iOS

By Evan

News on Apple's mobile operating system, applications, and devices.

MacBook Pro
10 ways Apple could improve the MacBook Pro
idownloadblog.com - Anthony Bouchard
Apple’s MacBook Pro has been my personal computer of choice for almost a decade now, and while I’ve loved every upgrade along the way, I can’t help …
Tutorials
Tip: quickly reset your Home screen icons to the default layout
idownloadblog.com - Anthony Bouchard
If you have ever wanted to reset the Home screen‘s app icon layout to factory settings, then you might be happy to hear that there’s an easier way …
Batteries
Apple Extends iPhone Battery Life up to 39 Hours With a Case
PCMag - Matthew Humphries
A new, official Smart Battery Case is now being offered for $129 and aimed at iPhone XS, XS Max, and iPhone XR owners. Depending on which iPhone you …
Apple
iPhone XI leaked in new images
slashgear.com - Chris Burns
A set of images of the iPhone XI, as it’s apparently called, leaked this afternoon from several angles. This new smartphone looks like it’ll change …
Apple
Apple’s iPhone XS battery case actually works with the iPhone X
The Verge - Sean Hollister and Chris Welch
Even though Apple says it isn’t compatible It looks like the new $129 Smart Battery Case for the iPhone XS will support last year’s flagship iPhone X after all. Yesterday, it seemed like Apple was leaving
UPDATE: Everyone was wrong on this. There are two cells in Apple’s new Smart Battery Case. As a result, you’re getting total
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iPhone 7
Smart Battery Case for iPhone XS has a 1,369 mAh battery, less than the iPhone 7 version
idownloadblog.com - Christian Zibreg
Apple’s technical specifications for the company’s just-released Smart Battery Case for the latest iPhones omit any mentions of battery capacity, but …
Apple
Apple's year of cheap battery upgrades resulted in 11 million repairs
Engadget - Saqib Shah
The spike led in part to Apple lowering its quarterly earnings guidance. In a recent all-hands meeting, Tim Cook reportedly revealed that Apple replaced 11 million iPhone batteries in 2018, up from its
Apple Watch
fooddreame's podcast: 23 tips and tricks to get the most out of your Apple Watch
libsyn.com
The Apple Watch packs a surprising amount of tools into a tiny package. From messaging to productivity to advanced fitness tracking, the Apple Watch …
Apple
Apple AirPods 2 May Be Imminent As AirPower Rumored To Be In Production At Last
Forbes - David Phelan
It’s been reported that Apple AirPower, the wireless charging pad that will handle compatible iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods with charging case, may actually be about to go into production. Don’t faint.
Samsung
How Apple could make the notch less notchy
idownloadblog.com - Christian Zibreg
Samsung’s Galaxy A8s arrived with a hole-punch display and the upcoming Galaxy S10 series is said to reduce the chins by putting the camera and the …
iPad
Apple releases iOS 12.1.3 beta 4
geeky-gadgets.com - Roland Hutchinson
Apple has released a new beta of their iOS software for the iPhone and iPad, 12.1.3 beta 4, the software has been released to developers and also …
App Store
There’s mixed news on Apple’s plan to grow its Services business, say commentators
9to5Mac - Ben Lovejoy
Apple is making some big changes as it seeks to focus more on Services revenue at a time when it’s struggling to grow its hardware business. The company has set itself a goal of generating $50B per year
Tech Industry
Apple Is Reportedly Planning 3 New iPhones, But Pricing Is a Big Question Mark
TheStreet - Annie Gaus
More iPhones might be on the way in 2019. Apple's (AAPL) new phones will include a higher-end model as well a successor to the iPhone XR, according to …
iPhone XS
The crazy-thin iPhone cases everyone loves are just $8.99 for the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max
bgr.com - Maren Estrada
If there’s one case that’s always among the most popular cases out there for each and every new iPhone model that’s released, it’s the paper-thin …
Apple
Triple-Lens iPhone 11, iPhone XR 2 Rumored to Launch This Fall
idropnews.com
While key details remain under wraps, a report published last week by Digit.IN revealed that Apple’s 2019 iPhone models (which are expected sometime …
Apple
Apple reportedly planning three iPhones for 2019, one with new triple-camera system
The Verge - Tom Warren
New cameras to compete with Android handsets Apple is reportedly planning to release three new iPhones later this year. The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple will introduce a successor to the iPhone
MacBook Air
Apple Adding Late 2012 iMacs to Vintage and Obsolete Products Pilot Program at End of January
MacRumors - by Joe Rossignol
In an internal memo distributed to Apple Authorized Service Providers, obtained by MacRumors, Apple has indicated that Late 2012 model 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMacs will be added to its vintage and obsolete
TvOS
iOS 12.1.3, watchOS 5.1.3 and tvOS 12.1.2 beta 3 have been released for testing
idownloadblog.com - Christian Zibreg
More than three weeks after releasing the second beta of iOS 12.1.3, Apple on Monday seeded its registered developers and members of the Apple …
Wallpapers of the week: considering the color blue
idownloadblog.com - Jim Gresham
Today’s Wallpapers of the Week collection features a set of images with the color blue. All of the images do not necessarily feature blue as the …
How to export iPhone contacts
idownloadblog.com - Sébastien Page
We recently published a tutorial showing different ways to export Mac contacts. Admittedly, the process is much simpler on a Mac than it is on the …
Apple
It's official: iPhones are too expensive
Mashable - Raymond Wong
Yikes! Talk about not starting 2019 off on the right foot. After briefly halting trading of its stock on Wednesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook shared a letter …
Innovation
Tim Cook Says Apple Faces 2 Key Problems in Surprising Shareholder Letter
Inverse - James Dennin
Is there trouble ahead? Apple CEO Tim Cook sent out a shocking letter to Apple shareholders on Wednesday revising down its revenue projections for the …
Tech Industry
Apple Cuts Outlook as Chinese Slowdown Hits iPhone Demand
Bloomberg - Mark Gurman
Sign up for China Rising, a new weekly dispatch on where China stands now and where it's going next. Apple Inc. plunged to its lowest price in a …
Shopping
These AirPod Cases Survive Big Drops – Even in the Water
spy.com - Allison Bowsher
The Apple AirPods are the gold standard of headphones. No straps or cords make for the lightest and easiest way to listen to music, stream movies, …
Apple
Apple says cheap battery replacements hurt iPhone sales
The Verge - Shannon Liao
The easier it is to replace a battery, the less willing people are to buy a new iPhone Apple just revealed it’s expecting a $9 billion loss in revenue due to weak iPhone demand that’s partly caused by
iOS
iOS 12 software now powers 75% of all devices
idownloadblog.com - Christian Zibreg
Apple’s iOS 12 software now powers three-quarters of all devices. According to fresh data posted Wednesday to Apple’s App Store dashboard for …
USB Type-C
MagX MacBook magnetic power cable supports 100w, 5K video, 10Gbps and more
geeky-gadgets.com - Julian Horsey
MacBook owners searching for a versatile MacBook magnetic power cable may be interested in the new USB-C MagX connection created by the development …
Apple
2019: The Apple products you shouldn't buy
ZDNet
iMac Why you should avoid: It's hard to recommend buying a computer that's over a year old. No matter how much Apple's new "Behind the Mac" ads try to …