Previously, I discussed how to have your iOS device read text for you in iOS 7, and in iOS 8 it works pretty much the same way – but with some little differences. It is now easier to set up and make text speakable on an iOS device. Before we discuss how to do it, let’s first set up our iOS device so we can do it: Open up Settings, tap on General and tap on Accessibility....
A new concept rendering video hit YouTube on Sunday showing off what an alleged redesigned iPhone 11 might look like with iPad Pro design elements merging under the iPhone X design language. The video features an iPhone with USB-C replacing the traditional Lightning port, though more recent rumors have pointed to this probably not being the case. As for the triple camera setup rumored to be featured on the rear, this video provides what is perhaps the cleanest implementation seen so far, at least with a square design....
The iPhone 11 lineup brings a lot of camera enhancements and one of the exciting features is the new Night mode to offer big improvements to low light shots. Now, what may be the first real-world Night Mode image shot on the iPhone 11 Pro Max is out in the wild and the results are impressive. Apple highlighted the new Night mode feature during its iPhone 11 event and shared a look at the differences it should make for low light shots....
iPhone production in India grew by 50% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2022, according to new market intelligence data. Sales within the country are also growing, despite the fact that average selling prices are increasing through the sale of more premium models. While Apple initially limited Made in India iPhones to older models, the company confirmed earlier this month that the iPhone 13 has joined the lineup of locally produced devices …...
That’s why when your phone breaks, you don’t feel completely screwed over. Visiting an Apple Store for repairs might feel overwhelming at first, but if you know what you’re doing, the process can be smoother than you might expect. Tap or click here to learn how to get repairs done at the Apple Store. And now, Apple is offering another support option to customers for one of its faulty products....
Analytics company IHS Markit – whose clients include 85% of Fortune 500 companies – says that the iPhone X hit 2% of the active installed iPhone base within three weeks of its first availability. It is predicting that the new flagship phone will set an all-time record this quarter … Digitimes reports that the company goes on to forecast year-on-year iPhone shipment growth in every one of the next four quarters....
The latest Marvel/Netflix series - and the final Defender to join Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage - Iron Fist hit screens this month to a very conflicted reception. Unlike its predecessors, the show was plagued from the get-go with controversy over casting Finn Jones as the titular character, with many believing that Netflix should have gone with an Asian actor to circumvent the white savior issues in the story. Additionally, the show itself drew criticism from reviewers, with unfavorable comparisons to Arrow, issues with fight scenes, and much more....
In just 48 hours, Apple has managed to push iOS 9 to more than 21% of iOS devices, according to the latest data from Mixpanel. That just so happens to be the same percentage of phones that Google recently announced are running the latest version of its mobile OS, Android Lollipop. But unlike iOS 9 which was just released on Wednesday, Android Lollipop was released to the public 10 months ago in November 2014…...
Apple on Monday released iOS 16.1 to the public, and among the new features and improvements that come with the update, this version introduces an API for Live Activities on the lock screen and for the Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro. Read on as we detail the first iPhone apps to support these features with iOS 16.1. For those unfamiliar, Live Activities is a feature available for all iPhone models running iOS 16 that shows useful app information right on the lock screen....
iPadOS 16 was previewed during the WWDC 2022 keynote a few weeks ago. During the presentation, we learned that a new multitasking feature was coming to the iPad operating system as well as full support for an external monitor, and more. But then, just after that, we discovered most of the “Pro” features were reserved for the M1 iPad models. That said, what’s left for non-M1 iPad users? Since Apple introduced a variant of iOS for the iPad – called iPadOS – users were expecting it to unlock the capabilities of the company’s tablets....
A small detail Apple changed in the transition from iOS 6 to iOS 7 and beyond is On/Off Labels. In the old days, Apple enabled On/Off labels by default and now that’s no longer the case with iOS’ modern, more flat approach. Follow along to learn how to turn them back on… iPhone & iPad: How to enable On/Off labels Head into Settings > General > Accessibility. Under VISION, you’ll see a toggle for On/Off Labels....
One of the clunky aspects of the new camera system with the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max was the Macro mode originally kicked in automatically with no option to disable or manually trigger the feature. After first seeing a disable Auto Macro option with iOS 15.1, now Apple has included a toggle option inside the Camera app with iOS 15.2 beta 2. Instead of having to dig into Settings > Camera > Auto Macro to disable or enable the feature, there’s now a toggle right in the Camera app (look for the flower icon)....
According to Young, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will both feature slightly larger screens thanks to the removal of the notch. The difference gives you a bit of additional screen real estate, but the change isn’t as dramatic as some might have hoped for. Here is the breakdown on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max screen sizes and how they compare to their iPhone 13 predecessors:...
As the debate over whether Apple will put an NFC chip inside iPhone 5 continues, a new report hints at interesting possible uses that go beyond contactless payments. Specifically, an iPhone 5 with this chip could double as a portable login system allowing you to run your purchased Mac App Store applications on a guest Mac system as well as access, edit and save your documents remotely via the MobileMe cloud, an unnamed insider told Leander Kahney in an exclusive Cult of Mac story:...
Low storage space iPhone SKUs is a big complaint in the community. Many had thought this would be the year Apple finally drops 16 GB from the new lineup of phones for good. Although iOS 9 is more efficient regarding storage, features like 12-megapixel photos and 4K video recording generally require a lot more storage space. Some supplier reports have also said the new iPhone lineup will start at 32 GB....
We have seen Pregnant Mom gets second-degree burns while she left her iPhone to charge. There are few more cases. However, the reports from Chinese tech site Gizmochina says that an Apple iPhone 7 plus exploded after being dropped. The report says that the new iPhone 7 plus was working flawlessly. It was accidently dropped from hand from the height of approx 1.5 feet, the phone started to vibrate continuously and smoke began to pour out of the device....
But I’ve been constantly frustrated by one simple thing over the past week. That’s turning on 3G when I step out. I’m not one of those people who keeps 3G turned on all the time (battery anxiety). So I have to do it manually. In Android, it’s as easy as swiping down the notification drawer and tapping the “Data” button. On iOS, though, I never got used to searching for the Settings app, and navigating two more menus....
In a new report today, Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted that next year’s iPhone lineup won’t make any improvements on the IP68 water resistance that Apple has included with the XS and XS Max. The small detail from Kuo was included in a report today from Economic Daily News (via MacRumors) discussing Apple’s vendors. He specifically said that “the new iPhone waterproof specifications will remain unchanged next year,” clarifying that he believes not only will we see IP68, but that Apple won’t increase the depth rating either....
Apple has recently announced the latest iPhone 11 and fans are going crazy over it. Surprisingly Apple has made the new iPhone 11 pretty affordable. But due to this, did Apple removed the waterproof capabilities of the device? Well, today we will find out in our iPhone 11 waterproof test. Apple has always made durable smartphone and most of its iPhone series comes with IP67 splashproof rating. However this time, Apple has decreased the price of their latest iPhone 11 which indicates that there might be some compromises in the build quality or waterproofing....
Update: The Captain Marvel-Infinity War confusion has been clarified. It’s looking increasingly likely that Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel could actually make her MCU debut in this year’s Avengers: Infinity War. Although Marvel has denied this, there have been a number of strange clues that seem to hint at Captain Marvel’s presence. It would only be logical. The studio’s strategy with these blockbuster films seems to be to tease the next movies in them, and it would fit for Marvel to use Infinity War to set up their next two movies....
