Apple CEO Tim Cook cheered on gamers at an event during a surprise visit to China, underscoring the market’s importance to the iPhone giant at a time when it faces mounting challenges.Gamers gathered at an Apple store in Chengdu in southwestern China to play “Honor of Kings,” a game developed by TiMi Studio, which is owned
Published Oct 18th, 2023 5:13PM EDT Just the other day, we talked about how unusual it is for the iPhone version of Google Maps to get new features before the Android version. Google did it with the weather information, and it’s about to do it again with a brand new accessibility feature for Google Maps.
Stnazkul/Getty Images Smartphones are among the most indispensable of devices that many of us utilize on a daily basis. It can be difficult to imagine spending a day, or even a bathroom break, away from them. Apple's iPhone family is very prominent among the smartphone-owning population, with Statista reporting that Apple's phone took up 48.7%
I hate giving my iPhone to strangers asking to scan a digital ticket with the screen unlocked. Yes, it’s incredibly easy to pull up a barcode or QR code on the screen so you can prove you have a valid ticket, loyalty program membership, or discount. And it’s very easy to add most of these
There was a wave of outrage in the weeks preceding the release of the iPhone 15, as some iPhone 14 Pro users discovered the health of their batteries degrading significantly faster than with previous iPhones. It all happened in mid-August, prompting me to investigate the health of my own iPhone 14 Pro’s battery. Tech. Entertainment.
This past week, I took Apple's new iPhone 15 Pro Max on an epic adventure to California's Yosemite National Park.As a professional photographer, I take tens of thousands of photos every year. Much of my work is done inside my San Francisco photo studio, but I also spend a considerable amount of time shooting on
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been using Moonly, which I dare to say is the most complete app for anyone looking for all things astrology on the iPhone. It shows the Moon’s rhythm and how it affects your life; you can find answers with tarot cards and rune knowledge, get inspired by daily
Recep-bg/Getty Images Traveling to a new place can be very rewarding for those who enjoy doing it. You get to immerse yourself in a new culture, try out new activities, sample food you've never tasted before, and see beautiful and interesting sights, among many things. Of course, to commemorate a wonderful experience, it's important to
YouTube/Apple There are many ways to liven up a text conversation. Most messaging platforms these days offer the use of emojis. GIFs, and stickers from third-party apps as a way for senders to zhuzh up responses or showcase wit and personality. One of the most popular platforms is the iPhone's own built-in Messages app, which
Last week, Google did something that not even Apple has done: commit to 7 years of OS, security, and feature updates for the Pixel 8 series. Such longevity is a first for Android but something longtime iPhone users have been taking for granted. Phones like the iPhone 7, 8, and X received five years of
