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The most significant change to the iPhone this year is due to an EU mandate rather than Apple's innovation. Adopting USB-C is a welcome move, but it's far from the innovations of the past. Another year, another iPhone, with Apple claiming huge improvements making it the best one yet. With the iPhone 15, there are noticeable enhancements for those who upgrade annually. The regular and plus-sized ha...

Apple may withdraw FaceTime and iMessage from the UK rather than compromise their security features, if new government proposals are enacted. These proposals involve updating the 2016 Investigatory Powers Act, potentially obliging tech companies to seek home office approval for new security features before they can be released to customers. Apple has consistently opposed this Act since its incepti...

The recently launched 15-inch MacBook Air has received great reviews, but according to a new report from Digitimes, sources in the supply chain are claiming that sales have been lower than expected, possibly up to 50% below predictions. As a result, there may be some scaling back of production, although it’s not clear if this has begun or is still being considered. Some resellers, including possib...

A group of more than 1,500 developers in the UK has recently filed a class action lawsuit against Apple, claiming that the App Store fee is excessive and that it stems from the company’s app distribution monopoly. Apple charges developers a commission of up to 30% on transactions made on its platform, which has been a topic of discussion among governments and developers worldwide. The group of 1,5...

When Apple launched the iPhone and iPad, developers quickly created millions of apps. This led to massive successes for companies like Airbnb and Snap. However, other platforms such as Apple Watch and TV haven't enjoyed similar popularity with their App Stores largely ignored by big names like Twitter, Meta, and Uber. Apple's own data reveals this disparity - its watch and TV stores have less than...

Apple Insider is carry a story about rumours suggesting that Apple is developing a large all-screen folding MacBook Pro . However, the current state of foldable display technology may potentially delay its launch. In early 2022, it was speculated that Apple was creating a touchscreen device with a 20-inch foldable display, thought to be either a MacBook or an iPad. By the end of that year, expecta...

Apple's market value surged by $71 billion following reports of its clandestine development of an 'Apple GPT', designed to challenge OpenAI. The tech giant is stepping into the generative AI arena, vying alongside numerous competitors for OpenAI's supremacy in AI technology. Bloomberg revealed that Apple has been covertly crafting a tool named Apple GPT, echoing ChatGPT - the renowned AI chatbot a...

The iPhone 15 series could feature enhanced stacked battery technology for improved energy density and extended lifespan, according to a recent rumour by Twitter user RGcloudS. This information emerged as part of an alleged leak regarding Samsung's Galaxy S24+ and S24 Ultra models, which are reportedly also adopting the same technology. Stacked batteries use a lamination manufacturing technique th...

People have been wondering what Apple is planning with AI. Recent discussions has focused on how their chips seem far more capable than the uses they are being put to, and new developments such as being able to clone your voice drops serious hints about future capabilities. The time for a big and aggressive push into AI may almost be here. That’s according to Dan Ives, an analyst at Wedbush Securi...

Accessing offline maps on Apple Maps will be as simple as tapping your phone. Users will have the ability to easily select and download an area on their device with just one tap. Even when offline, users can access turn-by-turn navigation for driving, walking, public transport and cycling, find places in Maps, see their estimated time of arrival and more. Exploring the great outdoors is made easy...

Late last week, Bloomberg released a report describing some of the planning going on in the Apple retail division to prepare for the launch of the Apple Vision Pro headset, previously announced as available in the US “early next year.” The report states that Vision Pro will be sold by appointment only, at least initially. Customers will be assisted by Apple retail staff to get a Vision Pro with th...

The old adage, "the best camera is the one you have with you," applies to our ever-present smartphones. However, Apple has warned that some iPhone photos could be removed permanently on July 26th if not backed up properly. Your digital photo archives are always at hand for showcasing or browsing. But due to certain changes announced by Apple, lack of preparation might lead to loss of your iPhone p...

There’s a great report from Mark Gurman on Bloomberg today - let me summarise it for you. Seven years ago, Apple was criticised for the introduction of AirPods and the removal of iPhone’s headphone jack. Today, these wireless earbuds are a top product for Apple, contributing billions to their annual revenue and positively impacting iPhone sales. And you see them everywhere. The success of the AirP...

Bloomberg reports that Apple is set to release refreshed versions of its major product lines, including a new Apple Watch Ultra and the iPhone 15, planned for a traditional autumn launch. Two new 24-inch iMacs are also expected to be released. Early work on an even larger 30-inch model has begun, which would make it Apple’s biggest all-in-one screen size yet. Refreshes for iPad Pro and iPad Air ar...

Interactive text, an underrated iOS feature present since the iPhone's inception, allows you to tap phone numbers or addresses for quick actions. However, not all apps integrate this feature and some even restrict copying parts of a message. Understandable, but annoying. But today, I'm going to share a little tip to work around that. To overcome this limitation, you can use Live Text to copy any t...

HomePod users can now look forward to enjoying not only Apple Music but also third-party services like Pandora, Deezer, and iHeartRadio. Although the list of compatible apps is limited, Apple aims to change this with iOS 17. This update allows users to ask Siri to play media from apps installed on their iPhone or iPad through HomePod. With iOS 17, as revealed at WWDC 2023, Siri and AirPlay updates...

Last week, the European Parliament passed a law to make it easier to recycle batteries. New rules mean iPhones and iPads have to be redesigned so users can switch out their batteries easier. Android devices will also be subject to the same mandate. This marks the second significant hardware change for Apple products due to EU legislation; iPhones will soon feature a USB-C port instead of Lightning...

Rumours suggest that the iPhone 15 may undergo a significant shakeup, with the regular model potentially featuring a 48-MP sensor currently exclusive to Pro iPhones. This information comes from a supply chain report by Chinese site ITHome, which discusses Sony's production capacity shortages for its camera units due to the upgraded 48-megapixel size. According to ITHome, Sony has struggled to fulf...

Apple usually has new colors and styles of iPhones, but most people immediately put cases on them. That could be changing. Many Apple users treat naked iPhones as status symbols. This behaviour maybe stems from a few different beliefs. Some think cases look cheap, while others just want to imitate celebrities with bare iPhones. Either way, it's surprisingly trendy. Time Magazine wrote about tycoon...

Here are some exciting new Apple Music & Podcasts features and experiences users can anticipate once iOS17 rolls out: 1. Collaborative Playlists : Apple Music subscribers can create and edit playlists with family and friends, incorporating track selections, edits, and emoji reactions. 2. Enhanced Apple Music Sing experience: Using Continuity Camera, users can see themselves on screen with camera f...

The Vision Pro headset leaves me with a lingering impression of loneliness, as the majority images it conjures up in my imagination based on what I have seen are solitary and not social. In a recent podcast , I discussed how the iPhone remains central to the Apple ecosystem, while devices like the Vision Pro seem soulless and unsociable . This could be true for all virtual reality headsets, to be...

Now we have the Vision Pro announcement out of the way, and all the iOS17 launch stuff too, attention will linger on processing that for a while. But then, it’s eyes on September and all the leaks leading up to the launch of the iPhone 15 . Here’s why this still matters more than the Vision Pro Replacing the iPhone with the Vision Pro headset would be unthinkable for Apple for at least another 5 y...

Recent years have seen Apple really up their game on keeping your information secure, and protecting you from unwanted and unsafe content. As well as CheckIn , NameDrop and Live Voicemail , here are a few of more the features announced at WWDC that you may not have heard about, coming to you in a free update in September. First, let’s talk about privacy, with major updates to Safari Private Browsi...

Apple often gets a hard time because of how much it charges for its products. On the other hand, you get years of updates of the operating system for free. WatchOS10 , might just be the most significant update to the Apple Watch in some time, possibly offering an even bigger jump forwards than what looks like might be on sale in terms of extras in the upcoming Apple Series Watch 9. And this watchO...

WWDC happened and today I’m going to round up just a few of the headline details revealed for iOS17. There really was a lot, so here’s what caught my attention in particular. First, FaceTime is adding Audio and Video Messages, Reactions, and Extends to Apple TV FaceTime now supports audio and video messages so when users call someone who is not available, they can share a message that can be appre...