Apple’s Dynamic Island is intrusive and I’m still not a fan
I’m still not sold on the iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island. When the feature was introduced during the company’s iPhone event last month, I was …
Yoni Heisler has been writing about Apple and the tech industry at large with over 15 years of experience. A life long expert Mac user and Apple expert, his writing has appeared in Edible Apple, Network World, MacLife, Macworld UK, and TUAW.
When not analyzing the latest happenings with Apple, Yoni enjoys catching Improv shows in Chicago, playing soccer, and cultivating new TV show addictions.
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iPhone 14 Pro battery life leaves Android flagships in the dust
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Some iPhone 14 users are experiencing another annoying bug
Anytime there’s a new iOS release, bugs and performance issues are unfortunately the norm. Just a few weeks ago, for instance, there was that pesky …
Mark Zuckerberg takes a bizarre jab at Apple’s AR/VR headset
Tim Cook and Mark Zuckerberg have been throwing jabs at each other ever since Apple, with iOS 14.5, introduced its App Tracking Transparency feature. The …
In 2021, Apple abandoned this awesome Apple TV remote design
For a company as revered for design as Apple is, the company’s Apple TV remote has always been a curiosity. Perhaps the original design was …
There’s absolutely no reason to worry about iPhone 14 sales
Apple shares took a significant tumble this week in the wake of a Bloomberg report claiming that Apple decided to “pull back” from an initial …
The iPhone 14 Pro is a better upgrade than I initially gave it credit for
When Apple releases a brand new iPhone Pro model, upgrading is typically a no-brainer. The somewhat incremental improvements offered up by the iPhone 14 Pro, …
The iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island has a fun little feature you may have missed
If you’ve been enjoying playing around with the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro, you may have noticed an interesting behavior that perfectly encapsulates …
Apple introduces second-gen AirPods Pro at iPhone 14 event
Apple today, at long last, introduced AirPods Pro 2 during the company’s iPhone 14 launch event. Apple introduced the first iteration of AirPods Pro in …
2 hidden iPhone tricks that prevent embarrassing autocorrect fails
We’ve all been there. You fire off a text message only to find out that your text has a confusing or even inappropriate typo you …
12 Siri features you never knew were hiding on your iPhone
We’ve covered all sorts of iPhone tricks before, but today we’re going to focus exclusively on Siri. While everyone is likely familiar with standard Siri …
7 must-have iPhone apps I can’t live without
Impressively, the App Store today boasts nearly two million apps. It’s a large but daunting figure. And with so many apps, there is certainly no …
How to turn a Live Photo into a GIF on your iPhone
The Live Photos feature on iOS is more powerful and versatile than you probably give it credit for. For one thing, it’s possible to use …
6 Safari extensions every iPhone user needs to try
Using Safari extensions on the iPhone is a great way to squeeze even more utility out of your mobile browsing experience. Now, if the idea …
6 hidden iPhone features that seem like magic tricks
Let’s be honest: one of the longstanding reasons why the iPhone appeals to people over Android is that it’s easier to use. The iPhone, to …
5 new iPhone features in iOS 16 that’ll make your life easier
With August creeping up around the corner, we’re only a few short weeks away from the official iOS 16 release. Barring any unforeseen developments, iOS …
How to give your iPhone a speed boost with one simple trick
For as incredible as the iPhone is, it’s almost inevitable that your once-prized device will start slowing down with time. Now to Apple’s credit, the …
Apple to pay $50 million for faulty MacBook Pro keyboard design
Apple today agreed to a $50 million settlement stemming from a lawsuit regarding the MacBook Pro’s much-maligned butterfly keyboard design. The class-action lawsuit was initiated …
Your iPhone has a hidden page that shows which apps track your internet searches
Apple in recent years has made privacy a cornerstone of the iPhone user experience. In fact, Apple’s privacy page goes so far as to state …
How to speed up your iPhone if it’s been slowing down lately
The iPhone is an amazing device, but it’s simply not realistic to expect it to run like new for years on end. Inevitably, iPhones over …
5 iOS 16 features Apple announced but won’t include at launch
When Apple officially releases iOS 16 later this September, a few notable features will be missing. Now, this isn’t to say Apple is eliminating iOS …
5 incredible new iOS 16 features that’ll change the way you use your iPhone
Over the past few weeks, Apple has been working hard to bolster iOS 16 ahead of its official release in September. This means that engineers …
TikTok is going crazy over this brilliant iPhone camera trick
Thanks to social media, iPhone features that have been around for ages can sometimes get a second wind and go viral. This happened just recently …
After switching from Android to iPhone, this is what people regret most
Over the past few years, the gap in the user experience between iOS and Android has narrowed considerably. As a result, if you’re buying a …
Apple reportedly failed to develop its own 5G modem for the iPhone 15
Apple’s plan to replace Qualcomm 5G modems with its own on upcoming iPhone models may have hit a roadblock. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo — …
This new iOS 16 feature is so useful, but no one knows about it
With WWDC 2022 now firmly in the rearview mirror, developers have been busy getting their hands dirty with iOS 16. The second beta of iOS …
Uber Pool is finally back, but with a brand new name
After more than a 2-year hiatus, Uber Pool is finally coming back. The ridesharing feature which allows passengers to split the cost of a trip …
Facebook’s plan to copy TikTok and change the feed is a horrible idea
It’s no secret that Facebook, with Mark Zuckerberg steering the ship, has long been attuned to rival products capable of diminishing its social networking dominance. …
Here’s a hidden Android security feature you won’t find on any iPhone
With Apple and Android handset makers constantly jockeying back and forth to one-up each other, the gap between the iPhone and Android user experience has …
This iOS 16 change has so many iPhone users freaking out
Apple finally unveiled iOS 16 last week and not everyone is thrilled. Although iOS 16 introduces a slew of new features, not all iPhone users …
