The new operating system name could confirm the direction of Apple’s AR, VR headsets. Apple has reportedly renamed the software that runs its upcoming augmented reality and virtual reality headset ahead of the product’s potential release next year. While the operating system had been internally named “realityOS,” it’s now been switched to “xrOS,” Bloomberg’s Mark […]
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More Than 1 Billion People Expected to Be Using 5G by Year’s End
5G is on track to become the “fastest-scaling mobile connectivity generation,” according to a new report. More than 1 billion people will be connected to 5G by the end of 2022, according to the latest mobility report from Ericsson. Between July and September of this year, 5G added 110 million subscribers around the world, upping […]
Stop Letting iPhone Apps Access Your Data. Do This Instead
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 […]
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 […]