Apple’s custom Wi-Fi chip gives the iPhone 17 a notable boost, according to speed tests
Apple's custom Wi-Fi chip gives the iPhone 17 a notable boost, according to speed tests Ookla has found that Apple’s custom N1 networking chip that integrates the Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread radios in the iPhone 17 family “delivers a clear step-change in real-world Wi-Fi performance” when compared to the Broadcom chip used in […]
Apple will take a mini commission from mini app developers
Apple will take a mini commission from mini app developers Apple is launching a new program for mini app developers that slashes its fees for in-app purchases. On Thursday, the company announced that mini app creators who join the program take advantage of a lower 15 percent commission rate — half of the up to […]
Apple launches a Digital ID and says it’ll be accepted by the TSA
Apple launches a Digital ID and says it'll be accepted by the TSA Apple is launching Digital IDs, a feature that allows you to create and store an ID in Apple Wallet using your US passport. In the announcement, Apple says Digital ID acceptance will begin to “roll out first”at TSA checkpoints for domestic travel […]
Apple made a $230 crossbody… sock
Apple made a $230 crossbody… sock Yeah, that’s a fancy iPhone sock. If you were confused about Apple releasing a crossbody iPhone strap, then you’re going to find its new iPhone Pocket even more perplexing. The Pocket is actually a knitted bag, though it might be more apt to describe it as a sock designed […]
Siri Shortcuts now works with Samsung SmartThings routines
Siri Shortcuts now works with Samsung SmartThings routines Samsung’s latest SmartThings update adds support for Siri Shortcuts. In a press release, Samsung announced that you can now use Siri to run SmartThings routines, allowing you to use Apple’s voice assistant to control your smart home. Siri Shortcuts is a feature in iOS that lets you […]
The next iPhone Air has reportedly been delayed
The next iPhone Air has reportedly been delayed Apple is no longer planning to launch a second-generation iPhone Air next fall and has “already sharply scaled back production of the first version,” The Information reports. The company launched the super-thin version of the iPhone in September, but it seemingly hasn’t proven to be a big […]
Apple brings its App Store to the web
Apple brings its App Store to the web Apple has launched its App Store on the web, offering a central hub where you can browse through different categories of apps across all of the company’s devices, as spotted earlier by MacRumors and 9to5Mac. Now, when you navigate to apps.apple.com, you’ll see the revamped interface instead […]
Adobe’s Project Indigo camera finally adds iPhone 17 support
Adobe's Project Indigo camera finally adds iPhone 17 support Adobe’s computational photography app, Project Indigo, had a bit of trouble adapting to the new square-format selfie sensor in the iPhone 17 series. For the last month or so, the app simply didn’t support Apple’s latest phones at all. Adobe was working behind the scenes to […]
Apple’s reportedly pulling back on iPhone Air production
Apple's reportedly pulling back on iPhone Air production Just a week after rumors about Samsung canceling the Galaxy S26 Edge due to low sales of the ultra-slim S25 Edge, Apple is reportedly notifying its supply chain partners of plans to scale back iPhone Air production. According to people familiar with the matter, Apple is maintaining […]
The iPhone 17’s selfie camera is to blame for delayed Project Indigo support
The iPhone 17's selfie camera is to blame for delayed Project Indigo support iPhone 17 Pro owners are still waiting for Project Indigo support. | Photo: Vjeran Pavic / The Verge The iPhone 17 series launched just over a month ago, but Adobe’s camera app Project Indigo still doesn’t support the latest iPhones — you […]