After years of rumors and speculation, a new report suggests that the era of foldable smartphones may soon be upon us. Samsung is widely rumored to be working on its own foldable dual-display smartphone, which has long been nicknamed the Samsung Galaxy X (or Galaxy F) by the blogosphere. That device could see a release sometime […]
While mostly positive, Apple Watch’s market performance this year is a bit of a mixed bag for the Cupertino tech giant. The latest data from Counterpoint Research’s Global Smartwatch Tracker indicates that the last year has been bittersweet for Apple, as far as the wearables market goes. To be clear, Apple’s flagship wearable is still […]
Apple seems to have blocked its new pride Apple Watch face in Russia, according to a bit of digging by an iOS developer. The Apple Watch pride face, which was unveiled in June at WWDC ’18, was meant to celebrate Pride Month and to stand against LGBTQ+ discrimination — and cement Apple’s “unwavering commitment to […]
Apple on Friday released iOS 12 developer beta 12 and its public beta analog, just four days after releasing the previous batch of betas. The latest developer and public beta versions of iOS 12 are probably an emergency bug fix update to address an annoying notification issue that plagued testers last night. Basically, the bug […]
Nintendo pioneered handheld gaming with the Game Boy, Nintendo DS, and even the Nintendo Switch. However, when it came to mobile, Nintendo stubbornly dragged its feet. Fast forward to today and Nintendo still hasn’t fully embraced mobile games, but they’re starting to come around. In fact, Nintendo has two exciting new games for iOS in […]
Another Apple Store in the Bay Area has been hit by a band of robbers today, according to local media reports. The incident occurred around 5:40 p.m. on Saturday. Police said four thieves entered the Broadway Plaza Apple Store in Walnut Creek, California. They began tearing iPhones and MacBook computers from display security tethers, ABC […]
If you’ve been clued into the news on internet privacy recently, you’re probably no stranger to the buzz around Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). So, what is a VPN, and more importantly, why the sudden sense of urgency around protecting your data everywhere from the airport to your own home? A VPN works by extending a […]
Labor Day Weekend is upon us and that means that numerous Apple products will hit the market at special discounted prices! Believe us, there is going to be a lot of great stuff out there that you will not want to miss. We are talking MacBooks, Apple Watches, iPads and so much more. If you […]
Apple has purchased a startup that produces special components for augmented reality devices, fueling speculation that the company is working on a groundbreaking AR device. The company’s acquisition, Colorado-based Akonia Holographics, was founded in 2012 by a group of holography scientists and was originally focused on data storage technology. But the startup had shifted its […]
Apple has reportedly suffered a major leak that may have revealed key details about its 2018 iPhone and Apple Watch devices. The Cupertino, California firm apparently leaked images of its upcoming iPhone and Apple Watch refreshes. These images — as well as other details about the new devices — were obtained and published by Apple […]
Years ago, the differences between Windows and Mac were stark and easily understood (remember the commercials). Far beyond the design, people could talk about all of the different programs they used, how secure Macs were, price points, and other clear comparisons. Today, things are a lot fuzzier. Applications like Office and Adobe Suite are fully cross-platform. […]
Apple has sent out press invitations for what is likely its fall keynote event, which will take place at 10 a.m. Pacific Time on Sept. 12. The press invitations only contain a circular logo and a cryptic tagline, “Gather round” in a dark gold coloration. The event itself will take place at Apple Park’s Steve […]
macOS has a vast array of features and tools you can use to customize your experience – and not all of them are obvious. If you’re looking to become more productive or organized, your Mac can help you out in ways you may have never realized. Use the right arrow to browse and learn about […]
If there were ever a perfect time for Apple to acquire Tesla Motors, that time might be now. The Elon Musk-headed auto manufacturer has hit a rough spot in recent months. For one, that’s the result of a now-defunct plan to take the company private, as well as some other factors and controversies. Tesla’s stock […]
Summer’s coming to an end and last-minute travel plans and upcoming holidays are just around the corner. Finding your way around a new town, remembering to pack your phone charger, and booking flights and hotels can be overwhelming and tedious. But it doesn’t have to be. After all, you have a travel assistant right in […]
Apple this week released a new Supplemental Update for 2018 MacBook Pro with Touch Bar models that fixes several significant issues. When it was released, there wasn’t much available information on the update — officially dubbed macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Supplemental Update 2. It only claimed to improve the “stability and reliability” of 2018 MacBook […]
Intel this week officially took the wraps off its eighth-generation Whiskey Lake U-series and Amber Lake Y-series chips, which could end up in Apple’s upcoming notebooks. The Whiskey Lake U-series are 15W chips that could be used in Apple’s rumored 13-inch MacBook Air refresh. But this would conflict with previous reports suggesting that the new […]
An alleged ultra-rare prototype of the very first iPhone has surfaced on eBay — but there might be reasons to be suspicious of the listing. The device, put up for sale by a small seller in Portland, Oregon, is allegedly an in-house prototype of the first-generation iPhone. The last handset is currently at a $13,500 […]
Project Titan has eluded the public for quite some time, leaving many of us to wonder what final form Apple’s autonomous car will take, but today’s report might shed some new light. Concept car renders showcase an automobile that takes a minimalistic approach that stays true to Apple’s sleek design and consumer appeal — but […]
As Apple products gain more popularity in the mobile market, the need for Apple accessories is also growing. This means that more and more types of cases, headphones, adapters, and Lightning cables are entering the market. But how do you know if these are from authorized manufacturers or unreliable knockoffs? In this article, we’ll offer […]
Portable battery packs help ensure that you won’t be left stranded with a dead iPhone, and for many people, a portable power bank is a must-have accessory to carry every day. But why settle for just any old power bank when you could get one that packs a major punch? Enter the Avanca PowerBar Pro power […]
Two separate security vulnerabilities exposed the personal identification numbers for millions of T-Mobile and AT&T accounts, according to a new report. The security flaws were discovered in Apple’s online store, as well as the website for phone insurance firm Asurion. The vulnerabilities allowed hackers to gain the PINs, passcodes and partial social security numbers for […]
Over the last few years, there have been several Apple patents that envision a MacBook with a virtual display-based keyboard. A Turkish designer named Furkan Kasap decided to take that concept and run with it. The designer has recently created a set of concept images (via TNW) that imagine what a MacBook Pro with a display […]
A Bay Area family racked up a massive cellular bill when traveling overseas — even though they were using iOS’ Airplane Mode. The Chung family of San Jose recently went on a family reunion trip to Vietnam. They returned in good spirits until they saw a $13,470 bill from T-Mobile for internet roaming charges on […]
Are you getting ready to shoot professional photos with your iPhone? You know the shots – the pictures you want to use for a blog, or to really impress someone on Instagram, or maybe to use in a business or a portfolio. Those shots take some work, and while the latest models of the iPhone […]
Siri is just one of the core iOS features that will be getting some significant upgrades in the newest update to Apple’s mobile operating system. Those upgrades range from groundbreaking new features like Shortcuts to a variety of smaller and more incremental improvements. In either case, these updates will significantly boost Siri’s usability and convenience. Use […]
Apple’s 2018 product lineup is largely expected to be jam-packed with new devices, as well as updates to some aging ones. Those aging devices include the Mac mini and MacBook Air. However, there is one device that probably won’t see an update this fall — or ever, for that matter. By the looks of it, it […]
As Apple gears up to announce a trio of new iPhone models and more in just over two-weeks time, the company has launched an enticing new promotion which hopes to get more people using its iCloud service to backup their data. In close cooperation with America’s four largest wireless service providers (Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T and […]
Apple CarPlay brings all of the most important iPhone features to your car’s in-dash display. Have you always dreamed of true GPS navigation in your vehicle? CarPlay has it. Want the ability to navigate Apple Music easily, even without taking your eyes off of the road? CarPlay has it. Want the ability to dictate iMessages […]
Apple may be adding support for Android’s CarPlay competitor in a new version of Apple Music. The latest beta version of the Apple Music app for Android (2.6.0) has added Android Auto support for the first time, as spotted by Android Police. That suggests Apple is testing out Android Auto integration before rolling it out […]
According to the latest rumors out of Apple’s Far East supply chain, the Cupertino tech-giant is gearing up to make a host of new announcements, including plans to introduce a new lower-cost HomePod smart speaker, a second-generation ‘AirPods 2’ refresh, and most curiously, the elimination of 3D Touch from its entire lineup of 2019 iPhone […]
We are quickly approaching Apple’s annual keynote and the rumor mill is doubling-down on the expected features for this year’s iPhone lineup. Credible sources and analysts have long predicted that all three 2018 iPhones will feature an edge-to-edge design, a gesture-based control scheme, and a TrueDepth camera with Face ID in lieu of a Home […]
An unidentified security researcher was successfully able to gain access to an internal staff portal housing Sprint, Boost, and Virgin Mobile customer data. Utilizing “two sets of weak, easy-to guess usernames and passwords” (while also exploiting the system’s inherent lack of two-factor authentication), the researcher claims he was able to identify a major security loophole […]
Each and every iOS device comes with Apple’s Safari internet browser preinstalled, and as iOS has grown continuously with new features and shortcuts, so has Safari! For instance, did you know that you can keep your Bookmarks consistent between your iPhone and Mac computer, or easily close all of your tabs at once? If you […]
Public Wi-Fi is…a double-edged sword. On one side, it’s incredibly handy for all kinds of work, entertainment, and keeping up with friends while you’re out (and want to save on your data plan). On the other side, public Wi-Fi can be very easy to hack, and is an incredibly common target for hackers looking to […]
Your MacBook is precious, and so it deserves to last as long as it possibly can. Of course, things happen – but there’s plenty you can do to keep your MacBook healthy at a hardware level so that it’s ready to travel with you for years and years. Never tried MacBook maintenance before? Now is […]
A recent poll of U.S. consumers reveals why people switch operating systems. While there are many reasons, the study finds that two specific factors are key. The poll was conducted by PC Mag, who surveyed 2,500 smartphone owners in the U.S. to see why they’d switch from one dominant mobile operating system — iOS or […]
Battery life is important for most smartphone users. Luckily, Apple is working on a new power-saving technology that could extend how long our phones can run on a charge. That technology focused on the so-called backplane, a hardware component responsible for switching individual pixels on and off in OLED smartphone displays. Research firm IHS Markit […]
We’re literally weeks away from witnessing Apple showcase its all-new 2018 iPhones, Apple Watches, Macs, accessories, and iPad Pros. And, as we suspected, the rumor mill is showing no signs of slowing down, with all the last-minute leaks and discoveries pouring in and hinting at what we can expect to see on the morning of […]
A fiery wrong-way crash on a San Diego highway Thursday evening killed three people and left a fourth seriously injured, authorities said. The crash occurred around 4:30 p.m. when an 18-year-old man driving a 2014 McLaren sports car collided into a Hyundai SUV on Northbound Interstate 805 near Sorrento Valley. The black McLaren was speeding […]
T-Mobile this week confirmed in a disclosure that foreign hackers gained access to the personal data of just over two million of its domestic wireless customers, including their names, phone numbers, email addresses, account numbers, account types and zip codes. T-Mobile, which currently counts an estimated 77 million monthly subscribers, posted the revelations in a […]
W hen you are investing in a new iPhone, you want to know that the latest model surpasses its predecessor in every way. More importantly, you want reassurance that some those pesky performance issues that may have plagued previous iPhone models are a thing of the past, none more so than battery life. Currently the iPhone […]
When it comes to Bluetooth speakers, you have a lot of options. But if you’re looking for something a bit different with some style and nostalgia, look no further than the Lofree QTV speaker. At first glance, the Lofree QTV doesn’t even look like a Bluetooth speaker. It’s basically a miniaturized version of a vintage […]
The majority of modern smartphones like the iPhone 8 and Galaxy S9 are equipped with powerful camera hardware and software features, such as 12 MP sensors aided by advanced features like dual-tone flash, auto-focus, HDR and more. And of course, we can’t forget about the newer dual-lens devices like Apple’s iPhone 7 Plus, 8 Plus, iPhone […]
Apple on Wednesday unexpectedly released iOS 12 developer beta 10 and public beta 8, just two days after seeding the last batch of beta versions. Even before today’s release, the pace of beta versions suggests that we are nearing the end of iOS 12’s testing cycle. The simultaneous release of both the developer and public […]
Apple’s Touch Bar has created a bunch of different and sharply divided opinions. On paper, it’s a bar illuminated with various action icons that you can personalize and use to quickly launch apps or tools on your MacBook. In practice, people are divided on its usefulness, position, and future as an optional Mac feature. All […]
A Facebook security app has been removed from the iOS App Store after Apple found it to be in violation of its data collection policies. The app, dubbed Onavo Protect, was marketed as a free virtual private network (VPN) to “keep you and your data safe.” But the Onavo app’s true purpose was actually to […]
For many of us, just looking at pictures of Windows 95 is enough to induce nostalgia. And actually playing around with the dated OS is even more of a trip down memory lane. Of course, if you’re using a modern Mac, running Windows 95 is not that easy of a proposition — until now. Windows […]
Because they’re incredibly hard to hack, iPhones have become a much less popular target for theft in recent years. But that doesn’t mean your iPhone can’t get stolen. A stolen smartphone may feel, at first, like a relatively hopeless situation. But an ounce of prevention equals a pound of cure, as they say. Use the right […]
