Xiaohongshu, otherwise known in the U.S. as RedNote, became the top free app in Apple’s app store on Monday. RedNote is advertised as a lifestyle platform where people can share …
The best Apple Watch running apps tried and tested
But as wearables have changed, I’ve now incorporated apps that runners can use to focus on recovery and readiness, and Athlytic is one of the best. If you wear your Apple Watch to bed …
New Year Apps for 2025, Apple Predictions & Buyer’s Guide Favorites
In episode 217, David and Donna share apps and gear to help you hit your 2025 goals around nutrition, sleep, fitness, and beyond. They’ll also share a rundown of the top 20 devices Apple pundits are …
Chinese Social Media Apps Xiaohongshu & Lemon8 See Surge In Downloads Ahead Of U.S. TikTok Ban
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.
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.
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.
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 …
Apple’s global manufacturing 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.
Apple Plans to Release These 6 New iOS Features This Year
Apple has pre-announced several new iOS features and changes that are coming later this year. Below, we outline six of these upcoming
iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max to get an upgraded Periscope Telephoto camera: What else to expect
Rumors suggest the iPhone 17 Pro will feature a new Periscope Telephoto sensor and upgraded 24MP selfie camera, launching 2025.