Chinese social apps Xiaohongshu and Lemon8 have soared to the top two spots on Apple’s iPhone charts ahead of the U.S.’s impending TikTok ban.
TikTok Ban—Do You Need To Delete Your iPhone, Android App Next Week?
Why you need to delete your app even if you don’t have to. . There is now just a week until the ever-more-likely ban on TikTok comes into effect in the U.S., and you c …
How to Check if Your iPhone Was Refurbished
In general, Apple Certified Refurbished products look and operate like brand new iPhones but, for legal reasons, Apple cannot sell them as new. Apple typically offers these refurb …
Lackluster, Piecemeal Apple Intelligence Rollout Hurts iPhone Sales in Q4
Apple Intelligence is only available in English-speaking countries, creating an opportunity for Chinese phone makers like Xiaomi and Vivo, which had a ‘remarkable’ quarter, IDC says.
6 exciting features coming to the 2025 Apple Watch lineup
After a boring Apple Watch update in 2024, it seems Apple has big plans for the 2025 lineup, with at least six exciting new features.
Accessorize with up to 70% off Apple Watch bands at Woot
As of Jan. 14, save up to 70% on a variety of Apple Watch bands at Woot. Choose from just about every color of the Solo Loop or Braided Solo Loop bands (including the Pride Edition) and snag yours for a great price, starting at $29.99 per watch band. Whether you’re into neutrals or fun, bright colors, there’s a little something to fit every taste.
iPhone SE 4, iPad 11, and MacBook Air M4 expected in Spring 2025, marking a major launch season for Apple, reports say
Apple is expected to kick off a launch frenzy of new products this spring, with the new iPhone SE 4, iPad 11, and more anticipated, according to recent reporting.
Xiaohongshu (RedNote), China’s answer to Instagram, hits No. 1 on the App Store as TikTok faces US shutdown
On the heels of TikTok’s looming shutdown on January 19 over its ownership in the U.S. (unless the Supreme Court intervenes), it looks like another American users are flocking to a Chinese app called …
iOS 19 Will Add a Useful New Feature to Your iPhone
OS 19 is not expected to be announced until June 2025, but the software update’s first new feature has already been leaked. iOS 19 …
Apple iPhone USB-C Hacked—What Users Need To Know
The new Apple iPhone USB-C controller has been hacked in a worrying first. The hacker behind it explains what they did along with the security implications.
Apple releases first MagSafe Charger firmware in nearly two years
Apple released the original MagSafe Charger, topped out at 15W and had a 1-meter cable, in 2020 alongside the iPhone 12. This updated model with 25W charging and a 2-meter cable arrived in September 2024 with the iPhone 16.
Apple Watch Series 10 three-month review: Iterative isn’t a bad word
The Apple Watch Series 10 has been on my wrist for three months now and it’s clear that it’s the best smartwatch Apple ever made. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t things that a future Series 11 …
Apple Store Plans in Florida Go Beyond New Miami Worldcenter Location
Apple recently announced that it will be opening an all-new retail store at the Miami Worldcenter complex on Friday, January 24. A
Apple signs lease for 193,000-square-foot office space in Seattle
SEATTLE — Tech giant Apple signed a new lease for office space in South Lake Union, marking the largest office deal in Seattle in the last few months.
X launches Grok’s iPhone app in the US
AI started testing Grok’s standalone iOS app in December in a handful of countries. There’s no word on when it may come to Android. Though Grok was initially only available t …
Apple’s global expansion matters for your next iPhone purchase
As Apple tries to diversify its supply chain, China’s tightened export controls are slowing things down as the country asserts its manufacturing dominance.
First 15 things to do or try first when you get a new iPhone
Apple announces new iPhones every year, and I often wonder if that’s truly necessary. A launch every two years seems more reasonable, especially since the new iPhones are often only marginally better …