No matter how you slice it, the price of flagships is still a deterrent for many folks. Thankfully, there are some outstanding affordable alternatives that have significantly improved over the past few years. Various manufacturers, including many from China and Korea, have compelling products that are becoming more popular as we reach smartphone saturation. We […]
For the last few years, Apple has followed the new iPhone models with the release of a Smart Battery Case to extend their battery life. Normally, a case with a built-in battery is something that you put on the phone and then forget about, but the cost is significantly increasing, as is the overall size […]
I’m fortunate in that I have an unlimited data plan for my iPhone. I need it, as I can easily burn through 100GB a month, double that when I’m traveling a lot. The iPhone — and modern smartphones in general — are built around the idea of constant connectivity. But some people don’t have the […]
Image: Nomad Nomad Goods produces some of the best high-end and high-quality accessories for Apple products, and for the next week, you can get 30% off of all full-priced items on the site. One of my favorite Nomad accessories right now is the recently launched leather AirTag Loop. At $24.95 before the discount, the leather loop […]
Did you know that, at long last, you can change the icon for apps? Well, not directly, but you can have different icons on the home screen for them, allowing you to create a look that better serves you or make those apps you use regularly easier to find. We’re going to use a built-in […]
Apple on Wednesday expanded its public beta program to include iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 , both of which were announced in early June during the company’s annual Worldwide Developer Conference . The update is in the process of going live. If you don’t see it on Apple’s beta site right now, keep refreshing. It […]
Image: Wristcam Several months ago the Wristcam Apple Watch camera accessory band was released. Yesterday, a significant update was released that adds live video messaging support so you can communicate with family and friends right from your watch. We received one for testing and will be spending a couple of weeks with it as we […]
A big part of making security work is educating users about the importance of it, and how quickly (and usually effortlessly) the bad guys can take advantage of our mistakes. This is exactly what iVerify does. Must read: I just found my lost AirTag… you’ll never guess where it went First and foremost, iVerify is […]
At WWDC today Apple revealed updates across the board, including iPadOS 15, iOS 15, and watchOS 8. watchOS 8 brings enhanced support for your photos, improved Wallet functionality, new Messages options, meditation practices, more sleep details, and much more. ZDNet Recommends The best smartwatch: Apple and Samsung battle for your wrist It’s been six years […]
Show More (5 items) Work doesn’t stop just because you’ve stepped away from your PC. That fact explains why Microsoft has extended the reach of its productivity apps to mobile platforms. Today, you can find more than 70 apps from Microsoft in the App Store. That list includes plenty of games and consumer apps, as […]