Why you should buy official Apple products

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s worth buying official iPhone USB-C charging cables from Apple or going for more affordable third-party options, I have the only answer you’ll ever need. You should always buy Apple’s cables, especially if you’re the kind of target that hackers might go after. The same goes for Android users as … Read more

Apple 5G modem three-year plan leaks for new iPhone and iPad

After reports suggested Apple had scrapped its plans to make in-house 5G modems, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman says the Cupertino company actually has a three-year plan to replace Qualcomm chips with its proprietary technology. Interestingly, the company currently has a deal with Qualcomm to use its chips until at least 2026. This contract would last long … Read more

Encrypted apps for messages and calls: Here’s what to use

US telecom companies, including AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen, have been the target of massive and seemingly sophisticated spying attacks for several months now. China is the main suspect behind the hacks. As a result, law enforcement is advising the general public to use encrypted apps for their messages and calls to avoid having hackers potentially … Read more

iOS 18.2 RC now available with these 10 new features

As the iOS 18.2 beta cycle nears its end, Apple has just released the RC version of the iPhone’s upcoming operating system update. In addition to general stability improvements, Apple is continuing to build new Apple Intelligence features. These are the top features available with iOS 18.2 RC: Image Playground: Users can create playful images in seconds, … Read more

WhatsApp will stop working next year if you have one of these iPhone models

WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in the world. But even with its wide reach, the app can’t always support every different device out there. The company regularly updates its help center to let users know which devices it still supports. Now, the messaging app has announced (via WABetaInfo) that some older iPhone models … Read more

8 reasons not to worry

I’ve been thinking about the iPhone 17 Air ever since I first saw rumors claiming that Apple would replace the Plus with an ultra-thin iPhone 17 model. I was already prepared to go non-Pro when it comes to new iPhones, and my two-month stint with the iPhone 16 Plus proved that I can use a … Read more