$1M iPhone repair scam leads to prison sentence, and almost $2M in penalties
A $1M iPhone repair scam running for more than three years has led to a Chinese man receiving a prison sentence, and being asked to pay almost $2M in restitution and penalties. Using a method that has been used by other fraudsters, Haiteng Wu tricke.....»»
Prime Day 2 highlights: Black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 hits best price ever, AirPods 4 and Pro 2, iPhone 16 cases, and more
We are now well into the second half of with all of the best deals ready and waiting in our master deal hub. Alongside ongoing and particularly impressive price drops on the latest AirPods Pro 2 back at the best price of the year with $80 in savings.....»»
Teen survey reveals Apple Intelligence will push more iPhone 16 upgrades
A new survey of teens in the U.S. reveals that iPhone ownership remains extremely high. And while the number of teens upgrading to the iPhone 16 currently remains steady, Apple Intelligence looks set to push an acceleration of new purchases in the mo.....»»
Kuo: iPhone 16 sales matching expectations so far, no cutbacks anticipated
Apple’s iPhone 16 lineup launched just a few weeks ago. Now is about the time we typically hear supply chain reports that indicate how sales seem to be going. In contrast to a questionable report last week, today Ming-Chi Kuo has reported some good.....»»
iFixit now sells tool to easily remove iPhone 16 battery
With the iPhone 16, Apple has made a lot of improvements when it comes to making devices more repairable. This includes a new method that uses low-voltage electric current to loosen and remove the battery. And for those working on repairing iPhones,.....»»
Fisker"s abandoned HQ left in disarray with hazardous waste, clay models, landlord says
The bankrupt automaker's landlord says it faces "tens of thousands of dollars" in cleanup costs and damage repair......»»
iOS 18.1 makes Apple Photos better in three key ways, here’s what’s coming
iOS 18.1 will arrive later this month, bringing with it a ton of new capabilities to iPhone users—particularly through Apple Intelligence. There are three AI-powered upgrades set for Apple Photos in iOS 18.1 that make the app better than ever. Here.....»»
Cryo-electron microscopy provides new insights into the cell"s repair system
The membrane that surrounds cells in living organisms is extremely flexible and sensitive. How it protects itself from damage and renews itself is crucial for many life processes, and is not yet fully understood in detail. Scientists at Forschungszen.....»»
Should Apple cease fixed annual iPhone updates? [Poll]
Macworld enjoys its more provocative pieces, the latest of which takes issue not just with the Camera Control button on the iPhone 16, but with the Action button before it. Those particular views aside, it goes on to argue that a fixed(ish) annual.....»»
iPhone Mirroring is currently a privacy and legal risk on work Macs
One of the new features of iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia is iPhone Mirroring – but using this with a personal iPhone on a work Mac currently creates a privacy risk for employees, and a legal risk for businesses. The problem, as cybersecurity company.....»»
Larger displays on iPhone 16 Pro and Apple Watch Series 10: Worth it?
Last month Apple introduced the latest iPhone 16 Pro and Apple Watch Series 10 models together, and they had one key upgrade in common: larger displays. I’ve been using the new, larger iPhone 16 Pro and 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 for nearly three w.....»»
Apple marks MacBook and iPad models ‘vintage,’ adds iPods to ‘obsolete’ list
Today Apple has updated its lists of vintage and obsolete products with new additions. The latest vintage products are select MacBook and iPad models, while key iPods and a beloved iPhone model are now considered ‘obsolete.’ more….....»»
Nomad launches limited edition ‘Olde Dublin’ Horween leather Case and Folio for iPhone 16 Pro
Nomad’s leather cases are a staple of its iPhone accessories and have become even more popular as Apple stopped using leather last year. Now Nomad has launched a new limited edition finish for its premium Horween Modern Leather Case and Modern Leat.....»»
$1,000 iPhone 16 Pro versus $500 Pixel 8a camera comparison: this is embarassing for Apple
If you ask the average user which phone takes the best pictures, they’d likely claim the iPhone 16 Pro should be at the top of the list. While it can take some good shots, it’s definitely not the best smartphone camera out there. In fact,.....»»
Apple kicked Musi out of the App Store based on YouTube lie, lawsuit says
Popular music app says YouTube never justified its App Store takedown request. Musi, a free music-streaming app only available on iPhone, sued Apple last week, arguing that Apple.....»»
I tried dozens of iPhone 16 Pro cases. This is my favorite thin case
Any list of the includes a wide variety of styles and designs, so there’s something for everyone. For years, I’ve prioritized protection, used bigger cases, or gone completely naked with no case. Is that the best way, though? To answer this quest.....»»
One of my favorite iPhone accessories is on sale for Prime Day
If you need a fantastic external power bank for your iPhone, then look no further than this one, which is on sale for Prime Day......»»
Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max: Which big-screen iPhone should you buy?
There are a few differences between the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro Max, but with a $300 price gap, do you really need Apple's best? Let's find out......»»
iPhone 16 Pro Max beats all the competition in intensive robotic battery life test
The continues to make headlines, with Apple firmly having the best performance and longest battery life smartphone this year. In PhoneBuff’s test, the 16 Pro Max went head-to-head with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in a test involving a variety.....»»
Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs. iPhone 14 Plus: Is it upgrade time?
This year's iPhone 16 Plus is a signficant upgrade over its predecessor, so where does that leave the iPhone 14 Plus? Should you upgrade? We found out......»»
Indie App Spotlight: ‘GroceryBot’ is an all-in-one planner for grocery shopping
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. GroceryBot is a new iPhone app that aims to.....»»