iPhone 16 will use Apple’s in-house 5G modem, Qualcomm CEO says
Rumors about whether Apple could produce its own in-house 5G radios have been like a rollercoaster these past months. First, we reported delays, then a complete cancelation. Yesterday, on the other hand, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said Apple would indeed be readying its in-house 5G chips for the redesigned iPhone SE 4. Now, Qualcomm’s CEO says
Leaker says iPhone 15 USB-C port will be restricted to MFi accessories
A few weeks ago, someone posted a rumor on the Chinese social media network Weibo about iPhone 15’s new USB-C port being exclusive to MFi accessories only. While iPad models with USB-C ports let you connect to any peripheral, this user suggested that Apple would limit accessories for its new iPhones to those certified by
This cool iPhone feature automatically edits photos as you take them
Having a powerful camera phone in your pocket is only half the battle when it comes to taking great pictures. The iPhone features one of the best mobile cameras, and the newer the iPhone, the better the camera hardware and software you have at your disposal. But after you snap that photo, it’s up to
You Can Finally Get Google’s Magic Eraser on Your iPhone or Android
Google’s Magic Eraser is one of the company’s most impressive (and one of its most advertised) features. Who wouldn’t like the ability to instantly erase unwanted people or objects from any photo? And while the feature was a Pixel exclusive from the beginning, Google is now opening the gates to virtually everyone’s smartphone, so long
This Bluetooth fob turns iPhones or Android devices into two-way satellite messengers
Bullitt, the company that brought you rugged Cat-branded smartphones with thermal cameras, is stuffing trendy emergency-response satellite tech into a Motorola-branded Bluetooth keychain accessory.Making its debut at MWC 2023, the new Motorola Defy Satellite Link can enable almost any smartphone to send and receive text messages in places lacking cellular signals. Satellite communications features are
iPhone 15 rumored to get a big battery boost from new OLED chip
A few months ago, BGR reported the iPhone 15’s A17 Bionic chip would be 35% more power efficient than its predecessor. While this is good news for all iPhone Pro fans, there could be another reason all iPhone 15 models will have a better battery than their predecessors. According to Economic Daily News, the iPhone
New Leaked Images Show An iPhone-Style Dynamic Island Is Coming To Android
When Apple launched the iPhone 14 lineup in September 2022, the most talked about feature on the new device was the newly debuted Dynamic Island option. Exclusive to the Pro-grade iPhones, this feature turns the pill-shaped hole punch on the iPhone's display into a notification feature. Within weeks of its introduction, the Google Play Store was
How to Get the New iPhone Emojis Early
Who doesn’t love new emojis? With Apple’s upcoming iOS 16.4, there are 21 new emojis to try out, including a new smiley, a pink heart, and a jellyfish. But you don’t need to wait until Apple releases iOS 16.4 to the public—you can try them out right now.All the new emojis coming in iOS 16.4Surprisingly
iOS 16.4 could bring 3Gbps download speeds over 5G to the iPhone
The iPhone could start getting much faster download speeds…if you update to iOS 16.4, have T-Mobile, and have an iPhone 14 model. Today, Apple rolled out the first developer beta of iOS 16.4. As reported by 9to5Mac, the outlet found that, within the Cellular Settings of the new beta, there is a new option to
iOS 16 adoption: Apple reveals how many iPhone and iPad users are running the new system
For the first time since iOS 16 was released last September, Apple shared adoption statistics of iPhone and iPad users running the latest versions of its operating systems. Previously, BGR covered iOS 16 adoption by using a third-party analytics website. According to Mixpanel, 100 days after iOS 16 was released, 68.91% of all iPhone models