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Apple recently unveiled iOS 14 at WWDC 2020. The newest version of the iPhone software is set to bring with it a revamped home screen, a more compact UI, and many other smaller refinements and improvements. One of the new features which went under the radar however was the fact …

Apple has always been known to offer its devices support for many years – perhaps even beyond what would normally be expected. Even so, it would appear as though the tech giant might outdo itself, as according to a report, all devices which currently run on iOS 13 will also …

Though Apple have yet to reveal it, it is well known that the smartphone manufacturer’s upcoming iPhones set to release later this year will come in 4 variants. While we know some of the differences that will exist between the models, an industry insider has now provided insight into the …

Every year, fans eagerly anticipate Apple's announcement for its next generation of iPhones, and every year many of the smartphone’s features leak months in advance. According to recent rumours, Apple is set to bring some major upgrades to this year’s iPhones, including a much-requested 120Hz display, as well as a …

Every year in June, Apple takes to the stage to host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. Due to the current global climate however, there was uncertainty with regards to how Apple planned to facilitate the conference this year. Though it was previously confirmed that WWDC would still be going ahead, …

WWDC is Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference which is held every year in June. It is one of the company’s biggest events each year (perhaps second only to their September Keynote), and is used to announce new hardware alongside the new versions of iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS – among other surprises. …

iOS 13 served as a major development for iPads. Introduced alongside the update last year was iPadOS – an offshoot of iOS which provided more utility to iPad users, narrowing the gap between tablets and laptops. It would appear as though iOS 14 is set to bridge this even further …

Mario Kart Tour initially launched in September 2019 to a great deal of buzz surrounding it. Bringing the iconic series to smartphones could have allowed for everyone to experience the best of Mario Kart. Unfortunately the game launched with a number of issues such as its control scheme, gacha mechanics, …

Apple Arcade is a video game subscription service, which allows users to access over 100 iOS, iPadOS, tvOS and MacOS games. The service was launched in September, but only allowed for a rolling monthly subscription, at a cost of £4.99 per month. Apple have now added a second payment option, …

Apple recently hosted an event honouring the best games and apps of 2019. The company has since revealed which games were the most downloaded of the year. Nintendo’s ‘Mario Kart Tour’ took the top spot, despite only releasing in September. Other big winners include Minecraft and Stardew Valley. Mario Kart …

Apple hosted an event in New York yesterday, where the company celebrated the best games and apps of 2019. In their own words: “In 2019, apps made their mark by reflecting the zeitgeist of our society and sitting at the nexus of digital and pop culture”. With that in mind, …

While it’s all but certain that Apple’s 2019 line-up of iPhones will stick with the Lightning Cable over USB-C, not much else is known about the upcoming smartphones. Industry insiders expected an iterative upgrade to the firm’s current range; however new reports are suggesting that all models will sport a …

As Apple’s largest LCD supplier, Japan Display has suffered at the industries switch to OLED panels and diminishing iPhone sales. Fortunately, an outside investment close to $1 billion is set to bolster the company’s OLED production capacity, reportedly helping to secure a deal to supply screens for the Apple Watch …

Smartphone sales have been slowing in recent years, as users extend their upgrade cycle to forgo the rising prices of flagship devices. Research firms are predicting that this trend will continue to impact the handset market moving forward, with another 3% drop this year. Analysts at CCS Insight initially predicted …

The latest development in Qualcomm versus Apple sees a judge preliminarily declare the iPhone maker guilty of infringing on one of the former’s patents. Although the ruling is still under review by the International Trade Commission (ITC), it could see an import ban prevent the sale of affected smartphones containing …

Qualcomm’s second lawsuit against Apple might have been dismissed in Germany, but that hasn’t slowed the chipmaker’s offensive against the company as their patent battles rage on. This time, Qualcomm has stipulated that the iPhone maker owes the company $31 million for its alleged violations. When Apple replaced Qualcomm modems …

Samsung launched its flexible smartphone/tablet hybrid earlier this week, aptly named the Galaxy Fold. Given that the company has a two-year lead on the technology needed to create such a device, it’s not likely that Apple will debut its own version any time soon, but that hasn’t stopped designers from …

At the end of last month, Apple had to ban Google and Facebook from its services after the two companies were caught abusing its enterprise developer certificates to dispense data-gathering applications. It seems as though a number of dodgy distributors are also wise to the method, as hacked applications have …

While there are rumours every year, there have been an increasing amount of reports surrounding Apple’s supposed switch to USB-C on its 2019 iPhone range. Sadly, hopes might be dashed by a new report which suggests that Apple will in fact retain its Lightning cable and slower 5W USB-A charger. …

The latest WhatsApp update allows iOS users to add an extra layer of biometric security to the application. Fans of the Facebook-owned chat service will now be able to utilise Apple’s proprietary Touch ID and Face ID thanks to a new feature called Screen Lock. Apple’s fingerprint-based Touch ID has …

Apple has named a number of reasons for its slump in current generation iPhone sales, from US trade tensions with China to its own battery replacement scheme. For many others however, it’s mainly caused by steeply priced iterative upgrades that don’t convert well to international markets. Fortunately, Apple seems to …

After it was revealed that Apple was intentionally slowing the performance of aging iPhones, the company eventually put its battery replacement program on offer as an apology for its lack of communication with customers on the matter. This effort has seen ten times the users opt-in to replace their iPhone’s …

Qualcomm scored a number of victories in its patent battle with Apple last year, winning preliminary injunctions to prevent the sale of older iPhones in both China and Germany. It seems as though lightning doesn’t strike twice in the same country, as a German court has completely dismissed Qualcomm’s second …

Tension between Qualcomm and Apple escalated last week, after the chipmaker won a preliminary injunction preventing the sale of older iPhones in China. Apple now has to fight the same battle on two fronts as Qualcomm brings the legal proceedings to German court; however the iPhone maker can delay immediate …

While Apple is currently appealing against China’s iPhone injunction, Qualcomm alleges that its latest iOS 12.1.2 update has done nothing but violate the ban placed against its older smartphones. On the other hand, Qualcomm has maintained its offensive efforts, now attempting to prevent the sale of the flagship iPhone XS …

Throughout November, Apple has been seen reducing production of its latest three iPhone models amidst lower-than-expected demand. According to a supply-chain tasked with handling the firm’s manufacturing, Apple has issued another round of cuts to its flagship models. The first round of cuts surfaced at the start of the month, …

Earlier this week, Apple reportedly cut down on the production of its current generation iPhone XS, XS Max and XR amid slow sales. The weaker demand has caused the firm to bring back last year’s iPhone X, which has once again entered production. With the XS series debatably acting as …

Apple has struck a deal with Amazon to expand its product listings on the marketplace, including the latest smartphones, tablets and wearables. Apple’s HomePod is noticeably missing from the contract, as the virtual assistant would clash with Amazon’s Alexa-clad Echo range. In the coming weeks, listings for the iPhone XS, …

The long-absent ability to make group calls finally came to FaceTime earlier this week, as Apple released its iOS 12.1 update. Unfortunately, the flagship feature has also brought the ability to sidestep lock screen security, reminiscent of the passcode bypass seen in iOS 12. YouTube channel videosdebarraquito discovered the new …

Pre-dating Apple’s recently fixed ‘BeautyGate’ was last year’s BatteryGate, in which the company admitted to throttling the performance of older iPhones in order to preserve battery life. Although it wasn’t thought to be needed on the iPhone 8 and iPhone X thanks to newer technology, iOS 12.1 implements the feature …