In recent years, Apple has often released new iPhone color options as a mid-product cycle refresh, but the chances of a similar announcement in 2025 are looking increasingly unlikely. Apple has added new iPhone colors on six occasions in the past, consistently in either the March or April following an iPhone’s launch: iPhone 7 and […]
Read MoreApple and Indonesia have agreed on terms to lift the country’s five-month ban on iPhone 16 sales, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke to Bloomberg. The deal concludes a battle that began in October, when Indonesia refused to issue permits for Apple’s flagship iPhone lineup over Apple’s failure to comply with domestic […]
Read MoreThe iPhone 16e and iPhone 15 now sit at the bottom of Apple’s iPhone lineup at $599 and $699, respectively. While the 16e shares many important features with the iPhone 15, there are still 30 significant differences between the devices to be aware of–not least Apple Intelligence support. There is a merely $100 price difference […]
Read MoreApple’s all-new iPhone 16e joins the lineup as a cheaper alternative to the iPhone 16. Despite sharing most of their features, there are still more than 25 differences between the devices to be aware of. There is a $200 price difference between the iPhone 16e and iPhone 16. To justify this, the iPhone 16e misses […]
Read MoreApple this week made parts and tools for the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max available to order through its self-service repair store in the U.S. and many European countries, seven weeks after the devices launched. There are parts and tools available for repairing or replacing an iPhone […]
Read MoreApple 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 […]
Read MoreAlong 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 […]
Read MoreOPPO’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 […]
Read MoreThe batteries inside the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus use an innovative type of adhesive that can be loosened with low-voltage electrical current. Apple’s official repair guide recommends using a 9V battery with alligator clips for this process, but DIY repair website iFixit has released a new USB-powered tool as an alternative solution. As […]
Read MoreThe 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, […]
Read MoreApple today shared a video ad that highlights the new Camera Control on the latest iPhone 16 models, offering a quick look at the button in action. [embedded content] While the ad is for the iPhone 16 Pro, the Camera Control is available on all four iPhone 16 models. The button provides quick access to […]
Read MoreNow 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 […]
Read MoreAirPods 4 With ANC vs. AirPods Pro 2 Apple last week released the AirPods 4, and one version of the new earbuds has Active Noise Cancellation included. ANC means the AirPods 4 have a feature set that rivals the AirPods Pro 2, so we thought we’d compare the two for those undecided on which to […]
Read MoreOne of the major new software-based camera features in the iPhone 16 models is support for a wider range of Photographic Styles, complete with more granular controls to make for a setup where you can create a customized look for all of your images. Photographic Styles isn’t a feature that’s quite as easy to use […]
Read MoreWith the iPhone 16 lineup, Apple brought the Action Button to all four devices, expanding it from the Pro-only limitation last year. At the same time, there’s a new Camera Control button that eliminates the need to activate the camera with the Action Button, which was one of the major useful functions. At the same […]
Read MoreApple’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 […]
Read MoreWith the fifth beta of iOS 18.1, Apple has made a small tweak to the Camera Control button that was introduced on the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. When you dig into the Camera Control settings, there is now a way to set it to the front-facing […]
Read MoreThe iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are Apple’s newest iPhones and follow last year’s iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, but how different are the two latest models, and what exactly does a “Pro” device offer? Last year, the biggest new differences between the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro were the titanium frame, […]
Read MoreOver the weekend, well-known repair website iFixit shared an iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus teardown video, and an accompanying blog post. Notably, the video shows Apple’s new electrical battery removal process in action on the standard iPhone 16. iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus batteries have an innovative type of adhesive that can be […]
Read MoreSmartphone photography has improved considerably over the past decade. Even the most basic of smartphones can spit out decent images now because all of the heavy lifting is done by the camera software now. That’s also the reason why smartphone photos look ultra-processed now. The results are a step beyond realistic and in the apparent […]
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