Ever since 2008, Apple has only allowed its own App Store on the iPhone. In the past, if you wanted alternative digital storefronts, you’d have to jailbreak your device. But in response to impending regulations from the European Union, Apple may be all…
Sometimes, no matter how much we try to avoid it, we need to make a phone call. Messages are useful, but there’s no avoiding that phone calls excel at allowing you to exchange information or have a discussion much faster than messaging apps. But, unlik…
Apple’s Live Photos are photographs on steroids. When you shoot a Live Photo on your iPhone, it captures 1.5 seconds of video both before and after you tap the shutter. The result is not only your picture but also the scene enhanced by movement and sou…
If you’re a certified road warrior or hardcore traveler, mobile hot spots are now essential gear. Whether you’re traveling to a remote place and need to stay up to date with your emails or visiting a city and wish to avoid public Wi-Fi, mobile hot spot…
For at least the third time this year, Apple has slashed the trade-in values for its various products.
It means that if you’re shopping at Apple during this holiday season and plan to hand over your old device for a new one, the credit you receive will…
Passwords are the best way to protect your devices and personal accounts from hackers and other malicious intrusions, but they are also among the most hated aspects of the mobile lifestyle. Passwords are routinely lost, stolen, or forgotten, or sometim…
Most folks with an Apple device know that the easiest way to access its digital assistant is to call out “Hey, Siri.”
But it now appears that Apple is aiming to simplify the wake phrase by eliminating the word “Hey,” and going only with “Siri.”
News of…
In an unusually upfront admission, Apple said on Sunday that customers planning to buy an iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max face longer wait times for their order due to COVID-19 restrictions impacting one of its key assembly facilities in China.
In a…
The pace of innovation in artificial intelligence image generation is phenomenal. One company — Luma Labs — provides an excellent example of a practical, yet hugely entertaining use of the latest technology applied to 3D images.
Luma AI is in beta tes…
The iPhone’s built-in keyboard may not be everyone’s cup of tea. Sure, it delivers the utilitarian basics, but overall, its limited features may compel some users to crave more variety and flexibility for larger phones like the iPhone 14 Pro …
As iOS 16 launches, Apple’s iPhone is getting more and more customizable. After allowing people to swap out icons in iOS 15 using Shortcuts, iOS 16 introduces a powerful lock screen. Now, you’re able to build your iPhone so that it feels like yours. Ra…
With iOS 16, Apple has made the lock screen oh so customizable. It’s the most personable part of your experience next to the home screen and something you interact with on a daily basis.
Apple now lets you add widgets directly to your lock screen, a…
Cybersecurity is always a top priority for Apple. When it released iOS 16 in September 2022 and iPadOS 16 the following month, it was no surprise that they included one of its latest innovations in cybersecurity technology: Passkeys.
Apple already imp…
Gaming on mobile devices gets better and better with every passing year — and gaming on iOS is particularly robust thanks to the operating system’s support of external controllers like Sony’s DualShock 5. The App Store also has a ton of great games — i…
If you have an LG TV and have explored its smart platform, you will have noticed that LG’s webOS can do a lot — give you quick access to apps like Netflix, browse your favorite channels, stream music, and plenty more. But if you’re an iPhone fan, you m…