4 great Netflix games with controller supportCheckMag Netflix's library of games is steadily growing and it features some popular titles, but not all are compatible with a controller. However, there are still a handful that have controller support.Habeeb Onawole, 29 Nov 2023 21:00
Top 3 iOS features Android users are missing out onCheckMag The iPhone and Android smartphones have more in common than ever before, but from a certain perspective, they still differ in features. If the Android operating system had these features from iOS, it would become more perfect than...Triet Le, 24 Nov 2023 21:10
Deal | US$200 off Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar in Amazon Black Friday dealThe Garmin Fēnix 7x Sapphire Solar is currently at an all-time low on Amazon. An early Black Friday deal has cut the price of the Fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar by US$200, or 22%. The GPS-enabled titanium smartwatch supports a variety of...Julian van der Merwe, 20 Nov 2023 18:25
Deal | 9th generation iPad gets most generous discount so farThe 9th iteration of Apple's most affordable tablet arrived two years ago and its price on Amazon topped in late February 2022 at US$479.99 (64 GB, WiFi version). Now with a list price of US$329, this popular 10.2-inch slate is do...Codrut Nistor, 20 Nov 2023 16:21
3 unfortunate similarities between Apple and the electric car industryCheckMag Even before rumours started circulating about Apple creating its own electric vehicle, some of Apple's business practices shared a lot in common with electric vehicle manufacturers. While not uncommon in the tech industry, they se...David Devey, 17 Nov 2023 19:16
Top 5 mind-blowing free iOS games in 2023CheckMag If you own an iPhone running the iOS operating system with its many outstanding features, then the following games are perfect choices for you. This guide is tailored to introduce you to some of the best free games for iOS, offeri...Triet Le, 16 Nov 2023 22:15
Bloomberg: Hardly any new features planned for the iPhone 16, iOS 18 set to be a huge update, app sideloading to start in 2024According to the latest information from Bloomberg editor Mark Gurman, customers should not expect any significant innovations on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. But iOS 18 will be all the more exciting because the iPhone operati...Hannes Brecher, 13 Nov 2023 12:05
If you want a phone with a 5x zoom, make sure you’ve got big handsWhat was once considered "big" in smartphone terms is now the norm in the industry. But one feature seems to be tied specificially to the size of the screen. If you don't like big phones, don't expect to be on the cutting edge of ...David Devey, 12 Nov 2023 08:28
Apple iPhone SE 4 to feature iPhone 14-style chassis, 48-megapixel camera and action buttonNew information obtained by MacRumors hints at significant improvements being planned for the iPhone SE 4, which is expected to feature an iPhone 14-style chassis along with a whopping 48-megapixel single camera system. However, w...Sambit Saha, 10 Nov 2023 12:38
iOS 17.1.1 and watchOS 10.1.1: Apple remedies BMW bug on iPhone and battery issues on Apple WatchVia the latest updates for the iPhone and Apple Watch, Apple is finally fixing a number of annoying bugs that have drastically affected battery life and made charging difficult in some cases, including in conjunction with the wire...Hannes Brecher, 08 Nov 2023 04:55
Apple halts development of future versions of iOS, MacOS to focus on fixing bugs, according to reportApple has reportedly halted its development process for future software updates earlier this week to turn its attention to fixing an excess of software bugs that have appeared in early versions of future updates. However, these de...Sambit Saha, 07 Nov 2023 22:14
WhatsApp might soon bring passkey support to iOSAs discovered by software researcher @aaronp613, the latest WhatsApp Beta for iOS has revealed that the messaging app will soon be implementing Passkey support, leading to a more secure and refined user experience.Sambit Saha, 30 Oct 2023 22:01
Apple iOS 17.2 releases updates for unpacked iPhones and Journal app, watchOS 10.1 reportedly shortens battery lifeApple has released the first beta version of iOS 17.2, confirming that the update will introduce the long-awaited Journal app, expand the functionality of the iPhone 15 Pro's Action button, and allow Apple to roll out iOS updates ...Hannes Brecher, 27 Oct 2023 23:38
Apple releases macOS 14.1 and tvOS 17.1Apple has just released macOS Sonoma 14.1 and tvOS 17.1, providing a range of Macs and the Apple TV with a number of new features and numerous bug fixes. First and foremost, Apple revamps the Favorites section in the macOS Music a...Hannes Brecher, 26 Oct 2023 01:28
Apple iPhone and iPad get iOS 17.1 along with new features and burn-in improvements for iPhone 15 ProApple has released the first major update for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, which is also available for older iPhones as long as they support iOS 17. The patch also introduces AirDrop, new standby options and improvements to th...Hannes Brecher, 25 Oct 2023 23:31
3 console quality Android and iOS games that can rival Steam Deck gamesCheckMag Don't have a Steam Deck to hand? Waiting for Apple to release Resident Evil on the iPhone 15 Pro? Here are 3 Android and iOS games that offer PC and console class gaming on your device today. Just make sure you pair it with a dece...David Devey, 25 Oct 2023 22:50
Apple needs to be more honest about the iPhone camera specificationCheckMag Does measuring features differently to the competition make a product better? Is Apple "Thinking Different" or hoping branding will sell more devices? There certainly seems to be some convenient favouritism shown by Apple in regar...David Devey, 23 Oct 2023 20:07
Apple iPhone 15 Pro can now save photos directly to SD card or SSD thanks to Photon CameraThose using an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max as a camera phone now finally have the option of saving photos directly to an SD memory card or external SSD instead of the iPhone's internal storage, enabling entirely new workflo...Hannes Brecher, 21 Oct 2023 01:40
Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max display 'burn-in' could be fixed by iOS 17.1 with a keyboard upgrade also inboundSupposedly, reports of early iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max units experiencing display burn-in were wide of the mark. According to a new report, Apple will address the outstanding software problem with iOS 17.1, which will al...Alex Alderson, 18 Oct 2023 19:09
Apple to release iOS 17.1 for iPhones by October 24 with AirDrop, Dynamic Island and Standby improvementsThe public release of iOS 17.1 is nearly here, just over a month after Apple introduced the iPhone 15 series. Reportedly, the first major iOS 17 update could be here by early next week at the latest with AirDrop, Dynamic Island an...Alex Alderson, 16 Oct 2023 17:41
iPhones to update to latest iOS version from inside sealed packages in the futureThe first thing the owner of a brand new iPhone might have to do after unboxing is download and install a software update, especially if they, for example want the latest iOS 17.0.3 version. However, that might not be the case in ...Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Oct 2023 17:18
Over half of the planet's population use smartphones nowThe GSM Association's latest study on mobile internet use worldwide has concluded that over half of the global population now has at least one smartphone. Four billion of those people are estimated to use mobile data on those devi...Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Oct 2023 18:29
91% Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max review - More camera power and titanium for Apple's biggest smartphoneLess hefty. For the first time, the iPhone 15 Pro Max features a titanium case and an even bigger battery - plus, it now uses USB. In addition, it is Apple's first smartphone to have a 5x optical zoom. We put the now lighter flagship from Cupertino to the test, which you can read about in this review.Apple A17 Pro | Apple A17 Pro GPU | 6.70" | 221 gDaniel Schmidt, 03 Oct 2023 14:42
Vivaldi finally hits iOSAfter arriving as a beta piece of code back on May 23, Vivaldi for iOS and iPadOS is now finally available in a stable release that can be downloaded via Apple's App Store. Its highlights include desktop-style tabs, speed dials, t...Codrut Nistor, 03 Oct 2023 10:08
Opinion: What is going on with iPhone 15 Pro overheating issues?Since the iPhone 15 Pro rolled out to customers last week, reports quickly started to emerge that were overheating. Renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has pointed the finger at the iPhone’s internal design, but not all iPhone 15 Pro us...Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Sep 2023 06:43
iOS 17.0.1, iPadOS 17.0.1, and macOS 13.6 bring critical security patchesReleased just a few days after iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, the 17.0.1 updates arrive to take care of three vulnerabilities. Launched two months after macOS 13.5, macOS 13.6 also patches two of the three vulnerabilities targeted by the u...Codrut Nistor, 25 Sep 2023 19:17
Siri app tracking enabled by default, appears to access user data without express user consentApple has made privacy a cornerstone of its customer experience across its product lineup. However, there has been more than one occasion where the company has fallen short of its claims, and it might still have some work to do ye...Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Sep 2023 14:19
ColorOS 14 set to adopt Dynamic Island-style notificationsColorOS is a custom version of Android officially developed by OPPO - however, that might not stop the OEM becoming more like iOS 17 in its upcoming major upgrade. Its latest betas are now said to have integrated Dynamic Island-st...Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Sep 2023 20:14
Blackmagic Camera for iOS offers pro video recording features for grand total of free, Apple LOG supported on iPhone 15 Pro modelsBlackmagic Design has developed a new Blackmagic Camera app that brings advanced professional video recording features to iOS devices for free without any in-app purchases or subscriptions. The Blackmagic Camera app fully mimics t...Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Sep 2023 17:46
TikTok slapped with ~US$370 million fine for mis-handling underage user dataThe Republic of Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has concluded that TikTok has violated various aspects of GDPR as it relates to "child users". The social media giant faces a "reprimand" as well as a multi-million-euro f...Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2023 15:15
Apple promises iPhone 12 update to resolve France's radiation concerns and avoid sales banApple has clarified that it will be issuing an OTA update to address the French government's high radiation concerns with the iPhone 12. This comes in the wake of France giving an ultimatum to the Cupertino-giant of banning iPhone...Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 Sep 2023 17:56
Kingston XS1000 launches as pocket-friendly external SSD with USB type-C and up to 1,050MB/s speedsKingston insists it has brought "ultimate portability" to the external SSD market with the new XS1000. It has a footprint estimated at half that of a pack of cards, yet still allows the user to tote a capacity of up to 2TB in a po...Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Sep 2023 17:46
Gray and blue colors expected for the titanium iPhone 15 Pro, Ultra modelsWith Apple’s iPhone 15 series launching in the next few weeks a new rumor has surfaced pointing to the colorways we can expect from the iPhone 15 Pro and Ultra models. The Gold and Deep Purple options will make way for a new ‘Tita...Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Aug 2023 11:39
Google Translate finally rolling out to Gmail mobileAlthough translation support in Gmail has been introduced to desktop users quite a few years ago, the mobile Gmail apps are only receiving this feature now. To translate all text on the mobile Gmail, the user can simply enable aut...Codrut Nistor, 14 Aug 2023 17:25
Jabra next-gen TWS earbud specs and colorways leak into the wildJabra is now tipped to update its Elite series of TWS earbuds with new flagship and Active variants. They have reportedly leaked as the 10 and 8 Active respectively, and may launch as Made for iPhone- (MFi) and Hey Google-certifie...Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Aug 2023 19:54
Apple could retrofit the iPhone 14 with a USB-C port when the iPhone 15 launchesIn something of a surprise, Apple could be upgrading its current iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus models to USB-C along with the anticipated upgrade to USB-C ports for the next-generation iPhone 15 series. The move would allow Apple t...Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Aug 2023 09:01
Apple Action Button for next-gen iPhones uncovered in new leakApple is said to have a replacement for the classic iPhone mute switch in the works, thought of as an "Action Button" as it mirrors the new re-programmable analog from the Watch Ultra. Now, code outlining how it will work as part ...Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jul 2023 22:35
Twitter rebrand to X is officially underway, new bird-free logo revealedElon Musk has announced that the site heretofore known as Twitter will "bid adieu" to its former brand identity, iconic blue bird avatar included. Company CEO Linda Yaccarino has touted the announcement as a pivotal stage in the s...Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jul 2023 23:02
Beats Studio Pro launch as the latest premium Apple headphones that work for non-Apple users tooApple has introduced the Beats Studio Pro as its latest headphones. They are rated for "Class 1" Bluetooth - yet are also rated to support "lossless" audio thanks to its DAC for wired connections - which are done via USB type-C ra...Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jul 2023 17:44
Canary Mail gets Copilot, an AI-driven email writing toolThanks to the in-house developed Copilot, Canary Mail now provides AI-powered email writing capabilities to its users across the supported platforms, which include Windows, Android, macOS, and iOS. Those who need pinned emails, a ...Codrut Nistor, 11 Jul 2023 17:11
TCL next-gen smart TVs to ship with Cineverse streaming servicesTCL is an OEM with a smart TV line-up boasting variants with up-to-date technologies such as QLED and mini-LED. Now, the company has indicated that the next wave of these screens will come with access to "thousands" of movies and ...Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2023 16:30
ESR HaloLock Geo Wallet Stand debuts on Amazon following crowdfunding winESR's HaloLock Geo Wallet Stand has proven a hit on Kickstarter, finishing its campaign with over 36x its original goal in terms of backing. Now, it is available for general sale online. The accessory is hailed as the first of its...Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jun 2023 18:08
WWDC 2023 | iOS 17 lands to bring new sharing, customization and stand-by mode options to iPhonesThe latest version of iOS 17 brings a whole uses of features such as AirDrop and always-on displays (AODs) to Apple's iPhones. The major software upgrade also confers a new way of dealing with both known and unknown callers in the...Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jun 2023 22:21
Apple Savings Account customers allege transfer withdrawal latencyApple Savings has reportedly attracted about US$100 million in deposits since launching in the US in April 2023. Now, however, some of its customers have gone public with claims that trying to get their money out of the accounts i...Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jun 2023 16:21
Deal | Take US$400 off the SUPER73-S2 in its latest colorwaySUPER73 is celebrating the release of its S2 e-bike with the offer of US$400 off its normal price - so long as the buyer wants it in a specific colorway new to the variant. The "urban cruiser"-style two-wheeler comes with a 750W m...Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 May 2023 18:05
OpenAI releases its chatbot as an app for iOS, Android version coming soonFor fans of OpenAI’s hugely successful ChatGPT generative AI-powered chatbot, a source of frustration has been the need to access the service via the OpenAI website. While some workarounds and third-party solutions have been avail...Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 May 2023 03:40
Apple flexes its AI muscle with new accessibility features coming to iOS 17Apple has taken the unusual step of previewing features coming to iOS 17 ahead of its expected announcement at WWDC 2023. The new features are focused on enhancing accessibility for users with disabilities with Apple flexing its A...Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 May 2023 15:11
Update | FREEDARE "smart" fat-tire e-bike set for May 2023 Indiegogo launchFREEDARE has announced that it will bring its new option in electrified mobility to Indiegogo later in May 2023. The start-up describes it as "the world's first smart fat tire e-bike", which seems to mean the multi-terrain IP5X tw...Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 May 2023 22:25
Passkeys for Google Accounts roll out as "stronger" alternatives to passwordsGoogle has heralded "a major step" toward a future in which the password is obsolete with a new Account option sign-in option. They enable the user to generate a passkey instead of setting a password, and link it to their stored b...Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 May 2023 19:19
Apple rolls out first public Rapid Security Response updateFirst announced last summer at WWDC, Apple is rolling out the first publicly available Rapid Security Response update for iOS and macOS. While details concerning what the security update patches are not yet known, this marks the f...Sam Medley, 02 May 2023 21:10