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HMD’s next phone has leaked, and I’m tired of seeing the same iPhone-copycat design again and again
The HMD Luma 2 has leaked with a 6.75-inch 120Hz display, 6,000mAh battery, and a design that borrows heavily from the iPhone 17 Pro.
Apple is finally letting me rate my photos, and I can’t stop using it
The iOS 27 developer beta hides a star rating feature in the iPhone Photos app. Here's how to enable it, rate your photos, and filter your library to find your best shots in seconds.
I’ve used Apple gear for years, and right now is the best time to buy from the used shelf
Apple plans to raise iPhone prices as a global memory shortage pushes costs higher. After years of buying Apple gear new, here's why I think the used shelf is starting to look like the smarter move.
Apple has a stacked product lineup slated for later this year
Apple may be gearing up for one of its busiest product cycles in years. From a foldable iPhone to camera-equipped AirPods and smart glasses, the company's roadmap looks surprisingly packed.
iOS 27’s Liquid Glass slider looks simple, but it’s more useful than I expected
After using iOS 27 on my iPhone for over a week, I've found the Liquid Glass slider to be one of the update's most underrated features. Here's how it works and why it's worth trying.
I’ve tried nearly every iOS 27 feature, and these 3 are why I’m still excited about the update
I've spent a week testing iOS 27, and these are the three features that made the biggest difference to my everyday iPhone experience.
Did you know that your iPhone bursts on-screen fireworks when you call a person on their birthday?
A hidden iOS 27 feature shows a "Birthday · Found in Contacts" banner with fireworks on your call screen when dialing someone on their birthday.
Your old iPhone may have a security flaw Apple can’t fix
A new exploit called usbliter8 affects some older iPhones and Apple Watches. It requires USB access, but it targets a deep hardware-level part of Apple’s startup process.
Caviar’s iPhone case is 3x pricier than the phone and adorned with a real T-Rex tooth fragment
Caviar’s $4,490 Magnetic Custom Relict case for the iPhone 17 Pro Max uses aviation titanium, alligator leather, blue enamel, and a Tyrannosaurus fossil fragment.
The latest iPhone Ultra leak leaves little to the imagination, includes a much-awaited iOS feature
Jon Prosser's latest iPhone Ultra renders show a 4.5mm foldable with split-screen multitasking, dual cameras, and iOS 27 code backing the design up.
Google’s updated migration tool takes the pain out of iPhone to Android switching
Google's upgraded Android Switch tool adds support for app data migration, iMessage transfers, passkeys, eSIMs, and more as it rolls out to Android 17 devices.
Tim Cook says Apple price hikes are unavoidable as AI drives memory costs higher
Apple has held off major price hikes despite soaring RAM and storage costs, but Tim Cook says the AI-driven memory crunch is making that strategy increasingly difficult to maintain.
The iPhone Air could get a second camera and a better chip in spring 2027
Mark Gurman reports the iPhone Air 2 arrives in spring 2027 with a second rear camera and the same A20 Pro chip as the iPhone 18 Pro.
iPhone 18 Pro could cost as much as $1,399 and even Tim Cook can’t avoid the sting
Tim Cook has confirmed that price hikes are coming. As per a market analysis, the sticker price of iPhone 18 Pro could climb all the way up to $1,300.
Apple will reportedly offer the 20th anniversary iPhone in two sizes
Apple is reportedly planning to offer its 20th anniversary edition iPhone in two sizes, with both featuring edge-to-edge displays and Apple's A21 chip.
The foldable iPhone hasn’t launched, but Apple is already planning its successor
Apple spent years avoiding foldables while Android brands experimented. Now, the company is reportedly planning a second-generation foldable iPhone before the first one even launches.
UK plans social media ban for under-16s in major online safety push
The UK government plans to ban social media access for under-16s and introduce stricter protections aimed at reducing harmful online interactions and excessive screen time.
Everything new coming to Apple Wallet in iOS 27
iOS 27 brings enhanced passes, smarter hotel keys, bill splitting, and more to Apple Wallet this fall.
A customizable camera app is still on the table, but Apple could be saving it for the iPhone 18
Apple reportedly has a customizable Camera app ready internally, but the feature may not launch until the iPhone 18 Pro arrives next year.
Everything new coming to CarPlay in iOS 27
iOS 27 brings a Siri AI overhaul, video apps, audio scrubbing, and major reliability fixes to CarPlay this fall.
These 7 hidden iOS 27 features have quietly improved my iPhone experience
The headline iOS 27 features get all the attention, but these seven small changes are the ones quietly making my iPhone better every single day.
Apple has finally put the planned obsolescence rumors to bed
Every iOS update used to come with the same fear: my old iPhone is about to get slower. iOS 27 finally breaks that pattern, and it's a big deal.
Wikipedia just turned “On This Day” into a delightfully nerdy daily game
Wikipedia’s latest iPhone addition turns history into a quick daily challenge. It’s simple, surprisingly addictive, and might teach you something before your morning coffee kicks in.
I tried to blur a face in iOS 27. My iPhone gave a new one instead.
Apple improved the Clean Up tool in iOS 27, but it broke the hide faces feature in the process, and what it does now is both funny and a little alarming.
iOS 27 hands-on: the iPhone update I have been waiting for
After two days with the iOS 27 beta, I think Apple finally fixed the stuff that made iOS 26 so frustrating. Here's everything that stood out to me.
WhatsApp’s new iPhone update makes juggling two accounts much less annoying
WhatsApp is rolling out multiple accounts on iPhone, letting users add a second number in the main app while keeping chats, calls, notifications, and settings separate.
iOS 27 could make battery saving less of a settings scavenger hunt
Apple is testing Dormancy in iOS 27 and watchOS code, hinting at battery prompts that could flag unused features and recommend switching them off before they waste more power.
iOS 27 is packed. Here’s a list of the small updates you may have missed
iOS 27 has plenty of headline features, but smaller updates to Mail, iCloud Shared Albums, accessibility, Home, Maps, and network switching may be the ones people notice most.
iOS 27 offers the clearest sign that a foldable iPhone is right around the corner
Apple’s SwiftUI changes and new iOS 27 framework references suggest the company may be getting apps ready for an iPhone that works across two different displays.
As Apple pushes AI in software, the RAM crisis caught up and your gadgets are feeling old
Apple’s iOS 27 AI requirements suggest RAM is becoming the new upgrade wall, with 8GB devices still supported but less ready for Apple’s strongest on-device AI features.
Smartphones are to blame for declining birth rates, as studies highlight the iPhone’s role
Two new studies argue smartphone adoption, beginning with the iPhone's 2007 launch, contributed significantly to falling birth rates in the US and globally.
Which iPhones are ready for iOS 27? Here is the full list of compatible models
Apple confirmed 29 iPhones will support iOS 27, including the iPhone 11 lineup, but only newer models will get Siri AI and Apple Intelligence features.
Siri just moved into your iPhone camera, and it’s pretty handy
Siri now lives inside your iPhone camera with a new visual intelligence mode. Point, tap the shutter, and Siri tells you what it sees, splits your bill, or checks your calories.
Your old iPhone can run iOS 27, just don’t expect the cool features
iOS 27 supports phones as old as the iPhone 11, but most of the exciting Apple Intelligence features are locked to Apple's newest, priciest devices.
Apple’s new AI photo tool can literally change where the camera was standing
Apple has unveiled Spatial Reframing for the Photos app, an Apple Intelligence feature that can virtually reposition the camera and intelligently generate missing parts of an image.
Anker has launched the perfect 3-in-1 charger for Apple devices, but you can’t buy it yet
Anker has launched the Prime 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger in China at 1,199 yuan (~$177), featuring a 1.62-inch touchscreen.