Tag Archives: iphone

Apple AirTags: 3 ways they’re better than Tile trackers, 3 ways they’re worse

Apple’s AirTags are here or will be soon — preorders start today — and by all accounts they’re a great way to help you find lost stuff: keys, backpacks, purses and so on. The idea isn’t new. Tile trackers have been around for years, offering very similar functionality. But Apple’s take on the product looks promising. …

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Another foldable iPhone rumor: Apple expects to ship 20M folding phones in 2023

Apple is expected to ship between 15 and 20 million foldable iPhones when they go on sale in 2023, 9to5Mac reported Monday, citing a note by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The phone will have an 8-inch foldable display, the analyst also predicted. “We predict that foldable devices will blur the product segmentations between smartphones, tablets and laptops in the future,” …

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AT&T brings its 5G network and the iPhone 12 to Delta flight attendants

AT&T said Wednesday it will supply all 19,000 Delta Air Lines flight attendants with iPhone 12 devices so they can use AT&T’s 5G network in an effort to improve the travel experience. Augmented reality on the phones is expected to help the flight attendants assess inventory onboard planes and train newer staff members in safety checks and passenger assistance. Delta …

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Apple’s Find My app can do more than locate a lost iPhone. Here’s what you need to know

Have you opened the Find My app on your iPhone, iPad or Mac recently? If you ordered Apple’s AirTags, you did during the setup process for the small tracker. If you haven’t, then pay attention the next time you do: There’s a new Items tab in the app. Apple recently announced a feature that allows other companies to use Apple’s Find My network to keep track of various items …

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2 ways you can use Apple’s AirTag with an Android phone

Apple is ready to take on Tile with its new AirTag tracker, which can help iPhone owners find lost items like their keys or a backpack. The $29 tracker, which works with Apple’s Find My network, is available to order right now and will hit store shelves starting April 30. The Find My network is a crowdsourced network created by fellow Apple users …

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Every iOS 14 feature on your iPhone that Android had first

When Apple first released the latest major update to its mobile operating system, iOS 14, in September, iPhone fans were excited to see several new features and improvements that make using their phones easier. But Android users were quick to point out that the changes looked a little… familiar.  While iOS 14.5’s release in April saw some brand-new features — including …

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Samsung overtakes Apple in global smartphone shipments in first quarter, report finds

Samsung’s decision to slash prices of its flagship Galaxy S21 lineup by a cool $200 appears to be paying off. The South Korean manufacturer overtook Apple in worldwide smartphone shipments in the first quarter of this year, according to a Thursday report published by research firm Canalys, shipping 76.5 million units to grab 22% of market share. Samsung also reported a …

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Don’t update your iPhone to iOS 14.5 just yet. Here are 2 good reasons to wait

After a lengthy beta, Apple has launched iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5. The updates went live Monday and include several additional features — such as new Siri voices and a fancy new Face ID feature that makes it possible to use your iPhone while wearing a face mask. While it’s tempting to update your iPhone or iPad to the latest software Apple has to offer, …

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iOS 14.6: Apple’s beta adds a significant tool for developers

After months of beta testing, Apple released iOS 14.5 on Monday. The updated iPhone software includes a slew of new features like a setting to turn off ad tracking within apps, the ability to unlock your phone even if you’re wearing a face mask, support for AirTags, new emoji and new Siri voices. But even before iOS 14.5 was released, Apple …

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iOS 14.5 has arrived: Download and install it on your iPhone and iPad right now

Apple’s latest update for the iPhone and iPad is out now, and it brings a ton of new features. iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 include several new features and improvements. For example, you can now unlock your iPhone using Face ID when wearing a facial covering, and you’ll now have the option to stop apps from tracking you across the web …

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