Apple is upgrading its iPhone loaner program later this week
At some point, chances are that you’re going to have to take your iPhone in for repair. Maybe you cracked the screen or perhaps your iPhone suddenly stopped turning on one day. If Apple needs to keep your phone for an extended period of time, the company will loan you an iPhone in the interim.…
Apple’s unexciting 2021 Mac and iPhone software prove it should take a break from annual OS updates
Apple’s fall software updates, iOS 15 and macOS Monterey, are officially out in the world for everyone. But Apple’s latest software has arrived with more of a whimper than a bang; the two updates aren’t so much bad as they are boring. Which has me wondering: why is Apple still clinging to its annual release…
Apple won’t have to allow iPhone apps to use third-party payments tomorrow after all
Epic v. Apple — The status quo will stay in place until an appeal has been resolved. Samuel Axon - 12/8/2021, 10:35 PM Enlarge / A Fortnite loading screen displayed on an iPhone in 2018, when Apple and Epic weren't at each other's throats. Apple has won a last-minute stay on an injunction that would…
Apple will no longer break Face ID on repaired iPhone 13s
Crisis averted — Apple backs off from "serialization" limits built into the OS and display. Ron Amadeo - 11/10/2021, 8:16 PM Enlarge / The "Unable to activate Face ID" message that appears after swapping displays. Apple says it will back off its plan to break Face ID on independently repaired iPhones. The company's often contentious relationship…
Despite huge iPhone sales, Apple misses the mark in Q4 earnings report
Q4 Earnings — Supply shortages led Apple to miss investors' and analysts' expectations. Samuel Axon - 10/28/2021, 10:56 PM Enlarge / Apple CEO Tim Cook. In its quarterly call with investors today, Apple revealed that its revenue grew in all of its businesses and product categories, but the numbers weren't enough to impress investors, who…
iPhone 14: 5 things we want to see on Apple’s next flagship
The iPhone 13 Pro, making a splash. Andrew Hoyle/CNET The iPhone 13 and 13 Pro are among the best phones it's possible to buy in 2022 thanks to their great all-round performance and superb camera skills. But being the impatient, demanding tech addict that I am, I've already set my sights on the rumored iPhone…
This smart collar wants to be an Apple Watch for your dog
Pet trackers have been around for ages, but Invoxia is looking to shake things up at CES 2022 with a new smart collar that can also monitor your dog’s vital signs. And of course, the smart collar also doubles as a GPS and activity tracker for your pooch. Canine fitness trackers generally rely on a…
How to Force Restart a Frozen Apple Watch
Photo: DenPhotos (Shutterstock)The Apple Watch is a great companion for your iPhone—but all great things have bad days, and the Apple Watch is no exception. Software bugs can make the watch slow to respond, and when they do, a quick restart is usually a good solution. However, sometimes the Apple Watch stops responding entirely; when…
India competition watchdog orders probe into Apple’s business
The order comes in response to allegations that Apple was abusing its dominant position in the apps market.Published On 3 Jan 20223 Jan 2022India’s competition watchdog has ordered an investigation into Apple Inc’s business practices in the country, saying it was of the initial view that the iPhone maker had violated certain antitrust laws. The…
This App Lets You Browse the Internet on Your Apple Watch
Screenshot: Pranay ParabEver wanted to browse the internet on your Apple Watch? There’s an app called µBrowser ($0.99) that lets you do just that, so that if your phone is dead or you’re at the gym without it, your Apple Watch can still help you find things on the web.Even if you’re not looking for…