Apple may use e-ink on the cover screen to show notifications, updates, and more, while also making the battery last longer. Ahead of iPhone 14 launch, Apple has reportedly started testing an Electronic Paper Display from E Ink as a possible solution for the secondary display on a future foldable iPhone or tablet. According to known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo,
Apple is testing iPhones that drop the Lightning port for USB-C, according to a new report. If the company proceeds, it could be ready to use the connector in an iPhone from next year. Apple is testing iPhones that swap the Lightning port for USB-C, according to a new Bloomberg report from Apple whisperer Mark Gurman. But you shouldn’t expect to see it in this year’s iPhone lineup, as the changeover wouldn’t happen until
Ahead of iPhone 14 launch, Apple starts testing foldable panels for iPhone, iPads similar to Galaxy Z Fold 3
The foldable iPhone will have a screen size between 7.5 and 8-inch. Previous rumors suggested that the upcoming foldable iPhone could measure close to the size of the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Apple has reportedly started working on a new type of display for foldable iPhones or iPads and it would be similar to that used in Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3. According to The Elec, work has begun on an OLED panel that doesn’t
Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack can charge iPhones faster with a new firmware update
The Apple MagSafe Battery Pack has a software surprise — you’ll be able to wirelessly charge an iPhone at a faster 7.5 watts instead of the original 5 watts, once you apply firmware update 2.7. My favorite kind of software update is the kind that unlocks secret hardware features, and the Apple MagSafe Battery Pack is the latest surprise — you’ll be able to cordlessly charge an iPhone at a faster 7.5 watts instead of the original 5
Apple will no longer repair iPhones marked as missing
Apple now requires repair technicians at its stores and authorized third-party repair shops to deny customers a repair if their iPhone has been reported missing. Apple Stores and authorized service providers will no longer repair iPhones that have been reported as missing through the GSMA device registry, according to an internal memo obtained by MacRumors. The company now requires repair technicians to deny
Seven Apple iPhones among 10 best-selling smartphone models in the world
The pending demand for 5G upgrades by a strong and loyal iOS user base and push from carriers led the iPhone 12 series volumes Apple iPhones dominated the world of smartphones in 2021. Among the top 10 best-selling devices across the globe seven were Apple iPhones. A report by Counterpoint has listed the best-selling devices in the world for 2021. The only two
Apple has already confirmed the development to the publication saying that is planning to add a new Siri voice for English speakers soon. Apple is working on bringing major changes to its virtual assistant Siri in upcoming iOS 15.4 update. According to a report by Axios, the company is planning to add two new gender neutral voices to Siri with its upcoming software. Also
Apple says a ‘small portion’ of iPhones recorded interactions with Siri even if you opted out
When iOS 15.4 rolls out, you’ll see a prompt to select whether your iPhone will record Siri interactions and upload them to Apple’s servers. Apple says this is due to an iOS 15 bug that turned on recording for some users who had opted out. Apple’s release of iOS 15.4 beta 2 fixes a bug that may have recorded interactions with Siri on some devices, regardless of whether you opted out, according to a report from ZDNet. The bug, which was first introduced in iOS 15, automatically
Apple’s Tap to Pay feature lets newer iPhones accept contactless payments
Tap to Pay on iPhone will let businesses accept contactless payments using iPhone XS and later devices. Apple says the feature will roll out in the spring, starting with Stripe and its Shopify point of sale app. Apple just announced plans to roll out Tap to Pay on iPhone, allowing businesses to use mobile devices as a payment terminal for contactless payments. A Bloomberg report from 2020 noted Apple’s acquisition of a startup, Mobeewave, focused on
Netflix is beefing up its audio description and subtitling accessibility features
Netflix plans to expand its audio descriptions, subtitles for deaf and hard of hearing, and closed captioning features in order to make its shows and movies more accessible. Netflix’s closed captioning, subtitles for deaf and hard of hearing (SDH), and audio descriptions (AD) are all powerful tools designed to help make films and television shows more accessible to people with disabilities. But those kinds of features
More PlayStation 5 consoles are coming to Walmart on June 2nd
Walmart has another round of PS5 restocks scheduled for June 2nd at 3PM ET. This one will once again be exclusive to paying Walmart Plus subscribers. We’re still seeing short or no supply of PlayStation 5 consoles in some places and going weeks between new nationwide restocks. Hopefully, this upcoming summer will prove more fruitful, and a good (though small) sign is that Walmart has a PS5