It fits into the gaps in our lives, solving problems that neither the iPhone nor Mac are quite equipped to, but without supplanting either. Still, for all of that, the iPad has…

If you’re buying a new iPhone, the next stage after deciding which iPhone to buy is to get a case to keep your device safe when you inevitably drop it. Another good reason to use a case is that when you want to upgrade in a few years’ time you’ll get more money if you trade in an iPhone that’s in good condition. There are so many different kinds of cases you can buy. Most offer protection for your iPhone, but some are more hardy than others. You can buy cases that double up as wallets, cases that are super thin so they don’t add a load of bulk to your iPhone, and cases that are clear so you ca…

While we hear a lot about Android apps posing as malware and adware, it’s rare for fraudulent iOS apps to sneak through Apple’s security and curation. However, security researcher HUMAN’s Satori Threat Intelligence & Research team has uncovered 10 such iPhone apps that “commit several different flavors of advertising fraud” when installed. In a lengthy blog post about the Charybdis and Scylla operations, researchers found that numerous apps, of which more than 10 were on iOS and some 75 are on Android, “contained code that pretended to be other, legitimate games for advertising purposes, helpi…

At a glance Expert’s RatingProsExcellent battery life; longest of all iPhones (for now)Dynamic Island is a big step forward for the iPhone interfaceAlways-on display, finally48MP camera shines in ProRAW formatConsMay be too big for some usersCamera array protrudes farther out than previouslyPhotos are a bit over-processedSome features require software updates and are not yet availableOur VerdictYou get more iPhone for your money with the iPhone 14 Pro Max–specifically, you get a lot more battery and a lot more display. And for many users, that’s well worth the extra cost and the modified day-t…

At a glance Expert’s RatingProsDynamic Island is a big step forward for the iPhone interfaceAlways-on display, finally48MP camera shines in ProRAW formatExcellent battery lifeConsPhotos are a bit over-processedBig cameras can get in the waySome features are waiting on software updatesOur VerdictThe always-on display and especially the Dynamic Island represent a big step forward for how you use your iPhone, and Apple still leads the pack in performance. The new cameras are great, but Apple’s photo processing is a little too aggressive. Price When Reviewed$999 Best Prices Today: iPhone 14 Pro Re…

Portable power banks that charge your phone are popular, but wireless battery packs using Apple’s MagSafe technology offer a simpler and smarter solution for iPhone 12, 13 and 14 users. Phone batteries are prone to run dry just when you’re heading away from a power source, so having a portable charging source is one of today’s necessities. Annoyingly, most power banks require you to carry around a cable, too. Wireless power banks do away with cables but come with their own major limitation – the inefficiency of wireless charging means you need a high-capacity power bank to fully charge a drain…

Deciding which iPhone to buy has always been tricky. Which screen size is best for you, and how much storage do you need? Should you save money by selecting an older model, or should you splash out on the latest iPhone? Which iPhone is the best compromise between specs and value for money? In this article we talk you through each of the phones currently available from Apple, to help you decide which is best for you. We discuss price, specs and features, and you should leave feeling much more confident about your buying decision. What iPhones does Apple sell?Apple introduced four new phones in …

Live Photos are a cool but inessential feature of the iOS photography experience that preserve the moments before and after you take a photo, including the sound. They’re great for bringing a particular photo “to life,” and they’re especially excellent for making your own GIFs from photos—but they also take up a lot of storage space. The files are usually twice as big as those for a regular photo. That can be a problem for your photo storage, considering that Apple keeps Live Photos on by default. Fortunately, it’s relatively easy to turn the feature off, and you can easily (and temporarily) s…

The first batch of iPhone 14 handsets are arriving with customers, but an issue with iOS 16 could mean they experience difficulties connecting to Wi-Fi networks as they rush to activate their new devices. Apple has acknowledged a “known issue for iOS 16 that may impact device activations on open Wi-Fi networks” in a memo to support staff. Apple’s memo, obtained by MacRumors, states that there are no current official fixes, but offers the following recommendations for those encountering the problem: When asked to connect to a Wi-Fi network affected users should select “Connect to Mac or to a PC…

So you just got a brand new iPhone, you got everything transferred from your old phone and now you’re playing with your shiny new toy. What do you do first? Obviously, you’re going to check out the apps you already have been using on your old iPhone for so long, probably marveling at how fast they load and how smooth and responsive everything is. Then what? Here are our suggestions for the first seven things you should do with your iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Pro. And if your iPhone 14 is your first experience with iOS 16, you should know there are lots of excellent new features to try out there, t…

Wi-Fi Assist can help you with weak Wi-Fi coverage for your iPhone or cellular-equipped iPad by switching to cellular data when the current Wi-Fi network isn’t performing consistently. But what about the reverse? If you live in an area with poor cellular coverage, can you boost your internet connection by requiring your iPhone to use Wi-Fi? Not precisely–and it depends on your model of iPhone or iPad. With an iPhone running iOS 14 or earlier or an iPad running iPadOS 14 or earlier, the operating system prefers Wi-Fi for your internet connection instead of cellular. Your iPhone or iPad continuo…

At long last, the iPhone has an always-on display. In true Apple fashion, however, it’s very different than what we’ve seen on Android phones—and exclusive to the iPhone 14 Pro models, so you’ll need one of Apple’s latest and greatest phones to get it. But if you’ve preordered an iPhone 14, you’ll notice that the always-on display isn’t a carbon copy of the Galaxy S22 or Pixel 6. Apple has implemented smart, unique features into its always-on concept. And it just might have some Android phone makers changing the way they do things. The Lock Screen picture doesn’t disappearFor the past 15 years…

iOS 16 brings many enjoyable new features, from customisable lock screens to the ability to edit sent messages. But not everything will be to your liking. Numerous iPhone owners have complained about the new home-screen search button, for example. Fortunately it’s very simple to remove this potential annoyance. Open the Settings app (ironically, you could use the search button to find it!) and swipe down until you see an entry marked Home Screen. It should be in the third bank of options. Tap this. On the next screen, you’ll see a toggle under the heading SEARCH. It’s labelled “Show on Home Sc…

According to a report by Nikkei Asia, the iPhones and Macs released in 2023 could feature processors made using a new 3nm chipmaking technology by TSMC. The A17 and M3 processors will be made using this new method and will be in iPhones and Macs in the second half of next year. Reports from December 2021 said that TSMC had started production of 3nm chips after some setbacks, and it was believed that the first 3nm used by Apple would be the M3 for the Mac and the A17 for the iPhone. This new report by Nikkei Asia says that TSMC has developed a new “N3E chipmaking tech” that’s an upgrade from it…

The iPhone 14 Pro arrives in stores on Friday and early reviewers are sharing their impressions of the new phone. As you might have guessed, they like it, though some early reviewers aren’t convinced the iPhone 14 Pro’s cameras and Dynamic Island are the big upgrades Apple says they are. The biggest change in the new iPhones is the Dynamic Island, which is “much more noticeable and useful than the notch,” writes Nilay Patel at The Verge. He didn’t dislike it, but feels that it “needs a year of refinement and developer attention” before it can be considered an important feature. Julian Chokkatt…

The first item on your to-do list, if you’ve bought one of Apple’s new iPhones, should be to update the operating system. The (unofficial) Twitter account Apple Software Updates, which reports on new software updates for the company’s products, has revealed that the latest generation of iPhones will ship with “an earlier version of iOS 16,” and explains that customers will get a day-one update to the final release build. Customers may be tempted to ignore this and get on with the business of enjoying their new device. But this is not recommended. According to the release notes, the day-one upd…

Now that iOS 16 has arrived, Apple will immediately set to work on perfecting it. Over the next several months, there will be new “point” releases, starting with iOS 16.1, that tweak things, fix problems, plug security holes, and launch new features. Since you’ve already registered for the iOS 16 beta program, you’ll continue to get betas as they arrive and your iPhone will always be one step ahead. But now that your iPhone has a stable release of a shiny new operating system, you might not want to keep up with the betas anymore. Thankfully, there’s an easy way out. To leave the beta program, …

Brace yourselves. Because according to The Atlantic, “The iPhone Isn’t Cool.” (Tip o’ the antlers to @jonyiveparody.) Uh, well, sorry, but the iPhone’s mom said it was cool. So. By the way, the contrast between the title of this piece above and the URL slug–“iphone-14-apple-annual-upgrade-improvements”–is hilarious. The Atlantic’s Damon Beres is a little bit right, though. When everyone has something, is it still cool? Like, remember how we all thought being in a relationship with Harry Styles would be cool and then after we were all in a relationship with Harry Styles we were like, whoop, not…

Apple’s annual iOS update can bring fantastic new features on your iPhone, but if you have an older iPhone that might not be able to take advantage of all those features, or would rather wait a few weeks to give Apple a chance to fix the inevitable bugs and issues, you might not be happy to find your iPhone has downloaded the update without asking. iPhones are set to automatically download the latest version of iOS, and install it once you plug in your iPhone in and join a Wi-Fi network. This can be a useful feature from a safety standpoint: by making it easy to update their iPhones Apple is a…

Apple’s annual iOS update can bring fantastic new features on your iPhone, but if you have an older iPhone that might not be able to take advantage of all those features, or would rather wait a few weeks to give Apple a chance to fix the inevitable bugs and issues that unfortunately seem to arise with every update, you might not be happy to find your iPhone has download the update and is offering to install it. iPhones are set to automatically download the latest version of iOS, and install it once you plug in your iPhone in and join a Wi-Fi network. This can be a useful feature from a safety …

Perhaps the biggest advances in the iPhone 14 Pro aren’t things you can see from the outside. The main camera has four times the megapixels as any previous iPhone camera, enabling all sorts of functionality. There are other camera upgrades, too, and they’re all boosted by the new A16 Bionic chip and its associated subprocessors. But all people will notice are the things they can see. At the Far Out event to introduce the new iPhones on Wednesday, I was able to see the biggest visual difference: the Dynamic Island–a feature that merges hardware and software while answering the question, “Do you…

Every June, Apple announces and demonstrates the next version of iOS for your iPhone, but the update itself won’t actually launch until the fall (usually around September). This year at WWDC, Apple announced iOS 16, which is full of exciting new features like a customizable lock screen. But what if you don’t want to wait that long to try out the new features? You need to install the beta! In this article, we walk you through the steps required to get the iOS 16 beta. We explain how to join Apple’s beta programs, and how to install and run an iOS beta on your iPhone. For more information about …

Apple isn’t expected to release a new iPad mini at its Far Out event, but you can still make it the highlight of your week: Amazon is selling all colors and configurations of the iPad mini for $100 off, so you can get it as low as $400, the best price we’ve ever seen. The iPad mini doesn’t have an M1 processor or Face ID, but it’s still a great small and light tablet tablet, with an 8.3-inch display, Touch ID-enabled power button, and speedy A15 processor, as well as a 12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage, 10-hour battery life, and a USB-C port. This is the first significant sale we’…

Apple does a big update of iOS (the operating system that runs on all iPhones) once a year, bringing new features and interface tweaks. There are also numerous smaller point updates, with fixes and security patches; these are just as important. We expect that Apple will be making the new version of the iPhone software – iOS 16 – available in the next few days. In this article we run through everything you need to do to update your iPhone to the very latest available software, including what to do if you encounter problems, like not having enough space or not being able to connect to Wi-Fi. How…

If you want to buy the iPad Pro with the M1 chip you’ve come to the right place. We’re looking at where you can buy the iPad Pro – whether cellular or Wi-Fi only – at the best price. We track the various resellers who sell the iPad Pro in the US and UK, so we always have details of the best prices and best discounts. Read on to find the best place to get a great deal on a new iPad Pro right now! A new iPad Pro might launch later in 2022, read about the 2022 iPad Pro to see if you think it’s worth waiting. If you aren’t sure it has to be an iPad Pro, you might like to check out our round up of …

The standard 10.2in iPad is the cheapest iPad Apple sells, but you still don’t have to pay full price for one. If you’re looking to pick up a deal on the 2021 iPad (9th gen), then you’ve come to the right place. You can find great deals if you know where to look – and that’s where we step in! We’ve sorted through all the best places to pick up the 2021 iPad at the best price, so you can get a bargain. We’ll share everything you need to know about buying the 2021 iPad (9th-gen), including Apple’s price and where you can buy one (retailers and networks). Here are the best deals for the 2021 10.2…

With less than a week to go until Apple’s Far Out event kicks off, iPhone 14 excitement has reached fever pitch. And we’re expecting some big changes to the upper end of the line, with a new always-on display, a 48MP camera, and a faster processor headlining the iPhone 14 Pro. But as always, there are some important smaller changes coming that won’t get the same attention as the major upgrades. Here are five iPhone 14 rumors that you might not have heard about. 2TB storageThe iPhone 13 Pro was Apple’s first iPhone to offer 1TB of storage for a massive $500 premium over the entry-level 128GB mo…

With just days to go until the reveal of this fall’s new iPhones, two separate sources have predicted that Apple is about to change its branding strategy and announce a “Plus” handset for the first time in five years. For almost the entirety of this rumor cycle, it’s been widely accepted that Apple is about to discontinue the “mini” line and switch to a pair of 6.1-inch iPhones and a pair of 6.7-inch iPhones, each available in standard and Pro flavors. But that raised a further question: how would Apple brand the large, non-Pro model? iPhone 14 (6.1-inch screen)iPhone 14 Max? (6.7 inches)iPhon…

If you have an iPhone 6s or newer, your phone is compatible with iOS 15 and you should have the latest version, iOS 15.6.1. Likewise, if you have a 5th-generation iPad, 4th-generation iPad mini, or 4th-generation iPad Air, you can run iPadOS 15.6.1. But those with iPhones and iPads older than that are stuck on iOS 12, which doesn’t get regular updates. Every so often, though, Apple issues an update to this years-old operating system with critical security fixes. Some security issues are so important that it’s urgent to get them out, even to the few users still hanging on to iPhones or iPads fr…

You know summer is about over when kids are going back to school, your favorite baseball team is teasing you with a wildcard run that will inevitably sputter out (okay, maybe that’s just the Macalope) and Apple announces its fall iPhone event. We are just over a week away from the unveiling of the iPhone 14 so if you have anything you wanted to say about it, now’s of course the time to get it off your chest. No sense in waiting until the thing gets announced. That’s just a sucker’s bet. According to Philip Elmer-DeWitt, Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives has a few forecasts about the iPhone 14 that t…

Apple has made it official. As the rumors have hinted for a couple weeks, the company will hold its next big Special Event on September 7, 2022. As with other recent events, it will be an online streaming affair, and goes live at 10am Pacific Time (1pm ET, 5pm UTC). The company is expected to unveil two major product lines at the event: The iPhone 14 products and Apple Watch series 8 products. Both are rumored to have some significant changes. The iPhone 14 is rumored to come in four variants: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The “mini” size is gone, replaced by …

With Apple fans around the world obsessing over next month’s iPhone 14 launch, one creative developer (spotted by 9to5Mac) has given us the chance to design the device ourselves. If you’d like to indulge your fantasies of being the next Jony Ive, head over to Neal Agarwal’s website, where you’ll be given the chance to Design the Next iPhone. Starting with a portless, notchless device (which some may like to keep), it’s up to you to select additional features and drag-and-drop them wherever you like. The chassis and screen size are set in stone, unfortunately for those who’d like to save the iP…