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The next iPhone SE may trade its aging LCD screen for an OLED panel. (Image source: iPhone SE 3 review on Notebookcheck)

Upcoming iPhone SE 4 rumored to feature OLED screen

A new rumor from Nikkei Japan claims that the iPhone SE 4 (which is expected to release early next year) will have an OLED display. This move would mean all Apple smartphones would have an OLED display. It would also be the end of...

Sam Medley, 04 Sep 2024 00:50

You can't play Capcom games on your iPhone without an internet connection (image source: Apple)

Capcom mandates internet connection for Resident Evil 4 and other titles on iOS

Gamers who bought Capcom's Resident Evil games on iOS will now require an internet connection to play them after a recent update. The changelog doesn't specify why and cites "changes to the startup process" as a reason.

Anil Ganti, 02 Sep 2024 18:06

Brazilian Supreme Court orders service providers and app stores to block X (Twitter) within five days after company fails to name legal representative

Brazilian Supreme Court has ordered service providers and app stores to block X (Twitter) within five days after the company failed to name legal representative, a requirement for foreign companies operating within Brazil. The mov...

David Chien, 31 Aug 2024 02:54

Apple plans to launch its Apple Intelligence AI features in October, but users in some regions may have to wait, while it may never arrive for others. (Image source: Apple)

Apple Intelligence rolls out globally in iOS 18.1 beta 3 — EU and China still in Apple's dog box

As of the iOS 18.1 beta 3, iPhone users outside of the US can access Apple Intelligence features, as long as they jump through a few small hoops to get them. Users in China and the EU are still left in the cold, however, and users...

Julian van der Merwe, 30 Aug 2024 00:03

Apple has confirmed it plans to reveal new hardware on September 9 (image source: Mark Gurman on X)

Apple confirms September 9 event for iPhone 16 launch

Apple has confirmed its next event will be called “It's Glowtime”. It will take place on September 9 at 10:00 PT. The company is expected to reveal its new iPhone 16 lineup, a new Apple Watch and new AirPods.

Anil Ganti, 26 Aug 2024 18:58

The App Store will become less ubiquitous soon. (Image source: Apple)

Apple confirms upcoming App Store deletion option for EU users

Apple has announced that it will indeed comply with the directives of the European Union's Digital Markets Act that require it to enable alternatives to in-house apps such as Safari, Apple Photos and the App Store by the end of 20...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Aug 2024 19:45

Viewsonic unveils M1X and M1S portable projectors with Harman Kardon speakers and power bank capability. (Image source: Viewsonic)

Viewsonic unveils M1X and M1S portable projectors with Harman Kardon speakers and power bank capabilty

Viewsonic has unveiled the M1X and M1S portable projectors with Harman Kardon stereo speakers and power bank capability. Both accept HDMI and USB-C video inputs from game consoles, smartphones, and streaming video adapters. The pr...

David Chien, 21 Aug 2024 07:50

Sony launches FavoriteSpace VR world with Android and iOS apps to connect sports fans to their favorite teams

Sony has launched the FavoriteSpace VR world with Android and iOS smartphone apps to connect sports fans to their favorite teams. Users can enjoy VR replays, content, social games, and tours while interacting with other fans.

David Chien, 19 Aug 2024 01:39

Latest WhatsApp beta version introduces "Chat theme" option (Image source: WhatsApp)

WhatsApp prepares a new feature to customize chat appearance

Meta has been adding new features to WhatsApp for quite a while now, and it seems the company has one more that will likely roll out soon. In the latest beta version, the app introduces a new option called "Chat theme," allowing y...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 Aug 2024 19:30

Fortnite is back on iOS (Image source: Epic Games)

Fortnite returns to iPhone, but not for all users

Epic Games first launched Fortnite for iPhone in 2018, but Apple removed the game from the App Store in 2020 after the title received a new payment method for in-game items. After four years, the game made its return on iOS, but i...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 Aug 2024 17:09

Patreon's iOS app could be removed from the Apple App Store if it doesn't implement the changes. (Image source: Patreon, Apple, edited)

Elon Musk and Tim Sweeney bash Apple App Store fee as Patreon creators are slated to make less on iOS than Android

Apple has reportedly forced Patreon into implementing iOS' in-app payment system within the Patreon app. Following the change, new memberships after November 4 will be charged a 30% App Store fee. Unsurprisingly, people, including...

Fawad Murtaza, 13 Aug 2024 16:17

Opera One is now available on iOS (Image source: Opera)

AI-powered Opera One launches on iOS with redesigned UI, free VPN, and more

Opera has released its AI-powered Opera One browser for iPhones. The iOS app was in beta for a couple of weeks, and the stable release comes with a redesigned UI, free VPN, and built-in ad blocker. All these make it stand as a sol...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Aug 2024 14:34

The launch of Apple's next operating system updates is drawing near. (Image source: Apple)

New features for iPhone, Mac and Apple Watch: Apple releases beta 3 of iOS 18, macOS 15 and watchOS 11

With iOS 18, macOS 15 and watchOS 11, Apple will be releasing the biggest operating system updates of the year for the iPhone, Mac and Apple Watch in a few weeks' time. Apple is introducing some interesting new features in the thi...

Hannes Brecher, 07 Aug 2024 07:25

Apple introduces 'Distraction Control' in Safari in upcoming OS updates (Image source: Apple)

Apple's Safari gains 'Distraction Control' to streamline browsing

Apple's new 'Distraction Control' feature in Safari aims to help users minimize distracting elements on webpages, allowing them to selectively hide content like sign-in prompts, cookie consent banners, and autoplay videos. While n...

Nathan Ali, 06 Aug 2024 22:29

Apple Intelligence has supposedly run into some pre-launch issues (image source: Apple)

Apple Intelligence could be pushed back to October; developers might be able to test it next week

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says not all Apple Intelligence features will launch together. In particular, the enhanced Siri could take a while to arrive due to stability issues.

Anil Ganti, 29 Jul 2024 13:43

Epic Games will offer developers better deals as it brings its games and store to iOS and Android within the EU

Epic Games is introducing the Epic Games Store on both iOS and Android within the European Union. The store will offer developers more favorable terms compared to traditional app stores, including a lower 12% store fee. Fortnite w...

Anubhav Sharma, 26 Jul 2024 10:13

Apple's iPhone 17 'Slim' will have the same Dynamic Island as the 15 Pro models. (Source: Ming-Chi Kuo via Medium)

Apple to discontinue iPhone 17 Plus, will launch new ultra-slim iPhone 17 with titanium-aluminium alloy frame in late 2025

Reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that Apple may discontinue the iPhone 17 Plus due to low sales. To fill the gap, they'll introduce an ultra-thin iPhone 17 in late 2025, as speculated previously. This new model will focus on...

Anubhav Sharma, 24 Jul 2024 20:38

The Apple iPhone SE 4 will likely have the iPhone 15 series' 'Action Button'. (Image source: ConceptCentral)

Latest Apple iPhone SE 4 leak suggests a January-March 2025 release date

iPhone SE 4's production is reportedly picking up in October, and rumors suggest Apple's budget iPhone could launch in early 2025. A possible release around Lunar New Year is expected, or we will have to wait for the traditional M...

Anubhav Sharma, 24 Jul 2024 01:44

WhatsApp was recently reported to be bringing Google Translate directly to chats. (Source: WABetaInfo)

WhatsApp's iOS app could get new AirDrop-like file sharing feature

WhatsApp's iOS beta program is testing a new feature allowing users to share files with nearby contacts without needing an internet connection. This functionality, similar to a feature being tested for Android, aims to simplify sh...

Anubhav Sharma, 23 Jul 2024 12:30

The Ring is a $399 wearable competing with smartwatches on several fronts (Image source: Samsung)

Galaxy Ring: iPhone compatibility reportedly in the works as Android 11+ compatibility confirmed

At the time of launch, many assumed that the Galaxy Ring would only work with Samsung phones and tablets. As it turns out, any Android phone running Android 11 or above will do. Better yet, the wearable might get iOS support soon.

Ashish Singh, 23 Jul 2024 11:36

iOS 18 allows users to customize the Control Center at last. (Image source: Apple)

Apple's public beta of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 introduces hundreds of new features to the iPhone and iPad

Apple has released the first public beta version of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 so that all users of compatible iPhones and iPads can now try out the new features of the biggest operating system updates of the year before the final versi...

Hannes Brecher, 21 Jul 2024 03:38

DTP (Data Transfer Project) ensures secure and reliable transfers between iCloud and Google Photos (Source: Data Transfer Initiative)

Apple and Google are launching a tool to facilitate migration between iCloud and Google Photos

Apple and Google are allowing users to directly move photo libraries between Google Photos and iCloud Photos. This rollout utilizes the Data Transfer Project (DTP), an open-source initiative that simplifies data migration across o...

Anubhav Sharma, 11 Jul 2024 01:30

Are AI features bringing value for money to YouTube Music? (Image source: Alvaro Reyes on Unsplash)

New AI-powered feature reportedly coming to YouTube Music

In a bid to yet again leverage AI to try and get ahead of the competition, Google is testing a new "Any way you like" feature that delivers AI-generated radio stations fine-tuned to the listener's personal tastes and preferences.

Jonathan Bester, 08 Jul 2024 23:36

The new Siri will be able to execute multi-step commands (Image source: Apple)

Apple Intelligence-powered Siri won't be available until 2025

Apple will now likely wait until Q2 2025 to officially integrate Apple Intelligence with Siri on users' devices, as per a Bloomberg report. This upgrade will be pushed out with iOS 18.4 next year, with another update coming earlie...

Anubhav Sharma, 08 Jul 2024 14:32

Epic Games Store notarization submission rejected again (Source: Joshua Hoehne, Unsplash)

Apple rejects Epic Games Store notarization submission for the second time

Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, hits a bump again on its road to releasing the Epic Games Store in the EU. Recently, Epic Games submitted its Store and Fortnite to Apple for their required notarization process. But, Apple...

Aditya Rasik, 05 Jul 2024 19:08

Opera GX improved image generation (Image Source: Opera News)

Opera GX receives major AI improvements in text, audio, and image generation

Opera GX has received solid improvements to its AI capabilities. The features that are now much better than before involve image generation, voice output, and image recognition. In addition to these, Aria now also provides links t...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jul 2024 17:02

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Apple has reportedly begun iOS 19, macOS 16, watchOS 12, and visionOS 3 development

While their accurate release dates remain unknown, the names are already in the wild, although they have not been confirmed by Apple yet. According to the rumors, iOS 19 goes by as "Luck," macOS 16 is nicknamed "Cheer," watchOS ...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Jul 2024 21:48

It has grown: With 128 GB, the smallest version (from $799) of the Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) offers twice as much storage than its predecessor.

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) tested - The XXL tablet has grown to iPad Pro size

The Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) is a unique product, since it is the first time that Apple introduces a 13-inch tablet to the market that doesn't belong to the Pro series. With the Apple M2 inside, it leaves any Android tablet far be...

Manuel Masiero, 01 Jul 2024 21:30

Assassin's Creed Mirage and Resident Evil 4/Village require an A17 Pro or higher to run on Apple systems. (Image source: Apple)

Disappointing AAA game sales on iPhones and iPads reported as Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Resident Evil fail to attract fans

AAA games like Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Resident Evil 4/Village have struggled to gain a strong foothold in the iOS market as a recent report has claimed that the titles have not sold well. For instance, users have apparently b...

Fawad Murtaza, 01 Jul 2024 19:24

Google Translate gets 110 new languages (Source: Android Central)

Google Translate gets support for 110 new languages

The largest expansion so far brings no less than 110 new languages to Google Translate, from major ones with over 80 million speakers such as Cantonese and Punjabi (Shahmukhi) to nearly extinct dialects such as Manx, the Celtic la...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Jul 2024 15:25

ChatGPT now has a native Mac app allowing you to access GPT4 with a simple keyboard shortcut (Source: Notebookcheck)

ChatGPT is now available for macOS with the release of a dedicated app

If going to ChatGPT's website is too much trouble, you can now download the dedicated ChatGPT app for Mac. This ends the need for a subscription and marks the first time a dedicated ChatGPT app has come to personal computers, with...

David Devey, 26 Jun 2024 15:41

Featurephones are increasing in popularity as a way of reducing smartphone use, but you do lose a significant number of features (Source: HMD Global)

As schools look to ban smartphones and society realises the impact of doom scrolling, here are 3 phones that can help curb your smartphone addiction

CheckMag Society is waking up to the notion that smartphones may not be the best thing for our mental health, or our time management. Governments are looking to ban phones in schools and a part of the population is beginning to ditch smart...

David Devey, 26 Jun 2024 12:01

RCS messaging arrives for iOS 18 beta 2 users (Source: Mariia Shalabaieva on Unsplash)

US carriers enable RCS for iPhone users on iOS 18 beta 2

US carriers just began flipping the Rich Communication Services switch for iPhone users running iOS 18 beta 2. This is a real game changer that will finally do away with those messaging limitations between iOS and Android that pho...

Aditya Rasik, 26 Jun 2024 11:00

Apple rejects AI partnership with Meta over privacy issues

Apple declined an AI partnership with Meta due to privacy concerns. Instead, Apple chose to integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia and is negotiating with Google to include Gemini AI.

Triet Le, 25 Jun 2024 05:02

ESR teases its first-gen wallet. (Source: ESR)

ESR previews first Apple Find My-enabled Geo Wallet that is not for an iPhone

ESR has announced that the latest addition to its Geo Wallet series will be the first to be an actual wallet and not something for the back of a MagSafe-compatible mobile device. Nevertheless, it is touted to work with Apple's Fin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2024 18:40

Game Mode on iOS 18 will improve the gaming performance on your iPhone (Image source: Apple [edited])

iOS 18 Game Mode aims to make gaming snappier, improve responsiveness for connected devices on iPhone

Apple has formally introduced iOS 18 for multiple iPhone models. Among all the new features is something called Game Mode. As the name suggests, it aims to increase the system performance while gaming. It minimizes the background ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Jun 2024 10:37

Japanese courthouse (Source: DALL·E 3-generated image)

Japan forces Google and Apple to support third-party app stores

After the European Union, Japan is stepping in by promoting a law that forces both Apple and Google to stop keeping third-party app stores out of their ecosystems. For now, some details are still sketchy, but a fine of 20% of the ...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Jun 2024 23:24

Elon Musk has been at odds with OpenAI for some time. (Tumiso / Pixabay, Apple)

Elon Musk threatens to ban Apple devices from his companies

Apple recently announced its intention to work with OpenAI and integrate ChatGPT into iOS. Elon Musk then expressed major security concerns and announced that he would ban all Apple devices from his companies in the event of such ...

Marius Müller, 11 Jun 2024 15:55

iOS 18 brings a major overhaul to the photos app. (Image via Apple)

Mail, Messages, Photos get new features in iOS 18

Apple unveiled iOS 18 today. The new operating system brings updates to several of Apple's built-in apps, such as Mail, Messages, and Photos. These updates include text formatting, highlighting important images, and prioritizing e...

Sam Medley, 10 Jun 2024 22:05

Apple has revealed some exciting new features with iOS 18 (image via Apple)

iOS 18 official with a ton of new customization options and new privacy features

Apple has officially shown off the latest version of iOS at WWDC 2024. iOS 18 lets you customize your Control Center with third-party widgets and assign custom colours to app icons. It also adds a new hidden app folder and the abi...

Anil Ganti, 10 Jun 2024 20:38

On June 10, 2024, at 10 am PT in California, the keynote for WWDC 2024 will start and is likely to be all about Apple Intelligence.

Apple WWDC 2024: Watch the Apple Intelligence launch event live here

Finally, iPhone, iPad and Mac owners will soon also benefit from generative AI, for which Apple is about to coin a new marketing term. If you want to hear Tim Cook and his team repeatedly utter "Apple Intelligence", look no furthe...

Alexander Fagot, 10 Jun 2024 19:00

iOS 18 to sport Face ID app locking and dark mode for app icons (Source: Notebookcheck)

iOS 18 could bring Face ID app locking and Dark Mode for app icons

Expected to arrive later today alongside macOS 15 and watchOS 11, as well as other pieces of code, iOS 18 will surely pack quite a few changes. The list includes the ability to add a biometric lock to built-in apps such as Notes o...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Jun 2024 17:41

The EU has a solid history of making decisions that actually make sense for consumers and the environment (Source: COE)

The EU's updated right to repair rules are the breath of fresh air consumers and the planet need

CheckMag The EU has a solid history of making decisions that actually benefit the consumer and the EU Right to Repair Directive (R2RD) may finally curb environmentally damaging and anti consumer practices employed by tech companies to keep...

David Devey, 09 Jun 2024 19:49

PPSSPP emulator returns to iOS App Store after brief hiatus

PPSSPP, the PSP emulator, is back on the App Store after it was removed last week. While the standard version of PPSSPP was removed, the Gold version remained, despite the fact that it is entirely the same as the base version of t...

Sam Medley, 06 Jun 2024 00:02

Aptoide app store on the web (Source: Own)

Aptoide app store hits iOS in the European Union

As a direct consequence of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), the Google Play alternative Aptoide is now ready to take on iOS as well. The closed launch will take place tomorrow, and new users will need an invitation ...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Jun 2024 07:52

The Apple iPad Air 6 now relies on the Apple M2

Verdict on the Apple iPad Air 11 (2024): Apple has left its tablet with a deficit

The iPad Air 11 (2024) is a slim and lightweight tablet which—thanks to its Apple M2 chip—delivers astounding performance. However, Apple has failed to improve one key feature of its iPad Air 6. You can read about the Apple tablet...

Marcus Herbrich, 31 May 2024 13:01

According to the traditional schedule of Apple, new iPhones are announced in September and released about ten days later. (Source: AppleHub)

Leaked iPhone 16 Pro cases show huge camera cut-out, possibly for a 5x zoom lens

Images of the cases for the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro have recently surfaced. The huge cut-out for the camera unit confirms the speculation that the new Pro model could receive the 5x telephoto lens previously used in the iPhone 15 P...

Marius Müller, 30 May 2024 15:03

Love it or hate it, the notch is definately polarising. (Source: Notebookcheck)

The M4 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are unlikely to fix Apple's ridiculous notch design

CheckMag The notch is a contentious issue. For some it becomes unobtrusive after time, for others it seriously messes with the feng shui of an otherwise gorgeous screen. While some form of notch might be required for a phone, Apple devices...

David Devey, 28 May 2024 18:30

iOS

Upcoming iPhone SE 4 rumored to feature OLED screen

Capcom mandates internet connection for Resident Evil 4 and other titles on iOS

Brazilian Supreme Court orders service providers and app stores to block X (Twitter) within five days after company fails to name legal representative

Apple Intelligence rolls out globally in iOS 18.1 beta 3 — EU and China still in Apple's dog box

Apple confirms September 9 event for iPhone 16 launch

Apple confirms upcoming App Store deletion option for EU users

Viewsonic unveils M1X and M1S portable projectors with Harman Kardon speakers and power bank capabilty

Sony launches FavoriteSpace VR world with Android and iOS apps to connect sports fans to their favorite teams

WhatsApp prepares a new feature to customize chat appearance

Fortnite returns to iPhone, but not for all users

Elon Musk and Tim Sweeney bash Apple App Store fee as Patreon creators are slated to make less on iOS than Android

AI-powered Opera One launches on iOS with redesigned UI, free VPN, and more

New features for iPhone, Mac and Apple Watch: Apple releases beta 3 of iOS 18, macOS 15 and watchOS 11

Apple's Safari gains 'Distraction Control' to streamline browsing

Apple Intelligence could be pushed back to October; developers might be able to test it next week

Epic Games will offer developers better deals as it brings its games and store to iOS and Android within the EU

Apple to discontinue iPhone 17 Plus, will launch new ultra-slim iPhone 17 with titanium-aluminium alloy frame in late 2025

Latest Apple iPhone SE 4 leak suggests a January-March 2025 release date

WhatsApp's iOS app could get new AirDrop-like file sharing feature

Galaxy Ring: iPhone compatibility reportedly in the works as Android 11+ compatibility confirmed

Apple's public beta of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 introduces hundreds of new features to the iPhone and iPad

Apple and Google are launching a tool to facilitate migration between iCloud and Google Photos

New AI-powered feature reportedly coming to YouTube Music

Apple Intelligence-powered Siri won't be available until 2025

Apple rejects Epic Games Store notarization submission for the second time

Opera GX receives major AI improvements in text, audio, and image generation

Apple has reportedly begun iOS 19, macOS 16, watchOS 12, and visionOS 3 development

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) tested - The XXL tablet has grown to iPad Pro size

Disappointing AAA game sales on iPhones and iPads reported as Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Resident Evil fail to attract fans

Google Translate gets support for 110 new languages

86% Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) review - The most affordable 13-inch tablet from Apple

ChatGPT is now available for macOS with the release of a dedicated app

As schools look to ban smartphones and society realises the impact of doom scrolling, here are 3 phones that can help curb your smartphone addiction

US carriers enable RCS for iPhone users on iOS 18 beta 2

Apple rejects AI partnership with Meta over privacy issues

ESR previews first Apple Find My-enabled Geo Wallet that is not for an iPhone

iOS 18 Game Mode aims to make gaming snappier, improve responsiveness for connected devices on iPhone

Japan forces Google and Apple to support third-party app stores

Elon Musk threatens to ban Apple devices from his companies

Mail, Messages, Photos get new features in iOS 18

iOS 18 official with a ton of new customization options and new privacy features

Apple WWDC 2024: Watch the Apple Intelligence launch event live here

iOS 18 could bring Face ID app locking and Dark Mode for app icons

The EU's updated right to repair rules are the breath of fresh air consumers and the planet need

PPSSPP emulator returns to iOS App Store after brief hiatus

Aptoide app store hits iOS in the European Union

Verdict on the Apple iPad Air 11 (2024): Apple has left its tablet with a deficit

Leaked iPhone 16 Pro cases show huge camera cut-out, possibly for a 5x zoom lens

90% Apple iPad Air 11 (2024) Gen 6 review - The powerful Apple tablet with an identity crisis

The M4 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are unlikely to fix Apple's ridiculous notch design

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