My favorite kind of software update is the kind that unlocks secret hardware features, and the Apple MagSafe Battery Pack is the latest surprise — you’ll be able to cordlessly charge an iPhone at a faster 7.5 watts instead of the original 5 watts, once you apply firmware update 2.7 (via 9to5Mac). You can wait…
Apple’s next iPhones could have an improved selfie camera, with autofocus capabilities and a wider aperture, according to a prediction by well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Unlike Apple’s current fixed-focus design, an autofocus-enabled front-facing camera could let the iPhone 14 take clearer pictures even if you’re closer or further away from the camera. A wider aperture…
Every new iPhone generation brings at least two significant upgrades over last year’s models: A faster processor and a better overall camera experience. The iPhone 14 should be similar, and we’ve already seen a few processor and camera rumors for the 2022 models. The newest iPhone 14 leak concerns the selfie camera upgrades and comes…
Hadrian/Shutterstock Sometimes you just need a break from the constant onslaught of iPhone notifications. Especially when you're trying to relax or wind down for the night, getting pings from your phone can be the last thing you want to hear. Or, maybe you've been woken up in the night from an app notification that really…
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…
