Hocus-focus/Getty Images When Apple introduced NameDrop to the iPhone and Apple Watch with the release of iOS 17, many weren't sure how to feel about the new contact sharing option. In fact, many flocked to find guides on how to disable NameDrop as soon as it was widely available, with some law enforcement agencies even
Framesira/Shutterstock A new report from a well-known leaker on Weibo claims that Apple's iPhone 16e isn't selling well. The leaker, who has provided accurate information about upcoming Apple products in the past, says that Apple's effort to deliver a lower-cost iPhone has been unsuccessful. Nonetheless, Apple reportedly plans to move forward with the iPhone 17e
Don't expect to travel to another country with it, though. Credit: Apple Key Takeaways Apple announced "Digital ID" on Wednesday, a new feature that lets you add your passport to your iPhone's Wallet app. The applications are limited, but you can use your Digital ID at over 250 TSA checkpoints starting today. Apple says all
Messages is probably one of the most straightforward, no-fuss native apps on iPhone. In fact, it has always been great at one thing and one thing only: sending and receiving texts. But over the years, the app has received some thoughtful upgrades that enhanced the overall user experience. In 2020, iOS 14 introduced @mentions in
José Adorno/BGR To this day, the heaviest iPhone that Apple has ever released is the iPhone 14 Pro Max, weighing in at 8.47 ounces (or 240 grams). Following this hefty device's release in 2022, the company was able to make the following iPhone Pro Max thinner and lighter, but over the course of the next
José Adorno/BGR With the iPhone 17 Pro, Apple added several design changes compared to the previous generation. Among them, the company expanded the camera plateau to occupy the entire upper back of the iPhone and switched from a titanium and glass finish to aluminum and glass. However, while implementing these design changes, the company went
The market for iPhone 17 accessories continues to grow with cool and useful options. This time, Mophie announced its new Juice Pack battery cases designed for the iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Some of the key highlights of this generation include passthrough USB-C audio and the fact that it's made with
Upcoming additions could greatly expand how your iPhone can benefit from satellite connections. Slowly but steadily, Apple has been tucking satellite-powered features into its iPhones. Get ready for that to blossom into a whole set of new capabilities. According to a Bloomberg report, Apple is working to expand the capabilities of iPhones, as well as some
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Rizky Ade Jonathan/Shutterstock A new report from Bloomberg suggests that Apple has ambitious plans to add new satellite-based features to the iPhone. The overarching goal is to enable iPhone users to retain a certain degree of functionality in situations where Wi-Fi or cellular signals are weak or non-existent. Interestingly, the report comes just a few
