Despite initial discussions in March, Apple has reportedly declined Meta Platforms Inc.’s META proposal to incorporate its AI chatbot, Llama, into the iPhone. The decision was partially due to Apple’s concerns about Meta’s privacy practices …
Jim Rossman: Following up on reinstalling apps
eventually ending up uninstalling the app and downloading it again from the app store for a fresh installation. Today a reader asks, “Your column today was helpful as it showed the steps in diagnosing the problem. I know I will be using that process in …
Fortnite and Epic Game Store submitted to Apple for launch in the EU
The special EU App Store rules were rolled out earlier this year in response to the Digital Markets Act, which forced Apple to open up the iPhone software ecosystem to include alternatives to the App Store. So far, not many have taken up the opportunity …
iPhone 16 Camera Rumors: Big Sensors, Long Zooms. Here’s What You Should Know
We don’t expect to see the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro until September but there’s already plenty of rumors around what Apple has in store for its next generation of superphones. From larger display sizes …
Forget Apple Watch X — 3 reasons I’m excited for Apple Watch Ultra 3
Don’t get me wrong — there are plenty of reasons to be excited about the Apple Watch 10 (or Apple Watch X, depending on however Apple plans to market it’s next smartwatch.) It’s rumored for a significant redesign, plus it might offer better battery …
The Biggest Problem With Apple Intelligence Is That It Won’t Run on the Best AI Device Ever Made
Do you know what gets incredible battery life and has very capable hardware? An Apple Watch. Look, I’ve been saying for a while now that the perfect AI wearable gadget is the Apple Watch. If I’m going to wear a device that I can interact with, the Apple …
WhatsApp rolling out new feature to bring a communities tab to iPad
As shown in the screenshot shared by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is introducing the communities tab on the iPad app. This feature was previously unavailable on iPad, as it is considered a linked device and …
There’s Still Time to Get a Cut of Apple’s $35M iPhone 7 Class-Action Settlement
If you owned an iPhone 7, there’s still time to claim your share of a $35 million class-action lawsuit settlement. Payouts range from $5 to $349 for those who experienced microphone-related audio …
Apple finally supports RCS in iOS 18 update
This week, Apple finally added support for Rich Communication Services (RCS) to Messages as part of the second developer beta of iOS 18. Until now, iPhone users could only send SMS or MMS messages from the Messages app to people who didn’t have an Apple …
How to Fix Your iPhone Emails Not Updating
Another option for resolving app-specific issues is to turn your iPhone off and restart it. On the iPhone X and newer models, hold down your side button and the volume up button simultaneously. Then drag the slider to the right to power off. But if you use …
Apple iPhone 16 series may launch in September: Here’s what to expect
The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus may retain the display size of 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch, but could see a jump in the refresh rate. The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are tipped to come with a bigger …
How to turn videos into iPhone lock screen live wallpapers
Live wallpapers offer a unique, interactive touch to the iPhone’s lock screen. Apple’s move from a one-size-fits-all approach …
These Phones Will No Longer Support WhatsApp. See List
Thirty-five mobile phones from popular brands, including Samsung, Motorola, Sony and Apple, will no longer receive WhatsApp updates or security patches, a new report has revealed. In its latest update …
iPhone SE 4: Release date and what we know so far
Meanwhile, John Prosser believes the SE 4 will adopt a similar design to the iPhone XR. Leaked CAD renders, though, suggest it’s likely going to be similar to the iPhone 14 after all. We could also …
Top Stories: iOS 18 Beta 2, Apple Vision Pro International Launch, New Beats Speaker, and More
The first public beta of iOS 18 will be released at some point in July … Pre-orders have also gone live in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom ahead of a July 12 launch in …
iOS 18 has a secret Apple Music feature no one is talking about
Apple also lets you choose the crossfade length from one to 12 seconds, although I noticed that even when selecting a single second, the transition might start earlier. Besides this hidden Apple Music …
Try iOS 18 Right Now. Here’s How to Download the Developer Beta on Your iPhone
Apple is moving fast with iOS 18. Nearly two weeks after releasing the first developer beta for iOS 18, Apple this week released iOS 18 beta 2.The second iOS developer beta offers two new features, including the ability to remotely mirror your iPhone on your Mac,