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Better Late than Never, Face ID Mask Unlock Now Works with iPhone
On some models of the iPhone, iOS 15.4 brings the ability to unlock your smartphone using Face ID even with a mask covering your face.
Apple Supplier Foxconn Partially Reopens its iPhone Hub in Shenzhen
iPhone manufacturer Foxconn will resume operations of its two campuses, one of which makes the iPhone after getting the approval to operate under a closed-loop system.
Smartphone App to Predict Heart Disease Risk May Alleviate Death Rate
As cardiac health problems become more prevalent, a team of researchers have developed an app that can predict heart disease risk.
iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 Available for Download
iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 are available for download, with a host of new features available for your iPhone and iPad including Universal Control.
Removing iPhone Accessories Brings Apple $6.5 Billion
Financial experts are estimating that Apple has brought in over $6.5 billion by not including accessories with the latest iPhones.
Apple May Use Both A15 and A16 Chips in iPhone 14 Lineup
Apple may release iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max with an A16 chip while iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max will feature the same A15 chip as iPhone 13.
Chinese COVID-19 Lockdown May Impact iPhone, Mac Studio Shipments
A new COVID-19 lockdown in Shenzhen, a major Chinese manufacturing hub, could mean delayed Mac Studio and iPhone shipments.
Use Focus Mode to Make your iPhone a Gaming-Only Device
With Apple’s Focus Mode, iPhone users can create a custom, games-only profile, giving them peace of mind when a child plays with their phone.
New Touchscreen Technology Could Pave the Way for Virtual Keyboards that Feel Like Real Ones
New research on touchscreen technology shows that varying the temperature during finger-device interaction can mimic the experience of typing on an actual physical keyboard, making the human brain believe that the interaction is real.
iPhone SE (2022) vs iPhone 13 (2021): Which iPhone is Best for You?
The new iPhone SE has the same A15 Bionic chip found in the iPhone 13, plus it is also 5G compatible and has a 7MP front-facing camera that supports Center Stage. Are those enough to consider the iPhone SE over the iPhone 13?
iPhone SE 5G May Suffer on AT&T and Verizon
Apple’s new 5G iPhone SE is a welcome refresh, but customers will need to make sure their carrier uses a supported 5G frequency.
Apple Announces Third-Generation iPhone SE
Apple’s third-generation iPhone SE brings 5G wireless to the budget smartphone, along with upgrades to the processor, camera, and battery.
Survey Says 40% of iPhone Users Will Buy New iPhone SE
As we approach the launch of the new iPhone SE, a poll suggests quite a few consumers are ready to break out their credit cards to snag one.
Review: Mophie 3-in-1 Charger is a Sexy Unit for Apple Devices
Mophie announced its 3-in-1-charger in February. Billed as a travel charger it can charge your MagSafe iPhone 12 or later.
These 5 Focus Mode Tips Could Revolutionize Your Life
One of the best features of iOS show lets you control who and which apps can interrupt you. Here are some tips to make the most of Focus Mode.
Report Shows Apple Leading Smartphone Sales in Q4 2021
A report on smartphone sales numbers show Apple in the lead for the fourth quarter of 2021, but trailing for the full year.
iPhone Chipmaker TSMC Affected by Taiwan Power Outage
Amidst blackouts that rolled across southern Taiwan, iPhone chipmaker TSMC experienced power fluctuations that may impact Apple’s supplies.
Study Finds iPhone Magsafe Technology Dangerous for those with Cardiac Devices
The first study to test the magnetic interference of the iPhone and its MagSafe accessories on a comprehensive set of pacemakers (PM) and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) from all major manufacturers shows that the magnetic component of the iPhone 12 can inadvertently activate the magnetic switch of PMs and ICDs. This can be critically harmful if it happens outside a controlled environment or without the presence of medical practitioners.
As Global Smartphone Revenue Hits Record High of US$448 Billion in 2021, Apple Beats Other Manufactures by Capturing Highest Share in Q4
Apple takes the majority of smartphone revenue in Q4 of 2021 as the global smartphone revenue hits a record high of US$488 billion. Chinese smartphone manufacturers get their fair share of market revenue as companies such as Oppo and Xiaomi challenge Apple and Samsung in the high-end smartphone market.
iOS 15.4 Developer Beta 4 Adds New Siri Voice
Apple has released iOS 15.4 developer beta four to test. One of the major features is a new voice for Siri.
Gossip Factories and Other Manufacturing – TMO Daily Observations 2022-02-22
Jeff Butts and host Kelly Guimont chat about rumored improvements to 5G in iPhones, and talk about the appearance of new hardware in 2022.
Turn on MMS on iPhone to Send Messages With Photos to Android Users
To make sure sending photos from an iPhone to an Android device works iOS users need to turn on MMS messaging.
Totallee Hybrid MagSafe Cases Released for iPhone 12
Hybrid MagSafe cases for the iPhone 12 series are available from totallee for US$39. In December these cases were released for the iPhone 13.