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iPhone 16 Pro Camera May Be Less Prone to Lens Flare and Ghosting Apple is testing a new anti-reflective optical coating technology for future iPhone cameras that could improve the quality of photos by reducing artifacts like lens flare and ghosting, claims a rumor out of Korea. Continue Reading . . . https://www.macrumors.com/2024/04/15/iphone-16-pro-camera-reduced-lens-flare/

iPhone 14 Pro Crushes Competition In Comprehensive Camera Test New test results reveal impressively high performance from Apple’s latest iPhone 14 Pro camera. The results come from Dxomark, the well-known quality evaluation laboratory that has been providing scientific tests and scores for the last 15 years. Continue Reading . . . https://www.forbes.com/sites/paulmonckton/2022/10/01/iphone-14-pro-crushes-competition-in-comprehensive-camera-test/

Who are the teens suddenly choosing Android over iPhone? Some things appear inevitable. Technology will take over your life. One day, you'll be an actual robot. And teens just don't want Android phones. Continue Reading . . . https://www.zdnet.com/article/who-are-the-teens-suddenly-choosing-android-over-iphone/

Apple's software update lets users create burner email addresses — here's how to do it The newest version of the iPhone operating system, iOS 15, has new privacy features for people who pay for iCloud storage. Continue Reading . . . https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/27/ios-15-hide-my-mail-creates-temporary-email-addresses.html

iOS 15 Settings You Need To Turn Off Now David & David tell you about fifteen iOS 15 settings you should turn off now. There are several new iOS 15 settings you need to know about, and some older settings have a way of getting turned on again after an update. 1. Introduction [0:00] 2. Stop Allowing Apps To Request To Track You [0:18] 3. C Continue Reading . . . https://youtube.com/watch?v=LxdoC2sG1i4&feature=share

The Best iPhone Camera Apps of 2021 Just as there is hardly a one-size-fits-all best DSLR or best mirrorless camera for any given user, there is certainly not any single best application for everyone. Users’ needs and preferences vary wildly, especially considering the extensive capabilities of today’s iPhones. Continue Reading . . . https://petapixel.com/2021/05/14/the-best-iphone-camera-apps/

Apple’s iPhone 12 and Mac sales skyrocket despite ongoing pandemic Apple’s iPhone 12 lineup maintained enormously strong demand from consumers from January through March, according to the company’s fiscal Q2 earnings posted today. Apple reported record March quarter revenue of $89.6 billion, up 54 percent year over year. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/28/22407894/apple-q2-2021-earnings-iphone-ipad-mac

The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini are now available in purple Until today, Apple's iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini was available in five colors: black, white, red, green and blue. Today, at its annual iPad event, the company unveiled yet another color: purple. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/apple-iphone-12-purple-171623995.html

Apple releases iOS 14.4.1 and macOS 11.2.3 to address a WebKit vulnerability Apple has released a set of updates it recommends all iPhone, iPad and Mac users download as soon as possible. No, iOS 14.5 and Big Sur 11.3 aren’t out yet. Instead, what we have are iOS 14.4.1 and macOS 11.2.3. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/apple-ios-14-4-1-macos-11-2-3-185929236.html

Today I learned the iPhone’s excellent document scanner can be controlled from a Mac The iPhone’s Notes app has a powerful document scanning feature built right into it, and today I learned that this scanner can be controlled directly from a paired Mac in a variety of apps. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/1/22306875/apple-continuity-camera-ios-ipados-document-scanner-macos-mojave

Anker’s MagSafe-compatible battery pack will stick to your iPhone on March 3rd Anker has released a new MagSafe-compatible battery pack that can attach directly to your iPhone to offer charging without the need for a cable, 9to5Google reports. The Anker PowerCore Magnetic 5K Wireless Power Bank will launch on March 3rd for $39. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/23/22297307/anker-magsafe-compatible-battery-pack-apple-iphone

Apple eclipses Samsung as top smartphone vendor for the first time in four years, says Gartner The introduction of Apple Inc.’s iPhone 12 family helped the smartphone giant overtake Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. as the top smartphone vendor in the holiday quarter, according to Gartner, marking Apple’s first time holding down the top position in four years. Apple AAPL, -2.98% had a 20. Continue Reading . . . https://www.marketwatch.com/story/apple-eclipses-samsung-as-top-smartphone-vendor-for-the-first-time-in-four-years-says-gartner-11614008750

The iPhone just had a huge quarter Surging iPhone sales in the final three months of 2020 pushed Apple ahead of Samsung as the world's biggest smartphone maker, according to new research. Continue Reading . . . https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/22/tech/apple-samsung-smartphone-sales/index.html

Google Fi's VPN is coming to the iPhone this spring Google Project Fi’s VPN service has only been available to Android users in beta so far, but that’s about to change. “We’re expanding access to the VPN to iPhone, so that it will be available for all users on Fi,” the company announced in a press release. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/google-fi-vpn-coming-to-iphone-this-spring-140023634.html

The Morning After: Apple tests iPhone face unlocking that works with a mask If you bought the newest iPhone last year, you might have struggled with unlocking it on the go. Yes, like all iPhones since the iPhone X, there’s Face ID, but when half your face is covered with a mask, it doesn’t work. (And some of us might have wished for the return of Touch ID). Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/ios-14-5-faceid-tma-123006881.html

The new iPhone update fixes security bugs, so it’s best to install it ASAP Apple just released iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4, and the update notes contain some worrying language (via TechCrunch). Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/26/22251149/iphone-update-14-4-fixes-exploited-security-vulnerabilities

iPhone 12 Pro Max camera: Why this pro photographer is super excited As a professional photographer, I've been blown away by how the iPhone 11 Pro has been able to replace my DSLR on photo shoots. Continue Reading . . . https://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-12-pro-max-apple-camera-features-why-pro-photographers-excited-longer-zoom-bigger-image-sensor-night-mode/

See what lidar can do on the iPhone 12 with this 3D-scanning app The iPhone 12 Pro's depth-scanning lidar sensor looks ready to open up a lot of possibilities for 3D-scanning apps on phones. A new one designed for home scanning, called Canvas, uses lidar for added accuracy and detail. But the app will work with non-pro iPhones going back to the iPhone 8, too. Continue Reading . . . https://www.cnet.com/news/see-what-lidar-on-the-iphone-12-can-do-with-this-3d-scanning-app-canvas/

Apple added a secret button to your iPhone, and you may not have even noticed In today’s digital age, it sometimes feels like hardware has taken a back seat to the software that drives our devices. Button of the Month is a monthly column that explores the physical pieces of our phones, tablets, and controllers that we interact with every day. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/21540028/apple-iphone-ios-14-back-tap-hidden-secret-button-gesture

iPhone SE review: Apple's $399 iPhone lives up to the hype There are a lot of ways to think about Apple's new $399 iPhone SE. One is that it's a more affordable option than the iPhone 11 ($699 at Apple), with surprisingly similar camera specs, which it is. Or that it's the 2020 sequel to the original SE from 2016, which it also is. Or, at 4. Continue Reading . . . https://www.cnet.com/reviews/iphone-se-2020-apple-399-lives-hype-cheap-review/