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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

Next-gen Apple products (Generated using DALL·E 3)

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

Apple's upcoming iOS 18 will reportedly pack several new AI features. (Souce: Notebookcheck)

Report sheds light on several new AI features coming to iOS 18 as Apple aims to catch up with Google and Microsoft

According to a new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is expected to introduce several new AI features embedded into its upcoming iOS 18 update, including AI-assisted photo retouching, smart recaps, and a revamped Siri wi...

Sambit Saha, 28 May 2024 15:15

foobar2000 Mobile interface (Source: Google Play)

foobar2000 Mobile 1.5 now available with new skin format support

Updated yesterday to version 1.5.1 for Android, which only comes with a few minor fixes, foobar2000 Mobile 1.5 arrived earlier this week with a new skin file format, OGG chapter support, a built-in picture viewer, as well as many ...

Codrut Nistor, 23 May 2024 10:18

It is not yet clear how many devices are affected by the data protection problem. (Source: Mark Wilkinson/Getty Images)

Possible data protection breaches at Apple: Deleted photos reappear on sold devices

(Update: Fortunately, Apple reacted quickly and has already released a patch to fix the problem.) Since the update to IOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, there have been an increasing number of complaints from users whose deleted images hav...

Marius Müller, 21 May 2024 13:47

The iPad Air 5 with Apple's M1 SoC is on sale at Amazon for 33% off, a price cut of $200. (Image via Apple on Amazon)

Deal | M1-powered iPad Air 5 discounted to lowest price ever on Amazon

Apple's iPad Air 5, which is powered by the M1 chip, is on sale at Amazon for 33% off. This drops the price of the highly-rated tablet to $399, which is a $200 price cut and the lowest price at which Amazon has sold it.

Sam Medley, 16 May 2024 18:43

The biggest name in emulation is now available on the App Store

Retroarch, a massive multi-system emulator, is now available in Apple's App Store for iPhones, iPads, and Apple TVs. Retroarch has 78 cores that can emulate a plethora of video game consoles and handhelds, ranging from popular opt...

Sam Medley, 16 May 2024 17:53

PlayStation Portable emulator PPSSPP lands on Apple App Store

The most popular PSP emulator, PPSSPP, is finally available on iOS and iPadOS through Apple's official App Store. The emulator is free and available on devices running iOS 12.0, iPadOS 12.0, or visionOS 1.0 or later.

Sam Medley, 15 May 2024 21:58

Thank to Apple's upcoming Eye Tracking feature, anyone will be able to control their iPad or iPhone with only their eyes. (Image via Apple)

Apple's upcoming accessibility features allow users to control iPhones and iPads with their eyes

Apple announced several new accessibility features coming to iOS and iPadOS. Among them are Eye Tracking, which will allow users to interact with an iPhone or iPad with only their eyes; Vocal Shortcuts, which lets users customize ...

Sam Medley, 15 May 2024 18:35

The Apple iPhone gets new anti-stalking features with iOS 17.5. (Image: Apple)

Apple releases iOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5 and macOS 14.5 with new features for iPhone, Apple Watch and the like

Apple has released a series of feature updates for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac, including new anti-stalking features designed to protect users from trackers that use Google's "Find My Device" network.

Hannes Brecher, 14 May 2024 03:11

Gamma officially brings PlayStation 1 emulation to the iPhone and iPad. (Image via Apple, Sony, and Gamma, w/ edits)

PlayStation emulator Gamma launches on iOS

Gamma, a PlayStation 1 (PSX) emulator, has officially launched on the iOS store. The emulator can play games originally designed for Sony's first home console and features save states, cloud backups, and controller skins. However,...

Sam Medley, 13 May 2024 17:01

Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 have a few new features that leverage AI and multiple cameras. (Image via Apple)

Apple announces new versions of Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Pro for iPad with support for multiple live camera feeds

Apple is rolling out new versions of Final Cut Pro for Macs and Final Cut Pro for iPad, which include a bevy of new features. Primary among them is support for up to 4 live camera feeds on the iPad version, which can turn an iPad ...

Sam Medley, 07 May 2024 19:29

Ditch Google Photos and embrace Immich: Here's why there is so much hype around hosting your own photo backup solution

CheckMag Whether its questionable privacy practices, incorrectly categorising images as child pornography, or using your data for its AI training models, storing your photos with Google continues to be a privacy nightmare. Thankfully a sel...

David Devey, 04 May 2024 19:54

iPad owners might be able to play Baldur's Gate 3 natively next year (image via Larian)

Baldur's Gate 3 rumoured to launch on iOS and iPadOS next year

A rumour says Baldur's Gate 3 will be the next AAA game to launch on Apple devices. It may debut on iPadOS and likely iOS sometime in early 2025.

Anil Ganti, 04 May 2024 15:46

Better late than never? (Source: Anthropic)

Last in line: Anthropic rolls out Claude mobile app for iOS

Anthropic finally makes its mobile debut with the release of the Claude iOS app. This comes after competing AI apps have already firmly established their position on mobile platforms, leaving the San Francisco company rather late ...

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 03 May 2024 02:45

iMazing 3. (Screenshot: Notebookcheck.com)

iPhone and iPad backup software iMazing 3 now ready

iMazing 3 for Windows and MacOS is now ready. It allows users to back up iPhones and iPads to a computer and to browse the backups without needing access to the backed-up device.

Andreas Sebayang, 22 Apr 2024 01:44

You can use Steam Remote Play on pretty much anything with a screen these days (Source: Steam)

5 of the best devices to use with your game streaming server including the Raspberry Pi 5

CheckMag If you have a gaming PC, it’s never been easier to stream games to any device in your house. Steam streaming is probably one of the most accessible solutions to stream games from your gaming PC, Valve even released their own hardw...

David Devey, 20 Apr 2024 19:20

Sony XAV-AX3700 debuts as versatile, accessible Anti-Glare Touchscreen in-car AV receiver

The XAV-AX3700 is a relatively compact, wallet-friendly addition to Sony's line of in-car AV receivers. Nevertheless, it integrates features such as FLAC, LDAC and Apple CarPlay support, not to mention the ability to hook rear-fac...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Apr 2024 16:13

Apple iPhone reportedly getting more powerful OneNote alternative with iOS 18

Apple is reportedly developing a completely revamped app that not only allows users to scan documents, save photos and text and synchronize them across all Apple devices, but will also include voice memos and a calculator.

Hannes Brecher, 20 Apr 2024 01:05

iOS

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

Report sheds light on several new AI features coming to iOS 18 as Apple aims to catch up with Google and Microsoft

foobar2000 Mobile 1.5 now available with new skin format support

Possible data protection breaches at Apple: Deleted photos reappear on sold devices

Deal | M1-powered iPad Air 5 discounted to lowest price ever on Amazon

The biggest name in emulation is now available on the App Store

PlayStation Portable emulator PPSSPP lands on Apple App Store

Apple's upcoming accessibility features allow users to control iPhones and iPads with their eyes

Apple releases iOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5 and macOS 14.5 with new features for iPhone, Apple Watch and the like

PlayStation emulator Gamma launches on iOS

Apple announces new versions of Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Pro for iPad with support for multiple live camera feeds

Ditch Google Photos and embrace Immich: Here's why there is so much hype around hosting your own photo backup solution

Baldur's Gate 3 rumoured to launch on iOS and iPadOS next year

Last in line: Anthropic rolls out Claude mobile app for iOS

Samsung Portable SSD T7 short review – Compact storage with USB 3.2 (Gen 2)

iPhone and iPad backup software iMazing 3 now ready

5 of the best devices to use with your game streaming server including the Raspberry Pi 5

Sony XAV-AX3700 debuts as versatile, accessible Anti-Glare Touchscreen in-car AV receiver

Apple iPhone reportedly getting more powerful OneNote alternative with iOS 18

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