Items tagged with iPhone
As threat actors get increasingly clever with thwarting security systems, staying informed about their tactics is important. A new report has surfaced that alerts iPhone users that cybercriminals have devised a technique to steal personal information by tricking them into turning off Apple's built-in iMessage phishing...
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Apple Intelligence hasn't quite lived up to the hype. The piecemeal rollout has been les than stellar, and to make matters worse, it often delivers inaccurate information to users and has been called out by news organizations for doing so. Thankfully, Apple gives users a lot of control over what AI features are...
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Maybe you scored big this holiday season and were either gifted a shiny new iPhone 16 or you decided to splurge on yourself. Hey, sometimes Santa needs a little help, right? Whatever the case might be, the next step is to stock up on accessories. Smartphone are expensive enough as it is, so before you go hunting for...
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2025 is calling and if you need a new smartphone to ring in a brand new year, we have good news—there are lot of good options out there. Granted, there will be new models coming out next year too, but there is always something newer, faster, and shinier on the horizon, no matter when you're ready to pull the trigger...
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Apple is abandoning a hardware subscription service that it had been working on, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The idea was spawned as the company was looking for ways to tempt customers into owning more of its flagship iPhone models. However, the company encountered numerous stumbling blocks, one of which was...
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Apple users who venture outside the company’s ecosystem suffer from a less than stellar experience. Microsoft has worked over the years to make things a little easier for Windows PC users with iPhones. It provides the Phone Link app on PCs alongside the Link to Windows app for iPhone, which allows the devices to at...
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Thieves appear to be getting more sophisticated as they look to steal items that have been left unattended on porches, as online shopping picks up for the holiday season. These porch pirates seem to be acquiring tracking information that allows them to time the theft for shortly after an item is delivered.
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Even as Apple continues its Safari privacy push, iPhone and iPad users who use Google Chrome are about to see several new features added to their browser of choice. Chrome will be receiving an upgrade to Google Lens, integration with Drive and Photos, improved Shopping Insights, and a more seamless way of finding a...
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At long last, Apple has finally unleashed its much ballyhooed Apple Intelligence onto its iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices, including its brand new M4 iMac lineup. People who own a supported device can now "tap into Apple Intelligence" to experience a new Siri, refine their writing, and more.
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There have been several leaks of Apple’s upcoming iPhone SE 4, including a 3D mockup showing its updated design which appears to reuse the body of the iPhone 14. Now, thanks to X leaker Jukanlosreve, who often releases information on Apple’s products, there’s now more information available about the device’s possible...
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Apple appears to be readying its latest iteration of the iPhone SE, which has served as the least expensive entry into the iPhone ecosystem for a few generations. The company has long been able to keep the price of iPhone SE down by reusing the design of the iPhone 8, while only meaningfully upgrading the internal...
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After Hurricane Rita nailed Southeast Texas in 2005, the worst part for residents like the author was the inability to contact friends and family to both make sure they were okay and also reassure them of our safety. Now, over a million folks in Florida are still struggling with the same sort of state in the wake of...
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The Piper Sandler equity research group has published its yearly Teens Survey report showing what teens in the U.S. like to have, own, and consume. Apple continues its dominance with 87 percent of teens owning iPhones, with 30 percent intending to upgrade just for Apple Intelligence in the next few months, Nike is...
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If you have any Apple devices running iOS 18, you'd better go make sure they have the latest security updates. That's because Apple has just released fixes for some major flaws, including a bug that could apparently allow an attacker to make your device read your stored password aloud through the VoiceOver...
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Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 Pro lineup might be struggling to generate sales during the opening weekend of pre-orders, but battery testing by Geekerwan shows a big boost to battery life that might entice potential buyers to make a move. Specifically, the iPhone 16 Pro Max looks like it might be king of the hill in...
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Flappy Bird is back after originally being removed from mobile app stores 10 years ago, revived by the Flappy Bird Foundation. The announcement of the game’s return was posted on its official X account, saying “I AM BACK!! Just a decade ago, I was the talk of the town and soaring to new heights with my 100 million...
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The fall is when Apple finally releases its major software update for iPhones the world over. This fall is no exception, with iOS 18 coming along with Apple Intelligence. The iOS 18 developer and public betas have been in the wild for the last several months, with a special iOS 18.1 developer beta aimed at Apple...
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Typically, Apple releases its new iOS update along with its latest iPhones in mid-September, while it often holds off releasing its macOS update until either October or November. According to some reports, this year the Cupertino-based company may actually launch both at the same time. The decision seems to be based...
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A strange bug has been found impacting iPhones. It appears iOS is susceptible to experiencing a crash of the user interface, Springboard, when a user types in “”: followed by a fourth character. The bug was first shared in a post on social media platform X by user @Kmokhtar79, who said, “it seems there is a bug on...
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A new AI-infused device wants to hang around and take away the feeling of being lonely. And while the lonely can preorder a new Friend, the device is currently only friendly with those with an iPhone.
Most everyone has experienced the feeling of being lonely at some point in their life. Not having anyone to listen...
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When Apple announced iOS 18 at its WWDC 2024 Developer Conference earlier this year, AI was on the menu as an appetizing item. Fast forward to today, and Apple has finally made the first preview version of its Apple Intelligence available as the iOS 18.1 beta developer update.
This was a surprise to some, as it...
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It seems as if Apple is struggling to move units of its iPhone 15 series, according to a report issued by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP). Instead, interested buyers are opting to pick up older models such as the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14, and the entry level iPhone SE.
The purported drop in sales is...
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