iMessage, RCS, and the curse of green bubbles: iPhone and Android messaging is broken
Apple’s iMessage has been at the center of many public debates for years for its differently-colored message bubbles. If you receive a text message from another Apple device, the iMessage app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac shows the received message in a blue bubble whereas it appears in green color if it is sent from…
TikTok is unimpressed by these iPhone 14 rumors
With iPhone 14 on the horizon, rumors about the new Apple flagship are spreading like wildfire—and the internet, of course, reacts. TikTok user @carterpcs uploaded a quick video asking for opinions about the phone’s rumored new design. Spoiler alert: People don’t seem to love it. Yalcin Sonat/Shutterstock “I am an Apple fanboy, but I think…
The 1998 iPhone You Probably Didn’t Realize Existed
Back in 2007, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs sparked a revolution in the industry of mobile computers when he announced a single device that would combine an iPod with touch controls, a mobile phone, and internet communications. However, nearly a decade before Jobs took the world by storm with his persuasive “three things” speech, a company…
iPhone 15 camera will fold in new zoom claims analyst
According to a new report, Apple is looking to improve upon the camera setup in its iPhone lineup with a new 48-megapixel camera next year. Additionally, the company is reportedly aiming to add a periscope lens featuring folded camera optics in as early as 2023. Hadrian/Shutterstock Ming-Chi Kuo, a known Apple analyst, has reportedly shared…
How To Use Your iPhone As A Hotspot
Apple’s line of iPhones is one of the most popular family of smartphones on the market and continually wins praise for its performance. Apple’s home-grown A-series processors offer industry-leading performance that makes the iPhone an absolute powerhouse. Recent models have added 5G, providing high-speed data connectivity to complement the iPhone’s processing capabilities. Aleksey H/Shutterstock One…
How to Use Your iPhone’s Location Tracking
Apple has built a reputation on privacy and the security of its iPhone, so it comes as no surprise that it gives users a lot of control over location tracking settings. Location tracking can be essential for apps such as Apple Maps, so you can be provided with the necessary guidance to get you from…
Here’s How to Fix Bad iPhone 13 Battery Life
If you’re having problems with your iPhone 13 battery draining too fast, you aren’t alone. We’ve seen a few complaints about the iPhone 13 battery life since the phone’s release in late 2021. A lot of the trouble with the iPhone 13’s battery can be fixed by disabling features like 5G. 5G connectivity is nice,…
You can easily block text messages on iPhone: Here’s how
Whether you’re looking to dodge spam or just cut the unsavory people out of your life, there will probably come a point where you’ll want to block text messages from someone. If you’re using an iPhone, the process of blocking text messages is pretty straightforward. This is true regardless of whether you’re looking to block…
iPhone 14 – Things we know so far
Rumors about the iPhone 14 started popping up online before the iPhone 13 was announced — and though we don’t yet know what Apple has planned, there’s enough info floating around to speculate. The company is rumored to be working on a foldable iPhone, at least based on certain patents, but there’s no guarantee a…
The Morning After: Future iOS update will help you spot third-party iPhone parts
Apple’s incoming iOS 15.2 update includes a "parts and service history" section that indicates not only if the battery, camera and display have been replaced but also if they're officially sanctioned Apple parts. If something is listed as an "unknown part," it's either unofficial, malfunctioning or an already-used part from another iPhone. This ties into…