A flurry of iPhone market outlook reports shows Apple’s juggernaut handset is still the top-seller in Japan while slipping to fourth place in China so far in 2024. And that comes as Apple lowers component shipment targets for the year amid supply chain challenges, pointing to a possibly down year. Reports: iPhone market outlook mixed … Read more
Apple’s Translate app is a great resource for those with wanderlust. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac The Translate app built into your iPhone is a hidden gem if you’re traveling abroad. It gives you the ability to download languages in advance, so you don’t have to worry about a dodgy cell connection. The camera … Read more
Midnight is a film adaptation of a classic by the Father of Manga. Photo: Apple Osamu Tezuka’s Midnight manga gets adapted to live action in the latest “Shot on iPhone” project. It’s an action film about a mysterious late-night taxi driver. Apple also released a “making of” video to show how the movie was produced … Read more
March 6, 2008: Apple releases the iPhone software development kit, finally allowing coders to start creating native mobile apps for the new smartphone. The iPhone SDK gives developers the tools they need to unlock the new smartphone’s potential. When the App Store eventually opens a few months later, a new industry springs up overnight. Third-party … Read more
Making the switch from iPhone to Android will get easier. But there’s a caveat. Image: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac Apple is building a way out of the iOS “walled garden.” It promised on Thursday to make it easier to switch the data from an iPhone to an Android or other handset. That said, the migration … Read more
Motorola Moto G Power 5G 2023 for $200: My main problem with Motorola phones is that there’s no NFC (6/10, WIRED Review), which means you can’t use them to pay your ticket fare on the off chance you left your wallet at home. Motorola also only promises one OS upgrade (with three years of security … Read more
Save $15 on this smart light that pairs with your iPhone. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals If you’re looking for a stylish new LED table lamp that can set any mood, this one delivers — and it gives you notifications right from your iPhone. The Notti smart light hooks up to your smartphone through Bluetooth … Read more
There are lots of questions about how to take solar eclipse photos with your iPhone. Firstly, can a solar eclipse harm your iPhone’s camera or lenses? Won’t the sun’s rays damage the camera? Not according to Apple. Cupertino says it’s safe to photograph a total solar eclipse with your iPhone; but be sure to protect … Read more
AutoFill on iPhone is supposed to help you out when you’re entering a password or typing in your email. When it doesn’t work, it can be incredibly frustrating — especially if you don’t know some complicated password offhand. The phone’s supposed to remember it so you don’t have to! Now, in iOS 17, AutoFill has … Read more
At just $16, this versatile keychain charger is a crazy-good deal. If you want to ensure your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods remain juiced up and ready no matter where you go, this portable charging solution is a must. There’s nothing more portable than this 2-in-1 Wireless Keychain Charger, which can efficiently charge both an … Read more