How to Finally Disable Auto Macro Mode on iPhone 13 Pro
Photo: Kicking Studio (Shutterstock)Apple pulled off a neat trick on the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max; it added a surprisingly good Macro mode to the Camera app, without even adding a separate Macro camera (like Android phones do). The Camera app automatically switches to a cropped version of the Ultra-Wide camera once you…
Why You Should Be Wary When Sending Your Pixel or iPhone in for Repairs
None of us would willingly hand our phones over to someone if we thought they were going to steal and leak our personal data—but recent reports indicate some Apple and Google repair staff are doing just that.Author and game designer Jane McGonigal is the latest high-profile victim of a scheme to intercept a phone sent…
How iOS 15 Makes It Much Easier to Back Up and Wipe Your iPhone Before Selling It
Photo: ms_pics_and_more (Shutterstock)Is it time to let go of your iPhone or iPad? Are you upgrading to a newer, better model, or passing it on to a family member? Maybe it just has to go in for repair. Before you do any of that, you’ll first want to completely wipe your iPhone or iPad to…
You Can Customize ‘Low Power Mode’ on Your iPhone
Photo: karanik yimpat (Shutterstock)If your iPhone runs out of charge too fast, as is the case with any iPhone that’s over a year old, you can use a few tricks to reduce battery drain. One of those tricks is enabling Low Power Mode on your iPhone. Sure, you can enable it manually each time your…
Fortnite on iPhone is back thanks to NVIDIA GeForce NOW
Although Epic Games has long bemoaned the state of affairs on app stores, particularly the Apple App Store, it was Fortnite‘s banishment from iOS that became the metaphorical straw that broke the camel’s back. This event gave rise to a number of lawsuits not just in the US but also around the world, challenging the…
iMessage, RCS, and the curse of green bubbles: iPhone and Android messaging is broken
Apple’s iMessage has been at the center of many public debates for years for its differently-colored message bubbles. If you receive a text message from another Apple device, the iMessage app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac shows the received message in a blue bubble whereas it appears in green color if it is sent from…
TikTok is unimpressed by these iPhone 14 rumors
With iPhone 14 on the horizon, rumors about the new Apple flagship are spreading like wildfire—and the internet, of course, reacts. TikTok user @carterpcs uploaded a quick video asking for opinions about the phone’s rumored new design. Spoiler alert: People don’t seem to love it. Yalcin Sonat/Shutterstock “I am an Apple fanboy, but I think…
The 1998 iPhone You Probably Didn’t Realize Existed
Back in 2007, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs sparked a revolution in the industry of mobile computers when he announced a single device that would combine an iPod with touch controls, a mobile phone, and internet communications. However, nearly a decade before Jobs took the world by storm with his persuasive “three things” speech, a company…
iPhone 15 camera will fold in new zoom claims analyst
According to a new report, Apple is looking to improve upon the camera setup in its iPhone lineup with a new 48-megapixel camera next year. Additionally, the company is reportedly aiming to add a periscope lens featuring folded camera optics in as early as 2023. Hadrian/Shutterstock Ming-Chi Kuo, a known Apple analyst, has reportedly shared…
How To Use Your iPhone As A Hotspot
Apple’s line of iPhones is one of the most popular family of smartphones on the market and continually wins praise for its performance. Apple’s home-grown A-series processors offer industry-leading performance that makes the iPhone an absolute powerhouse. Recent models have added 5G, providing high-speed data connectivity to complement the iPhone’s processing capabilities. Aleksey H/Shutterstock One…