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If Apple were to make mouse support for the iPad into a mainstream feature, that could be a game-changer for iPad gaming, says an analyst specialising in mobile markets. It would, he argues, open the way to the iPad offering full PC-level gaming as well as the mobile games currently on offer … iPadOS for the first time allows an iPad to be controlled by a mouse or trackpad, but this ability is currently rather well-hidden....

The iPhone 6s/Plus seems pretty popular already in Samsung’s home market of Korea, despite only going on sale today. All three major carriers earlier reported that they quickly sold out when the new iPhones were made available for pre-order on Monday. Now Patently Apple notes queues of hundreds of people at retail stores, with some having waited in line for 24 hours … Local brands Samsung and LG were clearly concerned, having both dropped the prices of their flagship devices prior to the iPhone 6s/Plus going on sale in Korea, and Samsung making its Galaxy Note 5 available in a similar pink color to Apple’s rose gold....

Earlier this week it was reported that Apple would be including standard 3.5mm EarPods plus an adapter with the iPhone 7, and now a few more minor details have emerged regarding the device. According to Macotakara, the iPhone 7 will feature a slightly larger earpiece, while the ambient light switcher will also be relocated. The report cites various manufacturers and vendors of screen protectors who have stopped receiving orders due to the changes....

The 2021 iPad Pro models have arrived, and while they aren’t a huge departure from their predecessors, they include several compelling new features that largely appeal to pro users. In this iPad Pro (2021) review, we’ll discuss how these new tablets are driven by the same M1 chip that powers today’s Macs, affording greater performance than the A12Z chips found in last year’s 2020 iPad Pro models. Features like Thunderbolt connectivity, for wider interoperability with professional-grade I/O like super-fast Thunderbolt SSDs, stand out as a key addition for both the 11-inch iPad Pro and 12....

As we prepare for the iPhone 11 later this year, the first reports are starting to emerge to offer some details on the device’s features. One thing that is unclear, however, is whether or not the iPhone 11 (iPhone XI?) will usher in a new design, or feature the same edge-to-edge design of the iPhone X. With the 2018 iPad Pros, Apple reintroduced a unibody design with a more industrial look and feel....

After months of speculation, Apple today officially held its “By innovation only” iPhone 11 and Apple Watch Series 5 event at Steve Jobs Theater. The event included new iPhone announcements, details on future Services, and much more. Read on as we recap everything Apple announced today. Apple Arcade and Apple TV+ Apple kicked things off today by offering an update on two of its upcoming Services: Apple Arcade and Apple TV+....

Building on various recently leaked parts, an alleged iPhone 8 screen protector is now making the rounds on Chinese social networking site Weibo. The screen protector was also shared on SlashLeaks and Twitter and reflects the iPhone 8’s smaller bezels and front-facing camera and speaker cutouts. As you can see in the above image, courtesy of Twitter leaker Benjamin Geskin, the tempered glass screen protector has incredibly small bezels on all four sides of the display, which corroborates the endless other reports that have claimed the iPhone 8 will offer a nearly bezel-less front design....

As video call apps have seen massive growth over the last few months during the pandemic, Apple users have found Group FaceTime’s moving tiles to offer a distracting experience. With Apple’s iOS 13.5 software comes the option to stop moving faces in Group FaceTime calls. iOS 13.5 is now available to the public and along with the option to stop moving faces in Group FaceTime, it also includes contact tracing that will work with local health authority apps as they become available....

A security company which discovered iPhone Mail vulnerabilities claimed that they have been ‘widely exploited’ in real-world attacks. Apple has now denied this claim, stating that it could find ‘no evidence’ that the exploits have been used. Additionally, it says that the vulnerabilities in question cannot bypass iPhone and iPad security safeguards … Background on iPhone Mail vulnerabilities Apple has acknowledged the three issues discovered by security group ZecOps, and has patched these in the iOS 13....

[vodpod id=Video.15530653&w=425&h=350&fv=] Much of the speed gain stems from the A5 chip which first appeared in iPad 2 this Spring. Apple says the dual-core A5 chip inside iPhone 4S enables two times faster CPU performance and up to seven times faster graphics versus nine times graphics performance on iPad 2. The discrepancy in graphics performance between iPad 2’s and iPhone 4S’s A5 chip likely is attributed to a lower clock frequency on the latter, a concession to preserve battery life....

It is no secret that Apple devices are in high demand; and due to their not-so cheap price tags, a slew of heists have occurred around the world since the launch of the anticipated iPhone 5. A few of the more notable thefts come from Murfreesboro, Tenn., London, United Kingdom, and Osaka, Japan. In Tuesday’s Murfreesboro (what a name, eh?) case, which police dubbed “the most systematic, brazen crimes they’ve seen in years,” according to the local NewsChannel5, eight thieves allegedly swiped over $100,000 in stolen iPhone 5s and iPads from a Best Buy....

We’ve certainly seen our fair share of iPhone 8 renders over recent months, but a new set of designs from Quinton Theron offers perhaps the best look yet. The designer shared his renderings earlier today, offering a look at how Apple could market the device… Theron’s renders showcase the iPhone 8 in several colors, including the all black design, white, rose gold, and gold. Though, it’s currently believed that the iPhone 8 will come in three colors, including white, black, and a copper gold similar to rose gold....

Apple shares battery specifications for iPhones by giving usage ratings for talk time, internet use, video playback and more, but it doesn’t share the actual battery capacity for each model. Now, we’ve got specifics on the battery specs for the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR. Spotted by MyDrivers, documents from TENAA – China’s FCC equivalent – have revealed that the iPhone XS features a smaller battery capacity than the iPhone X....

Things have changed. Developer wizard_drongo has released an application called iPlayer Downloader which enables Mac users to download shows from iPlayer in the QuickTime format. It’s not a legal tool, as the software also eradicates and DRM on iPlayer shows, meaning episodes can be transferred to other devices, encoded into different media, and watched beyond the BBC’s permitted window for using such content. It’s highly probable the BBC will move fast to undermine the hack used in the software in order to protect its service and its content suppliers, but meanwhile Mac users with a penchant for Doctor Who can build their unofficial collection of digital recordings....

If you are a windows user, you will see many different background services running in the background. Some are familiar, and others are new for you. One such process is Agent.exe. This process is used by much different software, but in most cases, it is used by Flexera’s InstallShield tool. Mostly, this process is for helping to update related processes. But as the services are constantly running in the background, it begs the question if Agent....

One of the Joker’s biggest internal struggles is whether he truly wants to find out the real-life identity of Batman. Learning Batman is Bruce Wayne would give him even more information and ways to mess with the Caped Crusader. On the other hand, learning Batman’s true identity kills part of the thrill for the Joker. So, what does he do? It appears the Joker is leaning towards finding out the truth....

Your iPhone has a screen lock passcode set up, so all of your data is safe… right? Think again, there is a new exploit for the iPhone 4 or iPhone 3G(S) running iOS 4.1 that allows people to easily break in and access your contact list, photos, voicemail, and call history. The iOS exploit works as follows on a locked iPhone: Tap the Emergency Call buttonDial ###Tap the Call button and near simultaneously Press the Lock button (on the top of the phone)...

I’ve noticed a lot of people talking about how the new iPhone 7 display doesn’t appear to be brighter or even as bright as previous-gen iPhones despite Apple’s claim of a 25% brighter display versus iPhone 6s. It actually is brighter, but there’s a reason it might not appear that way… Here are some examples of people wondering why their iPhone 7 display doesn’t appear to be much brighter than an iPhone 6s or other iPhone:...

Japan’s Nikkei again reports on upcoming features for Apple’s next iPhone just a month after the launch of the iPhone 7. Three days ago, it reported that there would be 3 versions of the all glass-backed iPhone 8 line including a 5-inch screen model. Today the news organization is reporting that at least the biggest model will use a OLED and Sharp could be making some of those future OLED displays in the US....

You’re nobody in the analyst world unless you’re predicting a ‘supercycle’ for the iPhone 8 – a huge increase in sales over and above the normal level expected for a new iPhone. Pretty much every analyst on the planet is predicting one this year, with sales expected to exceed those of the earlier supercycle seen for the iPhone 6. But Nomura says that even these predictions are under-estimating the likely popularity of this year’s iPhones …...