There are only so many ways you can improve a smartphone, and these days the major manufacturers’ flagship handsets are pretty evenly matched. The difference lies in the software. We iPhone users swear by iOS, and why not? It’s better than Android. (Angry emails to the usual address.) Mobile operating systems, of course, are already…
Tap to Vipps works exactly the same way that Apple Pay does -- image credit: Vipps MobilePay A Norwegian firm has become the first to take advantage of the EU law that required Apple to allow Apple Pay rivals to use its iPhone NFC technology. As per the requirements of the EU's Digital Markets Act,…
One of the biggest new features of iOS 18 is a completely redesigned Photos app. Apple calls it the “biggest redesign ever,” and the massive changes have been quite contentious, to put it mildly. Many users have expressed frustration with the new layout, complaining about missing features (some of which aren’t really missing) and difficulty…
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Four USB-C inc 140W PD 3.1 15W Qi2 wireless iPhone charger Built-in 100W USB-C cable Portable Our Verdict The Baseus Nomos 5-in-1 Charger is a unique and versatile all-round device charger that can fast-charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro at 140W and has spare USB ports and a built-in 100W USB-C…
Have you seen how expensive it is just to have a basic Microsoft 365 subscription? If you’re not using every single part of it, then there’s no reason not to jump on a cheaper alternative like this Microsoft Office lifetime license. There aren’t any recurring fees, and it’s only $39.99 (reg. $229). What’s included? This…
What do you do when your basil plant’s leaves are turning yellow? And why does the rosemary look like that? When it comes to herb gardening, who has the thyme to sit down and become an expert? Instead, let Plantum identify what’s wrong with your plants, tell you when to water them, and all the…
The Apple Store in Glendale, Calif. A man went to the Apple Store to pick up a new MacBook Pro that he had purchased, only to find that someone else had impersonated him and grabbed it. The same thing, it turned out, had happened to someone else at a nearby Apple Store. The latest in…
Apple has retained nudity detection in images, but dropped some CSAM protection features in 2022. A victim of childhood sexual abuse is suing Apple over its 2022 dropping of a previously-announced plan to scan images stored in iCloud for child sexual abuse material. Apple originally introduced a plan in late 2021 to protect users from…
Apple Vision Pro features stunning immersive environments and content. The Apple Vision Pro is often referred to as a "flop" in media reports, but by the end of 2024, it will have sold around 500,000 units. For context, that Wall Street estimate matches almost exactly the money Apple made from the iPhone in 2008, its…