Apple’s stock apps aren’t quite as great as some third-party options. But I actually rely on them more than most. Here’s why I use Apple’s stock apps.
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TikTok Adds Augmented Reality Feature for Apple iPhone 12
Social media app TikTok has added an augmented reality feature for owners of Apple’s new iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max.
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Report: iPhone 12 is 21% More Expensive to Make Than iPhone 11
Apple’s iPhone 12 is around a fifth more costly to make than an equivalent iPhone 11, based on an analysis of the blended materials …
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Best iPhone Lenses To Enhance Your Smartphone Shots
The latest iPhone cameras take great pictures, and the best iPhone lenses can make them even better. So if you’re looking for ways to take your photos …
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The cheapest iPhone X unlocked SIM-free prices in January 2021
Apple’s blockbuster 10th anniversary iPhone X took last year by storm when it was released way back in 2017. It was the most expensive iPhone until the massive XS, XS Max and XR came along …
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Here’s why Apple won’t be ‘disappointed’ by poor iPhone 12 mini sales
A report suggests that sales of Apple’s new iPhone 12 mini have been in the single digits percentages. That was the idea all along.
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TikTok Debuts First AR Effect That Uses LiDAR in iPhone 12 Pro Models
TikTok has launched its first augmented reality effect to make use of the LiDAR technology present in iPhone 12 Pro devices (via TechCrunch).
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Facebook will comply to iOS 14 privacy policy; says personalised ads and user privacy can coexist
The iOS 14 privacy feature that Facebook is criticising is called App Tracking Transparency. The feature displays the type of user data that apps collect.
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Apple’s iPhone Success Hides This Massive Disappointment
The success of the iPhone 12 family over the Christmas season was expected by many, but it still hides disappointment.
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WhatsApp gives users an ultimatum: Share data with Facebook or stop using the app
WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned messenger that claims to have privacy coded into its DNA, is giving its 2 billion plus users an ultimatum: agree to share their personal data with the social network or …
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Ten years of the Mac App Store, the ‘best place’ to buy apps
A decade after its launch, the Mac App Store failed to replicate the success of the iOS version, but it did make finding and downloading apps faster and more convenient for macOS users.
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Apple touts $1.8 billion in holiday sales at App Store
Developers have earned more than $200 billion at the App Store since it launched 12 years ago, according to Apple.
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Google will soon tell you exactly how much user data its iPhone apps collect
Google will soon update its iPhone apps with the new privacy labels that tell users how much personal data an application can collect. The new privacy feature caused quite a stir recently.
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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro to come with Samsung-made 120Hz LTPO display
Apple iPhone 13 rumours have starting picking pace. A new report details down some of the iPhone 13 Pro Max and iPhone 13 Pro specifications. The premium iPhone 13 models will come with a 120Hz …
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Apple iPhone 12 series outperform iPhone 11 sale at launch, iPhone 12 mini disappoints: CIRP
the Apple iPhone 12 mini performed poorly in terms of sales. It attracted only 6 percent of buyers during the two-month launch period. The reason for low sales could be the iPhone XR price at $499 …
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iPhone X sales may not have spurred a ‘super cycle’ of upgrades after all
In the weeks and months leading up to the iPhone X unveiling, many analysts were convinced that Apple’s next-gen smartphone would spark a ‘super cycle’ of upgrades capable of propelling …
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Test shows how good iPhone X’s OLED screen is at preventing burn-in
The iPhone X is the first iPhone with an OLED display, which happens to be the best smartphone display in the world right now. The screen is manufactured by Samsung Display, the company that also …
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