Apple’s AirDrop is a hugely convenient feature for transferring photos, videos, documents, and other files between the company’s devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Macs. You can easily send something to a friend — or use AirDrop as a handy way of transferring files between your own products. What’s great about AirDrop is its simplicity. Instead…
If you’re an iPhone user, there’s a good chance you’ve been inundated with spam texts at some point over the past few years. Indeed, it’s been an ongoing and frustrating problem for quite some time now. And for some users, it’s only gotten worse. What makes the issue particularly irritating is that spammers have become…
Buyers looking to purchase Apple devices should be aware of the ongoing lockdowns in certain Chinese provinces that might impact the iPhone supply line and lead to potential delivery delays. The first closures came in March, as China was fighting a new wave of COVID-19 in the country. The Shenzhen government announced new lockdown measures…
Halfpoint/Shutterstock By Rob Rich/April 15, 2022 5:06 pm EDT Anyone with a large photo library on their iPhone knows it can be a bit of a hassle to find one specific image quickly, even if photos are grouped into folders. But it turns out iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS 12 Monterey do have a workaround…
Patrick Holland/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. In response to a new COVID-19 wave in China, the country's authorities have locked down affected areas like Shanghai and Kunshan. These areas include parts suppliers that could lead to a big shortfall of millions of…
One of the more exciting features of Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro lineup is its upgraded camera. The new shooter is impressive, adding support for macro photography. Thanks to a redesigned lens and autofocus system, Apple boasts that its top-of-the-line iPhone models can focus on objects at 2 centimeters. In turn, the iPhone 13 Pro can…
A report said a few days ago that the iPhone 14 won’t get a periscope camera. Instead, Apple will introduce the periscope lens with next year’s iPhone 15 series. A new report indicates that Apple might have already secured a deal with a key parts supplier in Asia who might provide components for the next-gen…
1Password released an early access version of 1Password 8 for iOS on Wednesday, which brings a redesigned interface and new backend to iPhone and iPad users. The new version of the app, which 1Password says will eventually make its way to all its supported platforms, has been available in early access mode for Mac since…
Photo: ARIMAG (Shutterstock)My iPhone’s display is a mess. Some of that mess makes sense: I expect nicks and scratches on my screen when my iPhone, say, falls out of my pocket onto cement. However, many of these scratches have mysteriously accumulated over time, through no misuse of my own. Under direct sunlight, it’s a massacre.…
Apple makes some of the most popular and powerful mobile devices on the planet, but its chargers are nothing to write home about. The company charges a ludicrous $50 for a 30W USB-C iPhone power adapter. And it doesn’t even come with a cable. Meanwhile, you could get a 45W adapter with a cable for…
