When you use an iPhone app for the first time, you might be asked to give the app access to other features on your phone, like your camera. If you’re like me and just want a new app to work, you’ve probably tapped “Allow” without a second thought. However, you might not realize that tapping […]
Monthly Archives: November 2022
I Tracked My Sleep With an Apple Watch and Oura Ring. Which Is Better?
Oura’s Sleep Score gives it an advantage over the Apple Watch. But you need a membership to get the ring’s full benefits. I’ve learned a lot about my sleep over the past week. For example, I tend to get around 5 hours of “light” sleep during a typical night, and an average night of sleep […]
UK Probes Apple’s and Google’s ‘Stranglehold’ Over Mobile Browsing
The country’s competition watchdog says the tech giants’ dominance hinders innovation and adds unnecessary costs for businesses. The UK’s competition watchdog will launch an investigation into Apple’s and Google’s dominance of the mobile browser market. The Competition and Markets Authority said Tuesday it will conduct a more in-depth investigation of the companies’ “stranglehold” on the […]
You Don’t Need to Wait for Black Friday to Score This iPad Deal
At Amazon, Apple’s ninth-gen iPad is just $1 more than its lowest ever price. Apple’s ninth-gen iPad could be just what you need if you’re looking for a portable tablet that can help you be productive on the go (or from a comfortable couch). Whether you want to work, play, stay connected, create, explore or […]
I Dumped Android for an iPhone After 10 Years, and I’m Not Sorry
Commentary: The rebel in me didn’t want to do it, but I now understand the Apple hype. For a decade, I defended my choice to own an Android to countless haters. But at long last, and after months of going back and forth, I’ve traded in my beloved Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus for an iPhone […]
USB-C iPhones May Save High-Speed Data Transfer for Pro Models
A rumor suggests that lower-end iPhones will have data transfer speeds as slow as Lightning cables. USB-C iPhones are finally coming, but they may not all be created equal. A new rumor has it that the lower-end iPhones will get a less advanced type of USB standard with slower data transfer than the Pro models. […]
Apple Watch Ultra Review: The Most Exciting Watch in Years
Even if you’re not an endurance athlete, there’s still plenty of reasons you might want the $799 (£849, AU$1,299) Apple Watch Ultra. It has a bigger battery, more durable titanium casing and a screen that’s twice as bright as the Apple Watch Series 8. Like the iPhone 14 Pro, Apple has reserved some key features […]
iOS 16.2 Developer Beta 3: How to Download Right Now
The third developer beta for iOS 16.2 brings improvements to the Always-On Display. Apple has just released the latest developer beta for iOS 16.2. Currently in its third iteration, iOS 16.2 features improvements to the Always-On Display — allowing users to disable their wallpaper and notifications when AOD is enabled. The first two developer beta […]
Google Pixel Fold Renders Based on Leaked Images Show a Surprisingly Thin Phone
Renders based on images of a Google Pixel Fold — a rumored foldable phone that would compete with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4 — were published online Monday, courtesy of Front Page Tech. An unnamed source provided images to the tech news site, which then created custom renders based on those images. Ross Young, CEO […]
iOS 16.1 on Your iPhone: All the New Features You Can Try Now
Learn about everything new that landed on your iPhone, including a cheaper way to use Apple Fitness Plus. Apple’s iOS 16.1 hit compatible iPhones (and iPads with iPadOS 16) in early October, but have you explored the update yet? As a follow up to iOS 16 tricks, like a way to unsend messages and further […]