Apple News

APPLE NEWS

Jun 3, 2019

Apple HomeKit Now Supports Home Security Cameras and Routers

Mahit Huilgol

Apple has announced a slew of new security features for iOS. The app logins are more secure, the maps come with enhanced privacy and Apple claims that all of this is possible without any tracking.

IPADOS

Jun 3, 2019

iOS for iPad Renamed to iPadOS: Brings Enhanced Multitasking and Home Screen, More

Smidh

As a last-minute leak had claimed, Apple today announced at WWDC 2019 that it is renaming iOS for the iPad to iPadOS. The move is a surprising one iPadOS 13 comes with a number

IOS 13

Jun 3, 2019

iOS 13 Announced With Dark Mode, Faster App Launch Times, More

Smidh

Apple today unveiled iOS 13 -- the next major version of its mobile operating system for iPhones and iPads. After focusing primarily on speed and stability with iOS 12 last year, iOS 13 is a major

APPLE NEWS

May 30, 2019

Horrifying MacBook Pro Battery Explosion Caught on Camera

Mahit Huilgol

We have witnessed a fair share of battery debacles on gadgets, with the recent one being on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. A Reddit user by the name White Panda uploaded a video wherein a

IPHONE APPS

May 30, 2019

Snap a Picture of a Data Table and Import it As Excel Spreadsheet on Your iPhone

Smidh

A couple of months ago, Microsoft teased that iPhone and Android owners could use the Excel app to click a picture of a table and automatically convert it into a spreadsheet. After rolling out the

IOS

May 27, 2019

iOS 12.3.1 Improves Battery Life of Older iPhones

Smidh

Late last week, Apple released the bug-fixing iOS 12.3.1 update. It was primarily aimed at fixing some VoLTE and Messages related bugs that made their way into the OS with the iOS

MACOS

May 26, 2019

Security Researcher Details Gatekeeper Vulnerability in macOS

Smidh

Security researcher Filippo Cavallarin has detailed a macOS exploit which allows one to bypass Gatekeeper. The exploit works even on macOS Mojave 10.14.5 released by Apple last week. The exploit will allow hackers

Vignette Update iPhone Contact Photos Social Media featured

IPHONE APPS

May 24, 2019

Vignette Updates Your iPhone Contact Photos Using Social Media

Khamosh Pathak

Vignette is a new single-purpose utility that solves a small, yet frustrating problem. If you're like me, you don't like seeing the gray circles when you're calling someone or messaging a

IPHONE 11

May 23, 2019

Concept Envisions iPhone 11 without the Ugly Camera Bump We All Hate

Gautam Prabhu

Leaked renders have already given us a look at how the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Max will look like. From a design viewpoint, they are not really going to stand out, with the camera

APPLE NEWS

May 21, 2019

New Google Pixel 3a Ad Compares Google Maps to Apple Maps on ‘Phone X’

Smidh

Google just can't seem to stop taking potshots at Apple with its latest mid-range handset, Pixel 3a. After highlighting just how superior the Pixel 3a's camera is compared to the iPhone XS

CARPLAY

May 17, 2019

Various 2018 Lexus Models Get Apple CarPlay Support With an Upgrade in U.S. and Canada

Evan Selleck

While a lot of newer cars are arriving with Apple CarPlay support baked in, some older models have been left without. Even the automobiles that can technically run the software feature. Some manufacturers have gone

APPLE NEWS

May 15, 2019

Opinion: As an Apple Fan, You Should Want Apple to Lose the Monopoly Court Case

Dennis D. Bednarz

Lately, news outlets have been screaming about a court case regarding Apple’s App Store. If you’re not familiar with the matter, Apple has been accused of creating a monopoly with the App Store

APPLE NEWS

May 15, 2019

After Four Years, Judge Orders Apple to Give Widow Access to Husband’s Online Photos

Dennis D. Bednarz

Rachel Thompson, a London widow, has finally won a court case against Apple, forcing the Cupertino giant to open up her late husband's account and give her 10-year-old daughter access to photos

IPHONE XS AND IPHONE XS MAX

May 14, 2019

iPhone XS Max Sees Its Signal Strength Compared to the OnePlus 7 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S10, and Others

Evan Selleck

The iPhone XS Max was launched back in September. And the easy bet is that Apple will launch newer, improved iPhones later this year. But for now, while other companies launch their own 2019 flagships,

APPLE NEWS

May 14, 2019

Disney Picks up Full Control of Hulu

Evan Selleck

The juggernaut that is Disney is launching its own streaming service soon. Disney+ will launch later this year and cost only $7 per month. But while Disney+ will host content from brands like Marvel, Star

APPLE NEWS

May 13, 2019

Apple Responds to Supreme Court App Store Ruling, Says App Store is ‘Not a Monopoly’

Evan Selleck

It's probably not a shock to hear that Apple does not consider its App Store to be a monopoly. But now it has to actually make a case for that. Before the lawsuit moves

APPLE PAY

May 13, 2019

Apple Announces NFC Tag Support for Apple Pay and More

Evan Selleck

Despite the fact it isn't quite the start of this year's Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple has something to announce. And it just so happens to be one of the most oft-requested features

APPLE NEWS

May 13, 2019

Photos: Here’s How the Physical Apple Card Looks Like

Smidh

The first set of Apple Card has started making its way into the hands of Apple employees. Ben Geskin has posted the photo of one such Apple Card on Twitter giving us a look at

APPLE NEWS

May 10, 2019

Apple Wins Lawsuit Over Group FaceTime Audio Bug

Evan Selleck

Back in January of this year, it was discovered that Apple's Group FaceTime had a bug. This would allow anyone calling to hear the person they were calling even before they answered the phone.

APPLE NEWS

May 9, 2019

That New, Colorful Stage in Apple Park is Meant to Celebrate Steve Jobs and Park’s Formal Opening

Evan Selleck

Well, that was quick. Just one day after we saw a brand new, colorful stage in the middle of the Apple Park campus, we now know why it's there. And, surprise, surprise, it's

APPLE NEWS

May 9, 2019

Google Pixel 3a XL vs iPhone XR: What’s the Difference

Smidh

Earlier this week, Google unveiled the Pixel 3a series during I/O 2019. The Pixel 3 series failed to sell in numbers that Google had hoped for and the mid-range Pixel 3a series is

APPLE NEWS

May 8, 2019

New Drone Video Shows Off a New Stage Inside Apple Park

Evan Selleck

Apple Park Campus is huge. It's a vibrant, colorful place full of trees and man-made construction. And now, thanks to brand new drone footage, we know that the center of the park is

APPLE TV+

May 8, 2019

‘Prehistoric Planet’ is a New Documentary Series from Jon Favreau and BBC Studios Coming to Apple TV+

Evan Selleck

Documentaries are finding a new home on Apple TV+, Apple's upcoming streaming platform for original content. And now there is a new one on the way. This one's from Jon Favreau and BBC

IPHONE XR

May 8, 2019

2019 iPhone XR Renders Reveal Dual Rear Cameras With Single Glass Back

Smidh

We have already gotten a clear look at the 2019 iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Max. Now, courtesy of @OnLeaks, we are getting our first look at the 2019 iPhone XR. While the handset sports

IPHONE 7 PLUS

May 7, 2019

Apple Facing a Pair of Class Action Lawsuits Over iPhone 7 Audio Issues

Evan Selleck

Apple is not a stranger to class action lawsuits. Some are more warranted than others. But they usually pop up with some frequency. The latest instance is actually two new class action lawsuits over the

IOS 13

May 6, 2019

Detailed iOS 13 and watchOS 6 Features Leak: Revamped System Apps, Dark Mode, UI Tweaks, More

Smidh

Bloomberg is out with its roundup of what to expect from WWDC 2019 next month. The report details some of the new features that will be a part of iOS 13, watchOS 6, and more.

IPHONE 11

May 5, 2019

Rumor: iPhone 11 to Feature Redesigned Antenna Tech for Improved Indoor Navigation

Smidh

Ming-Chi Kuo is out with a new report today in which he claims that Apple will be making some massive changes to the antenna structure and arrangement in 2019 iPhones. The analyst had made

VERIZON

May 1, 2019

FCC Demanding More Information From AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Regarding Phone Location Data

Evan Selleck

Location data can be a contentious subject, especially when it comes to who has access to it. Where that data goes beyond, say, a wireless carrier, is important. And now the United States Federal Communications

Apr 30, 2019

Facebook’s Portal is Launching Internationally and Adding WhatsApp Support

Evan Selleck

Earlier today, Facebook's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, confirmed that the future of the social network is privacy. The core app also got redesigned for good measure, and Instagram is getting some major tweaks. Next up,

FACEBOOK

Apr 30, 2019

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Says the Future of the Social Network is Focused on Privacy

Evan Selleck

Facebook isn't typically a name you toss around when you talk about the positive side of security and privacy. The social network has been plagued by major mistakes in this regard, especially lately. Going