iPhone users without a penchant for jailbreaking can finally enjoy the blocky polygons and shifty textures of the original PlayStation with Gamma, a free PS1 emulator that hit the iOS App Store last night. Gamma comes courtesy of developer ZodTTD, which has been creating emulators for the iPhone since the earliest days of third-party iOS apps.
8 ways Android handles notifications better than iOS
Android and iOS have a lot in common these days, but notifications are not one of them. And while both approaches to notifications may be capable, Android is clearly better in almost every regard. Android gives users a feature suite to streamline how we interact with our notifications,
Insider Today: Apple gets crushed
A look at where Apple went wrong with its iPad ad.
Taking pictures of the northern lights with your iPhone? Here’s how to get the best shot
If you’re in Georgia Saturday night, you could be in for another celestial treat: the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, could make an even rarer second appearance. To make the most of this stunning phenomenon,
Northern Lights in dazzling display across the UK
One of the strongest geomagnetic storms for years is hitting the earth and the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a rare solar storm warning. Such storms increase the chance of seeing the aurora borealis.
Large US developers are avoiding third-party App Store alternate payment plans
No major US app developers have chosen to opt in to new App Store rules allowing outside links for payments, because there is effectively no savings, Apple told a judge during testimony on Friday.
Apple finalizing deal with OpenAI for ChatGPT iPhone integration: Report
Apple is reportedly on the brink of finalizing a deal with OpenAI, which would see ChatGPT features used in Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 software update.
iPhone 16 Pro leak suggests it’ll beat your current phone in one surprising new way
A new leak suggests that we may get a significantly brighter device, too. Weibo’s Instant Digital [Chinese] has suggested the iPhone 16 Pro will offer 1,200 nits of brightness on its display for SDR content. That’s an increase of 20% from the 1,000 nits on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.
The iPhone 16 Pro is tipped to come with a 20% brighter screen
The latest iPhone 16 rumor suggests at least one of the models is going to come with a display that’s brighter.
Revamped, upgraded Siri touted for a big iOS 18 unveiling at WWDC in June
iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch X, and a refreshed Apple Watch Ultra 2 available to the public. Alongside iOS 18 we also expect Apple to announce new software updates for the iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. Before then, Apple’s new M4 …
Apple is reportedly planning iPhone 17 Slim — but I want this instead
If you believe early iPhone 17 rumors, you’ll think that Apple may be planning to go down a very different route for next year’s phone models. According to this rumor, it will be goodbye to the Plus model — that’s the iPhone 15 Plus, currently — and hello to something new called the iPhone 17 Slim .
Apple Nears Deal With OpenAI to Put ChatGPT on iPhone
Apple Inc. has closed in on an agreement with OpenAI to use the startup’s technology on the iPhone, part of a broader push to bring artificial intelligence features to its devices, according to people familiar with the matter.
Apple Unveiled a Historic $110 Billion Stock Buyback, but Is It the Right Move?
Apple has already been repurchasing its stock, including $23.5 billion worth in the second quarter. So if it completes its repurchase program over the next year, it will quicken its pace to about $27.5 billion in buybacks per quarter, a 17% increase over its current rate.
‘I have my iPhone, X and a brain in my head’: Ukrainian journalist and social media star Illia Ponomarenko
Ahead of the publication of his raw account of the Russian invasion, the reporter talks about capturing the conflict in real time – and when the war will come to an end …
Why is Chrome better on iOS than on Android?
Chrome on iOS is far more stable than on Android, offering a smoother experience for users across iPhone models. The lack of parity in the user interface between Chrome on Android and iOS creates a noticeable difference in navigation and design.
“BRING THE BLUE BACK”: WhatsApp announces app redesign, not everyone is pleased
It makes sense to have the same visual identity across the same app on two mobile platforms, but as it so often happens, the change irked some commenters on X, which balked at the freshly green …
WhatsApp Releases Controversial New Design For iPhone And Android
WhatsApp says it has refreshed the look of the app, making it accessible while being careful with changes which affect “people’s muscle memory.” That’s good, because there’s nothing more annoying than …