Flashes, an Instagram alternative based on Bluesky, is available for iPhones now
Anyone looking for an alternative to Instagram might have a suitable candidate in Flashes, a recently launched app built on Bluesky that seems to get all the important basics right. Flashes technically launched on the App Store on February 24, but a series of updates released in the days after launch have made the app
iPhone 17e rumored for 2026 launch as ‘e’ models become an annual fixture
Published Feb 27th, 2025 7:05AM EST Since Apple introduced the iPhone 16e last week, users wondered if this could be a one-time thing with a longer upgrade cycle, just like it was with the iPhone SE, or if it could be an annual thing. According to researchers over CIRP, the “iPhone e” is here to
iPhone 16e reviews are in: Not an iPhone 16, not an iPhone SE
Published Feb 27th, 2025 6:16AM EST Ahead of Friday’s sales, journalists and influencers just published their first hands-on, reviews, and unboxing of the iPhone 16e. This new addition to the iPhone 16 lineup, which is kind of an iPhone SE successor or a Galaxy FE-like device, comes with an A18 chip, a 48MP main camera
iPhone 16e review: What’s your acceptable compromise?
I’ve been traveling through time this week. Reviewing the iPhone 16e feels at once like I’m visiting my younger self and also forced to live in olden times, especially since I’ve been using an iPhone 16 Pro for months. No matter the device you’re currently using, getting the iPhone 16e necessitates embracing change. Sure, that’s
Best iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Cases for 2025
With Apple's latest iPhone 16 starting at a whopping $799, protecting your device is essential. I've tested dozens of cases, from rugged protective cases with military-grade drop protection to sleek MagSafe cases that maintain wireless charging compatibility. Whether you need a clear case to show off your iPhone's design, a wallet case for cards and
iPhones are briefly changing ‘racist’ to ‘Trump’ due to an iOS dictation issue
A bizarre bug is causing iPhones to automatically change the word “racist” to “Trump” when using the built-in dictation feature in iOS. The issue, which seems to have been discovered by TikTok users, crops up when using the voice-to-text feature in Apple apps like Messages. When speaking the word “racist,” iOS briefly transcribes the text
The New iPhone 16E Is the Cheapest iPhone Apple Sells, but Who’s It For?
Apple has officially released a new lower-cost phone, but it's not simply a replacement of its affordable iPhone SE line. The iPhone 16E, as it's called, is the cheapest iPhone Apple currently sells. It trims some of the features off the iPhone 16 for a cheaper premium device, but is notably pricier than the budget
iOS 18.4 lets you pick a default translation app on your iPhone
Published Feb 21st, 2025 6:18PM EST Image: Jonathan S. Geller As interested as we are in the upgrades coming to Siri and Apple Intelligence, that’s not all that iOS 18.4 has to offer users. As spotted by 9to5Mac after the first iOS 18.4 beta rolled out, Apple now allows iPhone users to set more default
iPhone 16e tests show MagSafe charging works even though it’s not officially supported
You can’t even buy the iPhone 16e yet, but the phone has already had its first controversy. The iPhone 16e doesn’t support MagSafe charging, which is a bit of a surprise for a brand-new device that features high-end hardware similar to the more expensive iPhone 16 and 16 Plus. Rumors emerged that MagSafe charging might
iPhone 16e benchmark reveals 15% lower performance than iPhone 16
Published Feb 21st, 2025 6:56AM EST Ahead of the official sale of the iPhone 16e, MySmartPrice spotted the first Geekbench score for Apple’s new iPhone. Using Geekbench 6 Metal benchmark results, we now know a few unconfirmed features about this device. For example, it’s been revealed that the iPhone 16e features 8GB of RAM. While