Rabanser/Shutterstock While there's a lot to love about iPhones, there's also plenty to criticize about both these devices and the practices of its parent company, Apple. Among the most prevalent frustrations among iPhone users are the strict regulations Apple has put in place regarding repairs. The tech giant requires that users only do repairs with
I had been looking forward to the iPhone 16’s Camera Control button ever since it first popped up in early rumors. After over a month with the iPhone 16 Plus, however, the Camera Control turned out to be a somewhat large disappointment for this longtime iPhone user. The button works as intended. It opens the
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Adnan Ahmed/SlashGear The evolution of smartphones over the years is best visualized when we see the kind of photos and videos these devices can churn out. The iPhone 7 popularized the trend of using two cameras at the rear, and before long, smartphones with multiple
Goodbye, Mail and Passwords. Credit: Pranay Parab Your iPhone allows you to change the default browser, email app, password manager, and now even messaging and calling apps. Previously, you had to go through multiple settings pages to change these defaults, but with iOS 18.2, Apple has made this process easy. You can now visit a
Apple has begun selling repair parts for iPhone 16 and 16 Pro phones on its self-service repair store. That includes replacements for commonly damaged parts like cameras, displays, and back glass, and follows the release of official Apple iPhone 16 repair manuals in September, as MacRumors notes. A replacement camera assembly will run you $169
Published Nov 8th, 2024 1:38PM EST Image: Jonathan S. Geller Apple is widely expected to make a big change to its iPhone lineup next year. The iPhone 17 series should still include four phones, but the Plus model is going away. Replacing the Plus is an ultra-slim iPhone that should have around the same size
Krakenimages.com/Shutterstock Voicemail is an essential feature for staying connected, as it enables you to receive important messages even when you cannot answer calls. Voicemail is particularly beneficial for professionals, travelers, and anyone who needs to remain accessible without constantly being on their phone. However, like any smartphone feature, your iPhone's voicemail feature can occasionally encounter
chainarong06/Shutterstock When filling out forms, entering passwords, or inputting contact information on your iPhone, the AutoFill feature can come in handy. It not only saves time but also reduces errors by automatically entering details such as your name, address, credit card information, and login credentials across apps and websites. This is particularly helpful when logging
There is an apparently new iOS 18 security feature that reboots iPhones that haven’t been unlocked in a few days, frustrating police by making it harder to break into suspects’ iPhones, according to 404 Media . 404 Media, which first reported police warnings about the reboots on Thursday, writes that restarted iPhones enter a more
A catastrophic hack involving a backdoor into the AT&T, Lumen, and Verizon networks came to light in early October. It made me point out that Apple’s stance against backdoors in iPhone encryption has been proven to be correct once again. Any type of hidden access to software or hardware could be exploited. A state-sponsored hackers
