iOS 16 beta release: When can I download the new iPhone software?
It’s the weekend before this year’s WWDC event, the annual conference where Apple unveils its latest software innovations. And of course, the iOS 16 announcement is one of the most highly anticipated segments of the keynote. That’s when Apple unveils its newest iPhone software, with some of them having already leaked. As in previous years,…
How To Use Browser Extensions On Safari For iPhone And iPad
Primakov/Shutterstock Gone are the days when smartphones were merely a novel way to call and message someone — they've evolved over the years into miniature computers that can be carried around in a pocket, ones that not only offer a wide variety of apps, but also sophisticated web browsers. The same is true for tablets;…
Is Your iPhone’s 5G Service Slow? Here’s How To Turn It Off
Dilok Klaisataporn/Shutterstock Everyone loves faster service on their iPhone, and that's why there has been a great deal of excitement over the gradual release of 5G connectivity. Every major carrier in the U.S. now offers 5G in addition to 4G LTE, but the technology is still relatively new and there are three different types at…
Your iPhone has a hidden interactive weather map – here’s how to find it
If your iPhone is running iOS 15, did you know there’s an interactive weather map sort of buried in the stock weather app that comes pre-installed with the phone? I certainly didn’t, because I suspect I’ve used the app the same way as many as you. Meaning, a quick tap to open it, a glance…
The new Google TV app can turn your iPhone into a TV remote
In the past, we have written about how much better many of Google’s mobile apps are than their Apple counterparts. For many iPhone users, Google’s apps are indispensable, including Google Maps, Google Calendar, and Google Chrome. This week, Google is attempting to add another app to that list with the Google TV app. Google TV…
iPhone 14 Pro’s new A16 Bionic chip may not be a big upgrade over the A15
Most iPhone 14 rumors are painting the same picture more than three months ahead of the expected September launch event. The iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Pro models will have different designs, which is something Apple has done before to differentiate between cheaper and more expensive models. But for the first time this year,…
iPhone 14 Pro rumored to get always-on display – here’s why it doesn’t need it
Apple will unveil most of the new iOS 16 features at its WWDC 2022 event in a few days. But don’t expect any Apple to showcase any of the iPhone 14-centric features that it’s building into the new mobile operating system. That’s what leaks are for, and a reliable insider says that Apple might add…
iOS 16 will reportedly include an always-on display feature for future iPhones
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iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max could finally get always-on display
Apple may finally bring always-on display to the upcoming iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. According to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple could introduce the feature with iOS 16, allowing the iPhone to display a limited amount of information even when it’s locked. Gurman says the iPhone’s version of always-on mode could work…
Why You Need To Turn Your iPhone’s Bluetooth Off When You’re Not Using It
Prostock-studio/Shutterstock Bluetooth has been around for years, but it's more useful than ever, particularly now that most people have ditched wired earbuds for their true wireless counterparts. If you're an iPhone user, there's a good chance you keep your phone's Bluetooth turned on in order to connect with an Apple Watch and quickly pair the…