For years, Apple has been heralding privacy as the central theme for its products. Safari, Apple default web browser, comes with a range of privacy features to prevent websites from capturing data related to users’ browsing habits and creating personas that can be used serve them ads on other websites and platforms including — but…
In recent weeks, rumors about the next iPhone SE have been swirling. In all likelihood, a new iPhone SE will be the first major hardware release from Apple this year. Apple waited four years between the first two generations, but all signs are pointing to a more frequent release schedule going forward. In fact, based…
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Rumors and leaks suggest that the third-generation iPhone SE will be Apple's first major hardware release of 2022. In recent weeks, the reports have begun to converge. The consensus now seems to be that Apple will forgo a significant design overhaul this year. The iPhone SE 3 will supposedly have upgraded internals, but look the…
While setting up a brand new iPhone used to be a straightforward affair, the process is a bit more involved these days. Whether it's setting up Siri, restoring data from a backup, or enabling automatic updates, the number of steps in the setup process seems to increase every few years. In light of that, sometimes…
Talk about a year for the iPhone and iPad—new devices across the board and tons of software updates, including the much-anticipated iOS 15. All that news means a lot of change and plenty of advice to share. Whether you’re an Apple fanatic or just someone who appreciates a good feature for their iPhone, we have…
Photo: Pranay ParabYour iPhone’s built-in screenshot tool has several cool tricks up its sleeve. From turning your squiggly hand-drawn lines into perfectly symmetrical shapes to hiding sensitive information, there’s a lot more you can do than you might expect. Here’s how to make the most of your iPhone’s screenshot utility.2 / 11Convert hand-drawn lines into…
Screenshot: Khamosh PathakEvery year, Apple releases new features that both improve data privacy on the iPhone, and set a new benchmark for the industry as a whole. With iOS 15, it’s all about transparency. iOS 15.2 brings a new feature called App Privacy Report that provides a visual, easy-to-read report of all the ways an…
Photo: Kicking Studio (Shutterstock)Apple pulled off a neat trick on the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max; it added a surprisingly good Macro mode to the Camera app, without even adding a separate Macro camera (like Android phones do). The Camera app automatically switches to a cropped version of the Ultra-Wide camera once you…
None of us would willingly hand our phones over to someone if we thought they were going to steal and leak our personal data—but recent reports indicate some Apple and Google repair staff are doing just that.Author and game designer Jane McGonigal is the latest high-profile victim of a scheme to intercept a phone sent…
