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Love it or hate, the iPhone has revolutionized how we use our mobile devices. And more than a decade after its initial debut, Apple continues to tweak the formula — introducing upgraded components and new features with every iteration of the flagship headset. But how do you become a great photographer, master notifications, and optimize the mobile experience? Here’s everything you should know about the iPhone, whether you’re looking for the latest news, comparison pieces, or in-depth guides that outline how to make the most of your new device.
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DuckDuckGo’s new iPhone feature stops tracking IDs from hitching a ride in shared links
DuckDuckGo’s Copy Clean Link feature strips unnecessary URL parameters before sharing, helping prevent tracking IDs from travelling through messages, emails and social posts on iPhone.
T-Mobile says it has fixed the nationwide signal outage after hours of disruption
T-Mobile confirms service is fully restored after a nationwide outage left thousands with no signal and iPhones stuck on SOS mode.
A new iPhone app can sniff out Meta smart glasses lurking nearby
AntiZuck turns an iPhone into a local smart-glasses scanner, alerting users to nearby Meta Ray-Bans and other supported devices without requiring an account or collecting data.
Apple’s new Upgrade program launches on Tuesday with major changes
Apple's new Upgrade leasing program launches July 28, letting customers lease iPhones, Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches through Klarna.
I picked four wireless chargers so you can stop making your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch fight over one dorm outlet
These wireless chargers can power everything from a single iPhone to an entire Apple setup while clearing valuable space on a crowded student desk.
5 mid-range phones I’d recommend you spend your Back-to-School budget on
Shopping for a new phone before the school year starts? Here are five mid-range picks that deliver the flagship-feel without the flagship price tag.
Apple could cut off app access on financed iPhones over missed payments
Code spotted in iOS 27 beta suggests Apple has built a system that can lock a financed iPhone down to nine apps if payments fall behind.
Google just made switching from iPhone to Android much easier with Android 17
Android 17 introduces an upgraded migration tool that moves far more iPhone data than before. Wired transfers now move passwords, passkeys, eSIM, and Google Accounts and more.
Apple is reportedly teaming up with Klarna to let you pay off new devices over time
Apple reportedly plans to introduce a new financing program, called Apple Upgrade, in partnership with Klarna later this month.
Apple’s next big iPhone display experiment could be its biggest yet
Apple may be testing a nearly 7-inch display for a future iPhone, but the rumored panel hasn’t been connected to a finished model or independently confirmed ahead of its possible 2027 debut.
7 Apple Notes tips to elevate your note-taking experience
From text highlights to password locked notes, here are seven Apple Notes tricks buried in menus you've probably scrolled past a hundred times without noticing.
A niche iPhone browser quietly fixes my biggest problem with Google Search
Quiche Browser already had me hooked with its obsessive customization. Now it is killing AI overviews in search results by default, and that sealed the deal.
Apple raises iPhone prices by up to 11% in Japan
Apple has raised iPhone prices in Japan by up to 11.3%, likely in response to the yen’s sharp decline against the US dollar.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max camera could open and close like a real lens for better portraits
A leaked diagnostics log reportedly reveals Apple’s new variable-aperture main camera while pointing to familiar ultrawide, telephoto, selfie, and LiDAR hardware
Messi or Ronaldo? Caviar made football’s greatest rivalry an expensive 24-karat choice
Caviar has transformed football’s eternal Messi-Ronaldo debate into an Android-versus-iPhone showdown involving handcrafted enamel, 24-karat gold, and five-figure prices.
China approves Apple Intelligence for iPhones, with Alibaba, Baidu emerging as partners
Apple Intelligence has secured regulatory clearance in China, opening a launch path for locally adapted AI features powered partly by Alibaba’s Qwen and Baidu technology.
You no longer need Willow’s Pro plan for unlimited AI dictation on your iPhone
Willow says its iOS keyboard no longer caps free AI dictation, so you don't need the Pro plan for unlimited voice typing.
It’s hot out there, but please stop putting your warm phones in the fridge
Experts and smartphone makers warn that putting an overheating phone in the fridge can cause condensation, leading to internal damage that may cost far more than overheating itself.
WhatsApp is creating its own cloud backup alternative for iPhone users
WhatsApp is building its own cloud backup service for iPhone users, offering 2GB of free storage and end-to-end encryption by default as an alternative to iCloud.
Your iPhone could soon flag malicious iMessages before they do any damage
A new iOS 26.6 feature will alert you when a suspicious iMessage is detected, giving you the option to share it with Apple to help improve future defenses.
Apple’s iPhone Ultra could one-up the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with a bigger battery
iPhone Ultra battery leaked at 4,883mAh via a two-cell design, trailing the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's 5,015mAh but beating the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7's 4,400mAh.
This app turns your text and voice messages into living AI characters
Tired of sending plain text and voice notes? Pixi Garden lets you send animated AI characters that walk into chats, perform, and deliver your message. It works inside Apple's Messages app, with WhatsApp and other platforms expected to follow.
My old Pixel keeps getting AI features Apple wants a newer iPhone for
My Pixel 8a keeps gaining AI tools while Apple’s newest model leaves the standard iPhone 17 behind, and that gap says plenty about long-term support.
Apple’s foldable could arrive on schedule as Foxconn hires temporary workers to ramp up production
Foxconn is hiring temporary workers at $3.20-$3.80 per hour to assemble the iPhone Ultra at its Longhua factory, as Apple pushes toward a September 2026 announcement.
Those murmurs of a $300 price hike for the iPhone 18 Pro series look increasingly likely
Counterpoint Research's BOM analysis shows the 12GB plus 1TB iPhone 18 Pro Max will cost nearly $300 more to build than its predecessor.
Halide 3.1 update brings straighter photos, a warmer look, and smarter focus taps
Halide 3.1 adds perspective correction, a new Scarlet color look, raw only shooting, and smarter focus taps, just six weeks after Mark III launched.
Apple starts testing cheaper Chinese RAM inside iPhones, but your pocket won’t feel the ease
Apple has begun testing DRAM chips from CXMT, China's fourth-largest memory chipmaker, for devices sold in China.
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