Preserve iPhone Battery With Charging Limit Options in iOS 18

Apple has introduced expanded charging limit options for iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models in iOS 18, offering users more control over their device’s battery health. This feature, which previously capped charging at 80%, now includes new 85%, 90%, and 95% options. The system Apple has applied aims to improve battery longevity by reducing the […]

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iOS 18.1 Fixes Bug Causing iPhone 16 to Randomly Restart

Along with new Apple Intelligence features, iOS 18.1 includes several bug fixes, and it addresses a frustrating bug that was causing some new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models to randomly restart. As we reported last week, there have been reports about unexpected restarts since the new ‌iPhone 16‌ models launched. Affected users see […]

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iPhone 16 Pro Bug Causing Random Freezing and Restarts

There appears to be a bug with some iPhone 16 models that is causing random restarts, according to complaints on Reddit, the MacRumors forums, and the Apple Support Communities. Affected users are seeing their iPhones freeze unexpectedly and then reboot. Reports about the issue have been ongoing since the ‌iPhone 16‌ models first launched in […]

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Chinese Smartphone Brands Rush to Copy iPhone 16 With Camera Button, ‘Origin Island,’ Live Photos, and More

OPPO’s upcoming Find X8 series will include a pressure-sensitive camera shutter button that resembles Apple’s new Camera Control feature introduced with the iPhone 16. The ‌iPhone 16‌’s Camera Control is a pressure-sensitive button allows users to interact with the camera in ways that were previously only possible with on-screen gestures and can perform functions such […]

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Assign Control Center Functions to Your iPhone’s Action Button

The Action button, introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro models and now featured on all iPhone 16 models, offers users a customizable hardware button for quick access to various functions. With iOS 18, Apple has expanded its capabilities to include Control Center functions, which could potentially increase its utility for many users. Despite its versatility, […]

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Here’s What You Need for iPhone 16 Fast Charging via MagSafe or USB-C

Now that Apple doesn’t include power adapters with new iPhones, you have to supply your own, and it can be a little confusing figuring out what you need specifically to get the fastest charging speeds. Apple added another layer of complexity this year with upgraded MagSafe charging for the iPhone 16 models, a feature that […]

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iFixit Teardown Provides Look Inside iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max

Earlier this week, repair site iFixit took apart the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus to demonstrate the new battery removal process that uses electricity for adhesive removal, and today, iFixit is back with a teardown of the iPhone 16 Pro and ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max. [embedded content] Apple’s ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ models do not […]

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Despite New Ceramic Shield, iPhone 16 Models Still Vulnerable to Drops

Apple’s latest iPhone 16 models feature a second-generation Ceramic Shield material, which Apple says is even tougher than the prior-generation Ceramic Shield. Device insurance provider Allstate Protection Plans today published the results of its annual device drop test, giving us insight into the durability of the new iPhones. [embedded content] Allstate tested the iPhone 16 […]

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