How to turn off NameDrop on iPhone and Apple Watch
Published Dec 3rd, 2023 1:56PM EST NameDrop is a new feature introduced in iOS 17.1 and watchOS 10.1. It allows you to more easily share contact information with nearby iPhones and Apple Watches, by simply holding them together. While it might be convenient, if you want to protect your privacy, you may find yourself looking
I really wanted to ditch my iPhone for the Pixel 8 Pro – here’s why I didn’t
The Pixel 8 Pro is a truly fantastic device. It’s packed to the brim with Google’s AI features, including some new features that will make taking videos and photos even easier. Despite all of the pros, though, there are also a lot of cons with swapping to the Pixel 8 Pro that have kept me
How To Add Another Location To Your iPhone’s Weather App
Hadrian/Shutterstock Apple's Weather app may not be the most consistent, but it likely ranks high among consumers' most-used iPhone apps. Whether they're checking the daily forecast or curious about what's in store for the weekend, knowing the local report is vital nearly every day. But have you ever wondered what the weather is like somewhere
How to see your 2023 Activity Recap for free on iPhone
If you’ve been working out this year – whether with your iPhone as a companion or with an Apple Watch – there’s a beautiful Activity Recap waiting for you. Before you ask: No, it’s not Apple that offers a Spotify Wrapped-like recap of your workouts, but Gentler Streak, the 2022 Apple Watch App of the
What did an iPhone camera do to this poor woman’s arms?
A woman was photographed standing in front of two mirrors with an iPhone camera, but the actual photo shows three completely different arm positions. The arms are in different locations in mirror number one, mirror number two and in actual real life. Is it Photoshop? Is it a glitch in the Matrix? Did the woman
Apple patches two security vulnerabilities on iPhone, iPad and Mac
Apple pushed updates to iOS, iPadOS and macOS software today to patch two zero-day security vulnerabilities. The company suggested the bugs had been actively deployed in the wild. “Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 16.7.1,” the company wrote about both flaws in
The best iPhone wallpapers I use every day, and where to find them
Over the past few years, Apple has dramatically improved the iPhone’s Lock Screen and Home Screen. This made switching wallpapers throughout the day even better, as users can be more creative when choosing their iPhone backgrounds. Selecting iPhone wallpapers is unique to each user. Some people prefer to use photos of loved ones, pets, or
The iPhone Safari Change You Can Make If You Don’t Like Where The Address Bar Is
Stockcam/Getty One of the notable changes in iOS 16 was the relocation of Safari's address bar, a move that sparked mixed reactions among iPhone users. While some found the new low position more convenient since it's closer to the thumbs, others saw it as an unnecessary adjustment. Now, with the roll-out of iOS 17, this
The Top 10 Reasons Why People Say They Prefer iPhone Over Android
DANIEL CONSTANTE/Shutterstock Throughout history, several debate topics have stirred discussions globally, like "Does pineapple belong on pizza?", "Should toilet paper hang over or under?" and the tech world's classic, "Which is better, iPhone or Android?" None of these debates have definitive answers, as they really just boil down to personal preference. There are numerous reasons
How To Change Your iPhone Hotspot Password
Filadendron/Getty Images While Apple has introduced plenty of privacy settings in the past, the reality is that these tools can only get you so far if your basic security practices are not in place. Among the tenets of basic online security is having a strong password, which should cover everything from your online accounts to