Apparently, some iPhone users are complaining about how easy it is to access the flashlight on newer iPhones. To be clear, quite a few users of iPhone X and XS series devices have reported frequently flipping on the flashlight accidentally from the Lock screen. According to USA Today, about 488 iPhone users have reported it […]
Nintendo is reportedly delaying its upcoming Mario Kart Tour smartphone racing game until the summer, the company told investors this week. The company revealed the delay in a section of its quarterly earnings report, which was published on Thursday. Originally pegged for a release before March 31 (the end of Nintendo’s fiscal year), it now […]
A triple-camera iPhone is on the docket for 2019, and a new report suggests Apple is mulling a switch to USB-C, too. Apple is reportedly planning to release three new iPhones this year. That includes an update to the iPhone XS and XS Max (internally codenamed D42 and D43) and a refresh of the iPhone […]
Back in 2017, Apple’s premier iPhone assembly partner, Foxconn Technology Group, announced a bold initiative to build a $10 billion LCD manufacturing plant in the heart of Wisconsin, U.S.A. The factory would create as many as 13,000 new manufacturing jobs pursuant with the tech firm’s pledge of furthering growth and investment in the U.S. economy. […]
Earlier this week, Apple reported its financial results for the pivotal holiday quarter. And while the company’s overall revenue of $84.3 billion for the three-month period ending December 30th, 2018 was ultimately in line with Wall Street’s latest estimates, it was also down 5 percent in comparison with the same quarter (2017). There are, as […]
With almost a fifth of the world’s population living in China, there’s no doubt about the importance of the Chinese market to Apple’s bottom line. In fact, it was the expansion of the iPhone in China that was Tim Cook’s biggest coup in his days as the newly-minted CEO of Apple, signifying one of the […]
Things are heating up for Apple in the wake of the FaceTime eavesdropping bug that was discovered earlier this week as users question whether they’ve been unknowingly snooped on. The flaw has already resulted in at least one lawsuit, and there may be more to come, and now it looks like government officials are beginning to […]
Earlier this week, Facebook got caught with its hands in the cookie jar when it was discovered that the company had been inappropriately using an Apple Enterprise Developer Certificate to distribute a market research app to users, including teens, allowing it to collect a wealth of data from users who chose to opt into the […]
We’re still months away from the likely debut of iOS 13 at WWDC ’19, but the upcoming software update is already shaping up to be one of Apple’s biggest iOS releases in recent memory. At least, if the latest rumors turn out to be true. Part of that may be due to the fact that […]
A Houston-based lawyer is suing Apple over the recently disclosed FaceTime bug that potentially allowed Apple users to eavesdrop on others without them knowing. The lawsuit was filed Monday in Harris County District Court by attorney Larry Williams II. In the suit, Williams claims that Apple “failed to exercise reasonable care,” that the iOS 12.1 […]
A second Chinese national working for Apple has been accused of stealing trade secrets related to Apple’s self-driving car initiative, otherwise known as Project Titan. The FBI is reportedly charging Jizhong Chen, an electrical engineer, with attempting to steal trade secrets, according to a recently unsealed federal complain (spotted by NBC Bay Area). Apparently, Apple […]
There are two types of people: those that use screen protectors and those that don’t. Whatever your opinion on screen protectors is, many people often debate whether they are necessary on modern smartphones. Despite that, a screen protector is still a good idea that everyone can benefit from with little downside. Continue reading to learn […]
Apple has revoked Facebook’s Enterprise Developer Certificates in the wake of reports that the social media firm paid users to sideload spyware onto their devices. Facebook has apparently been secretly paying young users $20 a month over the last few years to install a “Facebook Research” VPN app that spied on their smartphone activity, according […]
While game-changing technologies like smartphones capable of capturing 3D images, or private web browsing on ultra-fast computers have become mainstream facets of our everyday lives — it’s understandable that some of us might simply not understand how it all works. Unfortunately, while it’s never too late to start learning, it’s this very lack of understanding […]
In a response to a question posted during the conference call that followed Apple’s announcement of its Q1 2019 results, Apple CEO Tim Cook outlined how Apple sees its opportunities in video content going forward, noting that he thinks that we will see the “breakdown of the cable bundle” accelerate this year as consumers look […]
Recent reports have made a strong case that Apple plans to release a new fifth-generation iPad mini sometime this year, making for a significant refresh to the the seven-inch tablet that many had thought Apple had abandoned. Now, more code found in recent iOS 12.2 betas suggests the possibility that the new iPad mini may […]
One of the things that makes the Apple Store unique among brick-and-mortar retailers is the level of customer engagement that the company promotes within its stores, from allowing customers to play with and experience Apple’s technology without any kind of sales pressure to a huge range of workshops and other interactive experiences. Apple’s Senior VP […]
Health insurance firm Aetna has teamed up with Apple to launch a new wellness rewards program powered by the Apple Watch. The program is called Attain, and it’s described as a “unique health experience.” Basically, it’s a new app that uses data collected from an Apple Watch to give Aetna a glimpse into a user’s […]
Apple in an earnings call on Tuesday reported the results of the 2018 holiday quarter (the first quarter of 2019 in its fiscal calendar). And it’s an important one for Apple and Apple watchers for a number of reasons. Mostly, Apple reported results that lined up with expectations following the company’s revenue guidance earlier this […]
Most modern smartphones support Qi-based wireless charging. In fact, it’s a common attribute among nearly all current flagships (and some upcoming smartphones are even nixing ports in favor of completely wireless solutions). So what’s the big deal with wireless charging? The primary benefit, of course, is convenience — you just put your phone down and […]
If you’ve been following the news over the last day or so, you’ve probably seen a slew of headlines about a major FaceTime bug that could threaten your privacy. News of the bug spread like wildfire among tech and traditional media outlets, but for good reason. It was a serious threat to Apple user privacy. […]
Apple has launched another iTunes movie sale which allows users to purchase some of their favorite movies at huge discounts. Many popular movies start at only $4.99, while others are available for only $9.99 or less during this limited time sale. If you’re planning to catch a long flight in the near future, or simply […]
When it comes to brick-and-mortar stores, Apple’s retail division has always been at the forefront of innovation. with Steve Jobs himself directly involved in building the company’s first retail stores in 2001, differentiating them from the boring computer showrooms of the era. After Apple’s original pioneer of retail, Ron Johnson, left the company in 2011 […]
It’s no secret that Apple has been laying the groundwork for a streaming video service for a few years now, and while the company has an awkward phase of trying to find its direction, it finally got serious in 2017 when it brought on two veteran Sony execs to head up its new worldwide video […]
Apple has taken its relatively new Group FaceTime feature offline following the discovery of a serious privacy bug that could allow a caller to hear and see FaceTime audio and video from the recipient of a call, even before the person acknowledges or answers the FaceTime call. First reported by 9to5Mac, the bug can be […]
On average, I visit the App Store once-a week in search of new games or interesting apps to try — and possibly buy them, if the price is right. And while I’m generally able to find at least one worth downloading and exploring in detail, I (along with, presumably, many other frustrated users) have grown increasingly […]
Many of the most popular cars sold across the globe could be vulnerable to theft with cheap and readily available technology. The German General Automobile Club (ADAC) conducted a series of tests on 237 vehicles with keyless entry and found that about 230 of them were worryingly easy to break into, according to a report […]
Last week, Apple seeded the first beta of iOS 12.2 to developers. And on Monday, the company made the first public beta version of the new update available to software testers. The new update marks the first time since last year that Apple has released a 12.x point release (rather than a 12.1.x release). And […]
Apple reportedly met with several augmented reality component manufacturers at CES 2019, further hinting that Apple-branded AR glasses are on the horizon. More than a half dozen Apple engineers and other personnel met with AR waveguide producers at the Las Vegas event, a source familiar with the meetings told AppleInsider. All of those representatives were […]
Apple’s most popular devices aren’t made or assembled in the U.S. And a recent New York Times piece about a screw underscores one of the reasons why. In a story published Monday, the NYT recounted the tale of the ill-fated attempt to assemble the 2013 Mac Pro in Texas. Just a year earlier, Apple CEO […]
While Apple’s iPhone XS and XR offer some of the best battery performance in their class, the company earlier this month unveiled a collection of advanced, self-branded Smart Battery Cases designed to push these batteries further than ever. Inspired by the many silicon-clad Smart Battery Cases past, Apple’s latest offerings for the iPhone XS, XS […]
It’s easy to say what Apple should or shouldn’t do, but that doesn’t mean it’s that simple. Apple’s a huge company with plenty of goals and ideas. But, that doesn’t stop us nerds from dreaming. The iPhone was ahead of its time, Siri helped save voice control from extinction, and iPad showed us it was […]
Mobile gaming has always been a big part of Apple’s iOS strategy. Although the company doesn’t necessary tout it often, naturally preferring to present the iPhone as a well-rounded device that’s good for a variety of applications, there’s no escaping the fact that its dominance has made it a huge platform for all but the […]
Apple’s AirPower charging mat may be one of the company’s most vaporous products in recent years, if not in the company’s entire history, with Apple announcing it during its 2017 iPhone launch event and then going dead quiet about it, to the point where nobody within Apple would even acknowledge its existence by the time […]
With its 2018 iPhone and iPad Pro lineup, Apple has gone all-in on Face ID, eliminating the traditional home button across all of its devices. Despite this, however, the new authentication technology and the larger bezel-free screens that come with it may not be entirely in the past. New code discovered in the first iOS […]
Just when you thought smartphones had reached their peak, a slew of handset manufacturers are looking to change the game. Once a technology only seen in science fiction, the era of the folding smartphone is finally upon us. But like with all nascent technologies, there’s a lot of hype surrounding foldable displays and folding devices. […]There are two types of people: those that use screen protectors and those that don’t. Whatever your opinion on screen protectors is, many people often debate whether they are necessary on modern smartphones. Despite that, a screen protector is still a good idea that everyone can benefit from with little downside. Continue reading to learn […]There are two types of people: those that use screen protectors and those that don’t. Whatever your opinion on screen protectors is, many people often debate whether they are necessary on modern smartphones. Despite that, a screen protector is still a good idea that everyone can benefit from with little downside. Continue reading to learn […]
We’re not even a full month into 2019, and already it’s shaping up to be one of Apple’s most promising “new product-focused” years on record — with a myriad of new product revelations, updates and releases in store for the months ahead. According to the rumor mill, we can expect to see among these offerings […]
A popular iPhone feature was reportedly used to help lead to the rescue of a Boston woman who had been kidnapped. Olivia Ambrose, 23, was found around 3 p.m. on Tuesday in a Charlestown apartment rented by Victor Pena. Previously, she had last been leaving a bar in the Boston area around 11 p.m. on […]
Facebook is planning on merging Facebook Messenger, Instagram messages and WhatsApp — at least, in one key way. To be clear, all three Facebook-owned platforms will remain separate apps. But sources involved in the process told The New York Times that the “underlying messaging infrastructure” of the three services will be integrated, allowing for cross-platform […]
According to the most recently available third-party data, Apple sold more iPhone XRs than any other iPhone model during its most recent fiscal quarter. Indeed, while the Cupertino tech giant’s going rogue (by withholding all iPhone sales data from investors during its future quarterly earnings calls), recent data from the Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) […]
The first developer beta of Apple’s iOS 12.2 update has only just been released and it’s already giving us clues about Apple’s upcoming products. First spotted by 9to5Mac’s Guilherme Rambo, there is actually a new setup screen embedded within the iOS 12.2 beta. While hidden from view, the screen depicts an AirPods setup process that […]
In a research note penned to investors early last year, the well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo was first to hint that Apple’s in the process of developing its own, proprietary model of over-ear headphones boasting premium Apple features and technologies. Expected to look similar to current over-ear headphones, like Beats Studio and Beats Solo3, Kuo noted […]
Apple’s release of the first betas of iOS 12.2 and macOS 10.14.4 yesterday brought a pleasant surprise for users in Canada with the appearance of Apple News, marking the first time that the company’s News app and service has been expanded to a new country in the three years since its initial launch. Perhaps even […]
Earlier this week, Apple announced that it would be running a new Shot on iPhone challenge, directly inviting members of the public to submit photos for the 2019 version of its iPhone photography-focused marketing campaign. Unlike in previous years, where Apple contacted photographers privately, the new campaign called on any aspiring iPhone photographers to submit […]
The Apple Watch has been credited with saving numerous lives as a result of its advanced health and heart monitoring features and the ability for users to quickly access emergency services, and Apple continues to aggressively expand the number of personal safety features incorporated into the wearable device, most recently adding fall detection and an […]
Your iPhone is something that you use daily and take with you wherever you go; so your iPhone will undergo wear and tear. From displays scratches (from carrying your device in a pocket or bag) to random drops, there are a ton of ways that your iPhone can be damaged (and that’s not good for […]
The World Economic Forum is taking place this week in Davos, Switzerland, where Apple CEO Tim Cook made promising headway with Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. The pair discussed artificial intelligence, the health of the Czech Republic’s economy and plans for a new retail store. Photos of Cook and Babiš with captions were shared to […]
Wireless charging is supposedly the future, but there are a number of issues with wireless charging in its current state. For example, many wireless chargers on the market today are painfully slow. And there just aren’t enough Qi-based solutions in public places like airports or coffee shops. But perhaps one of the most critical issues […]