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
Yalcinsonat1/Getty Images If you own a smartphone, be it an Apple iPhone or a Samsung Galaxy, you've likely heard of the "20-80 charging rule," which maintains that keeping your phone charged between 20% and 80% is the best way to keep your phone's battery healthy and extend the life of your phone. In today's world
Your iPhone may soon be able to do more than call for emergency help and send messages via satellite, according to the latest Power On newsletter. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple is planning to expand on satellite features available on iPhones. Apple introduced the ability to send and receive texts with the Messages via
goffkein.pro/Shutterstock iPhones — like other mobile phones – use radio frequency (RF) waves as part of their normal operation to send and receive signals from the nearby cell towers. These RF waves — like microwaves and FM radio waves — are a type of non-ionizing radiation. While non-ionizing radiation can be harmful to humans at high
