Apple recently announced the new iPhone 16, and it comes with iOS 18 installed by default. This update will also be available for previous iPhone models next week. However, the initial release of iOS 18 does not include Apple Intelligence features. For that, Apple is conducting tests with the iOS 18.1 beta, and iPhone 16…
An Apple event is always full of potential. Even though rumors and leaks tend to leave very little ‘new’ remaining for event day, Apple still tends to offer some surprises. Maybe a new feature that no one knew about. Or a unique angle that a rumor didn’t quite get right. Unfortunately, with this week’s iPhone…
The iPhone 16 showcases a brand new internal design that comes with a significant advantage for its repairability. Apple claims that the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have been meticulously “reengineered” to make battery servicing easier and offer enhanced performance and thermal management. Apple says in the iPhone 16’s press release: The internal design…
Last year, Apple finally ditched its beloved proprietary Lightning connector in favor of the more modern and ubiquitous USB-C. However, it’s a bit of a bummer that only the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max reaped the benefits of the faster USB 3. The non-Pro models are still stuck with the slower USB 2…
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Apple software SVP Craig Federighi claims that the Private Cloud Compute servers used for Apple Intelligence features are rather basic, and for a good reason. He says that it’s one of the numerous decisions the company made to ensure that its AI cloud servers form a “hermetically sealed privacy bubble” with your iPhone. The exec…
According to a new certification from the China Quality Certification Centre, a regulatory body in China, all iPhone 16 models are capable of supporting up to 45W of wired fast charging through the USB-C port. Update: Ice Universe has shared on X that in actual usage, the true charging speed is around 39W rather than…
The iPhone 16 Pro showcases an enhanced modem inside, courtesy of Qualcomm, bringing along several remarkable improvements. As detailed by “SpeedSmart”, the new iPhone 16 Pro offers a substantial up to 26% faster boost in 5G download speeds due to its new Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 modem. Early test results indicate an average 23.7% increase in…
When Apple presented the M4 iPad Pro earlier this year, it stealthily added a new privacy feature to it, and this is known as “Secure Exclave.” Now, the company is bringing the same innovative privacy technology to the iPhone 16 models, which are powered by the A18 chip. Details about Secure Exclave were initially disclosed…
Historically, the AirPods cases have always had a physical button on the back for initiating pairing with your iPhone. But with the new AirPods 4 announced this week, Apple has made a significant change. Instead of a physical pairing button, the AirPods 4 case now features a hidden capacitive button that is used for pairing…