Covid-19 makes Face ID a nuisance - will that make Apple bring back Touch ID for iPhone 12?

Covid-19 has transformed the habits of our society and, with the widespread (and in some cases mandatory) use of face masks, it also reveals that companies that went all-in on facial recognition systems as a way to unlock smartphones, as is the case with Apple with its Face ID, made the wrong move.

Portuguese app DuetCam records dual-cam video on iPhone

On the iPhone 11 presentation one of the highlights was when Filmic Pro demoed 4-camera video recording on the iPhone 11 Pro. But if you want something simples, just to record videos from the rear and front camera, you can try the DuetCam app, made in Portugal.

Apple secretly slows down iPhones with older batteries

If you have an iPhone 6 or 6S and get the feeling that your iPhone has been slower than normal... it may not be just a sensation, but rather a very real phenomena caused by a "fix" Apple has deployed to prevents problems with worn out batteries.

Notch remover app hides iPhone X notch

After the wallpapers that disguise the iPhone X notch, here's an app that tries to make some money out of it, by promising to hide the notch.

iPhone X "transparent" wallpapers

Can't forget about those Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S8 with transparent back covers? If you happen to have an iPhone X (or other full-screen phones) you have a much easier and risk-free alternative... using the right wallpaper.

Samsung pokes fun at 10 years of iPhones

Thee's nothing better than a good "ad war" between huge companies such as Samsung and Apple (even if Apple rarely takes time to answer back) and there's a new ad poking fun at all the iPhone users have been missing for the past 10 years.

iPhone X users will be beta-testers for app design issues

The new iPhone X is arriving next week, and should you be one of the lucky few to get one, be prepared to become a beta tester whether you want it or not.

iOS 11.0.1 is crashing iPhones and draining battery faster than ever

Apple's latest iOS 11.0.1 did fix the Outlook bug, but unfortunately seems to have kept (or worsened) lots other iOS 11 bugs, leaving lots of users in despair.

How to reboot the iPhone X

Apple has changed - once again - the technique required to force a reboot on the new iPhone X, making it a 3-step affair.

5 ARKit augmented reality apps to try out in iOS 11

The arrival of iOS 11 comes with ARKit in tow, opening up millions of people to high quality augmented reality experiences. Here's some you may want to try to see the sort of things that can be done.

iPhone 8 and 7S unveiled in photos and video

It's hard to keep secrets when production ramps up to full gear, and that's precisely what happened once again to the upcoming series of iPhones: the iPhone 7S, 7S Plus, and the much awaited iPhone 8 (or iPhone Pro?)

iPhone 8 final design

After the images of several different versions of the iPhone 8 circulating around the web, it seems that we finally have a winning design, and it won't disappoint.

Google Assistant now available on the iPhone

This year's Google I/O edition started with a strong presence of Google Assistant, which now becomes available with all its features for iOS.

iPhone 8 leak shows Touch ID on the back

Apple fans that made fun of Samsung for being forced to place the fingerprint sensor on the back of the Galaxy S8 may have to prepare for a similar backlash, as a leaked specification design sheet shows a similar setup for this year's high-end iPhone.

Apple envisions iPhones and iPads as MacBook "brains"?

Lots of companies have been trying to bridge the gap between smartphones and regular computers, and it seems Apple has also some ideas about it for the future.

Apple launches new (cheaper) iPad, red iPhones and double the iPhone SE's storage

We all knew new iPads were coming, but Apple took this opportunity to simplify it's entire iPad line and make it even cheaper; while at the same time giving us (RED) iPhones and doubling the SE storage.

Eye adds an Android phone to your iPhone back

Do you have an iPhone but often wish you also had an Android device for certain things? Well, Eye wants to take care of that, by adding an Android smartphone to an iPhone case.

Apple's patent shows display that can read your fingerprint

Going for a full-display iPhone (as expected for the next iPhone 8) comes with a lot of side-effects, and finding a way to read your fingerprint without having a TouchID "button" is one of them. Thankfully, Apple seems to be working on displays that can read your fingerprints no matter where you touch them.

Apple orders extra 60M OLED displays from Samsung

It seems Apple has definitely fallen in love with OLED screens for its next iPhone, and confirming it is an order for an additional 60 million OLED displays won by Samsung Display.

Chrome for iOS gets QR Code reader

Tired of fumbling around trying to find a QR Code reader app on your iPhone when you need it the most? Well, look no more, as Chrome for iOS can now scan QR Codes with ease.