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I told you a few days ago that there’s only one type of iPhone to buy right now if you don’t want to wait for the iPhone 16 to launch. That’s an iPhone that can handle Apple Intelligence come iOS 18 and future releases. Therefore, you should pick the iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max. These are the only devices in Apple’s lineup that can handle the AI features in iOS.
You might not be excited about Apple Intelligence right now, I get that. But AI will continue to grow in the coming years. You’ll want to own the hardware...

This is the iPhone you should buy once the iPhone 16 launches, if you’re on a budget

Apple Intelligence was released in beta as part of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta test. Despite requiring newer devices and being exclusive to the United States, people had to join a waitlist before being approved to try Apple’s new AI.
Only developers can use Apple Intelligence for now, so the waitlist was pretty quick for most people. But some users are still locked in the queue, waiting for Apple to approve their devices. In my case, I was able to start using Apple Intelligence on my iPhone 15 Pro and M4 iPad Pro almost instantly. For my...

Still stuck on the Apple Intelligence waitlist? Here’s what to do

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. As a part of the August Pixel update, which by all means is pretty minor before we see Android 15, Google provided a list of bugs it took care of. In the latest build for still-supported Pixel devices, Google took aim at boot looping issues, brightness flickering, and general improvements in display performance.

Google Fixes 4 Bugs in August Pixel Update

Apple has released iOS 17.6, a significant update that focuses on bug fixes and security patches. The update is available for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Plus, iPhone XR, and later models, including iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15, and the second-and third-generation iPhone SE. The update introduces a few new features, such as the Catch Up feature in the Major League Soccer Pass, which shows selected snippets from the game if you tune in late.

Apple releases iOS 17.6 with critical security fixes

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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

A federal court ruled on Monday that Google has illegally maintained a monopoly over internet search, entering into exclusivity agreements to build and maintain its monopoly over search services. The company paid $26 billion in 2021 to device makers, carriers, browser makers, etc. to be the default search engine. Doing...

Federal judge rules Google an illegal search monopoly

Apple has released iOS 18 Beta 5 for developers, bringing some important and useful changes. There are new features for Safari, Photos, and more, which you can read about below. The latest beta update will give you access to iOS 18 features before the public rollout begins. You can install...

All iOS 18 Beta 5 features & changes for iPhone you need to know

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Apple’s latest developer betas launched last week with a handful of the generative AI features that were announced at WWDC and are headed to your iPhones, iPads, and Macs over the next several months. On Apple’s computers, however, you can actually read the instructions programmed into the model supporting some of those Apple Intelligence features.

‘You are a helpful mail assistant,’ and other Apple Intelligence instructions

Apple on Monday released the latest developer betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and MacOS Sequoia. Developers will see a new feature in Safari called Distraction Control in these betas. Because these operating systems are still in beta, I recommend downloading the betas on something other than your primary device....

Apple's Safari Browser Can Block Banners, Some Pop-Ups in Latest Betas

iOS 18 features one of the most important changes in iPhone history: a revamped Home Screen. With this update, Apple offers unprecedented freedom to customize one of the device’s most personal spaces to your heart’s content.
In this article, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about iOS 18’s updated Home Screen and how to customize it to better suit your needs. Previously, we taught you how to customize your iPhone Lock Screen, in case you’re curious.
iOS 18 Home Screen brings more freedom to users with these features

Rearrange apps and widgets: Place your apps and widgets where you want them....

How to customize the iPhone’s Home Screen in iOS 18

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. The iPhone 16 is about a month away, as Apple routinely launches its newest iPhone in mid-September. A new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says that Apple isn’t likely to delay the latest iPhone models so they can run Apple Intelligence out of the box.

Here’s when the iPhone 16 will ship to your door

Apple is adding a new feature to Safari called “Distraction Control” that lets you remove distracting things like cookie preference pop-ups while you’re browsing, MacRumors reports. The new feature is available with the fifth iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia developer betas that launched on Monday.

Safari’s new ‘Distraction Control’ feature lets you hide annoying cookie pop-ups

The last Apple USB SuperDrive sitting in the company’s warehouse in the U.S. has left the building. According to the online U.S. (and Canadian and Australian) Apple Store, the Apple USB SuperDrive is “Sold Out” and while Apple hasn’t officially made an announcement, we don’t expect the company to replenish its stock. After all, the days of optical media have come and gone.

Apple stops selling its SuperDrive after 16 years: Here’s where to still buy one

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Ah, cats. Those mysterious, aloof beings that grace our homes with their presence. We feed them, clean their litter, and sometimes, if we’re lucky, they let us pet them. But how do we know if our feline friends actually adore us?

Hidden Signs Your Cat Adores You

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. As another month hits, your Pixel devices have an update waiting. The August Google Pixel update is ready for your still-supported Pixel phone, tablet, foldable, or smartwatch. Since it’s only August and not time for a quarterly (QPR) release (like this one), this should hit as a minor bug fixer. There’s always a chance that Android 15 shows up in stable form later this month, but for now, we’re being treated to this monthly Android security patch.

August 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Apple is rolling out the early version of the feature this week through new developer betas of iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia. Users can access the Distraction Control tool from the Page Menu in the Smart Search field. They then select the item on the website they want to remove. Safari will remember to remove the elements the next time they visit the site. The choice doesn’t currently sync across hardware, however, so users will have to hide the elements on each new device.

Apple’s new Safari feature removes distracting items from websites

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Another rumor has reported that all the iPhone 17 models will receive a huge front-facing camera upgrade – bumping the selfie snapper to 24MP.

iPhone 17 set to get camera upgrade twice as powerful as even the unreleased iPhone 16, says another report

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Thanks to the Photo Shuffle feature on iOS 16 and later, you can turn your iPhone lock screen into a slideshow of your coolest photos.

How To Automatically Change Your iPhone Lockscreen Wallpaper

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How iPhone Mirroring lets you access your iPhone on your Mac in macOS Sequoia

The marquee feature of macOS Sequoia is iPhone Mirroring. As part of Apple’s Continuity feature set, iPhone Mirroring enables a user to access an iPhone through...

How iPhone Mirroring lets you access your iPhone on your Mac in macOS Sequoia

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