Items tagged with iPhone
Thieves are targeting iPhone owners by exploiting a security setting on the device. Once the smartphone is accessed by the criminal, owners can essentially be locked out of their own devices and Apple account.
The hijacking of one's iPhone most often begins with the crook gaining access to the person's passcode...
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A group of thieves decided to take a five-finger discount on over 400 Apple electronic devices from the Alderwood Mall in Lynwood, WA. The theft totaled up to around $500,000 in stolen merchandise.
Thieves made entry into the mall by first prying open the front doors to Seattle Coffee Gear, according to the coffee...
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Talk about short-changing your customers, Apple could be omitting two should-be-common-place-by-now display features in the base and Plus iPhone 15 models: no AOD (always-on display) and no variable refresh rates (possibly even locked at 60Hz).
Apple appears to be recycling old parts, because—based on a report on...
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A Chinese smartphone maker looks set to copy the chicanery of the Apple iPhone 14 ‘Dynamic Island’. Images have leaked showing that Realme has developed a feature it calls the ‘Mini Capsule’ – a moving UI section which disguises the presence of a selfie punch hole camera on the device. The images are the first...
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An auction for an original first-generation iPhone from 2007 that's still in its original packaging (shrink wrap and all) has ended with a massive winning bid—$63,356.40, to be exact. Just wait until the winning bidder finds out that they could have purchased a sealed iPhone 14 instead for way less. In fact, they...
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A new rumor concerning Apple's upcoming switch to USB-C with its upcoming iPhone 15 series of smartphones may leave fans of the phones a little irritated. The latest leak suggests Apple may integrate its Made for iPhone (MFi) technology into its next-gen iPhones.
The European Union (EU) passed new legislation that...
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Apple CEO believes consumers are not only willing to pay current high-end smartphone prices, but could be persuaded to pay even more. Tim Cook made the statement during a recent earnings call.
The price of high-end smartphones has slowly been creeping upward in the last few years, with the iPhone 14 Pro Max with...
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If you know anyone who owns an original iPhone (as in, the first-gen model released in 2007) that's still sealed in its original retail packaging, do them a solid and let them know it could be worth big money. We already saw an OG iPhone fetch over $39,000 at auction last October, and now another one has emerged with...
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For the second time in around two months, Apple has gone and altered the trade-in values for many of its mobile products, including another round of disappointing devaluations for its iPhone lineup. While not all iPhone models are affected, many of them are, and that includes the previous generation flagship iPhone 13...
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Apple's latest iOS update brings a new Black History Month design, security updates, bug fixes, and more. One of the major security changes is the addition of Security Keys for Apple ID, allowing users to strengthen the security of their account by requiring a physical security key as part of the two-factor...
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In a continued effort to design more components in-house, Apple is nearing the launch of its own microLED displays. The first device to receive one of the in-house screens is reported to be the Apple Watch Ultra toward the end of 2024, with the iPhone expected to follow a few years after.
Apple began devising how...
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Apple will be upping the cost of out-of-warranty battery replacements later this year for all models older than the iPhone 14. The company's announcement was quietly posted to a support page and pointed out on the r/Apple subreddit.
New York recently became the first US state to enact a law protecting consumer...
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With the lights being shut off for the beloved weather app Dark Sky on iOS, it is time to find another fair-weather friend to let you know when the next cold front is coming through. Dark Sky was bought out by Apple nearly two years ago and officially shut down on New Year's day.
When it comes to weather apps, Dark...
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It has been more than two years since Apple unceremoniously booted Fortnite from the App Store, but Epic's time in the wilderness may be coming to an end. Epic CEO Tim Sweeny posted a teaser that suggests the popular game could be coming back to Apple's platform in 2023, but probably not on the App Store.
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A new study has determined that the Apple Watch can be fairly adept at predicting stress levels of its users. The study was performed by a team of researchers from the University of Waterloo, Canada.
The Apple Watch is a highly-popular smartwatch that has many useful features and functions. From being able to check...
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Apple's iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 updates bring a plethora of new features, which include the Freeform app, the new Apple Music Sing app, and the return of external display support to M1 and M2 iPad Pro tablets.
Many device updates are filled with mundane security and bug fixes. However, Apple's most recent updates...
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Yesterday, Apple announced a set of new security features coming soon to iPhones. Among these features is an option to enable end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for iCloud backups. US users are slated to be the first group for which this feature will be widely available, with Apple targeting the end of the year for its US...
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Google Pixel owners can now share a digital key with friends on other Pixel phones and iPhones. The sharing feature is slated to arrive on other select Android 12 smartphones at a later date.
Having a digital car key can come in really handy during the frigid winter months. Instead of having to bundle up and go...
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Twitter is still chugging along despite its shrinking workforce, and new owner Elon Musk continues to pop up and make promises almost whenever he's summoned. It can be hard to keep track of all the things Musk claims he's going to do, particularly since he started posting his every thought on Twitter. Now, the...
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The iPhone 14 was released market just two months ago, but speculation about the iPhone 15 is already in full swing. We're going to take this opportunity to outline what new features, functions, and even sizes we might see coming in Apple's next mobile flagship.
Much like the iPhone 14, the iPhone 15 is expected to...
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'Tis the season of device trade-ins and gadget upgrades with Black Friday and Cyber Monday fast approaching, as well as the holidays. As seasonal bargains come into view, however, you may find that your Apple device fetches less trade-in credit than it did just a couple of short days ago—up to $550 less, in fact...
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One very talented (and driven) group of engineers decided that enough is enough and built their own functional foldable iPhone in less than a year. It wasn't easy, though.
If there is any proof that iPhone users are envious of all the flip and fold phones of the world outside of the iOS ecosystem, look no further...
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