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Reviews suggest that the iPhone XS camera is a significant upgrade on the one in last year’s iPhone X – but some owners are complaining that the front-facing camera comes with one upgrade that is unwanted and can’t be switched off. The selfie camera is reportedly applying heavy and unrealistic skin smoothing … One thread begins with a close crop of skin smoothing which is so heavy it makes the shot look out of focus....

The advisory by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the U.S. Cyber Command Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) says an Iranian government-sponsored advanced hacking operation known as MuddyWater is going after a wide range of targets. These include telecommunications, defence, local government, and oil and natural gas organisations across Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America....

Earlier this month, Apple announced Advanced Data Protection for iCloud with end-to-end encryption for user data. More than that, the company also revealed that it will soon provide support for physical security keys when using two-factor authentication with Apple ID. This option is now available for beta users running iOS 16.3. Two-factor Apple ID authentication with Security Keys First and foremost, Apple has announced that starting in 2023, users will be able to enhance their Apple ID and iCloud account protection using hardware Security Keys....

Apple just released iOS 5.0.1 build number 9A405, a minor update to its mobile operating system fixing (hopefully) the iPhone 4S battery woes. The software arrives just a day following the iOS 5.0.1 release to certain end-users for testing and a week following a developers-only version. In addition to battery fixes, iOS 5.0.1 also enables multitasking gestures on the original iPad (go to Settings > General > Multitasking Gestures), fixes the Smart Cover security flaw, resolves bugs with Documents in the Cloud and improves voice recognition for Australian users using dictation....

Apple will hold another special event tomorrow, and we expect to see the first Mac with Apple Silicon chips. While we don’t know much about these Macs, Apple confirmed at WWDC 2020 that ARM Macs will be able to run any iOS app — however, things will not be as easy as you might think. Since Apple Silicon Macs will have the same processors as iPhone and iPad, Apple will let users download and install iOS apps on these Macs even if the developer doesn’t offer a specific version of the app for macOS....

Google announced its newest products at an event in NYC today including its new Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL smartphones. The Pixel line has been known for its great camera systems so many have been eager to see how Google’s latest compares to the fantastic camera Apple launched with the iPhone 11 lineup. Follow along for a look at how the two cameras compare in some real-world shots. The Verge has shared a detailed look at how the two flagship smartphone cameras perform in a photoshoot across London....

We’ve just received word that Virgin Mobile will be carrying the iPhone 5 next week on its Beyond Talk plans with unlimited 3G/4G LTE data and messaging starting at $35/month (with $5 discount for auto-payments). The 16GB iPhone $549.99 pricing plan + $30/month for unlimited data is extremely competitive with what’s out there but this comes late in the update cycle. Virgin, a pre-paid division of Sprint which also uses the carrier’s CDMA 3G and LTE 4G networks, will also offer the 32GB and 64GB versions of the iPhone for $649....

With the latest iPhone commercial hitting the airwaves touting the incredible Mail app, Stock Reader and otherwise catering to a business user, a lot of focus on the web in the last 24 hours has been the iPhone’s ability (or inability in some people’s eyes) to handle Microsoft Exchange Server. We use Exchange 2007 where I work (and I administer Exchange so I can’t blame anyone but myself) and getting it to work on the iPhone or Mail....

There have been conflicting reports about what sort of 5G support will be offered by the iPhone 12 – specifically, will all of this year’s iPhones get mmWave 5G, or will that be limited to specific models or certain countries? Some have suggested that only the iPhone 12 Pro models will get the faster mmWave 5G, while others have reported that it will be limited to certain countries. A new supply-chain report doesn’t fully answer the question, but does shed a little light …...

Since its release in 2008, Jon Favreau’s Iron Man has had an incalculable impact on modern movies. Not only did it kick off the ongoing Marvel Cinematic Universe and guide it on its way to becoming highest-grossing film franchise of all time, but its influence can be felt in blockbuster filmmaking in general, with many franchises opting to construct their own shared and interconnected universes. It also reminded industry people and audiences alike of Robert Downey Jr....

Just two days after the release of iOS 16 to the general public, Apple has now released iOS 16.1 to developer beta testers. There are still a number of features still to come that were announced at WWDC this summer, and the expectation is that iOS 16.1 will include at least some of these new features. Here are some of the features still to come to iPhone users this year:...

The weekly beta cycle continues. iOS 16 beta 7 is now available to developer beta testers as we inch closer to an official release next month. We aren’t expecting many new features in iOS 16 beta 7 as Apple is finalizing the release ahead of a September launch. iOS 16 beta 7, build 20A5356a, is available to download now to registered developers via the Settings app. Open the Settings app, choose General, then choose Software Update....

Now that we’re less than a week away from WWDC, rumors of new iOS 16 features are starting to gain traction. iOS 16 will mark the next major release of Apple’s software platform for the iPhone, as well as iPadOS 16 for the iPad. Head below as we recap all of the latest rumors and expectations for iOS 16 this year, including new features, release info, and more. When will iOS 16 be announced?...

New in iOS 7 is the ability to make FaceTime Audio calls. FaceTime Audio works internationally and works on a Wi-fi network, or on a cellular connection. Using Facetime Audio sounds nicer than actually using the iPhone to make calls. FaceTime Audio sounds deep, and closer to the actual sound of the voice. Another benefit of using FaceTime Audio is that it is associated with your Apple ID and phone number and is built right into the core operating system....

Repairing Apple products be a costly affair depending on the repair you desire. One part that is often needed for replacement with iPhones is its screen. Smartphone displays are fragile, and a severe drop can break down any glass on the phone. And iPhones are no exception. So if you have recently broken the screen on your iPhone 13 and are looking for replacement charges for it, you have come to the right place....

The YoY Smartphone Profit Growth Story The report mentions that the growth in smartphone profit has not exactly been impressive. In fact, in Q4 2017, the overall smartphone profit has declined by 1%. According to the report, the smartphone replacement cycle has also reached its peak and this is making it difficult for OEM manufacturers to book large profits. That being said, there is one brand that currently seems to be immune to the downsides of the smartphone growth story....

But, what is Back Tap, and how can you use it? Here’s a guide to help you understand and use the feature on your iPhone. What is Back Tap, and what can you do with it? Back Tap is a new accessibility feature on iOS 14 that allows you to double-or-triple tap on the back of your iPhone to perform a bunch of different iOS actions. It offers you the entire rear estate of your iPhone to perform a tap, and the ability to assign any action (from a series of supported ones) to either a double or a triple tap....

Apple just announced the iPhone SE 3 with a more powerful A15 Bionic chip and 5G support. With that, a new report says this phone will account for a quarter of all iPhone shipments in India in 2022 thanks to its price tag. According to the Indian Business Today publication, Apple shipped 5.4 million phones in the country in 2021, and it’s expected to cross the 7.5 million mark this year thanks to the iPhone SE 3....

A disruption to Apple’s supply chain for iPhone storage chips could see the Cupertino company buying flash memory from a Chinese supplier for the very first time. It’s not an ideal situation at the best of times, given that Apple is aiming to reduce, rather than increase, its dependance on China. But it may prove particularly controversial in the current climate … Apple currently buys a high proportion of its iPhone storage chips from a partnership of two Japanese companies: Western Digital and Kioxia....

Apple unveiled during the WWDC21 keynote iOS 15. Alongside revamped iMessage and FaceTime experiences, the company is also adding more customization to the beloved Memoji function. This feature has been a success ever since Apple introduced it on the iPhone X keynote. Using the TrueDepth sensor to react with your face, Memoji received a lot of hype over the years. For example, lots of users – and Apple itself – created fun karaokes with this feature....