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Once upon a time, my smartphone doubled as my most-used gaming platform. It’s hard to believe now, but there was once a period when app stores felt like a new frontier, and game developers had a blast experimenting with a little touchscreen rectangle that you always had in your pocket. Then the economics changed. Games

The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will support always-on display functionality. At least, that’s what rumors say. And the latest iOS 16 beta release indicates a new behavior for wallpapers that back up reports of always-on display functionality for the iPhone 14 Pro models. This nifty feature has been available for years

Apple will unveil the iPhone 14 series in mid-September during a media event that will be announced several weeks from now. The iPhone 14 launch window seems certain now that Apple has released its earnings report for the June quarter. That’s because Apple did not warn investors and buyers that the regular launch schedule for

Ben Harding/Shutterstock While Android fans might be counting the days to Samsung's next foldable phones, those from Apple's camp are still biding their time for September's big event. The iPhone 14 series will be an interesting batch given the small but important changes that Apple is expected to give the lineup. But while we're still

For as incredible as the iPhone is, it’s almost inevitable that your once-prized device will start slowing down with time. Now to Apple’s credit, the iPhone today has a noticeably longer shelf-life compared to iPhone models of the past. Whereas upgrading your iPhone every two years was something of a necessity a few years back

Photo: Camilo Concha (Shutterstock)When you “turn 0ff” wifi, Bluetooth, or cellular data on your iPhone via the Control Center, they’re not actually disabled—your iPhone simply disconnects itself from current networks until until you turn those options back on. This is a conscious design choice by Apple, as it wants to ensure you can still easily

Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock)Back in the day, phone keyboards were actual keyboards. When you typed, you had to press physical keys, which provided tactile feedback as you texted away. Touch screens changed all that; now, we tap on unyielding slabs of glass. If you keep your iPhone on silent, you won’t even have the sound

The resurgence of COVID-19 prompted another wave of restrictions in China this spring, which impacted manufacturing. Suppliers had to deal with lockdowns in various regions, including companies producing parts for Apple products. This led to speculation that the iPhone 14 series might see launch delays as Apple would be dealing with prolonged supply and manufacturing

blackzheep/Shutterstock For most of us, our iPhones are daily companions, and since they're useless without a battery charge, we do all we can to make sure they're always juiced up. To get the most use out of your iPhone, it's logical to want to keep a full charge as often as possible, but regularly charging

nikkimeel/Shutterstock We carry our smartphones almost everywhere. In comparison, dragging a laptop or PC around is nowhere as convenient. Whether you want to make urgent changes to a document or navigate the slides of a presentation, Apple gives you tools to access and control your Mac using an iPhone. This article will take you through