iOS

additional restrictions: iOS

Magic UX interface uses AR to "pin" apps in virtual spaces to make multitasking truly seamless

Magic UX interface uses AR to "pin" apps in virtual spaces to make multitasking truly seamless

Design consultancy Special Projects has unveiled a new user interface approach to multitasking that uses AR technology. Seeking to emulate a physical real world work flow, the interface allows users to switch naturally between app...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 Nov 2018 10:16

Image via Apple

Apple has started selling refurbished iPhone 8 devices for $499

Apple's in-house refurbished store has started selling 64 GB iPhone 8 handsets for $499, $100 less than a new phone. Apple's refurbished iPhones are basically used internals that are cleaned and repaired, then placed into a new ch...

Sam Medley, 05 Nov 2018 02:10

That's a lot of dislikes. (Image: YouTube, 6:30 PM CST, Nov. 4)

Diablo Immortal announced by Blizzard, subsequently denounced by gamers

Diablo Immortal, the latest title in the storied Diablo franchise, has hit a wall of criticism. Many gamers are upset over the mobile-only release, claiming that the game is a cheap cash-in and a re-skin of another mobile game tha...

Sam Medley, 05 Nov 2018 01:45

Apple enjoyed limited shipment growth of just 0.5%. (Source: Stuff)

Smartphone shipments down as Huawei aims for Samsung's crown

Global smartphone shipments for the third quarter have fallen by 6% over the last 12 months, according to data from IDC. The shipment volume for 3Q 2018 stood at 355.2 million units, compared to 377.8 million smartphones shipped i...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Nov 2018 20:32

Spotify shares were affected by less than completely positive earnings reports. (Source: djtimes.com)

Spotify shares sank by 11% due to pessimistic earnings forecast

The shares of the company Spotify were down 11% at the start of today (November 1, 2018) due to a forecast that shows relatively poor fourth-quarter performance. In addition, Spotify is now reported to be committed to new investme...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Nov 2018 19:20

Apple iPhone X gets CPU throttling (Source: Apple)

Apple's iPhone X gets speed throttling

Although Apple has previously said that this controversial feature would not be pushed to its post-iPhone 7 handsets, it seems that the Cupertino-based giant has decided to add speed throttling for the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Nov 2018 18:48

Apple's love affair with dongles continues with the launch of its all-new USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter. (Source: Apple)

Apple launches a new dongle, this time for the USB-C iPad Pro

Apple has launched an all-new dongle alongside the launch of the new iPad Pro models. The latest dongle in Apple’s extensive selection of dongles available through its online and retail stores is a USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 Nov 2018 09:23

New iPhones can connect to two separate carriers using a single SIM card, but there are some issues with Verizon and T-Mobile. (Image via iFixIt)

Verizon and T-Mobile don't support iOS 12's dual-SIM feature

Apple is rolling out iOS 12.1 today, and if you have an iPhone Xs, Xs Max, or XR, you can use Apple's new dual-SIM feature... as long as you're not using Verizon on your digital SIM or as your secondary number. Both T-Mobile and V...

Sam Medley, 30 Oct 2018 22:23

All images via Apple

Apple unveils new iPad Pro with smaller bezels and USB Type-C

Apple unveiled the new iPad Pro, and many of the rumors from the past year were accurate. The new iPad Pro brings a more powerful A12X bionic SoC, Face ID, and a switch from Lightning to USB-C. The iPad Pro starts at $799 for an 1...

Sam Medley, 30 Oct 2018 20:02

New emojis in iOS 12.1 (Source: Apple Newsroom)

Apple unleashes iOS 12.1, Group FaceTime and new emojis in tow

Just as previously rumored, the new update for Apple's mobile operating system — iOS 12.1 — comes with Group FaceTime and a set of new emojis. In addition to these changes that target all compatible iPhones and iPads, the iPhone X...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Oct 2018 10:48

All charts via Geekbench. See below for the top Android and iOS benchmarks, as of 10/28/2018

The iPhone XR is 25% faster than the fastest Android phones in Geekbench 4

The iPhone XR scored about 25% better than Android's best in Geekbench 4's multi-core benchmark. While this is impressive on paper (considering that the $750 iPhone XR is cheaper than most Android flagships), there is much more to...

Sam Medley, 28 Oct 2018 17:18

Apple iPhone XR Smartphone Review

86% Apple iPhone XR Smartphone Review

Great again – Apple positions the iPhone XR between the two XS models’ size-wise but equips the device with a lower resolution LCD display and only a single rear-facing camera. There are a few other minor drawbacks too, but does the XR do enough to be crowned the best overall iPhone? Read on to find out.
Update: Review completed.
Apple A12 Bionic | Apple A12 Bionic GPU | 6.10" | 194 g

Daniel Schmidt, 28 Oct 2018 01:55

Group FaceTime in action. (Source: Apple)

iOS 12.1 will unlock Dual SIM and Group FaceTime - but only for newer devices

The next upcoming update for iOS is now rumored to add Group FaceTime and dual SIM support to some phones. For some other, older models, however, only restricted forms of Group FaceTime are coming. Some others are not getting this...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Oct 2018 16:08

Concept render of the 2018 iPad Pro. (Image source: iDownloadBlog)

Code snippet from iOS 12.1 beta all but confirms Face ID for iPad Pro

Buried in the latest iOS 12.1 beta code are instructions for users to hold their iPad in portrait orientation so that Face ID can be set up. If legitimate, this code would confirm rumors that Face ID is indeed coming to the next i...

Sam Medley, 26 Oct 2018 05:17

Facebook Messenger 4 coming soon to iOS and Android with a new interface (Source: Facebook Newsroom)

Facebook Messenger 4 goes all-white and only sports three tabs

Expected to roll out to Android and iOS devices in the coming weeks, Facebook Messenger 4 comes with a simplified white interface that only sports three tabs, and it also comes with the ability to add color gradients to chat bubbl...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Oct 2018 20:29

Both speakers in this iPhone XS Max diagram should function to play audio. (Source: iphonefaqs.com)

Stereo-gate: iPhone XS and XS Max hit with new bug (audio this time)

The latest Apple flagship smartphones are facing yet another issue that means they do not work out of the box as described. This time, it seems that one of their dual speakers does not fire while playing audio. The bug has been re...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Oct 2018 18:56

The Apple iPad Mini 4 is only currently available with 128 GB storage. (Source: Apple)

Apple reportedly working on iPad Mini 5

A renowned supply chain analyst has predicted that Apple will soon update the iPad Mini series, with a fifth generation of the popular tablet possibly coming out in 2019. The iPad Mini 4 was released in 2015 and featured the now d...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Oct 2018 23:59

The Misfit Vapor 2 smartwatch is compatible with Android and iOS-powered phones. (Source: Misfit)

Misfit announces the Vapor 2 smartwatch

Misfit, the American wearables manufacturer, has unveiled official details about the upcoming Vapor 2 smartwatch. The wearable will come in two different sizes and feature a phone-free music player, a standalone GPS, and it will h...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Oct 2018 21:43

43 percent of millennials check their phone once every 20 minutes (Source: KDM Engineering)

43 percent of Millennials check their smartphone once every 20 minutes

Most smartphone users know of his or her bad smartphone habits, but they just don't seem to care. More than half admit to texting while driving with many even pulling out the smartphone during job interviews.

Allen Ngo, 19 Oct 2018 23:39

The iPhone XR adds blue to the Apple back-panel color gamut. (Source: Rogers)

iPhone XR now available for pre-order

The iPhone XR may be the be-notched version of the SE line of old. It offers many new Apple features in a slightly cheaper chassis. This alternative to the XS and XS Max may be attractive for those who like different colors, don't...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Oct 2018 13:23

Winamp 2 default interface, Winamp 6 coming in 2019

Winamp is rising from the dead, version 6 coming in 2019

If everything works as planned, Winamp 5.8 will arrive tomorrow with a bunch of fixes in tow and — the best part of it all — without the paid options previously reserved to the users of the Pro version. However, this iconic piece ...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Oct 2018 10:15

If you're a bit short of cash, consider the regular-sized XS for US$74,995. (Source: Brikk)

Own a solid gold Apple iPhone XS Max for just under US$100,000

A luxury customization company called Brikk has created a solid gold Apple iPhone XS Max that costs US$94,995. The device features 313 g (11.08 oz) of 22K gold and is appropriately part of the firm's Ingot Collection. Brikk has al...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Oct 2018 21:36

Image source: Chucklefish blog

Farmer in my Pocket: Stardew Valley is coming to iOS October 24, Android port will follow soon

The uber-popular indie farming simulator Stardew Valley is getting an iOS port this month. The title is up for pre-order on the Apple App Store now and will be available for download October 24 for US$7.99. An Android port will be...

Sam Medley, 11 Oct 2018 16:13

Apple-branded device owners would choose Huawei over Samsung devices. (Source: Tech.Co)

Smartphone research data shows Apple winning over Android users

Research data, created by BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research and shared by Horace Dediu on Twitter, has shown that Apple and its products seem to be succeeding in tempting Android users away from their currently owned devices. For...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Oct 2018 00:51

Concept art of what may be the 2018 iPad Pro. (Image source: iDownloadBlog)

The rumored 2018 iPad Pro will have an edge-to-edge display, Face ID, and more

With rumors swirling around a possible iPad Pro announcement later this month, 9to5Mac has reported new features supposedly coming to Apple's upcoming tablet refresh. Citing sources familiar with the development of the iPad Pro, t...

Sam Medley, 10 Oct 2018 17:02

Apple iPhone XS charging bug solved by iOS 12.0.1

Apple fixes iPhone XS charging problems (and more) in iOS 12.0.1

Apple has just released iOS 12.0.1, just in time to stop what appeared to be an upcoming "charge gate" scandal caused by an issue that made iPhone XS handsets fail to charge when using a Lightning cable. This brand-new iOS update ...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Oct 2018 19:34

Jailbreaking in iOS 12 is looking more and more likely. (Source: redmondpie.com)

Developer claims to have jailbroken iPhone XS Max

A well-known iOS developer, Luca Tudesco, is reported as stating that jailbreaking in the iPhone XS Max's A12 chip is possible. It may be a follow-up in which the related group Pangu claimed that they had done the same in iOS 12. ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Oct 2018 19:52

The updated Amazon Alexa app is available on the Play Store and the App Store. (Source: PhoneArena)

Redesigned Amazon Alexa app features new Devices tab

The Amazon Alexa app has received a much-needed redesign and now features a clearer user interface and a new Devices tab. Users will be able to go directly to a list of devices in their home that utilize the popular virtual assist...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Oct 2018 22:11

The latest iPhone series has already beaten its forebears in early market share. (Source: Engadget)

iPhone XS series has outdone its predecessors in first-week sales

The iPhone XS and XS Max models have collectively outdone their predecessors when it comes to capturing a share of Apple customers in their launch year. They have also exceeded the iPhones 8 and 8 Plus when it comes to gaining thi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Oct 2018 23:13

The iPhone 6S is being rivalled by Apple's newest wearable in some respects. (Source: takealot.com)

Apple Watch 4 found to be just as fast as iPhone 6S, but only for certain metrics

A developer has created an app that can test the 60fps rendering capabilities of the S4 SIP, the processing platform found in the 4th-gen Apple Watch. He has reported that the watch equals the iPhone 6S in this test. The watch als...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Oct 2018 19:11

Do the latest iPhones have a fundamental issue with their use? (Source: iPhoneTricks.org)

'Charge-gate'? Emerging reports of charging-port issues in some iPhone XS and XS Max units

Reports coming from several different sources claim that some brand-new iPhones are not charging unless their screens are on. This issue apparently affects both the iPhone XS and XS Max. However, the reports also suggest that this...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Sep 2018 19:48

Image source: Google (w/ edits)

Google is shelling out billions to remain the default search engine for Apple's Safari browser

Google will reportedly pay US $9 billion over 2018 to remain the default search engine for the Safari browser. This price may go up to as much as $12 billion next year. However, due to the growing popularity of Apple's devices, th...

Sam Medley, 30 Sep 2018 07:53

The iPhone XR will hit Apple stores and retailers on October 26, but do not expect it to be too affordable. (Source: Apple)

iPhone XR gets FCC approval, will ship in late October

The FCC has finally approved Apple's iPhone XR, and the smartphone is expected to hit the stores on October 26. Apart from the fast A12 Bionic SoC, the "more affordable" iPhone does not really feature anything that justifies the U...

Bogdan Solca, 28 Sep 2018 20:11

Apple iPhone XS Smartphone Review

87% Apple iPhone XS Smartphone Review

My preciousss - Apple has stuck with its “S” nomenclature even after its anniversary iPhone and has consequently followed the iPhone X with the iPhone XS. As with previous “S” models, the iPhone XS is more a technical refinement of its predecessor than a fundamental departure. The iPhone XS should do everything better than its predecessor without reinventing itself. Read on for our iPhone XS review and to find out whether the device can match expectations.
Update: Added PWM video.
Apple A12 Bionic | Apple A12 Bionic GPU | 5.80" | 177 g

Daniel Schmidt, 28 Sep 2018 10:42

Image source: self

Antennagate 2.0? The iPhone XS and XS Max users are complaining of poor cellular and WiFi connections

The new iPhone XS and XS Max may have inherited the iPhone 4's poor cellular connection strength. Several users are complaining of poor or dropped cellular and WiFi connections. While these claims are still just conjecture, they a...

Sam Medley, 26 Sep 2018 05:59

Harman has launched the Spark, a "connected car" solution, in the US. (Source: Harman)

Harman launches Spark, a device to turn any car into a 'smart' car

Harman has released the Spark, a product that it claims can make any car "connected". It may be able to convey LTE connectivity, monitoring for auto security and automatic crash assistance on a vehicle. The Spark is currently avai...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Sep 2018 23:29

The iPhone XS (right) has a single battery. Notice the slightly smaller width along the top right edge. (Image source: FixjeiPhone)

The iPhone XS has a smaller battery capacity than the iPhone X

According to TENAA, the iPhone XS has a 2658 mAh battery, a small downgrade from the iPhone X's 2716 mAh battery. Considering that the iPhone X was criticized for its mediocre battery life last year, this could be a sticking point...

Sam Medley, 22 Sep 2018 03:52

Image source: 9to5Mac

Code buried in iOS 12.1 heavily implies that new iPads are coming this year

Code discovered in the Setup app for iOS 12.1 references a device called "iPad2018Fall," This, combined with other rumors of upcoming features that make sense for an iPad, all but confirm that new Apple tablets are coming in the n...

Sam Medley, 21 Sep 2018 05:07

All images via Apple

iOS 12 is here, bringing performance improvements, AR features, Siri Shortcuts, and more

Apple release iOS 12 today as a free update. The new version of Apple's mobile OS includes better AR support, automation via Siri, and performance optimizations. The update largely feels like Apple playing catch up with Android, w...

Sam Medley, 17 Sep 2018 23:27

WhatsApp are now rumored to be bringing Dark Mode to its popular interface. (Source: WhatsApp)

WhatsApp may implement a dark mode soon

WhatsApp is working on a dark mode for its app, according to a Twitter-based leaker. The relevant posts project that this option will be OLED-screen friendly. Dark mode may also help save battery life while messaging on the app.

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Sep 2018 00:00

Samsung Health 6.0 mobile app (Source: Samsung Global Newsroom)

Samsung Health 6.0 comes with a new UI and updated tools

Providing health- and wellness-related services to a crowd of over 65 million active users worldwide, Samsung Health has just been updated to version 6.0. This major release comes with a redesigned interface, updated tools, as wel...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Sep 2018 20:28

Apple has announced the iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max. (Source: Apple)

Apple follows the size trend, announces the 5.8-inch iPhone Xs and behemoth 6.5-inch iPhone Xs Max

The Apple iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max were launched today as the ‘s’ year upgrades to 2017’s iPhone X. As is common for ‘s’ releases, iterative improvements have been made across the board, with a particular focus on the screen, d...

Craig Ward, 13 Sep 2018 03:33

7-Eleven now supports Google Pay and Apple Pay (Source: PR Newswire)

7-Eleven stores in the US finally accept Google Pay and Apple Pay

The 7-Eleven convenience store chain has just begun accepting both Google Pay and Apple Pay as digital payment options. Most of its stores will be able to handle transactions via these two services by the end of September. Until n...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Sep 2018 20:07

New predictions concerning the next iPad Pro indicate that it will dump the Lightning port. (Source: techgenyz.com)

Ming-Chi Kuo: Next iPad Pro will trade Lightning for USB-C

The respected technology analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, is on record with yet another prediction for upcoming Apple devices. This time it's the iPad Pro, which, Kuo projects, will lose the Lightning port this year. Instead, it will use US...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Sep 2018 18:29

Upcoming Apple iPhone Xs/Xs Max/9 listed in Romania (Source: QuickMobile.ro via Go4It)

Apple iPhone Xc, iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max details surface online

With screen sizes between 5.8 and 6.5 inches, the upcoming Apple iPhone handsets will bring the A12 processor into the spotlight, but they are also expected to be the first phones released by the Cupertino giant to ship with a fas...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Sep 2018 20:35

The Redditor responsible for this image claims that cases for upcoming iPhones are starting to "show up at Walmart". (Source: Reddit)

Leak claims cases for new iPhones found in Walmart

A new Reddit post contains images of cases that could have been designed for iPhones. However, both examples of these new cases also do not appear to fit the iPhone X. Therefore, they may be intended for the anticipated new 6.1- a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Sep 2018 17:54

MediaTek believes that its new feature, Active Stereo, is a better form of face-unlocking than Apple's. (Source: Deccan Chronicle)

MediaTek claims that its new Active Stereo will beat Apple Face ID

Device unlocking using an owner's face has become quite popular. Unfortunately, offering truly secure, flexible and effective facial scanning in your product can get difficult and expensive. MediaTek claims that its new take on th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Sep 2018 17:06

YouTube for Android has finally gained a dark theme! (Source: slothparadise.com)

Dark mode finally makes it to YouTube on Android

Videos are easier to watch in a darkened room without the inevitable white background on which previews and other objects are shown in Android's YouTube app. This is now a thing of the past, however, as dark mode for the app on no...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Sep 2018 23:10

10th anniversary version of Chrome comes with many new features. (Source: BGR)

Google celebrates Chrome's 10th anniversary with fresh new version

Google is celebrating its 10th anniversary of Chrome with the release of a considerable update (Chrome 69) for the browser. It features a substantial UI redesign, as well as a new password generator. This version will be available...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Sep 2018 19:30

New renders and specs for the iPad Pro 2018 models emerge

Apple will officially reveal the new iPad Pro models on September 12, but some high-resolution CAD renders already got leaked, confirming the rumored thin bezels and lack of audio jack. These new models will not integrate the rumo...

Bogdan Solca, 04 Sep 2018 21:47

⟨⟨ First Page ⟨ Previous Page (25) Next Page ⟩

Tags

3D Printing (231) 5G (5287) 6G (3) Accessory (9006) AI (2114) Alder Lake (1080) AMD (6199) Android (28123) Anime / Manga (51) Apple (5971) Arc (232) ARM (8639) Arrow Lake (324) Astronomy / Space (414) Audio (2767) Benchmark (555) Biotech (336) Blackwell RTX 5000 (297) Business (11710) Camera (1746) CES 2026 (222) Cezanne (Zen 3) (267) Charts (875) Chromebook (518) Climate (9) Comics (16) Concept / Prototype (222) Console (3918) Convertible / 2-in-1 (2170) CPU (275) Cryptocurrency (393) Cyberlaw (721) Deal (6111) Desktop (7561) DIY (398) Drone (182) E-Ink (166) E-Mobility (3981) Education (68) Exclusive (35) Fail (2109) FemTech (15) Foldable (1825) Gadget (5107) Galaxy A (222) Galaxy M (10) Galaxy S (2801) Galaxy Tab (664) Game Releases (877) Gamecheck (238) Gamescom 2025 (37) Gaming (20189) Garmin Gator Range (1) Geforce (4885) Google Pixel (1640) GPU (2299) Hack / Data Breach (60) Handheld (1782) Health (71) Home Theater (1147) How To (99) Humor (23) IFA 2025 (86) Intel (2393) Intel Evo (392) Internet of Things (IoT) (1013) iOS (1340) iPad (322) iPad Pro (694) iPhone (2900) Jasper Lake (60) Laptop (13512) Launch (10956) Leaks / Rumors (16960) Linux / Unix (1022) List (406) Lucienne (Zen 2) (51) Lunar Lake (261) MacBook (1156) macOS (143) Medusa Point Meteor Lake (382) Microsoft (397) Mini PC (1670) Monitor (2408) Movies / TV-Shows (186) MS Surface (64) MSI (524) NAS (63) Network (31) Nova Lake (6) Nvidia (824) Open Source (335) Opinion (396) Panther Lake (66) Public Transport (23) Radeon (548) Raptor Lake (728) Renewable (431) Renoir (379) Retro (221) Review Snippet (1642) RISC-V (58) Robot / Robotics (146) Robot Vacuum (78) Rollable (1) Rugged (195) Ryzen (Zen) (2206) Samsung (916) Science (1051) Security (1502) Server/Datacenter (140) SFF (6) Single-Board Computer (SBC) (609) Smart Home (3478) Smartphone (27390) Smartwatch (4533) Snapdragon X Series (138) Social Media (253) Software (10352) Sports / e-Sports (140) Storage (2667) Tablet (5626) ThinkPad (1676) Thunderbolt (1403) Touchscreen (8235) Ultrabook (2708) Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR) (1009) Watch (27) Wearable (6258) Wi-Fi 7 (328) Wi-Fi 8 Windows (8345) Workstation (1374) XPS (424) Zen 3 (Vermeer) (352) Zen 4 (589) Zen 5 (499) Zen 6 (17)

Please share our article, every link counts!

Add as a preferred
source on Google

> Expert Reviews and News on Laptops, Smartphones and Tech Innovations > News > Topics

Redaktion, 2013-05- 8 (Update: 2013-09-27)