iOS 10.1.1 jailbreak cracks open iPhone 7, iPad Pro
A new jailbreak for iOS 10.1.1 has been released in beta form. “Yalu” is the first jailbreak to support the iPhone 7 and you can get your hands on it now, but users are advised to wait for more stable...
View ArticleiPhone 7 tops 2016 smartphone performance chart
Benchmark specialists AnTuTu have put together a chart that highlights 2016’s top performing smartphones, and it’s no surprise to see iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus right at the top of it. Apple’s latest...
View ArticleWhy bigger iPhones will always be better than their smaller siblings
Buying a Plus-sized iPhone doesn’t just get you a bigger screen, but also a better phone with more RAM and a greater camera. And there’s a good reason for that. These things attract a greater number of...
View ArticleAmerica has almost no love for small iPhones
Over 132 million Apple smartphones are now in use in the U.S., and the vast majority of those are larger devices. According to the latest data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners, demand for...
View ArticleMoment’s new iPhone case will supercharge your photography
The iPhone camera is good right out of the pocket. Mobile lens company Moment Inc. launched three years ago believing it could make it even better. It’s lens attachments have become favorites for many...
View ArticleWeek’s best Apple deals: iPhones, iPhones and BOGO iPhones!
Would you like to buy a brand new iPhone 7 at one of the best prices we’ve ever seen … and then get a second one completely free??? If so, we’ve got an iPhone deal for you. You’ll find that offer, plus...
View ArticleRussia finds Apple guilty of iPhone price-fixing
A federal agency in Russia has ruled that Apple is guilty of fixing the price of the iPhone with third-party resellers and could face huge fines. The Federal Antimonopoly Service revealed today that...
View ArticleiPhone 6s was world’s most popular smartphone in 2016
The iPhone 7 may have got all the attention last year, but it turns out that the older iPhone 6s was actually the most popular smartphone in the world during 2016. A new study from IHS Markit found...
View ArticleHands on: Samsung’s new Galaxy S8 vs. the iPhone 7
Samsung just barely took the wraps off its new Galaxy S8 and S8+ this morning, but famous YouTuber Casey Neistat already managed to get his hands on the sleek new devices. We gotta say, Samsung’s new...
View ArticlePegatron mole describes ‘torture’ of working at iPhone factory
Horrible sleeping conditions. Bad food. And boring tasks. That’s what you can expect if you ever land at job at an iPhone factory, according to an ex-Pegatron employee and NYU grad student who went...
View Article7 ways working at an iPhone factory will drive you crazy
NYU graduate student Dejian Zeng pulled back the curtain on Apple’s factories in a tell-all that details his six-week stint working on an iPhone assembly line in China. Zeng’s lengthy interview reveals...
View ArticleApple’s Live Photos can now be embedded on the web
Apple has paved the way for its Live Photos to takeover the web with a new JavaScript API that makes it easy for developers to embed the moving images onto websites. The new LivePhotosKit API was...
View ArticleInvestigators suspect iOS device in plane crash that killed 66
French officials are investigating the possibility of whether an iPhone or iPad was the cause of EgyptAir Flight 804. The 2016 crashed killed 66 people yet the investigators have been stumped on what...
View ArticleVirgin Mobile innovates by going iPhone-only
In an effort to regain relevancy in the ridiculously competitive mobile network space, Virgin Mobile CEO Richard Branson revealed today that his company is going all-in on iPhone. Virgin Mobile is set...
View ArticleThe evolution of iOS: From iPhone OS to iOS 11
The operating system that powers the iPhone has undergone radical changes since Apple launched the device 10 years ago. As part of Cult of Mac’s collaboration with Wired UK to mark the 10th anniversary...
View ArticleiOS 11 brings VR mode to Apple Maps using ARKit
Ever wonder what it feels like to be a Godzilla-sized monster traipsing around the skyscrapers of New York City? Well, with iOS 11 now you can. Apple has subtly added a cool new virtual reality mode in...
View ArticleApple has no plans to refresh the iPhone SE
If you’re yet to adjust to a larger iPhone, it seems you’re going to get left behind. A new report claims Apple has no plans to refresh the iPhone SE, its smallest and most affordable handset, which...
View ArticleSamsung could finally rip off 3D Touch this year
Samsung may have finally worked out how to rip off 3D Touch. A new report claims its upcoming Galaxy Note 8 will be the first to offer the feature, which will recognize presses as well as touches —...
View ArticleWeek’s best Apple deals: Save on MacBook Pro or get a free Apple TV
This week’s Apple deals feature unique opportunities to save on MacBooks, iPhones and an interesting Apple Watch accessory. Plus, you can get a free Apple TV, thanks to the return of a great deal....
View ArticleiPhone 6s lives on with a cheaper price tag
The iPhone 6s, which made its debut in 2015, lives on following the launch of iPhone 8 and iPhone X. It’s now one of the most affordable smartphones you can buy from the Apple store, and unlike iPhone...
View ArticleThe best ARKit apps to try on iPhone and iPad
The first wave of ARKit-powered apps is crashing into the App Store this week to change the way you use your iPhone. With iOS 11, Apple has turned the iPhone and iPad into the world’s biggest augmented...
View ArticleNo, Apple is not slowing down your iPhone to force upgrades
Every major iOS update slows down older devices to force users to upgrade. At least that’s what recent reports have suggested. The truth is, Apple is doing no such thing. Benchmark data proves that...
View ArticleVerizon offers big iPhone X discount to trade-in customers
The fight between carriers to create the hottest iPhone X deal is starting to seriously heat up. Just a few hours after Sprint revealed its big iPhone X discount, Verizon has come out with details on...
View ArticleHow to get the best deal on the iPhone X
With the launch of Apple’s most expensive iPhone ever right around the corner, Apple fans are bracing their wallets for impact. Even the most basic iPhone X will cost you at least $999, but thanks to a...
View ArticleARKit injection turns Amazon app into virtual showroom
Amazon is taking a page out of Ikea’s playbook with an iOS app update today that allows users to see what furniture and other items would look like in their home. The new feature, dubbed AR View, takes...
View ArticleApple earnings call live blog: How high can AAPL fly?
Apple is set to unveil its last earnings report of 2017, and it’s expected to be one of the company’s biggest Q4 results ever. Wall Street analysts are eager to see how many iPhones Apple sold during...
View ArticleApple confirms it makes old iPhones run slower (for a good reason)
Does your iPhone seem to get slower and slower as it grows older? Well, according to Apple, that is exactly what’s supposed to happen. Many iPhone users have long suspected that Apple throttles...
View ArticleApple apologizes with $29 iPhone battery replacements
Apple has offered iPhone customers yet another apology for intentionally slowing down the CPU on some older iPhone models in order to increase overall performance. In a letter to customers this...
View ArticleApple’s $29 iPhone battery replacement just got easier
New Apple support documentation leaked from one of its retail stores that the company’s new $29 battery replacement program is a lot less strict than some customers originally feared. Earlier in the...
View ArticleBattery replacement program could be bad news for iPhone sales
Apple’s iPhone battery replacement program could cause the company to lose out on millions of new iPhone sales, according to analysts at Barclays. It was revealed last month that the company...
View ArticleiPhone 6 Plus owners face lengthy wait for battery replacement
iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus owners in need of a battery replacement face a lengthy wait for Apple service. A shortage of batteries in the United States and other regions means many will have to wait...
View ArticleWeek’s best Apple deals: Save big on refurbished iPhones
If you need a new phone, but not necessarily a brand new one, you can save some cash by going with a refurb. This week, we found a selection of refurbished iPhones — in a variety of shapes, sizes and...
View ArticleApple could soon have iPhone 6s assembled in India
Apple manufacturer Wistron is reportedly putting the final touches on a deal that will allow it to secure another 100 acres of land in India’s tech hub of Bengaluru. The $157 million facility will be...
View ArticleWeek’s best Apple deals: Save on iPads and unlocked iPhones
While rumors are swirling that Apple will release new products soon, you can get great deals on the latest iPad right now. Plus, this week you can save loads by buying refurbished, unlocked iPhones....
View ArticleWeek’s best Apple deals: Get the new iPad at discount!
An iPad sale? Already?!? If you want to save on the new iPad that Apple unveiled this week, you’re in luck. Best Buy is offering the tablet at the best price with a store gift card. Plus, save on...
View ArticleApple adds new alert when your iPhone battery is failing
iOS 11.3 has a new warning that users of older iPhones should dread. It’s a notification that the device shut down because the battery couldn’t provide peak power. Here’s what to do if this happens to...
View ArticleWeek’s best Apple deals: Save on new and refurbished MacBooks
This week you can find big discounts on the MackBook Pro and a refurbished MacBook Air. Plus, you can save big on refurbished iPhones, discounted iTunes gift cards, and combo charging stands for your...
View ArticleiOS 11.4 is killing battery life on some iPhones
Apple rolled out iOS 11.4 in late May, finally delivering AirPlay 2 and stereo support for HomePod. If you haven’t already updated, you might want to avoid it for now. Some iPhone users are reporting...
View ArticleA second iPhone model is now being made in India
Apple supplier Wistron has started production of the iPhone 6s at its factory in Bengaluru, India. This marks the second iPhone to be produced in India. Last year, Wistron began producing the iPhone SE...
View ArticleWhich recent iPhone is the least reliable Apple handset?
The iPhone 6’s controversial reliability ratings of the past are still coming back to haunt it. A recent study on the repairability and security of smartphones found that the iPhone 6 has been the...
View ArticleThe iPhone X is already dead
Apple’s controversially expensive iPhone X now has the dubious title of having the shortest shelf-life of any phone Apple’s ever made. After ushering in its new lineup of 2018 iPhones this morning...
View ArticleApple dangles extra $100 trade-in for iPhone XS/XR buyers
Getting your hands on the newest iPhones just got a little bit cheaper. Apple hasn’t knocked the price down on the iPhone XS or iPhone XR yet, but the company is offering a limited-time promotion that...
View ArticleApple wants tax incentives to boost iPhone assembly in India
Apple is hoping to secure new tax incentives in India that will allow it to increase local iPhone production and export more devices to be sold in other countries. The company has teamed up with other...
View ArticleSamsung offers $550 off a Galaxy S10 when you trade in your iPhone
Samsung has already started taking reservations for the Galaxy S10 — a week ahead of its official unveiling. It’s also offering a big discount if you switch from iPhone. The South Korean company will...
View ArticleSEC charges Apple’s failed sapphire supplier of misleading investors
GT Advanced Technologies, the company that was supposed to make sapphire screens for the iPhone early this decade, has been charged with misleading investors by the SEC. The SEC’s investigation found...
View ArticleApple promotes ‘incredible’ iPhone 6s units made in India
The iPhone 6s is still alive and well in some markets — one of which is India, where the 2015 flagship is now being manufactured. Apple is using this to sell the handset to locals. India has become an...
View ArticleApple promises to fix your iPhone 6S if it stops powering on
Apple warned iPhone 6S and 6S Plus owners that their handset could suddenly refuse to power on. But the company did promise to fix the problem, free of charge. Th company’s support website describes...
View ArticleHigh-capacity batteries extend the life of your iPhone… sometimes
Replacement iPhone batteries with more capacity than the standard ones promise to significantly extend the time between recharges. Tests done on these third-party alternatives show that some deliver on...
View ArticleFixed Wi-Fi chip flaw leaves many Apple devices vulnerable to intrusion
Security researchers discovered a critical flaw in Wi-Fi chips made by Broadcom and Cypress Semiconductor that were used in Apple devices. The discovery was presented at the RSA security conference in...
View ArticleApple may owe you $25 for throttling your iPhone
Apple has reportedly reached an agreement to pay up to $500 million to settle a class-action lawsuit in which it was accused of secretly throttling iPhone CPU speeds. According to Reuters Apple reached...
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