New analysis released by tech research firm Gartner shows that smartphone sales dropped significantly last year with sales down 12.5% over the full year. Just over 1.3 billion smartphones shipped last year, a major dip compared to 2019, which saw a total 1.5 billion devices sold. Worried by the economic ...
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Nomad brings MagSafe to case lineup: Bests Apple leather case with 10-foot drop protection
After testing a sleek Apple MagSafe wallet and charging accessories, it’s hard not to make MagSafe a requirement for any iPhone 12 case. Thankfully, the folks at Nomad now have MagSafe-compatible case options for all four Apple iPhone 12 models. The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is my daily driver ...
Read More »iPhone 12 or iPhone 11: Which iPhone should you buy?
Apple’s iPhone 12 lineup was released at the end of 2020, boasting a total of four different models, with varying features, screen sizes and price points. But as the case has often been, Apple didn’t drop the 2019 iPhone 11 models from its lineup. Well, some of the iPhone 11 ...
Read More »Best iPhone 12 case in 2021
While I started with an Apple iPhone 12, it was extended use with the larger iPhone 12 Pro Max that convinced me it was clearly the best phone for me and arguably the best phone currently available. Since Apple focuses on an annual release schedule for its flagship phones, this ...
Read More »Apple’s Chrome extension will let Windows 10 users save passwords to iCloud Keychain
The new extension is for people who own an iPhone or iPad but use a Windows 10 PC. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto Apple has released a new extension for Chrome that helps Windows 10 users save passwords created in Chrome to Apple’s iCloud Keychain password manager. The new extension is for ...
Read More »Google researcher discovers new iOS security system
Image via Thom With the release of iOS 14 last fall, Apple has added a new security system to iPhones and iPads to protect users against attacks carried out via the iMessage instant messaging client. Named BlastDoor, this new iOS security feature was discovered by Samuel Groß, a security researcher with ...
Read More »Apple fixes another three iOS zero-days exploited in the wild
Apple has released today security updates for iOS to patch three zero-day vulnerabilities that were exploited in the wild. All three zero-days were reported to Apple by an anonymous researcher and patches are available as part of iOS 14.4. The first zero-day impacts the iOS operating system kernel (CVE-2021-1782), and the other ...
Read More »Time to Walk is Apple’s latest Fitness Plus feature that breaks away from staring at a screen
Apple Apple’s Fitness Plus workout service is gaining a new workout routine that ditches the screen and instructors and aims to help get users outside. Time to Walk, announced on Monday, is a podcast-like workout routine that Apple Watch owners can listen to while going on a walk. Instead of ...
Read More »Best MagSafe accessories for iPhone 12
Prior to the iPhone 12 announcement, Apple’s MagSafe technology was reserved for older MacBook computers. However, the entire iPhone 12 lineup brought the rebirth of MagSafe, not only as a means to charge the mobile devices, but as an accessory platform that opens the doors for many different use cases. ...
Read More »Hail to the MagSafe: A deep dive into Apple’s new wireless charging connector
In October of last year, Apple rolled out its latest smartphones with the iPhone 12. While there are some similarities to previous iPhones, there’s one notable difference under the hood that enables a new accessory: MagSafe, a magnetic connector that can wirelessly charge your phone. What’s so special about MagSafe? ...
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