Trump’s tariffs put the iPhone in a tough spot
Trump's tariffs put the iPhone in a tough spot Trump’s tariffs put the iPhone in a tough spot Maybe the iPhone 16E’s higher price had tariffs in mind. The US smartphone market is weird. Most of us buy our phones through some combination of installment plans, trade-in offers, and carrier deals, so answering the question […]
How to set up Wi-Fi calling on Android and iPhones
How to set up Wi-Fi calling on Android and iPhones How’s that 5G rollout going in your area? Even in 2025, there’s no guarantee you’re going to be able to get reliable cell service everywhere you go, especially if you happen to live somewhere that’s especially crowded or remote â or if you work in […]
Waze is dropping Google Assistant on iPhone after leaving it broken for ‘over a year’
Waze is dropping Google Assistant on iPhone after leaving it broken for 'over a year' Waze is dropping Google Assistant on iPhone after leaving it broken for ‘over a year’ Waze is getting rid of Google Assistant for users on iPhones, citing “ongoing difficulties” with the integration. In an update on Tuesday, Waze said it plans on replacing it with an […]
Porsche’s next Taycan gets an infotainment upgrade — but no new CarPlay
Porsche's next Taycan gets an infotainment upgrade — but no new CarPlay Porsche’s next Taycan gets an infotainment upgrade — but no new CarPlay Here’s Porsche’s 2026 PCM setup. | Image: Porsche Porsche is upgrading the infotainment in the upcoming 2026 model year Taycan, 911, Panamera, and Cayenne with “more responsive” software and features such […]
The best MagSafe and Qi2 chargers
The best MagSafe and Qi2 chargers Wireless charging is less efficient than plugging in a wire, but it’s certainly convenient — especially when you add magnets. Most people who have an iPhone 12 or later (except the 16E) and want a magnetic charger should get a Qi2 charger. Any Qi2-certified charger will charge a MagSafe […]
The iPhone 17 Air makes other models look chunky in new leaked dummy shots
The iPhone 17 Air makes other models look chunky in new leaked dummy shots A leaked image of IPhone 17 dummy models. | Image: <a href=”https://x.com/SonnyDickson/status/1901133468912038374″ target=”_blank”>Sonny Dickson</a> A set of iPhone 17 dummies appeared last night in a new leak from Sonny Dickson, who has a long history of reliably leaking the nonfunctional versions […]
Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users
Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users iPhone and Android users will be able to exchange end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) RCS messages in the near future thanks to newly updated RCS specifications. The GSM Association announced that the latest RCS standard includes E2EE based on the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol, enabling interoperable […]
Here’s what the newest iPhone Air leaks say about its design
Here's what the newest iPhone Air leaks say about its design Here’s what the newest iPhone Air leaks say about its design A mockup of the iPhone 17 Air from YouTube channel iDeviceHelp. Apple is expected to release its thinnest phone yet later this year with the iPhone 17 Air. Rumors have held that the […]
The high stakes for AI Alexa
The high stakes for AI Alexa Amazon has been trying to make virtual assistants happen for more than a decade. Alexa is, by many definitions, wildly successful, but it has so far failed to become the kind of omnipresent, omnipotent helper the company imagines. (It has also, by all accounts, failed to become a compelling […]
iPhone 16E review: Eh, it’s alright
iPhone 16E review: Eh, it's alright iPhone 16E review: Eh, it’s alright The cheapest iPhone still feels about $100 too expensive. The iPhone 16E is everything I love and hate about iOS. FaceTime at your fingertips. A reliable camera. Simplicity. Familiarity. Theyâre the pillars of the iPhone experience, and Appleâs newest phone has âem. My […]