iOS 18 adding default app controls for messaging, phone calls, navigation, and more in the EU
Apple has announced another set of changes to its App Store and iPhone policies in the European Union. This time around, Apple is expanding default app controls, making additional first-party apps deletable, and updating the browser choice screen......»»
Indie App Spotlight: ‘one sec’ helps you stop doom scrolling on your iPhone
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. one sec aims to help people reduce mindless s.....»»
iOS 19 won"t drop currently supported devices, but iPadOS 19 will
A new claim says that any iPhone that can run iOS 18 will also work with iOS 19, but some older iPad models won't get iPadOS 19.While Apple Intelligence dominates the feature list, iOS 19 will be compatible with older iPhones also.French website iPho.....»»
Gemini brings a fantastic PDF superpower to Files by Google app
While reading a PDF document in the Files by Google app, users can now seamlessly pull Gemini and ask it to make sense of the contents with a single tap......»»
This is the worst smartphone camera I used in 2024, and it’s not even close
Choosing the best camera phone of 2024 was easy, but what about the worst camera phone of the year? There are some strong contenders, but only one winner......»»
Starlink connectivity on iPhone is almost here, beta registration now open
Earlier this week, T-Mobile announced that you can now register to beta test Starlink connectivity on your mobile phone, with actual testing expected to begin early next year – roughly two years after the initial announcement. more….....»»
These 3 key iOS features are still missing from the Mac
In recent years, iOS and macOS have been closer than ever to having feature parity. Nowadays, macOS releases mostly bring features first introduced on the iPhone and iPad, occasionally adding a new twist. However, despite this feature parity, there a.....»»
Report: Every iPhone model will be able to update to iOS 19, but some iPads left behind
Thanks to a usually-reliable tip off from iPhoneSoft, we may already know device compatibility for Apple’s next major operating system updates coming next year. The report says that every iPhone model that currently supports iOS 18 will also sup.....»»
Apple starts winding down iPhone 14 and iPhone SE sales in the EU
As expected, Apple is starting to wind down sales of the Lightning-equipped iPhone SE and iPhone 14 lineups from the European Union. This comes as the EU’s common charger mandate is set to go into effect on December 28, requiring smartphones to fea.....»»
All the changes Apple has made to the Photos app since iOS 18
As part of iOS 18, Apple unveiled the biggest-ever redesign to the Photos app. With a single-pane interface, the new Photos app highlights collections and curation while being fully customizable to your liking. The rollout of the Photos app, howe.....»»
Tim Cook says Apple ‘never talked about’ charging for AI, here’s why
Over the past few months, two big waves of Apple Intelligence features have debuted via iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.2. While some have speculated Apple is planning paid AI services in the future, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook recently said that charging has never e.....»»
Best apps for tracking Santa on your phone
Are your kids anxious for Santa's arrival? Then check out these great apps that track Jolly Old St. Nick's progress on Christmas Eve......»»
How to use Visual Intelligence on your iPhone with iOS 18.2
If you have an iPhone 16 device, then you should now be able to use Visual Intelligence. Here's how it works......»»
9to5Mac Daily: December 20, 2024 – Apple Watch Ultra 3 rumors, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
How to stop spam calls and reclaim some sanity on your iPhone
Spam calls are a seemingly endless nuisance with no solution, but there are several ways to get relief built into your iPhone and through services like those provided by Incogni.Stop spam calls with Incogni's robust service. Image credit - IncogniIt'.....»»
Shedding light on snow"s crucial role in Earth"s climate system
EU researchers are braving extreme Arctic conditions to shed light on snow's crucial role in Earth's climate system......»»
AI video editing coming to Instagram next year, using text prompts
AI video editing based on text prompts is coming to Instagram next year, with the company’s head showing off the ability to do things like change your clothing and video background, as well as some funkier stuff like adding animated characters......»»
How to use AirTag sharing when travelling with family and friends
I didn’t waste any time when AirTags first came out, immediately buying eight of them: for five bags, keys, a videography rig, and a bicycle. But I’ve also repurposed some of them during trips for some AirTag sharingwith friends, and iOS 18.2 mak.....»»
CISA: Use Signal or other secure communications app
In the wake of the widespread compromise of US telecom giants’ networks by Chinese hackers and the FBI advising Americans to use end-to-end encrypted communications, CISA is advising “highly targeted individuals” – senior gove.....»»
DEAL: The 2024 Motorola Razr+ is $200 CHEAPER right now!
If you want an affordable foldable phone with flagship hardware, don’t miss this deal for the 2024 Motorola Razr+! The post DEAL: The 2024 Motorola Razr+ is $200 CHEAPER right now! appeared first on Phandroid. Earlier this year, Motorola.....»»
MKBHD just revealed his smartphone of the year
Popular tech YouTuber MKBHD said his winning selection for phone of the year might be the most boring choice, but he absolutely loves it......»»