The European Union today issued a warning to Apple, demanding that the tech giant open up its iOS operating system to rival companies and third-party developers or potentially face significant fines. The move is part of the EU’s efforts to enforce the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to ensure fair competition in the digital …
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iOS 18: How to Use New Text Effects in Messages
In iOS 18, Apple has added several new features to its Messages app, one being the ability to add neat text effects to your messages to make them more expressive. The new animated text effects can be applied to your entire message, a single word, a phrase, or even an emoji or sticker. The options …
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Kuo: iPhone 17 to Use 3nm Chip Tech, Some iPhone 18 Models to Use 2nm
Next year’s iPhone 17 series will feature processors made using TSMC’s enhanced N3P 3-nanometer chip technology, but only some iPhone 18 models in 2026 are anticipated to use the Taiwanese chipmaker’s next-generation 2nm processor technology because of cost concerns, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The terms “3nm” and “2nm” describe generations of chip manufacturing …
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Everything New in the iOS 18 Messages App
iOS 18 is bringing major changes to the Messages app, with Apple adding Tapback reaction changes new formatting, updated effects, satellite support, better texting with green bubble people, and eventually, several fun Apple Intelligence features. This guide highlights everything that’s new in the iOS 18 Messages app, and what’s coming later. Send Later iOS 18 …
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Where is Apple’s Next-Generation CarPlay?
It has been over two years since Apple first previewed next-generation CarPlay at WWDC 2022, and it has still yet to become available in any vehicles. Below, we recap the latest information about next-generation CarPlay. Launch Timing Apple’s website continues to say that the first vehicles with next-generation CarPlay support will “arrive in 2024,” but …
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Apple Releases New AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 Firmware
Apple today released a new firmware update for all AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 models. The AirPods Pro 2 firmware has a build number of 7A302, up from 7A294, and the AirPods 4 firmware has a build number of 7A304. There is no word yet on what’s included in the firmware, but it comes …
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AirPods 4 vs. Previous Generations Buyer’s Guide: All Upgrades Compared
Apple’s new AirPods are now available for pre-order. With the release of the AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with ANC, Apple has made some significant improvements that could make a difference in your daily listening experience. Key upgrades in the AirPods 4 include a more comfortable fit, improved sound quality with a new low-distortion driver, …
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Apple Says These Five Changes Make iPhone 16 Models Easier to Repair
Apple has informed publications including Tom’s Guide and Engadget about some repair-friendly design and policy changes pertaining to the iPhone 16 series. In addition to the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus having an easier electrically-induced battery removal process, Apple outlined the following changes: On-device configuration is now available for Face ID’s TrueDepth camera on …
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Amazon Has Apple’s AirPods 2 for $89 and AirPods Pro 2 for $189.99
Apple’s newest model of AirPods, the AirPods 4, launch this Friday, but if you want to save some money and are okay with investing in an older model, the AirPods 2 are just $89.00 today on Amazon. This is a $40 discount and a solid second-best price on the AirPods 2. Note: MacRumors is an …
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iPhone 16 Pro Reviews: Iterative Upgrades… For Now
The first reviews of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max were shared today by select media outlets and YouTube channels, ahead of the devices launching on Friday. Also check out our iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus review roundup. iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models feature 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays, respectively, …
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