The Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Communications Roskomnadzor have asked Apple to remove Telegram from the Russian version of its store. According to Radio Free Europe, Roskomnadzor’s press service sent a letter to Apple on May 28 asking the tech giant to remove the app and block notifications for Telegram users in Russia in […]
Since its debut, the Apple Watch’s overall design has remained relatively static. But the wearable’s form factor has changed in a pretty specific way. Namely, Apple Watches have gotten slightly thicker and heavier since the first model in 2015. Why is this, does it really matter, and where do Apple Watches go from here? Here’s […]
It’s been speculated before that Apple will eventually transition its entire range of devices, from iPhone, to iPad, MacBook and more, away from their rapidly-aging liquid crystal display (LCD) technology to the far more advanced and chromatically pleasing organic light emitting diode (OLED). Back in 2017, Apple made headlines when it introduced the first iPhone […]
iOS 11.4 is officially here with new features and improvements for Apple’s most popular devices. iOS 11.4 is a smaller update than iOS 11.3, however it still packs plenty of worthwhile features. Continue reading to learn about five of the biggest changes in iOS 11.4.
As we slowly encroach upon yet another iPhone manufacturing season, it’s reasonable to assume that we’re going to start seeing even more rumors and details surface about Apple’s upcoming line of flagship iPhones. So far, we know that Apple is expected to release three new iPhone models this fall, including flagship iPhone X successors boasting 5.8- […]
Apple on Tuesday has officially released iOS 11.4, the latest update to its mobile operating system. It’s a relatively minor update compared to the previous release, which was packed with new additions. But iOS 11.4 sports some long-awaited features like AirPlay 2 and Messages in iCloud. New Features in iOS 11.4 The new AirPlay 2 […]
You probably already know about “shake to undo,” since the iOS typing feature is so easily accessible. But iOS’s Messages app is also packed with a slew of other features, ranging from fun effects to extremely pragmatic options. Here are 11 tips and tricks that’ll help you on your way to becoming an iMessage master.
There’s a lot of technology-based acronyms out there. And there may be some important ones you don’t know. Clicking “Accept” at the end of a EULA (end user license agreement), buying a new iPhone, or even comparing TVs, it can be incredibly helpful to know the basics. Keep reading, you’ll learn a new word or […]
Apple’s bid to build its own brand of electric self-driving vehicles has taken a less ambitious turn, at least for the time being. According to the New York Times, Apple has partnered with Volkswagen to build a series of autonomous shuttles to be operated at the company’s two corporate campuses. The deal with Volkswagen comes […]
Apple is now offering a $50 credit for any customer who paid full price for an out-of-warranty battery swap in 2017, the company announced Wednesday. The credit will be sent to customers who had the battery replaced on their devices, provided that it was an iPhone 6 or newer. Note that this only applies to […]
Apple has officially sent out press invites for its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote. The invites confirm that the keynote, which traditionally kicks off the annual event, will take place at 10 a.m. Pacific on Monday, June 4 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California. The conference itself will run through June […]
As conveyed in previous reports, Apple may have plans to axe USB-A/Lightning-based charging in favor of adopting the more ubiquitous, next-generation standard, charging via USB Type-C, which would enable fast-charging on devices like iPhone and iPad models due out later this year. Evidence found circulating Chinese social media last month, which was corroborated in a […]
iOS 11 was a major update, as were some of its subsequent “11.X” versions. But while they added a plethora of features to Apple’s mobile operating system, it’s safe to say that iOS 11 hasn’t been the company’s cleanest release. The updates have been beset by a wide variety of bugs since the very first version […]
eBay is now offering a 15 percent discount on a slew of tech products, thanks to a new sale ahead of the long Memorial Day weekend. The 15 percent bonus discount is available on all orders over $50, with a maximum discount capped at $50. It’s available by inputting the coupon code PMEMDAY during checkout. […]
Apple has reportedly dropped to the No. 4 position on 2018’s annual Fortune 500 rankings of the top U.S. corporations based on gross revenue. Having clenched the No. 3 slot on Fortune’s list back in 2016 and 2017, Apple was displaced this year by former No. 4 title holder, Exxon Mobil, who bounced from No. […]
With every new macOS or iOS software update, Apple introduces a trove of exciting and useful new features designed to make its operating system more efficient, intelligent and user friendly than ever. While macOS 10.14 is just around the corner, potentially boasting long-awaited enhancements like a dedicated Dark Mode and more, macOS at present is […]
When Apple unveiled their new Health Records section in the Health app’s latest update, many were left wondering about the impact of such a peculiar addition would have on the health data industry. The latest Report to Congressional Committees on “Fees and Challenges Associated with Patients’ Access to Medical Records,” by the Government Accountability Office […]
While it’s clear that the physical design of Apple’s notch has become an increasingly popular aesthetic among Android OEMs — it was made even clearer, thanks to Google itself, earlier this week. The company’s upcoming Android P software will include native support for high-end flagship devices flaunting a physical, hardware notch akin to Apple’s iPhone X. Google […]
Ahead of Apple’s 2018 Worldwide Developers Conference event, app developers have formed a union calling for fairer App Store policies. The group, aptly named “The Developers Union,” published a letter on Friday asking Apple to allow for free trials on the iOS and Mac App Store, a “more reasonable” revenue cut, and other “community-driven, developer-friendly […]
The architect of a highly-advanced housing complex currently under development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, says his building’s design is largely inspired by Apple’s popular iPod nano mp3 player. The building, a 24-story high multi-unit housing complex dubbed The Pad, has been under construction since as far back as 2006, according to its principal designers […]
In recently revealed footage, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates had some interesting things to say about his encounters with President Donald Trump. The video footage depicts Gates taking audience member questions at a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation meeting. The video was recently obtained and aired Thursday by MSNBC’s All In With Chris Hayes. Gates said he […]
If anyone thinks the stock iPhone X is expensive, a Russian accessory maker named Caviar is here to prove them wrong. Caviar recently unveiled a bespoke, Tesla Motors-inspired iPhone X. The device is clad in carbon fiber and gold and it sports a built-in solar panel and battery. As you might expect, the customized handset […]
Last week we saw the arrival of the brand-new Google News app on Android phones; and now iPhone users get to indulge in Google’s revamped news app too. Featuring an Artificial Intelligence powered redesign, coupled with the familiar Google interface, this news app is meant to keep up with the news that you care about. […]
This year’s iPhone lineup might come with fast-charging capabilities right out of the box, thanks to a new power adapter and cable standard, according to a new report. Earlier this month, a post on Chinese social media site Weibo suggested that Apple could package a redesigned 18W power adapter and a USB-C to Lightning cable […]
Tim Cook is CEO of the most valuable company on Earth. Yet many people know very little or nothing about him as he maintains a level of privacy that’s in stark contrast to his predecessor. While Steve Jobs was known publicly throughout the world as the father of Apple, Tim Cook prefers to keep to […]
Last year, Apple introduced Qi wireless charging with the iPhone X and iPhone 8. The feature was long overdue but warmly welcomed because it makes charging an iPhone incredibly easy. Just put charging pads in areas where you’re likely to leave your phone, place your phone on top, and recharge your iPhone’s battery quickly whenever needed. […]Last year, Apple introduced Qi wireless charging with the iPhone X and iPhone 8. The feature was long overdue but warmly welcomed because it makes charging an iPhone incredibly easy. Just put charging pads in areas where you’re likely to leave your phone, place your phone on top, and recharge your iPhone’s battery quickly whenever needed. […]
Apple CEO Tim Cook has revealed details about a private White House meeting he had with President Donald Trump last month. The meeting, which took place on April 25, was said to be focused “on trade.” During a recent interview on Bloomberg’s “The David Rubinstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations,” Cook divulged several more details about it […]
Apple appears to be actively working on ways to make its Face ID biometric authentication platform even more accurate and secure. The Cupertino, California firm has been awarded a new patent that details advanced biometric technology. The patent, “Vein imaging using detection of pulsed radiation,” was published Tuesday by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. […]
Last year, Apple introduced Qi wireless charging with the iPhone X and iPhone 8. The feature was long overdue but warmly welcomed because it makes charging an iPhone incredibly easy. Just put charging pads in areas where you’re likely to leave your phone, place your phone on top, and recharge your iPhone’s battery quickly whenever needed. […]
iPhones have become ever-present companions and personal assistants for almost all of their owners. They continue to grow in their indispensability as the iOS ecosystem churns out more apps to satisfy needs and solve problems. But the downside to all of these apps is that they turn your lockscreen into a mess of alerts and […]
There are a lot of rumors out there about the so-called iPhone SE 2. But, unfortunately for those wanting conclusive answers, there’s little agreement among many of those rumors. The latest information comes from Japanese site Macotakara. The outlet, citing Chinese accessory manufacturer sources, suggests that Apple hasn’t even begun production of the iPhone SE […]
It can seem like a thousand new products hit the market every day. Because of that, the sheer amount of gear, gadgets and accessories can quickly become overwhelming. It can be too much to sort through, which is a shame because there’s a lot of cool stuff you should know about. To help you out, we’ve […]
Apple could release its mid-range LCD iPhone in a variety of bold and bright color options, according to one analyst prediction this week. That iPhone, as Rosenblatt Securities analyst Jun Zhang contends, could come in brighter shades like blue, yellow and pink. It’s a similar approach to the one that Apple took with its plastic-backed […]
Family and relatives of the 66 victims of Egypt Air Flight 804 have reportedly banded together and sued the airliner, along with Apple, claiming in their filing that an overheating iOS device belonging to the co-pilot is responsible for bringing down the airliner on May 19, 2016 over the Mediterranean Sea. According to the lawsuit, […]
Apple’s HomePod is an awesome speaker with built in Siri support – but many people were hoping for something a little different. The very name HomePod implies it’s a device for controlling your home, however, Apple seems to have placed the main focus on audio, not home automation. While there’s no doubt Apple’s smart speaker has […]
Yet another Apple Watch owner is honoring the wearable’s heart monitoring function for helping to save his life. Hong Kong resident Gaston D’Aquino, 76, was at mass on Easter Sunday this year when his Apple Watch gave him an alarming notification alerting him to a spike in his heart rate, he told the South China […]
Microsoft wants to incorporate full and unabridged support for Apple’s iMessage platform into an upcoming app for Windows 10 PCs, which the company hopes will streamline Windows/iOS integration like never before, the company said at its annual Build developers conference. At the conference, executives revealed an upcoming app they’ve been working on, dubbed “Your Phone.” […]Microsoft wants to incorporate full and unabridged support for Apple’s iMessage platform into an upcoming app for Windows 10 PCs, which the company hopes will streamline Windows/iOS integration like never before, the company said at its annual Build developers conference. At the conference, executives revealed an upcoming app they’ve been working on, dubbed “Your Phone.” […]
Apple Watch is more than just an extension of your iPhone. It’s a tiny computer, right on your wrist. It has plenty of apps to choose from, Siri, and in some cases, cellular connectivity. But, it also has some features that are often overlooked. Whether it’s your first time hearing about some of these features […]
Apple has confirmed it’s to shelve plans to build a $1 billion data center in Ireland as a result of planning permission delays. The Cupertino-headquartered tech giant first unveiled plans for a new European data center in 2015. It was to be based in Athenry, County Galway. As part of a global expansion strategy, the […]
Google is preparing to roll out some impressive new features to its flagship AI this summer. After its big announcement this week, we now have a clear picture as to what is in store for users. More than a year after Google made its Google Assistant available for iPhones, we are begining to see their […]
Apple is reportedly partnering with Goldman Sachs to launch an Apple Pay-branded credit card by early next year. The move hints at the Cupertino firm’s ambitions in the financial industry, and it would also mark the first time that Goldman Sachs ventured into credit cards, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. The card could […]
We know that an iPhone SE refresh is coming, but a handful of recent rumors suggest that Apple might take the 4-inch device in an unexpected direction. Most previous reports indicated that the device would be an incremental update with minimal design changes. Countering that, several new rumors claim that the iPhone SE 2 could look […]
Many Android users love to hate iPhones. Yet, despite that, the makers of Android sure seem like they keep borrowing iPhone features for the operating system. First, it was the notch. After a wave of iPhone X copycats, Google announced that it was baking notch support into Android P. But now, the upcoming mobile OS […]
Apple’s iPhone replacement batteries are now back in stock following a string of delays, the firm has confirmed in an internal memo. According to MacRumors, the tech firm has distributed a memo to Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers to say that “service inventory of all iPhone replacement batteries is now available without delay”. In […]
Samsung, in true Samsung fashion, does not want to be outdone by Apple. As such, rumor has it that the South Korean tech giant could debut an AR/VR headset two years before Apple. According to The Korea Times, Samsung is currently working with Microsoft to develop a headset that supports both augmented and virtual reality […]
Smartphone maker ZTE has announced that it’s ceasing “major” operations, revealing itself to be, perhaps, the first victim of a new trade-based cold war. The news comes about a month after the Trump administration banned U.S. companies from supplying ZTE with components or technology until 2025. The U.S. Department of Commerce instituted the ban after […]
Jet.com, the e-commerce subsidiary of Walmart and direct competitor with Amazon, has officially become an Apple Authorized Retailer offering nearly the entire range of Apple products via its online retail storefront, the company announced on Wednesday morning. The website, which was founded in 2014 by Marc Lowe and acquired by international brick-and-mortar conglomerate, Walmart, back […]
With Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2018 less than a month away, all eyes are gearing up to focus on the exciting new developments, possible hardware products, and next-generation software updates that Apple is rumored to have in store for this year. This year, Apple is slated to introduce iOS 12, alongside other updated […]