How to Downgrade from iOS 16.7.7 to iOS 16.7.6
This is how you bring your iPhone back to iOS 16.7.6 from iOS 16.7.7. If you run into problems with iOS 16.7.6 on your iPhone and you think moving your iPhone back to an older version of iOS 16 could help, this guide will help you downgrade. You can.....»»
Tapbacks are better in iOS 18’s Messages app, but they need one key fix
One of the Messages app’s most-used features, Tapbacks, got a big upgrade in iOS 18. The standard tapbacks were redesigned, and you can now use any emoji as a tapback. But there’s one tapback fix that’s become more needed than ever, and I hope.....»»
How to use the Apple Maps Library feature in iOS 18
Apple's iOS 18 update includes a Maps Library feature for all of your saved and pinned locations to live, making them easier to find later. Here's how to use it on your iPhone.iOS 18 adds a new Library feature to the iPhone's Apple Maps app.Adding ne.....»»
iOS 18.2: New features coming to your iPhone (other than AI)
iOS 18.2 is currently in beta testing with the next round of Apple Intelligence features, such as Image Playground, ChatGPT integration, and Genmoji. While those Apple Intelligence features are garnering most of the attention, there are other nota.....»»
I played Half-Life 2 for the first time this year—here’s how it went
Wake up and smell the ashes, Ms. Washenko. It's Half-Life 2 week at Ars Technica! This Saturday, November 16, is the 20th anniversary of the release of Half-Life 2—a game of.....»»
How to share a Wi-Fi QR code in iOS 18 to help your guests
Sharing your Wi-Fi with family, friends, and guests just got easier in iOS 18 with a new QR code feature for hassle-free connections.Sharing Wi-Fi passwords in iOS 18With iOS 18, Apple introduced a streamlined way to share Wi-Fi access — no more ty.....»»
How to type to Siri on your iPhone
Now that you have iOS 18.1 on your iPhone, did you know that you can type to Siri at any time? Here's how to do it......»»
How much lighter is the titanium iPhone 16 Pro vs steel iPhones?
Brought to you by Uniq: Uniq’s new FlexGrip™ band for iPhone offers a secure, one-handed hold for ultimate convenience while freeing up your other hand for multitasking with ease. Learn more. The iPhone 16 Pro devices offer Apple’s largest.....»»
Apple smart display details, iPhone 17 Slim, iOS 18.2 beta 3
Benjamin and Chance debate the curious report from Bloomberg about what the upcoming Apple smart display will look like, and how it will work. Ming-Chi Kuo also says Apple is working on a new smart home camera. iOS 18.2 beta 3 changes the narrative a.....»»
Big Foot has officially been spotted … among other new emoji proposals
We’re still awaiting that wacky pack of emoji characters previewed in May. And we probably won’t actually see the shovel and exhausted face appear next to the fingerprint and purple splat until iOS 18.4 next spring. But still, who doesn’t love.....»»
iOS 18.2’s Genmoji and Image Playground have three key guardrails you should know
The next wave of Apple Intelligence is almost here, bringing some of the most highly anticipated new capabilities. But two such features, Genmoji and Image Playground, come with some key guardrails in iOS 18.2 you should know about. more….....»»
Montessori-inspired Pok Pok iOS app update delivers ‘Number Journey’
A new toy has arrived for the wonderful Montessori-inspired and award-winning iOS app Pok Pok. “Number Journey” helps kids with math skills, fine motor skills, logic, problem-solving, confidence, storytelling, and more. more….....»»
Half-Life 2 pushed Steam on the gaming masses… and the masses pushed back
Back in 2004, many players saw Valve’s new platform as nothing but “fancy DRM.” It's Half-Life 2 week at Ars Technica! This Saturday, November 16, is the 20th anniversary of.....»»
Google Gemini arrives on iPhone as a native app
Google has released a new native Gemini app for iOS that includes Imagen 3 and Gemini Live......»»
Google Gemini Live takes on Siri via a standalone iOS app
Google is increasing the competition with Siri and Apple Intelligence on iPhone, by releasing a standalone iOS app for Gemini.Google GeminiGoogle's Gemini has been available to use for some time on the iPhone, but as part of the main Google app. Now,.....»»
The 10 accessories you need for your iPhone 16
Waiting for your iPhone 16 to arrive? Here's a list of accessories to add to your shopping cart so you're ready to go on day one......»»
UK consumer rights group sues Apple for maintaining an ‘unlawful’ iCloud monopoly
UK consumer rights group Which? is leading a lawsuit against Apple, targeting Apple’s dominance over cloud services on iPhone and iPad. Essentially, it argues that Apple forces iOS device users to buy iCloud storage as it does not allow other cloud.....»»
How to SIM unlock the iPhone 16 Pro Max for FREE!
If you hate having your SIM locked to your carrier, then we’ll show you how to SIM unlock your iPhone 16 Pro Max for free! The post How to SIM unlock the iPhone 16 Pro Max for FREE! appeared first on Phandroid. There are many reasons why.....»»
How to use Search and other new features in the iOS 18 Journal app
The release of iOS 18 brought a number of new features to Apple's Journal app, including the new ability to search and sort entries.Some of the many new features that came to the Journal app in iOS 18. Image credit: AppleApple's Journal app was origi.....»»
iOS 18.2 has the best Apple Intelligence features, here’s what’s coming
iOS 18.2 is just a few weeks away. It’s a huge software update that includes some of the best, most powerful Apple Intelligence features yet. Here’s the full list of AI features coming soon. more….....»»
How Valve made Half-Life 2 and set a new standard for future games
From physics to greyboxing, Half-Life 2 broke a lot of new ground. It's Half-Life 2 week at Ars Technica! This Saturday, November 16, is the 20th anniversary of the release of Hal.....»»