Google’s iPhone app for wirelessly switching to Android will be ready for Pixel owners in a few weeks
Anyone switching from an iPhone to an Android device has more to worry about than just green bubbles, they also want to bring along as much of the data from their phone as they can. While backing things up to Google Drive or plugging in a cable are solutions that Google can walk you through,…
Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack can charge iPhones faster with a new firmware update
My favorite kind of software update is the kind that unlocks secret hardware features, and the Apple MagSafe Battery Pack is the latest surprise: once you apply firmware update 2.7, you’ll be able to cordlessly charge an iPhone at a faster 7.5W instead of the original 5W, via a report from 9to5Mac. You can wait…
Analyst suggests the iPhone 14 will have an autofocus front camera
Apple’s next iPhones could have an improved selfie camera, with autofocus capabilities and a wider aperture, according to a prediction by well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Unlike Apple’s current fixed-focus design, an autofocus-enabled front-facing camera could let the iPhone 14 take clearer pictures even if you’re closer or further away from the camera. A wider aperture…
How to use AirDrop on Apple’s iPhone and iPad
Apple’s AirDrop is a hugely convenient feature for transferring photos, videos, documents, and other files between the company’s devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Macs. You can easily send something to a friend — or use AirDrop as a handy way of transferring files between your own products. What’s great about AirDrop is its simplicity. Instead…
You can now try 1Password’s customizable redesign on your iPhone and iPad
1Password released an early access version of 1Password 8 for iOS on Wednesday, which brings a redesigned interface and new backend to iPhone and iPad users. The new version of the app, which 1Password says will eventually make its way to all its supported platforms, has been available in early access mode for Mac since…
iPhone 14 Pro models may be the only devices to get the new A16 chip
The iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max may be the only models in the upcoming lineup to carry a new A16 chip, according to reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (via 9to5Mac). In a tweet, Kuo indicates that the standard iPhone 14 and 14 Max will be left with the A15 chipset that comes in…
Researchers devise iPhone malware that runs even when device is turned off
BLIND SPOT — Research is largely theoretical but exposes an overlooked security issue. Dan Goodin - 5/16/2022, 8:20 PM Classen et al. When you turn off an iPhone, it doesn’t fully power down. Chips inside the device continue to run in a low-power mode that makes it possible to locate lost or stolen devices using…
Report: Apple is testing USB-C iPhone models for 2023
Port Shuffle — European Union regulation could force Apple to make the switch. Samuel Axon - 5/13/2022, 6:24 PM Enlarge / 2021's iPhone 13 still uses Apple's proprietary Lightning port. Apple is testing iPhones that use the industry-standard USB-C port, according to a report in Bloomberg citing people with knowledge of the situation. Since 2012,…
Apple launches self-service repair program for iPhone users in the US
Right to Repair — Users can either purchase or rent tools and parts to fix the latest iPhones. Samuel Axon - 4/27/2022, 8:40 PM An iPhone undergoes repairs. This is Apple's rental repair kit. First announced in November, Apple is now selling and renting parts to customers who want to repair their iPhones. Apple describes…