It’s official: Apple will support third-party payments for iPhone apps in the US. But it’s not as good as it sounds for developers or app buyers. Apps won’t be cheaper now that developers can charge for digital content on their websites due to Apple’s fees. Apple will still collect 27% or 12% fees from iPhone
Riska/Getty Images We're almost all pretty good at using our phones to measure stuff, like counting calories, tracking walks, and ensuring our new shelf is level. But you know what we hardly ever think about? The volume of sound we're pumping into our ears. Who doesn't love cranking up the volume on their favorite playlist
Hocus-focus/Getty Images Buying a smartphone is a big investment. This is especially true if you buy one that just hit the market. When you spend up to $1,000 on a smartphone, you probably want peace of mind that it will last you a while. Suppose your new smartphone sustains some damage, like the screen cracking
When the original iPhone launched, back in 2007, it marked a firm rejection of button heavy hardware like BlackBerrys and Palm Treos, and the overwhelming success of its onscreen keyboard virtually banished the physical keyboard from our phone lives. A startup company with a new iPhone case called Clicks is hoping to change all that.
Yalcin Sonat/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Your iPhone is one of the most important items you own. It's your phone, yes, but also your camera, map, wallet, bank, contact list, and more. When it dies on you, the world gets harder to navigate, so keeping your battery topped off
I’m always moving bits of information around on my iPhone — between documents and screens and apps — but I’m not always sure I’m doing it in the best way, especially since Apple has regularly changed the way that copy and paste works through successive versions of iOS. That’s why I wanted to look at
At CES 2024, Satechi unveiled its first batch of Qi2 wireless charging stands, which are perfect for Apple device owners on the go. These 3-in-1 devices promise to charge your iPhone with 15W speed while your Apple Watch and AirPods will still charge at 5W. Previously, wireless charging could only fuel your iPhone battery with
Belkin is releasing a motorized iPhone dock that swivels and tilts to track your movements while on camera. The device, called the Belkin Stand Pro, costs $179.99 and appears to be the first to adopt Apple’s DockKit framework, allowing you to connect the device to your iPhone without having to install a third-party app. The
ChatGPT is probably one of the top three apps you should have installed on iPhone and Android right now. The app gives you an even better experience than the desktop one, as it supports voice input and photos. It’s the best alternative to Google Assistant and Siri, though I expect the default smartphone assistants will
One of the main reasons to update to a new iPhone is the promise of a better battery life. While this is not true for every new release, Apple and other tech companies always look for the “next big thing” in the battery field. Fortunately, it seems the next battery breakthrough is just around the
