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If you own an Apple Watch, you may have wondered why the wearable keeps telling you to breathe all of the time. We’re talking about Breathe notifications, which are built-into the watchOS ecosystem and serve as reminders to open up the Breathe app and perform a relaxing deep breathing... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #FAQ, #HowTo

Apple has recently updated its battery warnings on the iPhone to treat third-party and used batteries more harshly, hoping to discourage people from heading to third-party phone repair stores and getting their battery fix, rather than an Apple Store. That has caused concern among... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FAQ, #Gallery, #iPhone, #News

It’s easy to treat iMessage like a basic chat app – but if you dig deeper, you may be surprised at just how much iMessage can do. There are plenty of ways to make messaging on iPhone more fun, efficient, and useful for all sorts of conversations, and we don’t think enough... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #HowTo, #iPhone

Apple is reportedly working on its own Tile-like Bluetooth tracking device which can be attached to items like purses or keys. Based on the number of reports and rumors, the tracking system seems pretty likely. Until recently, the device’s features and form factor was unclear. And... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Earlier this month, Apple did something highly unusual. It released the first beta version of iOS 13.1 before iOS 13 was even released (or done with its own beta testing cycle, for that matter). That move caused a bit of a stir among the beta testing and developer communities, along with the... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

Apple fans will know that September is iPhone season. But this week, the Cupertino tech giant has officially revealed exactly when new its iPhones will be announced. Here’s everything you need to know about when the new iPhones will be unveiled, when you can order them, and when... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FAQ, #iPhone, #iPhone11, #Rumors

Apple may no longer be chasing the fashion industry with 18-karat gold Apple Watches, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t at least some users out there who want to bling up their Apple devices and accessories into the stratosphere of luxury materials. We’ve already... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

One of the most visible new features when iOS 13 lands next month will be its new dark mode — a feature that we’ve all been waiting for since we first saw hints of it being hidden back in iOS 10. It’s taken three more years before Apple felt it was ready for prime time,... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Researchers at Google’s Project Zero have been finding some serious security flaws in iOS recently — most of which have thankfully already been patched by Apple — but they may have now just discovered the biggest and most pervasive set of attacks ever found. According... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple this morning officially invited members of the press to its annual fall keynote, slated for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at the Steve Jobs Theater. The invitations for the event feature a colorful, transparent Apple logo and the tagline “By Innovation Only.” And while... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleKeynoteFall2019, #Gallery, #Rumors

Apple is likely still working on a pair of augmented- or mixed-reality glasses, though concrete reports about the rumored device have been few and far between. But this week, Apple has filed two patents with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office suggesting that it’s still developing the... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

Apple’s first iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1 betas, which were surprisingly released earlier this week, may have revealed upcoming advanced photo and video editing features. Hidden away within the beta’s release notes is a new addition focused around video encoding. Specifically, the... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iOS13, #iPhone, #News

Apple on Thursday officially sent out media invites to its annual fall keynote, where it will undoubtedly unveil new iPhones and other products. The iPhone-focused announcement event, titled “By Innovation Only” this year, will take place at 10 a.m. Pacific Time on Tuesday, Sept.... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone11, #News

Although we really think you should give Apple Maps a try as it’s improved in leaps and bounds over the past few iOS releases, there are a lot of folks who still swear by Google Maps, and with Google also still iterating and adding new features regularly, it’s becoming an... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Things are heating up again in the U.S.-China Trade War. Despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent praise of Tim Cook’s compelling arguments against iPhone tariffs, the Trump Administration appears determined to not only still slap a tariff on Apple’s smartphones come... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

With so many U.S. states and other jurisdictions promoting “right to repair” legislation, there’s been a hue and cry over the past few years about how difficult it is to get proper, authorized repairs for Apple devices. Apple has been fighting legislation and continued to... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Earlier this year, Apple announced a new feature baked into the Find My app that will let users find their iOS and macOS devices even if they are offline. Now, a new report suggests that Apple may be considering expanding the capabilities of this “offline tracking” platform... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

Google has pulled a popular PDF scanning app with millions of users from the Google Play Store after security researchers found that it was deploying and spreading malware. The app, CamScanner, has been around since 2010 and has been downloaded more than 100 million times. It’s a... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps, #FastTech, #News

T-Mobile is letting customers of other carriers test drive their network with a free mobile hotspot that’s theirs to keep (albeit with a catch). The free hotspot is just the latest iteration of the Uncarrier’s aptly named Test Drive program. Essentially, it’s part of a move... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

Whether you’re looking to buy new clothes or a nifty accessory for your Apple devices, figuring out whether an item is worth your money is one of the most important parts of shopping on Amazon. Largely, that comes down to reading user reviews on the platform. Unfortunately, not all... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech, #Gallery

Following revelations last month that Apple had contractors listening to recordings made by Siri as part of a “grading program” to judge the quality of the voice-activated assistant, Apple fairly quickly shuttered the program in order to assuage privacy concerns while reviewing the... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

As Apple continues its shift into a services-oriented company, it’s doing everything it can to position Apple Music as a streaming service that’s independent of its hardware ecosystem, making it available on everything from basic Alexa-enabled speakers to gorgeous Porsche sports... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Although most of the reports we’ve been hearing about the Apple Watch Series 5 suggest that it’s going to be a more incremental update over last year’s Series 4 model, a recent rumour suggests that Apple may have at least one significant new health feature in the pipeline.... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #Rumors

Smartphones have become more water-resistant over time, and that may have resulted in a lot fewer iPhones being damaged by water. That may sound obvious, but there’s surprisingly little data to back it up. That’s because it’s hard (if not impossible) to get any firm numbers... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

Apple appears to be taking steps to improve Siri. And according to new reports, it has already stated rolling out a new feature that could boost the digital assistant’s usefulness. That feature, called a “Web Answer,” is reportedly being tested in the U.S. Here’s what... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iOS12, #iOS13, #News

Apple’s iOS 13 update isn’t even out yet, which makes it extremely bizarre that the company just released the first beta of iOS 13.1. That’s not a typo. Apple on Wednesday released iOS 13.1 beta 1 to developers, likely a few weeks ahead of iOS 13’s launch next month.... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iOS13, #News

Apple’s recent recall of specific 15-inch MacBook Pro models may be having far-reaching consequences for air travellers, with at least one airline announcing a blanket ban on all MacBooks from being placed in checked baggage on its flights. A few weeks ago, the U.S. Federal Aviation... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Over a year after Nintendo first promised the new game title for iOS devices, it looks like Mario Kart Tour finally has a public launch date — September 25. Nintendo shared the news today on its official Mario Kart Tour Twitter account, suggesting users follow it on Twitter for more... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

With Apple TV+ set to launch in the coming months, Apple is ramping up the promotions for the various new television shows that are expected to be featured at launch. We already saw a trailer earlier this summer for the space race drama For All Mankind, released to coincide with the 50th... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

A picture of a Steve Jobs lookalike has sparked conspiracy theories that the late Apple cofounder and CEO is actually alive and in hiding in Egypt. The person in the image, which surfaced over the weekend, does bear an uncanny and even spooky resemblance to Jobs. The man in the photo is even... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

Apple is working to release a new generation of iPad Pro devices with rear-facing, 3D time-of-flight cameras in March 2020, according to a new supply chain report. While rumors of an iPad Pro lineup sporting 3D laser cameras aren’t new, this report does introduce a few new details and... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPad, #Rumors

Apple was apparently working on a feature that would have allowed iPhone users to message each other without a Wi-Fi or cellular connection. Unfortunately, that new feature has reportedly been shelved (for the time being), according to a new report by The Information citing sources familiar... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

Apple on Monday released iOS 12.4.1, a minor update that contains a fix for a fairly significant security vulnerability. While iOS 12.4.1 doesn’t appear to contain any user-facing changes or new features, it does fix an issue that makes your device vulnerable to hackers and malicious... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iOS12, #iPhone, #News

Apple’s iPhones are actually a lot tougher than they look. Despite their glass enclosures, Apple’s use of extremely durable smartphone glass means that they hold up surprisingly well under real-world conditions and drop tests alike. In fact, when Apple released the iPhone XS last... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

Although U.S. President Donald Trump continues to applaud his relationship with Apple CEO Tim Cook, he’s also pulling no punches in saying that U.S. companies will suffer in the ongoing trade war if they continue to insist on doing business in China. In a tweet storm last Friday, the... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Once again the Apple Watch comes through, with a report of a woman in Fairhope, Alabama who was facing a life-threatening medical condition that had gone undiagnosed until she received an Apple Watch Series 4 as a gift. As reported by FOX10 News, Anne Rowe had been diagnosed with asthma many... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

It’s an unfortunate reality that despite the advances being made by IT security experts, the number of data breaches and hacks in 2019 prove that your data is incredibly valuable and vulnerable. And even if you’re the rare sort of person that creates secure and unique passwords... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple is continuously changing and improving their Mac line up. Recently Apple stopped selling its 12″ MacBook – it was the first Mac to include the new, controversial USB-C port. The thing that was even more difficult for users to grasp about that MacBook was that it had just a... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FAQ, #Mac, #News

While we always recommend getting a new or certified refurbished iPhone, you can definitely find great deals on Apple devices like iPhones on the used and secondary market. Sometimes, the deal may be worth it. That being said, there are some steps you should take before buying any used... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #HowTo, #iPhone

Are you ready for Apple to surprise you? There are several new products that we expect Apple to announce this fall, including the new Apple Watch Series 5, the iPhone 11 in its various forms, a new MacBook model and the new Apple TV. But that could be just the beginning. There are a whole lot... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

You’ve likely used the Wallet app in iOS for your boarding passes — it saves the hassle of printing a pass and saves paper in the process. Plus, all new flight information, like your gate info and boarding time, will be updated in real-time. You’ve got the most current... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps, #HowTo, #iPhone

No matter how careful you are, there’s always the chance that you’ll accidentally drop your iPhone. A case definitely helps to protect your device from cracks and scratches, yet a majority of cases are bulky or hide the device’s beautiful design. Thankfully there are a number... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #iPhone

If your iPhone randomly started strobing in the middle of the night (during the witching hour, no less), would you think it’s haunted? Well, this exact situation has been happening to Redditor NotRealUserNameHomie. The Redditor and his wife have caught both of their iPhones doing... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhoneXS, #News

When it comes to buying an Apple Watch, there’s no time like the present. Current Apple Watches are powerful, convenient and potentially life-saving devices. But with a new generation of Apple’s flagship wearable on the horizon, is that still true? If you’re in the market... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatchSeries4, #FAQ, #News

Looking for great deals on Apple products and services? Whether you need a new iPad or MacBook for school or you just want something to binge over the weekend, we’ve got you covered. Get them while supplies last. ✅ iPad Pro Deals It’s back-to-school season, which means... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals, #News

Apple is partnering with a popular Taiwanese soy sauce company, Wan Ja Shan Brewery Co., to help install rooftop solar panels on one of its soy sauce facilities. That is, apparently, not a joke. A Wan Ja Shan Brewer manager told Bloomberg that Apple is developing rooftop solar arrays for... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple Music has been on a roll lately, expanding the number of devices it’s available on to include everything from Alexa speakers and set-top boxes to flashy sports cars, and it’s been making just as many cool changes on the back-end, adding new curated playlists and even... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Earlier this week news broke that the Apple’s iPhones may be exceeding allowed radiation limits, prompting an investigation by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Not surprisingly it also seems that the sharks are beginning to circle as a Chicago-based law firm decides to launch... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

With the launch of iOS 13 less than a month away, Apple has now begun rolling out some of the back-end components to support upcoming changes like the new Reminders app, with a beta version of iCloud on the web now live with a web-based version of Reminders and several other new... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple may no longer have actual people listening to Siri recordings. But when it did, a new report suggests that they listened to a lot of those recordings. The third-party contractors who “graded” Siri requests were expected to listen to more than 1,000 interactions with Siri... View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News