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If you’re looking for another reason to switch carriers, Sprint is currently offering several great deals on various iPhones and the Apple Watch Series 4. Whether you’re looking for an iPhone that’s easy on the wallet or one of Apple’s latest handsets, Sprint might have a slick deal waiting for you. Note that stock is […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals, #iPhone, #News

A new startup called Circular is hoping to bridge the gap between a commonly worn accessory and an ultra-powerful fitness and sleep tracker. The result is this sleek smart ring that can help users track their daily steps, activity, as well as their night’s rest, and more. Circular is a wellness tracker first, with support […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

Prepaid carrier Mint Mobile, which Ryan Reynolds bought last year, is offering a promotion ahead of the Super Bowl that could net you three months of cellular service for free. Yes, you read that right. Deadpool and Detective Pikachu actor Ryan Reynolds wants to give you free cell phone service. Why? Because he wants you […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

Apple may be exploring an optical sensor replacement for the Apple Watch Digital Crown that could introduce new input features as well as reduce the number of times you accidentally trigger Siri. Here’s what you should know about what Apple is up to. Latest Apple Watch Patents If you’re familiar with patent applications, you know […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #News

Among the most interesting Apple TV+ projects that we’ve heard about in the past few years is an extremely ambitious series based on Isaac Asimov’s venerable Foundation sci-fi trilogy, and now it looks like it’s set to begin filming in Ireland in the very near future. We first heard that Apple would be tackling this […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

For better or worse, it seems that electronics makers just can’t help but clone the Apple Watch. The latest rumors about Oppo’s upcoming offering is just the latest proof of that. The Chinese OEM first teased its smartwatch back in December, but only in silhouette. Now, an alleged rendering of the device from noted leaker […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

The European Union has been gently but persistently pushing manufacturers toward a common unified standard for charging electronic devices for more than a decade, but it seems that it’s finally decided to ramp up its efforts, with plans to turn its requests into actual regulations. Following a report earlier this month that the European Commission […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Engineers at Apple have put forward a clever new idea that could help improve the security of one-time passcodes sent by SMS text messages to both harden them against phishing attacks while also making it easier to use them for two-factor authentication. The proposal, which was published on github and shared by ZDNet, comes from […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Portable battery packs are brilliant inventions that are perfect for traveling, camping, or literally any time that you don’t have an outlet nearby. However, the annoying thing about traditional battery packs is that you’re still required to use a cable to make them work. But now, an up-and-coming company is changing all of that with […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Accessories, #Reviews

You can now get an unlocked, SIM-free iPhone with Apple Card Monthly Installments. Apple introduced the option quietly, but it was spotted by an eagle-eyed Reddit user. Previously, Apple’s Apple Card installment plan was limited to carrier-activated iPhones from AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile or Verizon. Now, users will be able to buy an unlocked device and […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

The new Apple Maps is officially here for all Apple users in the U.S., the company announced on Thursday. While technically introduced in iOS 13, the Apple Maps revamp has been slowly rolling out to the entire U.S. over the past several months. And the new Apple Maps is packed with new features and improvements […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #News

One of the most popular and useful apps of all time is Google Maps. Sure, you might also have apps like Apple Maps and Waze; however, Google seems to always come out on top of this department. And there’s a reason for that. It’s not just because of the exceptional job Google Maps does at […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps, #Gallery

Earlier this week, Apple announced stunning results during its fourth-quarter earnings report for 2019, with every indication that the iPhone is returning to its former glory, with revenues of $56 billion in sales and an 8% increase from the same period in 2018. In fact, it was the second-best quarter in history for iPhone revenue, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

When rumours of Apple’s new streaming service began circulating, many expected it to be more than just a platform for Apple’s own original content. Early reports led many to believe Apple was planning to release a premium TV bundle that could have included networks like HBO, Showtime, and Starz on board, but as Apple’s plans […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

Apple has made an interesting new hire for the team behind its Apple TV+ subscription service, revealing a bit about the company’s plans to invest and improve on the service behind the scenes, and not merely keep pouring all of its money into content. According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple has managed to woo […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

The Unicode Consortium has officially approved its list of Emoji 13 characters for use in iOS 14 and other platforms later this year. Emoji 13 introduces a total of 62 new emojis, as well as 55 skin tone and gender variations. That includes new gender-inclusive and gender-neutral options. New animal emoji characters include a black […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

Apple is largely expected to debut some type of Bluetooth and Ultra Wideband tracking device in the future, allowing users to locate everyday items via the Find My app. But rumors about the so-called AirTags have been fairly sporadic over the past year or so, which can make tracking down specific details a bit tedious. […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

Since it was first introduced, Touch ID has always been embedded in an iPhone’s Home button. But, according to one analyst, that could change next year. Apple is reportedly planning to release a new iPhone in the first half of 2021 with an LCD display and a Touch ID sensor embedded in its power button, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #Rumors

It seems like some users of older iPhones won’t have to worry about their iPhone becoming outdated. A new rumor may reveal that Apple will continue supporting the same iPhones that received iOS 13 with its future iOS 14 update. This rumor comes from the French website iPhonesoft, which has made some inaccurate predictions in the […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

As much as some tech pundits have lamented the lack of 5G support in Apple’s 2019 iPhone 11 lineup, the fact is that the current iPhone models are already way ahead of the curve in every way that really matters. For one, the iPhone 11 models are some of the few smartphones that already support […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

We already have a pretty good idea of what Apple’s roadmap is going to be for its major product releases — we even raised the question earlier this week about whether it would be enough for a spring Apple event, but now it looks like the company may be even busier than we thought with a […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

Apple seems to be making it clear that, unlike its big tech rivals, it really has no interest in working with the U.S. government on military applications of its technology. While Apple is undoubtedly happy to sell iPhones, iPads, and Macs to military organizations, and even work with the FBI (up to a point) the […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple on Tuesday announced financial results for the first fiscal quarter of 2020, which lines up with the busy holiday shopping season (Q4 2019). In a nutshell, Apple did better than anyone expected. The company’s Q1 2020 quarter was its best ever, and many of Apple’s product categories set new records. Continue reading to learn […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #News

Apple’s upcoming entry-level iPhone 9 is slated to enter production next month, but analysts say that the recent coronavirus outbreak in China may snarl those plans. The company’s primary supply partners, Foxconn and Pegatron, manufacture the majority of Apple’s devices in Zhengzhou and near Shanghai respectively. And although those factories are hundreds of miles away […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple on Tuesday released iOS and iPadOS 13.3.1, about a month after the release of iOS 13.3. As expected, they’re both relatively minor updates focused on bug fixes and under-the-hood improvements. The primary new feature of the update is a “Networking & Wireless” toggle that allows users to disable the U1 Ultra Wideband chip in […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iOS13, #News

Apple is known for iconic and groundbreaking devices like the iPhone, the Apple Watch and AirPods. But, as you can imagine, not every Apple release goes over as well as those products. We’re not talking about less popular devices like HomePod. Instead, we’ve dug through the Apple history books and selected Apple products and devices […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #News

There’s little doubt that Apple’s desktop computers are already some of the most attractive and stylish designs out there. The iMac has been at the pinnacle of design for years, so much so that these days whenever you see a computer on someone’s desk in a movie or TV show, it’s not only likely to […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Although the biggest camera upgrades in the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro models last year were found on the rear-facing shooters, which grew to dual- and triple-lens systems, Apple did also offer some modest but useful enhancements to the front-facing selfie camera, but has it done enough to distinguish it from rival smartphones? As […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

When Apple unveiled iOS 13 at its Worldwide Developers Conference last June, one of the more behind-the-scenes improvements it mentioned was support for secure routers that would work with its HomeKit home automation platform. Although Apple didn’t go into a lot of detail about exactly what these routers would do for HomeKit, the general sense […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

The Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will go head-to-head in Super Bowl LIV this Sunday. Cable viewers will have an easy enough time watching the game. But what about cord-cutters? Luckily, you’ll have a number of different options to stream the game, which will kick off at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleTV, #News

It’s no secret that iOS 13 has been one of the buggiest Apple software releases in recent memory. And while things have smoothed out since the update’s initial release, some users may still run into problems. We’ve identified 10 common problems, bugs or persistent issues in iOS 13 and its later point releases. And we’ve […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #iOS13, #News

Nintendo is finally launching an open-access multiplayer mode beta for Mario Kart Tour, meaning you’ll soon be able to race your friends in real time on iOS and Android. The mobile racing game first launched back in September 2019. And while popular among fans, it initially lacked any sort of multiplayer gameplay — meaning players […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps, #FastTech

Emoji are everywhere these days, from the middle of your iMessage threads to the back of your AirPods case. But soon, they could also be on your car’s license plate. At least, that could be the case for Vermont residents if a recently introduced bill, H.866, ends up passing. The short-form legislation, introduced in the […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

If you’ve ever wondered what hacking an iPhone looks like, a forensic analyst has posted an image to Reddit that gives you a peek behind the curtain. According to the Redditor, TheMacMan, the image in question actually shows what extracting a file system from a locked iPhone looks like. More specifically, the image is using […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

Earlier this month, The Unofficial Apple Archive surfaced, a new project by Sam Henri Gold that aimed to create an online museum-like collection of thousands of classic Apple ads and other materials in order to preserve some of Apple’s greatest history for posterity. Unfortunately, while Gold’s efforts appeared to be mostly educational and even somewhat […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

It looks like 2020 is already shaping up to be an exciting year, with some potentially interesting new products on the roadmap not only for the usual big fall releases, but a few that will be coming in the next couple of months. Chief among these is Apple’s “iPhone 9”, which reliable reports are now […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

As much as the industry was moving in the direction of larger smartphones six years ago, not everybody welcomed Apple’s decision to make the switch away from its much more pocketable four-inch designs with open arms, and there’s little doubt that Apple’s 2016 iPhone SE still has something of a cult following. After all, it […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

Apple AirPods and AirPods Pro are extremely popular among consumers. That, unfortunately, also makes them popular targets for thieves. While there aren’t any hard numbers on AirPods theft available, there are media reports of gangs targeting AirPods users in certain parts of the UK. That’s not to mention all of the problems that lost AirPods […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

We all know making a resolution is the easy part. Sticking to them, on the other hand, is something not many of us can do easily. So, how’s your New Year’s resolution going? I hope you haven’t given up just yet. There’s still a lot of 2020 left for you to keep working. People believe […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps, #Gallery

If you love all things Apple, then a great way to stay in the Apple ecosystem is to use the Apple Card. Apple Card is Apple’s credit card, with several perks including daily cashback, unparalleled privacy protection, and a sleek titanium card that will look great wherever it’s used. Of course, before you can enjoy […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo

With each year passing with wearables in our life, we continue to see more and more evidence of those devices changing the ways we live and exist. In past years, we’ve identified how the Apple Watch has saved lives and benefitted the health of its users, particularly in stories where the device contacted the right people or […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #Gallery, #News

An Apple Watch is an amazing device to help keep you healthy and connected, not to mention that it can be a literal lifesaver, too. Once you decide that you want an Apple Watch, you have a few decisions to make. You can pick the color and band option of your Apple Watch, as well […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #Deals, #News

AirDrop has long been one of the quickest and easiest ways for Apple users to transfer photos, videos, documents and more between devices. Now, it seems, Android is finally catching up. To be clear, Android devices have had similar features for a while. That includes the now-discontinued and NFC-based Android Beam, as well as Google’s […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech, #News

Apple’s Messages app seems like a simple texting platform. But thanks to the internet-based iMessage system, Messages actually has a lot more to it than first meets the eye. Whether you’re new to the Apple ecosystem or you’ve been using iPhones for years, continue reading to browse seven iMessage tips you may not know about […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #HowTo

Maybe you’re a new iPhone owner searching for a more affordable phone plan. Or maybe you’ve had your iPhone for a while, but your New Year’s resolution is to save money on subscriptions – why not look for a more affordable cellular plan? For those on tight budgets to those who don’t want to get […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals, #iPhone, #News

Thinking about getting a fitness tracker or smartwatch but can’t justify spending hundreds of dollars? There’s a new alternative that can give you a slew of features for a lot less than other smartwatches. That’s because as wearable fitness tracking technology has improved, prices for devices with it have dropped. And now, you can pick […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals, #Reviews

By today’s standards, the Mac Pro may seem expensive, but there was a time when that was the going price for a good computer. It was 36 years ago today, on January 24, 1984, that Steve Jobs unveiled the first Macintosh computer at Apple’s annual shareholder’s meeting in Cupertino. The now-iconic Macintosh sold for $2,495, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple made some pretty big privacy enhancements in iOS 13, not the least of which was making it much harder for third-party apps to track your location without your express knowledge. It’s a timely solution in a world where dozens of companies are amassing huge location databases and being able to control where your device […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Although it’s arguably taken a lot longer than it should have for iOS to get a proper dark mode — evidence of it was first found in iOS 10 back in 2016 — there’s no doubt that when Apple finally debuted it last year in iOS 13, it had done a great job of redesigning all […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo

Despite their differences, the iPad and the iPhone are built on basically the same technology. But 2018’s iPad Pro went a step further to differentiate Apple’s tablets from its smartphones. That additional step is the switch to USB-C, making the 2018 iPad Pro the first iOS device to feature the more universal connector. That largely […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News