José Adorno/BGR Earlier this month, Apple confirmed to French publication Numerama that iOS 26.2 will kill an important Apple Watch feature in Europe — the ability to automatically sync Wi-Fi networks between an iPhone and an Apple Watch. This change is due to Apple's ongoing dispute against the European Union's Digital Markets Act legislation, which
Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Ookla has found that Apple’s custom N1 networking chip that integrates the Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread radios in the iPhone 17 family “delivers a
Cheng Xin/Getty Images A leaker on the social media site Weibo reveals that Apple may have some interesting plans in store for future iPhone cases. According to the post, Apple is exploring iPhone cases that, in addition to keeping iPhones safe, would double as a "second touch interface." The leaker adds that the cases in
Apple iPhone release day is a big event for some dedicated customers. Now the company plans to have two separate release events each year. Apple will begin releasing new models of its flagship iPhone products at least twice a year starting next year, according to a report from the Bloomberg Power On newsletter. The report
iPhone users can now add their passport to Apple Wallet to get through TSA checkpoints at more than 250 participating airports in the US when flying domestically. Announced on Wednesday but hinted at a few weeks before, the new Digital ID feature will allow iPhone and Apple Watch users to use their devices for identity verification
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Hocus-focus/Getty Images When Apple introduced NameDrop to the iPhone and Apple Watch with the release of iOS 17, many weren't sure how to feel about the new contact sharing option. In fact, many flocked to find guides on how to disable NameDrop as soon as it was widely available, with some law enforcement agencies even
Framesira/Shutterstock A new report from a well-known leaker on Weibo claims that Apple's iPhone 16e isn't selling well. The leaker, who has provided accurate information about upcoming Apple products in the past, says that Apple's effort to deliver a lower-cost iPhone has been unsuccessful. Nonetheless, Apple reportedly plans to move forward with the iPhone 17e
Don't expect to travel to another country with it, though. Credit: Apple Key Takeaways Apple announced "Digital ID" on Wednesday, a new feature that lets you add your passport to your iPhone's Wallet app. The applications are limited, but you can use your Digital ID at over 250 TSA checkpoints starting today. Apple says all
Messages is probably one of the most straightforward, no-fuss native apps on iPhone. In fact, it has always been great at one thing and one thing only: sending and receiving texts. But over the years, the app has received some thoughtful upgrades that enhanced the overall user experience. In 2020, iOS 14 introduced @mentions in
