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Apple might be forced to disable a key iPhone privacy feature in France
Apple has been under investigation by authorities in France for nearly two years over App Tracking Transparency, a privacy feature that lets iPhone users decide whether their activity can be tracked by advertisers or not. You’ve likely seen many of t...
2025-02-27 15:46
Two new pieces of Mac malware in the wild – one being fixed this week
There are two new reports of Mac malware in the wild, with the first of them set to be blocked by an update expected this week. There’s no word yet on a fix for the second, but you’d have to be a pretty naive Mac user to fall for it … more…
2025-02-27 13:41
Flood of violent and graphic content on Instagram; Meta says an error, not relaxed moderation
Instagram users saw a flood of violent and sexually explicit contents in their Reels before the company responded to complaints … more…
2025-02-27 13:19
Xiaomi has shown how to make a messy camera module look beautiful
I’ve never been a fan of raised camera modules, whether on iPhones or Android phones – but Xiaomi has found a way to make one beautiful … more…
2025-02-27 12:56
There’s a fun hidden message in the official iPhone 16 wallpapers
Each current iPhone gets its own wallpaper, and it turns out there’s a fun hidden message in the official iPhone 16 wallpapers. While not obvious when viewing the one of the models in isolation, it becomes much easier to spot when you see three of th...
2025-02-27 12:31
iPhone 17e already seen in supply chain, says leaker
One of the questions raised by the iPhone 16e naming is whether it points to an annual update to the entry-level iPhone, with an iPhone 17e following next year. A leaker who got early wind of the the iPhone 16e name says there are already signs that th...
2025-02-27 12:02
First lab tests show new Apple modem in iPhone 16e is comparable to iPhone 16 speeds, but much more efficient
The first tests of the iPhone 16e’s cellular performance show promising results. The Chinese review site Geekerwan performed various 5G testing with the iPhone 16e, using a special synthetic cell tower broadcasting inside their lab. In general, they ...
2025-02-27 11:25
iPhone 16e reviews praise battery life and C1 chip, but criticize compromises and price
Apple last week announced the iPhone 16e, a new entry-level iPhone with an A18 chip and OLED display that costs $599. A day ahead of the official launch in stores, the first iPhone 16e reviews went live on the internet, and they all talk about battery ...
2025-02-27 05:02
Exploit lets hackers silently track any Bluetooth device with Apple’s Find My network
Apple’s Find My network lets users easily track their devices and accessories such as . However, despite having anti-stalking features, researchers at George Mason University recently discovered an exploit that lets hackers silently track any Bluetoo...
2025-02-27 02:10
Apple’s Find My network exploit lets hackers silently track any Bluetooth device
Apple’s Find My network lets users easily track their devices and accessories such as . However, despite having anti-stalking features, researchers at George Mason University recently discovered an exploit that lets hackers silently track any Bluetoo...
2025-02-27 02:10
Here’s how Apple Intelligence behaves when you try to use it in multiple languages
With the release of the first beta of iOS 18.4 last week, Apple has finally expanded the capabilities of Apple Intelligence to languages other than English. But one of the questions that non-English users had was “will Apple Intelligence work in mult...
2025-02-27 00:56
iPhone 17 Pro models again rumored to feature 12GB RAM for increased AI support
Apple Intelligence has raised the bar when it comes to RAM requirements as AI-based features require a device with at least 8GB of RAM. With Apple working to expand the capabilities of Apple Intelligence even further, the company is now rumored to put ...
2025-02-26 23:36
Apple allegedly allows you to migrate Apple Account purchases, but it’s been 15 days and counting for me with no luck
Fifteen days ago, Apple released a tool for iPhone and iPad that allegedly allows you to migrate purchases from one Apple Account to another. The primary requirement is that you must be logged in with both Apple Accounts on the same iPhone or iPad. The...
2025-02-26 22:19
I’m not convinced this Apple Account tool actually does anything
Fifteen days ago, Apple released a tool for iPhone and iPad that allegedly allows you to migrate purchases from one Apple Account to another. The primary requirement is that you must be logged in with both Apple Accounts on the same iPhone or iPad. The...
2025-02-26 22:19
New Apple TV 4K with AI would be an instant upgrade for me, here’s why
Apple is reportedly developing a new Apple TV 4K device that will launch later this year. While I wasn’t pining for an upgrade before, Amazon’s new demo of Alexa+ features changed that. It showed me just how great an Apple TV 4K upgrade with Apple ...
2025-02-26 21:56
Watch: Texas man credits Apple Watch with helping save life after heart health scare
Heart Month may be coming to a close, but continues to save lives. The latest story comes out of Austin, Texas. Mike Gomez credits the Apple Watch with helping to save his life after receiving a number of irregular heart rate notifications and an Afib ...
2025-02-26 21:19
Amazon’s Alexa+ includes a feature that Siri has always needed
Siri is basically perfect and always has been, but there’s one voice assistant feature Amazon’s Alexa+ has that Apple has always needed — long before the age of modern generative AI. more…
2025-02-26 20:45
ColorWare now selling ‘retro’ AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 w/ ANC in classic beige and futuristic matte black
Remember that awesome with a AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation. more…
2025-02-26 19:39
When is WWDC 2025? Here’s what to expect
One of the most exciting times of the year for Apple fans is swiftly approaching. WWDC is held every June as Apple’s showcase for the next year of its software platforms. This year, Apple will announce iOS 19, watchOS 11, macOS 16, and more at WWDC. ...
2025-02-26 19:36
Apple TV+ is making way more ‘global’ content than ever, and this explains why
Netflix just released its latest bi-annual data dump, outlining all the most popular shows and movies from the second half of 2024. One interesting highlight in particular may help explain why Apple TV+ has been leaning so hard into global, non-English...
2025-02-26 19:35