iOS

15 years of iOS: Let's take a walk down memory lane
Today marks 15 years since Apple officially released iPhone OS 1.0 on June 29, 2007. Let's take a walk down memory lane as we look at how iOS changed over the past one and a half decades.
iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Pixel 6 Pro: Apple's best vs Google's best (video)
It's interesting to see Apple and Google finally go head to head in an almost fair fight, and yet realize that each company values different things.

The right way to prepare your phone for sale or upgrade
Before you attempt to sell or trade-in your existing device, it's recommended that you double-check your device and erase its contents and settings properly. We take a look at a few steps to back up, erase, and sign out of your accounts before…

Here's how switching from Android to iOS evolved over the years
Moving from an old phone to a new one has been streamlined and made accessible in recent years, and here we’ll discuss how the technology of switching devices and transferring data has evolved over time.

Apple Studio Display is running iOS 15.4
A user recently discovered that the latest Apple Studio Display is running the full-fledged iOS 15.4 software on the monitor, which is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic chipset.

Switch to Android app could import iCloud data to Google Photos
A new discovery finds that Google might allow iCloud users to migrate data to Google Photos, using the upcoming Switch to Android app for iOS.

Truth Social: here are the regions where the Trump social media is available
Donald Trump's Truth Social media network became available today, and the new social network app is currently only available in select countries. This is where you can access Truth Social Media.

Blizzard is launching a Warcraft game on mobile in 2022
The mobile gaming industry is worth billions, and it’s no surprise that big names such as Blizzard are planning on launching a Warcraft game for mobile.

Sideloading apps on iPhone not safe, Apple urges Senate to reject bill
Apple has urged the US Senate to reject the Open Markets Act as it believes that sideloading apps on iOS devices and iPhone is not safe and will hurt user privacy and security if passed.

YouTube gets new UI on mobile, PiP mode still under testing on iOS
YouTube on Android and iPhone has got a new video player UI. However, the Picture-in-Picture mode on iOS is still an "experimental feature" and not available for all the US & Premium subscribers out of the box.

Google One VPN finally comes to iOS, but there’s a catch
Google's One VPN service is finally available on iOS. But, the service is available to only those iPhone users who have a 2TB (or more) Google One plan.

Apple Messages is now better at blocking phishy 2FA SMS codes
Apple's in-built SMS tool that scans messages for one-time passcode (OTP) and autofill codes is now better at blocking phishing attackers.

Report says smartphone market returned to pre-COVID levels in 2021
In Q4 2021, the global smartphone market shipped more than 363 million units, which accounts for a small 1% year-on-year growth, according to the latest Canalys report.

iPhone users can now measure heart & respiratory rates using Google Fit app
Google Fit app now lets its users track heart rate and respiratory rate right through the app using the iPhone's camera.

Apple AirTags are reportedly helping criminals to steal high-end vehicles in Canada
According to a new Police report, Bluetooth and GPS trackers are being used across Canada to steal high-end, and high-value vehicles.

Rocket League Sideswipe is now available on both Android and iOS
The much-awaited new Rocket League Sideswipe is now available on iOS and Android, and it’s free to play, with in-app purchases

iOS 15.1.1 update resolves calling issues on the iPhone 12 and 13 series
Apple has released a new update for iPhones which claims to solve some of the calling issues iPhone 12 and 13 series were experiencing.

Twitter buys Threader to improve threads
Twitter launched its Twitter Blue subscription service just last week in the US and a few other select countries, and it just acquired an iOS app, Threader.

WhatsApp transfer chats option lets you move conversations from iPhone to Android
WhatsApp chat transfer tool will now officially be available for all Pixel devices and it’ll soon arrive to even more Android 12 smartphones

PUBG: New State to launch on Android and iOS on November 11
PUBG: New State will be available on Android and iOS starting November 11.

Apple’s best iPhone 13 is complicated (video)
Obviously we have to pick one for the best iPhone 13, but that's harder than it sounds. Check out our in-depth comparison of iPhone 13 models.

Apple to facilitate third party account deletion
Inbox filled with mails from services you don’t even remember you signed up for? Apple will now force developers to have an account deletion option in the app.

Upcoming iOS 15.1 will allow users to store COVID vaccination cards in Apple Wallet
Apple released iOS 15.1 beta today, which will allow users to store health records, including vaccination cards in the Apple Wallet.

iPhone 12 Pro Max After the Buzz: was it better? (video)
With the iPhone 13 line-up out, it's time to revisit the iPhone 12 Pro Max in our After the Buzz and see how it aged over time.

These are the new emojis coming with Unicode 14.0
The new emojis include saluting face, biting lip, watery eyes, bird's nest, and more.