Ignore the arguments about which is better, because iPhones and Android phones have far more in common than some folks will admit. Switching from an iPhone to an Android phone is pretty painless these days, and you can take all your stuff with you, including photos, messages, and other bits …
Read More »New iPhone 16 Pro color will reportedly be Desert Titanium
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 Pro will come in a new color, a new report claims, and it will be sort-of familiar. Leaker of iPhone-related things Majin Bu said the new color will be called Desert Titanium. “(It) is kind of dark gold, similar to the old purple color, relatively discreet …
Read More »The English Premier League Will Ditch Its Hated VAR Offside Tech for a Fleet of iPhones
When you watch this year’s English Premier League soccer games, there’s a high chance you may get mad at some of the offside calls. However, unlike past seasons, your anger won't be because the call, or the lack thereof, was obviously lousy. That’s because the League's new offside-detection system is …
Read More »Apple Prototypes and Corporate Secrets Are for Sale Online—If You Know Where to Look
It's probably been a while since anyone thought about Apple's router and network storage combo called Time Capsule. Released in 2008 and discontinued in 2018, the product has mostly receded into the sands of gadget time. So when independent security researcher Matthew Bryant recently bought a Time Capsule from the …
Read More »iOS 18: 8 cool new features you can try right now, including Apple Intelligence
While iOS 18 is slated to officially launch later this year, the release of the developer beta has given us a chance to try out some of the new features, including Apple Intelligence. The number of tweaks Apple has added to the next big update appears to be countless, so …
Read More »Wildflower’s iPhone Cases Are Perfect for the Very Clumsy
I'm insanely jealous of anyone who doesn't use a case on their iPhone—walking around freely without fear that they might accidentally drop it and shatter the fragile screen. I treat my iPhone like a Fabergé egg, complete with a heavy-duty screen protector and case. This is partly because I'm extremely …
Read More »The Time Is Right for a Folding iPhone
The Android world has enjoyed folding smartphones for six years, but Apple stans may soon be able to take part—a folding iPhone might arrive in 2026, according to a report from The Information. The project, codenamed V68, is in early development and there's no guarantee it will come to fruition, …
Read More »Need a new phone? These are the best unlocked phone deals during Prime Day 2024.
UPDATE: Jul. 16, 2024, 6:00 a.m. EDT This article has been updated with the latest deals on unlocked phones during the first day of Prime Day 2024. We rounded up the best unlocked phone deals during Prime Day. Check out our favorite picks: The best early Prime Day unlocked phone …
Read More »Apple to Allow Rivals to Access ‘Tap and Go’ Technology
Apple will allow rival companies to operate wallet technology on its iPhones free-of-charge for a decade, European Union regulators said on Thursday, in the latest overhaul prompted by local rules. Apple’s mobile wallet allows iPhone users to pay for products in-store and online using its own-brand Apple Pay. Until now, …
Read More »How Apple Intelligence’s Privacy Stacks Up Against Android’s ‘Hybrid AI’
At its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 10, Apple announced a late but major move into AI with “Apple Intelligence,” confirming months-long rumors that it would partner with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT to iPhones. Elon Musk, one of the cofounders of OpenAI, was quick to respond on X, branding ChatGPT-powered …
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