The latest beta of iOS 14.5 reveals that Apple is working on introducing live status updates for businesses on Apple Maps to give users an idea of whether …
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iOS 14.5 may add ‘City Charts’ playlist to Apple Music
The latest beta version of iOS 14.5 may be adding a new feature called ‘City Charts’ on Apple Music. The code found in iOS 14.5 beta 4 reveals Apple Music …
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Back to being tech support for Mom and Dad — and I love it
Dad carries an iPhone 6S, and I asked him if his iPad was acting up. He said it was still working well, so we decided it would be best if he got a new iPhone SE. Mom did the heavy lifting at Best Buy, …
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Updated WhatsApp will no longer work on iOS 9 as the app now requires iOS 10 or later
The updated WhatsApp app is now compatible with iPhones on iOS 10 or later. And that means that the app no longer will not be updated on all iPhone models on …
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iPhone 7 vs iPhone 7 Plus spec comparison
With the iPhone 7 event over and all the nitty gritty details splayed out on Apple’s site, we should probably get to talking about them. Rear camera,12-megapixel with f/1.8 aperture,12-megapixel …
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Vocal app developer suing Apple over rampant scam apps on the App Store
After over a month of drawing attention to scam apps on the App Store, FlickType developer Kosta Eleftheriou has sued Apple over allegations of fraud, abuse of monopoly power, and the enablement of …
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Apple Hit With Lawsuit From App Store Developer Over Copycat Apps
App developer Kosta Eleftheriou, who highlighted the problem of scam and copycat apps on the App Store last month, is now suing Apple for a …
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FlickType developer sues Apple for ‘monopoly muscle’ and failure to police App Store scams
Last month, we saw FlickType developer Kosta Eleftheriou take to Twitter to call out App Store scams with some reportedly lasting years and making millions of dollars. He later shared a detailed …
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This ‘secret’ Apple retail store trick might get you free repairs and replacements
If you’ve ever had problems with your Apple device, your best bet of getting it fixed is bringing it to an Apple retail store near you to get it fixed. Some repairs might be free, and some might …
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iOS developer who drew attention to App Store scams is now suing Apple
Mobile app developer Kosta Eleftheriou, who publicly called out Apple earlier this year for negligence with regard to policing iOS scams and copycat apps on the App Store, has filed a lawsuit against …
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‘Secret’ Apple retail policy reportedly rewarded polite customers with free fixes, replacements
In a viral TikTok video, a former Apple Store employee revealed a special program which retail employees could use to “surprise and delight” customers with additional perks.
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Fleksy co-founder is suing Apple over lost revenue resulting from App Store scammers
Kosta Eleftheriou, a co-founder of the Fleksy keyboard app later sold to Pinterest in an acqui-hire deal, has been calling attention to Apple App Store issues like fake reviews, ratings and …
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WhatsApp Ends Support for iOS 9, Now Requires iPhone 5 or Later to Work
As indicated in a newly published support document, WhatsApp has ended support for iOS 9 and earlier versions of Apple’s mobile operating …
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iPhone 13 rumors: What Apple needs for its next phone to succeed
Commentary: We look at the newest and most persistent rumors, and we figure out what the next iPhone needs to do to be a success.
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iPhone 13 Notch Isn’t Going Away, But Will See a Significant Design Change
The notch has been a mainstay of the iPhone throughout four generations of the device, and the iPhone 13 will be no different, with the …
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Review: Belkin’s $99 2-in-1 MagSafe Charger is Perfect for an iPhone 12 and AirPods
Belkin recently introduced the $99 Boost Charge Pro 2-in-1 Wireless Charger Stand with MagSafe, which joins the existing Belkin-branded 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger that came out earlier this year. Belkin …
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Elcomsoft Delivers Forensic Extraction of iOS 14, iPhone 12 Devices Without a Jailbreak
ElcomSoft Co. Ltd. updates iOS Forensic Toolkit, the company’s mobile forensic tool for extracting data from a range of Apple devices.
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