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Texting on your iPhone is quick, convenient and the preferred method of communicating for millions of people. It's also fairly basic, and sometimes can lack features that you sometimes see in third-party messaging apps like WhatsApp or Telegram. In iOS 18, coming this fall but available right now as a...

7 New iOS 18 Messages Features You Should Probably Know About

At WWDC 2024, Apple announced it would release iOS 18 to the general public this fall, and the update would bring new features, like customizable home screen and upgrades to Messages, to your iPhone. But the tech giant brought a feature to your iPhone that could make your phone calls sound much better when it released iOS 16.4 more than a year ago.

Apple's Hidden iOS Trick to Make Your iPhone Calls Much Clearer

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It’s mid-July, and we’re about two months away from the iPhone 16 launch. Many people will tell you now’s not the time to buy an iPhone. You should wait for one of the four iPhone 16 variants coming in September. Or you should wait for Apple to drop the price of the old iPhone 15 and iPhone 14 you’re eying.
I’m one of those people. I’m about to tell you that you should not buy a new iPhone in the coming two months unless you really have to. But this isn’t the advice I’d give you any summer ahead of a...

There’s only one iPhone you should buy right now

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Since its launch in 2007, Apple has added dozens of iPhone models in its portfolio. In previous years, owning the latest iPhone was like a status symbol for Apple ecosystem lovers who even lined up for hours in front of stores ahead of their release. However, these days, many iPhone users are choosing to hold on a little longer to their devices, including those with discontinued models.

Are You Using A Discontinued iPhone? Here's How To Tell (And Why It Matters)

A report has suggested the charging speeds for the iPhone 16 Pro models could be significantly improved.

iPhone 16 Pro could finally add something Android users have been enjoying for years

Apple announced significant updates for the iPhone with iOS 18 during last month's WWDC event. In addition to a customizable home screen, Control Center, and lock screen, iOS 18 will give users a Photos app overhaul, new Messages enhancements, a new Passwords app, and many artificial intelligence (AI) updates under Apple Intelligence to enhance app functionality.

Apple just released the iOS 18 public beta. Here's how to get it on your iPhone right now

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Apple is preparing to imminently release iOS 17.5.2, which will come with the build number 21F101. There’s no word on what’s new in iOS 17.5.2, but the update will focus on bug fixes and performance improvements rather than new features. The information was shared on social media by...

iOS 17.5.2 coming soon for iPhone users

After two years of gentle nudging, Samsung now says that it will forcefully push customers toward the Google Messages app. New Galaxy smartphones, starting with the U.S. release of the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Fold 6, will not come with Samsung Messages preinstalled. This is one of the final...

Say Goodbye to Samsung Messages

Woot! currently has refurbished Apple products on sale with deals like 33% off iPhone 14 Pro and more.

A ton of refurbished iPhones and Apple Watches are on sale at Woot! right now

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YOUR iPhone might not be eligible for six fresh iOS 18 features Apple has recently unveiled – even if you think it’s pretty new. The company announced its iOS 18 update in early June, showing off a raft of new features like App Lock, RCS Support and Apple Intelligence. Not all iPhone models are getting iOS 18. […]

iPhone owners warned they may miss out on six free upgrades including supercharged Siri and eye-tracking – check now

Apple is expected to start the public rollout of iOS 17.6 soon. While the update isn’t expected to bring many new features, it might still introduce some important changes that you should know about. The fourth beta of iOS 17.6 was released to public testers a day after the...

Four iOS 17.6 features & changes for iPhone you need to know

iPadOS 18 public beta 1 is finally available after over a month of developers testing this upcoming operating system update. Although M4 iPad Pro owners didn’t get exclusive functions, several tweaks make iPad’s platform even better – and I’m not talking about Apple Intelligence just yet. That said, I gathered a few iPadOS 18 features you should try once you download the public beta.
How to download iPadOS 18 public beta 1
First of all, you need to enroll your Apple Account (formerly Apple ID) into the Apple Beta Software Program. Once you do that, follow the steps below:

On your iPad, open...

iPadOS 18 public beta 1 now available with these 6 features I can’t stop using

IOS 18's settings menu is now more concise and easier to navigate with the new "Apps" option. You can customize your home and lock screens with app icons and new controls for personalization, use Emoji for tapbacks in Messages, and lock apps with Face ID. Some aspects aren't as well-thought-out,...

I've Been Running iOS 18 for 4 Weeks: Here's How It's Going

Although nearly all eyes are on iOS 18, a beta of iOS 17.6 has also been making the rounds over the past few weeks. Now, a new report suggests the release of that version is imminent, but it appears to be mostly made up of bug fixes and other relatively minor improvements.

iOS 17.6 Will Bring New Sports Features But Not Much Else

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Last month, Apple announced a string of artificial intelligence (AI) updates to its operating systems in one of its most jam-packed WWDC keynotes. For the iPhone, Apple unveiled iOS 18, available in its public beta version now, the latest iteration of the smartphone software, with enhanced AI integrations in Siri, generative AI capabilities in Photos and Messages, and even updates to its Health and Calculator apps.

Every iPhone model that can be updated to Apple's iOS 18 (and which ones can't)

When you leave the house, your smartphone can be a lifeline. It can get you out of a jam in minutes, with a quick call or a glance at a map. So if the battery is dwindling, it can start to feel like an emergency – especially if you don't have a portable charger on hand. Luckily, if you use an iPhone, as of iOS 17.4 there are a couple of settings you can adjust to make sure your phone's there for you when you need it the most.

Make Your iPhone Battery Last Longer by Tweaking These iOS Settings

Apple introduced Face ID in 2017 as a way to unlock the new iPhone X with facial recognition instead of the older Touch ID method. Since then, Apple has expanded the feature to each new iPhone and the iPad Pro. Beyond using Face ID to unlock your device, you can use it to sign into apps and websites, temporarily disable it, and more. Read on for 10 tips for using Face ID.

For Your Eyes Only: 10 Simple Tips for Setting Up and Customizing Face ID

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With the iPhone 16 range looking likely to launch in early September, this is arguably one of the worst times to consider buying a current-generation flagship Apple phone; currently comprising the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Instead, it's a good idea to wait for the iPhone 16 to arrive and, as has happened in the past, wait for the price of the previous models to drop.After all, if the rumors are true, it's likely that you could still snag one of the best phones and not miss out on a mass of new...

Will the iPhone 15 price go down?

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iOS 18 Features You’re Not Getting This Fall (or Need at Least an iPhone 12 to Use)

Just because you can install iOS 18 on your dusty old iPhone XS doesn't guarantee your handset has the oomph to run the flashiest new features....

iOS 18 Features You’re Not Getting This Fall (or Need at Least an iPhone 12 to Use)

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