This iPhone app puts iOS 16 Lock Screen widgets to great use
Apple launched iOS 16 to the public on Monday, and app developers are already discovering clever ways to utilize some of the update’s best features …
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Download the new BGR Chrome Extension, powered by Bing search
If you’re looking for all of your BGR news in one place, there’s a new way to get it. BGR has partnered with Microsoft Bing …
5 best reasons to update your iPhone to iOS 16 today
After months of beta testing, iOS 16 finally launches today on iPhones all around the world. iPhone owners typically update their devices whenever a new …
iOS 16 out now with new Lock Screen and message editing – here’s how to update your iPhone
As Apple announced last week at the iPhone 14 event, iOS 16 is now available to download. The update rolled out to the public on …
iOS 16 vs iOS 15: Biggest changes coming to your iPhone today
The next-generation version of the operating software that powers Apple’s iPhones and iPads is coming on Monday. iOS 16 promises a slew of updates, design …
iOS 16 will tell you if your AirPods are fake
Apple’s AirPods are some of the best wireless headphones on the market, but they are also prohibitively expensive for some consumers. Those consumers might be …
2 new Google Maps features will help save money on gas
Saving money on gas is a great reason to use Google Maps for all your driving needs. Even if you don’t need navigation and directions …
iOS 16 RC now available to download on your iPhone
Apple rolled out the iOS 16 release candidate (RC) build on Wednesday after the iPhone 14 launch event concluded. Providing it doesn’t contain any major …
iOS 16 release date set for September 12 – everything you need to know
Three months after announcing iOS 16 at WWDC 2022, Apple finally confirmed the release date at the iPhone 14 launch event on Wednesday. iOS 16 …
iPhone trick turns Live Photos into Long Exposure pics that are bright and clear
You don’t have to buy the latest iPhone to take amazing photos, although the newest camera hardware will undoubtedly come in handy. But the iPhone …
How to block numbers on iPhone the right way
If you own an iPhone, you should know how to block numbers. The feature can help you reduce all of the spam calls you receive …
How to use the hidden iPhone feature that identifies landmarks in any photo
The iPhone has a neat hidden trick that lets you use your camera to identify all sorts of objects, including animals, plants, landmarks, books, and …
Apple releases iOS 12.5.6 for older iPhones to fix security issues
Nearly a year after the last update for iOS 12, Apple rolled out iOS 12.5.6 on Wednesday. If you’re still using an older iPhone that …
These 3 hidden iPhone menus have so many secret features
Anyone can use the iPhone relatively quickly after taking it out of the box and setting it up. The basic features are immediately evident, and …
iOS 16 beta 8 now available ahead of iPhone 14 launch next week
Apple rolled out iOS 16 beta 8 on Monday, August 29. This should be the final iOS 16 beta, as Apple has now confirmed that …
Deleted iPhone voicemails are still on your phone – here’s how to erase them forever
Traditional voicemails are dated technology for modern smartphones like the iPhone. Most chat apps also support voice calls. Many let you send and receive voice …
Netflix ad-supported plan price might have just leaked
One of the biggest mysteries surrounding the ad-supported Netflix plan is the starting price and how the new tier will compete against current Netflix subscriptions. …
Google Maps will label health clinics that provide abortions
Google Maps and Google Search will better identify health clinics that provide abortions by displaying clear labels when showing search results. The update to Maps …
How to translate text instantly with your iPhone camera
One of the many handy iPhone tricks you should master as soon as possible is the Live Text functionality that lets you instantly interact with …
Apple will let users delete the Wallet app on iPhone and iPad this fall
In addition to seeding iOS 16 beta 7 on Tuesday, Apple also rolled out the first iPadOS 16.1 beta. Apple confirmed that iPadOS 16 won’t …
Apple confirms iPadOS 16 delay, rolls out first iPadOS 16.1 beta
On Tuesday, Apple confirmed reports that iPadOS 16 will launch later than iOS 16 this year. Typically, the company launches all of the major software …
iOS 16 beta 7 and iPadOS 16.1 beta 1 now available to developers
Apple rolled out iOS 16 beta 7 and iPadOS 16.1 beta 1 on Tuesday, August 23. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, …
Apple Maps ads could start rolling out as soon as next year
If a digital platform doesn’t have advertising now, you can bet that it’s just a matter of time until it does. Netflix and Disney Plus …
How to create impossibly strong passwords that are actually easy to remember
Passwords… we keep coming back to this incredibly sophisticated technology that can also be the Achilles’ Heel of everything you do online. We have all …
TinyWow: This free file converter website has completely changed the way I work
With the proliferation of free, web-based productivity tools, long gone are the days when professionals spend a few hundred dollars on a software package or …
‘The tide is moving out on TikTok’: A conversation with FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr
If TikTok could be said to have a chief antagonist inside the bureaucracy of the federal government, FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr would be as good …
Update your iPhone now to fix a bug that could let hackers take control of Apple devices
Earlier this week, Apple rolled out a series of software updates for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Apple’s release notes explained that the updates included …
Do you use Apple Pay? It’s (almost) everywhere now
Nearly every business I visit now over the course of a day, with a few stubborn exceptions, thankfully allows me to go cash-free. At my …
How to scan and sign documents on the iPhone
Despite the dominance of devices, paperwork is still a part of life, whether we like it or not. The iPhone is the only tool you …
8 iPhone tricks that Apple never told you about
The iPhone is an exceptional computer to have in your pocket. That’s how you should look at it. The phone features are a bonus, but …
