Photo: Jake PetersonIt’s true iOS isn’t as customizable as Android, but the gap is much narrower than it used to be. These days, your can personalize your iPhone’s Lock Screen, change your app icons to anything you like, and even add a digital pet to the Dynamic Island. If you’re in the market for yet
Code sleuths at Mysk are challenging Apple's vaunted focus on privacy. The developers claim Apple's anonymous usage data for some in-house apps includes a Directory Services Identifier (DSID) uniquely linked to your Apple ID and iCloud data. Apple could potentially use this DSID to pinpoint your App Store browsing habits, according to Mysk. This seemingly
For the most part, the iPhone “just works” out of the box. You don’t need to read an iPhone user manual to start using the handset. It’s effortless to set it up and start taking advantage of its most basic functions. Then, the more experience and confidence you gain, the more complex use cases you’ll
When Google decided to acquire Android and enter the mobile industry, it didn’t do it to become a renowned smartphone maker. More than a decade later, Google’s Pixel strategy felt like an afterthought. At least until the Pixel 6 series arrived. Google just wanted a platform where people would continue to use its Google Search-based
The always-on displays of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max received mixed reviews from early adopters. iOS 16’s always-on display mode dims the screen, but your wallpaper is still visible and notifications continue to pop up. Some users found all the visual effects to be distracting and ended up turning off one
Photo: Tada Images (Shutterstock)Who remembers the games that shipped with classic iPods? You could have a pixel war in Parachute, smash blocks in Brick, play cards in Solitaire, and test your knowledge of your own iPod’s library with Music Quiz. Of course, Apple has since discontinued the iPod, but they seem to have trouble letting go
Photo: nikkimeel (Shutterstock)Updating your iPhone is annoying. Yes, the updates are often full of new features and changes that make upgrading worthwhile, but it can be hard to find the time to install a brand new update on your iPhone. Taking your phone out of commission during the day isn’t always an option. Wouldn’t it
pocket power — It's not fast, but it's free—and it runs locally on pocket-sized hardware. Benj Edwards - 11/10/2022, 11:13 PM Enlarge / Generating AI images using "Draw Things" on the iPhone.Benj Edwards / Apple On Wednesday, a San Francisco-based developer named Liu Liu released Draw Things: AI Generation, a free app available in the
Overall, the iPhone 14 models are a success. Even with Apple taking a month to release the iPhone 14 Plus, only the three available versions could outsell the entire iPhone 13 series a week after launch. That said, the iPhone 13 Pro Max was still the best-selling iPhone in September 2022, a year after its
After the big iOS 16.1 update, Apple is already testing iOS 16.2 with developers. The next major iPhone operating system update will bring a feature called Custom Accessibility Mode that will be available to all iPhone users on iOS 16.2 or later. The new feature’s name might not be enough to indicate how important it
