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Apple’s accessibility settings have been used for years by iPhone owners who want to tweak their phone’s abilities. Most tips and tricks focus on making things easier for everyone – however, only a few examine how those with hearing loss or vision impairment take advantage of the accessibility setting in iOS. A recent BoingBoing article […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPad, #iPhone, #News

The term “memory leak” gets thrown around when troubleshooting technical problems on a computer, especially problems with application slowdowns or crashes. But what does that really mean to the average user? To be clear, RAM isn’t physically leaking from your computer (although that would also be bad) – this issue refers to a software bug […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FAQ

We began hearing rumours earlier this year that Apple was exploring the idea of adding blood oxygen monitoring capabilities to the Apple Watch, either as a new feature in the upcoming Apple Watch Series 6, or perhaps even enabling it within a watchOS 7 update. However, when WWDC 2020 came and went with nary a […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

Apple’s gift cards have been a bit confusing over the years, especially as the company often brands them for specific purposes, which often only adds to the bewilderment of many. For example, if you buy an “Apple Music” gift card, can it only be used for Apple Music subscriptions, or can you use it for […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple’s announcement of its Q3 2020 earnings yesterday may be one of its most significant in a long time, since it’s the first full quarter during which the company has had to deal with the novel coronavirus pandemic having shut down most of the world’s economy. Investors were nervous enough about Apple’s Q2 2020 earnings […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #News

Apple recently unveiled a bunch of new features in iOS 14. But, surprisingly, one of the cooler, more functional features didn’t get as much attention as it should have. While everyone was thrilled to finally be able to use widgets on their Home screen or choose their own default browser, most of us overlooked the […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #iPhone

Last year, Google added automatic backups to Google One for all Android owners. This week, the company announced it is rolling out this backup solution to iOS owners as well. Regardless of whether you use an iPhone or an Android device, these backups will cost you nothing. You won’t even need to pay extra for […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Just when you thought that you’d heard the last of Apple’s 2018-era “Batterygate” scandal, it seems that yet another group of lawmakers are launching a probe into whether Apple violated consumer laws when it decided to slow down older iPhones with deteriorating batteries. Attorneys General from several U.S. states have launched investigations into the possibility […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Want to snag the new iPhone 12 when it launches? Then you should prepare your wallet now for a bigger financial hit than expected. According to a recent rumor, the entry-level iPhone 12 may be $50 more expensive than earlier rumors predicted. But that’s not all. Earlier reports suggested the iPhone 12 may start at […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone12, #Rumors

At this point there are already a fair number of reports suggesting that at least some of Apple’s iPhone 12 models could be delayed until October, with analysts and suppliers weighing in on possible delays, and now we’re hearing even more news that indicates that the entire lineup of 5G iPhones could be delayed beyond […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

Yesterday’s big tech antitrust hearings before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee yesterday were a mostly pedestrian affair, but one interesting detail did emerge from the documentation collected by the committee showing not only how Apple has occasionally played favourites with developers on the App Store, but how it used that leverage to woo Amazon into […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

As part of the efforts to limit the coronavirus’ spread, Apple has sent alerts to international travelers urging them to follow safety guidelines and self-isolate. According to Twitter user Kyle Seth Gray, he received an alert from Apple Maps while in an airport urging him to stay at home, monitor his health for 14 days, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Recent Apple patent news has a particularly neat teaser for all of us iPad users: the ability to link two different iPads together and have them work as one. This could be a great boon to those who frequently use their iPad Pros at work, or who have iPads as part of a larger computer […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPad, #News

The coronavirus pandemic and the resulting work-from-home movement pushed demand for high-quality, computer-connected cameras through the roof. Thankfully, you don’t have to search endlessly online for a webcam. You can use your iPhone or iPad instead. Using Your iOS Device as a Webcam Using your iOS Device as a webcam isn’t as easy as firing […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo

While we don’t want to minimize the huge cost that the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic has placed on our society as a whole, one small silver lining is that many Hollywood studios have begun to come around to the idea of more timely digital distribution of their major theatrical releases. Apple and Hollywood have been […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple isn’t the only cell phone manufacturer working on new phones and accessories for the fall. Samsung has a few tricks up its sleeve that it plans to unveil early next month. Ahead of its Galaxy Unpacked event, the company released a short teaser video showcasing its upcoming smartphones and accessories. The 30-second trailer is […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

It’s been a real rollercoaster ride for Apple in China over the past couple of years, with Apple not only having to fight the U.S. China trade war last year, but also seeing iPhone sales fall to incredible lows, only to bounce back in unexpected ways. In fact, it was only a a year and […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Today marks the opening of a massive antitrust hearing in which the four biggest tech companies in the U.S. — Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Google — will be called upon by U.S. lawmakers to answer the numerous allegations that have surfaced over the years as to how they’re each engaging in various anti-competitive behaviours. The […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

It’s possible to save hundreds of dollars on products like iPhones, MacBooks and iPads – you just need to know where to look. Apple products rarely go on sale – so when they do, it’s time to strike. Timing is crucial because these deals won’t last forever. So if you’re hoping to score some serious […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals, #News

The long-awaited official iOS 14 update is still a few weeks away from its official release. However, Apple released a public beta version that anyone can download and use before beforehand. And among all the new features that were showcased during this year’s WWDC, Apple also stated that it’s continuing its stance on keeping user […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iOS14, #News

Although Apple released its Apple TV 4K almost three years ago, there’s been one major app that’s been conspicuously constrained to only 1080p HD content: YouTube. While Apple had to fight to get 4K content onto iTunes, it mostly won that battle before the Apple TV 4K even saw the light of day, and now […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iOS14

Every so often we see various bits of Apple technology and other memorabilia hit the auction block, often commanding staggeringly high prices — we saw the original 1976 Apple Computer 1 fetch an estimated $1,000,000 a few years back, along with a sealed-box first-gen iPod hit eBay for a $200,000 asking price, while a limited-edition […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

A year ago, Apple debuted a whole string of new services to a great deal of fanfare, beginning with Apple News+ which opened its doors in the spring, followed by Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade, which were announced at the same event in March, but didn’t become available to subscribers until last fall. Then there […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple may be preparing not one, but two fall events to unveil its next lineup of devices, claims well-known Apple leaker iHacktu Pro. One event will unveil the iPhone 12, new Apple Watch versions, and new iPad models. The other event, slated for October, is reserved for the Apple Glass, the first MacBooks with Apple […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone12, #Rumors

Thanks to a steady stream of rumors earlier this year, we have an inkling of what the 5.4-inch iPhone 12 will look like. Now, Digital Chat Station, a tipster over at Weibo and Twitter, claims to have real-life photos of the iPhone 12 display, possibly giving us another look at Apple’s upcoming iPhone. The alleged […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iOS12, #iPhone, #Rumors

While most of us would balk at having to pay more than $20 or $30 for a cable, there are certainly a lot of folks out there, including audio enthusiasts, who already swear by more expensive cables, claiming that spending more for better wiring, insulation, shielding, and other factors can make a big difference. Some […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

AT&T made waves last week when it sent an email to customers, warning them that their phones were nearly obsolete. This email turned out to be a false alarm as customers did not have to upgrade until 2022. T-Mobile customers need to take notice as the carrier is about to send out a similar email, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech, #iPhone

Last week we heard a reliable report that Apple has at least one new product that’s ready to ship virtually any day now, and while it wasn’t entirely clear at that point what that could be — after all, Apple has several things in the pipeline right now — we’re seeing reports from multiple sources that suggest […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Mac, #Rumors

As much as Apple has moved the needle ahead on security features in its iOS devices over the past few years, thanks to features like Touch ID, Face ID, and the revolutionary Secure Enclave, it’s been much slower to bring this technology to its MacBooks, and especially to its desktop Macs. To be fair, the […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

iPhone storage problems have a habit of sneaking up on you. One day you’ll see messages that say “Storage Almost Full” or “iPhone Storage Full.” If you continue with your storage drive this full, your iPhone may start crashing or showing error messages. For those of us active on our phones and with lots of […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #iCloud, #iPhone, #iPhone11, #iPhoneX, #News

For college students who want to buy Apple products, Apple announces a summer of discounts specifically for students picking up new devices. Whether you’re looking for an iPad accessory to make multi-device research easier, or want a MacBook to help manage your latest classroom livestream, there are deals that can help out! We’re taking a […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Accessories, #Deals

While Apple and Amazon may be competing companies, that doesn’t mean that their devices are incompatible. That’s good news for people who have Echo devices (which come in all forms these days) and iPhones, because these are easy to pair together with a universal Bluetooth connection and easy to control with the right voice commands. […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #iPhone

We talk a lot about health tracking and message notifications, but one of the Apple Watch’s most underestimated features is its ability to dial 911. This week, we have another heartbreaking story where an Apple Watch aided in a family’s rescue after a horrific car crash. According to multiple reports, parent Brad and Crystal Sparks […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #AppleWatch, #News

Apple tries to keep its upcoming products from public view, but that task is difficult because of certifications. Earlier this week, the folks over at MySmartPrice uncovered several newly certified Apple batteries in 3C and Safety Korea certification platforms. Before Apple can release a product, its components must pass through certification steps both in the […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone12, #Rumors

As hard as it may be to believe from looking at their sleek glass enclosures, Apple’s iPhones are actually some of the most durable smartphones on the market, thanks to Apple’s use of leading-edge glass. Almost every year when Apple unveils a new iPhone model, it touts it as having the best smartphone glass ever […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Among the list of things that appeared in the third beta of iOS 14 this week, some who have dug into the beta have already found a new option in their iPhone settings that could herald a better way of dealing with spam callers and robocalls, and now it looks like Verizon is already poised […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iOS14

One of the more surprising announcements to come out of this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference was the news that Apple will allow third-party developers to play in its “Find My” sandbox, opening up the technology which the company has developed for locating iPhones, iPads, Macs, and AirPods to be leveraged by other companies who make […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple yesterday released iOS 14 beta 3 to developers. Today, it is everyone’s turn. As expected, the Cupertino company made this highly-anticipated release available to the public beta program. As discovered by developers yesterday, this version includes minor changes including new Clock app widgets, Music app sharing options, and more. What else is new in […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iOS14, #News

Apple has had a very productive 2020. During the year, the company has refreshed a bunch of devices, new software updates and future products to look forward to. Take this year’s WWDC, for instance. We got a look at tons of new things coming to the iPhone and iPad, Mac computers, and even the Apple […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #Rumors

Although T-Mobile won the distinction last month of being the first U.S. carrier to offer 5G in all 50 states, AT&T claims it’s now catching up, with an announcement today that its 5G network is now available nationwide, and accessible to more than 205 million customers in 395 coverage markets across the U.S., according to […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Although there’s been a surge of COVID exposure notification apps in Europe using the Apple-Google API over the past several weeks, with countries from Germany to Ireland getting on board even despite the intransigence of a few others, the technology has been much slower to arrive in North America. That may finally be on the […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

AT&T needs a lesson in timing and clarity for their mass email campaigns. When the world’s economy is in the trash, the wireless carrier is sending out an email warning its customers that they need to upgrade their phones if they want to continue their service. The urgent tone of the message is not only […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech, #News

Apple is known for its robust security. It typically sees fewer viruses and is less susceptible to attack than competing operating systems like Windows or Android. Apple’s growing use of security experts and hackers is one reason why iOS and macOS are secure. Now, the company is going one step further with new hacker-friendly iPhones […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

By now it shouldn’t be a big revelation that Apple plans to release a smaller version of the iPhone 12 this year — we’ve been hearing rumours to that effect for well over a year now, and while it took a while for the report to get distilled down to some more specific details on […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iOS14, #News

T-Mobile continues to make progress with its 5G network. The company expanded coverage yet again to select cities on the east coast. To celebrate the completion this 5G milestone and its merger with Sprint, the carrier also unveiled a new unlimited plan for $100 that includes 5G coverage. T-Mobile is turning on its 600MHz 5G […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech, #News

Immediately after losing an iPhone (or another iOS device), there’s a lot of uncertainty. You may not know which recent destination you left your phone, or if it was stolen, or if it was lost on a commute and could be anywhere else by now! And so, the best way to deal with that uncertainty […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps, #iPhone, #News

The effects of the pandemic in the United States go way beyond public health. It’s also rocking the economy, a trend that is reflected in quarterly smartphone sales compiled by Counterpoint Research. Not surprisingly, smartphone sales in the US, including purchases of the iPhone, are down in the second quarter of 2020. iPhone sales may […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone12, #iPhoneSE, #News

There’s been a lot of confusing information this year as to exactly what’s going on with Apple’s expected 5G iPhone lineup. While most analysts resolutely agree that every iPhone 12 model will be capable of supporting some flavour of 5G, there are some disagreements as to what those flavours might be. Most of the debate […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

Facebook has been updating its Messenger apps fairly aggressively over the past few months, beginning with a major rebuild back in March to make the app leaner, meaner, faster and less bloated, along with the arrival of a native Facebook Messenger Mac app, a new experimental app for Apple Watch users, and Messenger Rooms for […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

At this point it’s safe to say that Apple’s plans for the iPhone 12 are pretty much locked down; in fact the company’s supply chain has probably already started the production of the new iPhone 12 models for this year, so if there are any surprises about what’s coming to the new iPhones, they’re simply […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors