iOS 16 with customizable Lock Screens, Unsend Messages & More now available
Apple has released iOS 16 to the public, bringing a new range of customization options, core app changes, and other features to the iPhone.Apple iOS 16The free software update is now available to download over the air on compatible iOS devices. It br.....»»
Halide gets Camera Control support; also available from Lock Screen
With the Camera Control button one of the headline features of the iPhone 16 line-up, developer Lux has announced that the Halide app will be able to take advantage of it. You’ll be able to set the button to open Halide instead of the default ca.....»»
iOS 18 is here, and it’s Apple’s most personal iPhone update yet
iOS 18 is now rolling out to everyone. The update includes major new Home Screen customization features, a completely redesigned Photos app, and more. In many ways, iOS 18 is Apple’s most customizable update for iPhone users yet. Head below for.....»»
Beyond displays: Liquid crystals in motion mimic biological systems
Liquid crystals are all around us, from cell phone screens and video game consoles to car dashboards and medical devices. Run an electric current through liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and they generate colors, thanks to the unique properties of thes.....»»
Eufy’s new smart lock is the company’s first with Matter support
The Eufy Smart Lock E30 doesn't have a catchy name, but it's loaded with features that make it easy to control your front door, including Matter support......»»
The first ultra wideband smart lock won’t even support iOS 18’s hands-free unlock
Back in June, Apple announced that iOS 18 would introduce a great new Home app feature: support for hands-free unlocking with an ultra wideband lock. Today, the first UWB smart lock has finally been announced. But unfortunately, it won’t support th.....»»
Apple is well on its way to making iPhones theft-proof
Apple’s latest theft-prevention measure went live for beta testers yesterday: Activation Lock for iPhone components. The move is likely to generate some controversy, as it introduces another barrier to DIY repairs using parts harvested from brok.....»»
Apple brings Activation Lock to iPhone parts with iOS 18
Earlier this year, Apple announced some changes to its repair policies. Overall, the company has made it easier for users to repair their iPhone with genuine used parts. However, at the same time, Apple also announced that it would bring Activation L.....»»
Study: Managers can boost everyone"s productivity by praising successful workers in company-wide messaging
Workplace communications platforms such as Slack and Microsoft Teams are sometimes accused of reducing productivity by distracting workers with constant messages and the need to respond to them......»»
RCS messages are about to look a little different on your Android phone
You'll soon be able to more easily tell whether you're chatting through SMS or RCS, thanks to a recent change to the Google Messages app......»»
The Yale Code is a unique alternative to traditional smart locks
The Yale Code lacks the connectivity of smart locks, yet it still offers keypad support, Auto-Lock, and the option to toggle settings directly from the lock......»»
Rumor: iPhone 16 Pro to feature 33% smaller display bezels
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to have larger screens than their predecessors. One way Apple will accomplish this feat without as big of an increase to the overall form factor is with smaller bezels. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman no.....»»
Lock in the best trade-in value for your used iPhone, Apple Watch ahead of the iPhone 16
In anticipation of Monday's Apple Event, iPhone and Apple Watch users who are looking to upgrade to the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 can lock in an exclusive cash bonus on pre-owned devices.Lock in the best trade-in value for your iPhone.Popul.....»»
Need a smart lock? This one dropped below $200 for Labor Day
The Eufy Video Smart Lock E330 is a great 3-in-1 solution for all your smart home security needs. It's currently on sale now at Amazon......»»
SwitchBot releases a new wallet tracker with Find My support and smart home integration
SwitchBot has just made it easier to keep track of your wallet with its . It is fully integrated with Apple’s Find My network and can be used in smart homes with SwitchBot’s Matter-enabled lock. Thus, it looks to be a great device that solves t.....»»
Perception and deception in times of crisis: Characteristics of messages and sources that allow information to spread
The COVID-19 pandemic not only gave us a global health crisis but also an infodemic, a term coined by the World Health Organization (WHO) to describe the overwhelming flood of information—both accurate and misleading—that inundated media channels.....»»
iPhone 16 Pro rumored features: the key upgrades we’re expecting
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will reportedly have bigger screens, better cameras, a new button, and more......»»
iOS 18.1 beta 3 expands Apple Intelligence notification summaries beyond Messages and Mail
Today Apple released beta 3 for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. These updates include some key new Apple Intelligence capabilities not available in previous betas. One such addition brings an expansion of what may be the killer Apple I.....»»
Apple Sports brings live scores to your iPhone lock screen with iOS 18
Starting with iOS 18, the Apple Sports app will provide Live Activities for games, surfacing real-time and updating sports scores directly on your iPhone lock screen, and Apple Watch Smart Stack. This functionality will replace the similar “Foll.....»»
Romance fraud doesn"t only happen online—it can turn into real-world deception
We often think of fraudsters as people on the opposite side of the world. They will manipulate and exploit victims through words on a computer screen, or loving messages through the phone. But romance fraud can also happen in person, with the fraudst.....»»
Musicians to lose Finale notation app after 35 years
Mac and Windows notation app Finale has been used by musicians since Macs had nine-inch black and white screens, but now its developer is shutting it down and directing users to alternatives.Finale music notation softwareNo app for writing music scor.....»»