Normal view

There are new articles available, click to refresh the page.
Today — 24 February 2025Main stream

Jony Ive talks about Apple and Steve Jobs in new BBC interview

24 February 2025 at 18:41

It’s been a long time since Jony Ive left Apple to found his own design firm, but his work in technology will never be forgotten. Last weekend, Ive talked to the BBC’s Desert Island Discs about his experience working on big projects at Apple and remembered his relationship with Steve Jobs.

more…
Before yesterdayMain stream

Apple to add proximity pairing setup to the Mac with macOS 15.4

21 February 2025 at 15:00

iPhone and iPad users are already very familiar with something called “proximity pairing.” First introduced with iOS 11, this feature lets users transfer backup and other data from one device to a new one just by placing them close together. Now it seems that Apple is finally working on adding proximity pairing setup to the Mac.

more…

New ‘Home’ device category mentioned in iOS 18.4 beta code [U]

21 February 2025 at 14:25

Apple on Friday released the long-awaited first beta of iOS 18.4. While the update focuses on expanding Apple Intelligence to more languages, it also has some other new features and secrets. Interestingly, the update seems to confirm the existence of a new category of Apple devices called “Home.”

more…

‘Tripsy’ trip planner app can now convert currencies and show nearby places

20 February 2025 at 15:33

Tripsy, a popular app to help users plan and organize their trips, has just received another major update with some useful new features. The new version of the app makes it easier for users to check their expenses in different currencies and also to see nearby places on a map.

more…

Insta360 launches new ‘AI Tracker’ accessory for Flow 2 Pro gimbal

20 February 2025 at 14:47

Insta360 introduced the Flow 2 Pro earlier this year, the company’s latest smartphone gimbal – which I reviewed here on 9to5Mac. Now the company has just announced a new accessory for Flow 2 Pro owners. Called the “AI Tracker,” the accessory is a module with a built-in camera sensor to improve the tracking of people and objects.

more…

Visual Intelligence feature coming to iPhone 15 Pro with a future iOS update

20 February 2025 at 05:27

Apple Intelligence is available for iPhone 15 Pro and later, but there’s an exclusive feature for , which is Visual Intelligence. Some believed this was because the iPhone 15 Pro lacks Camera Control, but that all changed with the iPhone 16e – which supports Visual Intelligence. Now Apple has confirmed that the feature will soon be available to iPhone 15 Pro owners too.

more…

iPhone 16e has a binned version of the A18 chip – but what does that mean?

19 February 2025 at 16:55

The new iPhone 16e, which was announced by Apple earlier today, features the A18 chip. In theory, this is the same chip that powers the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. However, as already reported by 9to5Mac, there is a slight difference in the chip inside the iPhone 16e, which suggests that Apple is using a binned chip in the less expensive model. But what exactly does this mean?

more…

iPhone 16e camera seems to lack latest-generation Photographic Styles

19 February 2025 at 16:05

With the iPhone 16 lineup, Apple has completely revamped the Photographic Styles feature – which was first introduced with the iPhone 13. However, despite the new iPhone 16e having almost the same hardware as its more expensive siblings, the device seems to lack the latest-generation Photographic Styles.

more…

Apple shares video with more details about the new iPhone 16e

19 February 2025 at 08:32

As expected, Apple on Wednesday announced a new iPhone called the “iPhone 16e,” which aims to be a more affordable option for those who want a more modern phone at a cheaper price. After publishing the press release on its website, the company also shared a video with more details about the iPhone 16e.

more…

Hands-on: DJI’s new Osmo Mobile 7P and its exciting Multifunctional Module

18 February 2025 at 19:43

As reported by our sister site DroneDJ, DJI announced on Tuesday the new Osmo Mobile 7 gimbal series with two different models. I’ve been testing a lot of smartphone gimbals recently as vlogging has become a hobby for me. Luckily, I was invited by DJI to get my hands on the new in advance – and it comes with an exciting new hardware feature.

more…

Apple removes apps with missing ‘trader’ contact information from EU App Store

18 February 2025 at 16:49

Apple last year announced an important change coming to the App Store in the EU that would force developers to share their contact information with customers in some cases. Now that the deadline has arrived, Apple is removing apps from developers who haven’t shared their ‘trader’ contact information from the EU App Store.

more…

Apple to face public hearing in Brazil next week over App Store rules

18 February 2025 at 16:01

The Brazilian antitrust regulator has been investigating Apple for imposing anti-competitive terms and conditions on the App Store. Although the company was given more time to make its case after a judge overturned an injunction against the App Store last year, Apple will now have to face a public hearing in Brazil on the case.

more…

Yes, using Low Power Mode slows down your iPhone

17 February 2025 at 16:55

The iPhone’s Low Power Mode is not a new feature. In fact, it was introduced with iOS 9 back in 2015. But from time to time I see someone on the web complaining about how their is running slowly. What do some of these cases have in common? Screenshots or videos showing that Low Power Mode is on. Read on as I detail how exactly this feature affects iPhone performance.

more…

DeepSeek to be removed from App Store in South Korea due to local ban

17 February 2025 at 15:22

Bad news for DeepSeek users in South Korea. The country’s regulator announced on Monday that the Chinese AI app is now banned in South Korea under allegations that it fails to comply with local data protection laws. As a result, both Apple and Google will have to remove the app from their respective app stores.

more…

Gentler Streak gains new Home Screen widgets with health metrics

14 February 2025 at 13:51

Gentler Streak, one of the most popular fitness and wellness apps for Apple devices, has just been updated again. This time, the latest version of the app adds multiple new widgets with different health metrics, so that users can get an overview of their health right from their Home Screen.

more…

Report reveals details of how Apple Intelligence will work in China

13 February 2025 at 20:24

As reported earlier today, Apple has officially partnered with Alibaba to enable Apple Intelligence for iPhone users in China. The country has strict regulatory requirements on artificial intelligence, which has led Apple to partner with Chinese companies for AI processing. Now a new report from Bloomberg details how Apple Intelligence will work in China.

more…

Potential new iPhone 17 Pro camera design shown in 3D renders

13 February 2025 at 18:29

The next generation iPhone is expected to arrive later this year, but there are already plenty of rumors about it – especially when it comes to design and cameras. Previous rumors have suggested that the iPhone 17 Pro models will have a new rear camera design with a different bump. Now 3D renders shared by Jon Prosser show what the final version of the new phones might look like.

more…

WhatsApp begins rolling out chat themes to everyone

13 February 2025 at 15:59

WhatsApp on Thursday announced another update coming for its users. Starting today, WhatsApp will provide multiple chat theme options for both iOS and Android users, so that they can make chats unique with “colorful chat bubbles and new wallpapers.”

more…

This realistic concept shows what the iPhone 17 Air might look like in real life

13 February 2025 at 15:30

We’ve been hearing a lot of rumors about an “iPhone 17 Air” recently as Apple seems to be working on an ultra-slim iPhone to be announced later this year. After seeing some low-resolution leaked images showing the back of this new iPhone, a realistic concept now gives us a better idea of what it will look like in real life.

more…

Rare business card signed by Steve Jobs goes up for auction

13 February 2025 at 14:26

From time to time, we see some rare items related to Apple’s early days going up for auction. If you’re one of the people who collect such items, RR Auction is now auctioning off a rare business card signed by Steve Jobs – if you have a few thousand dollars to spend.

more…
❌
❌