Apple announces major iPhone shake-up that will save owners money and deter thieves from stealing their device

[ APPLE is making a series of changes that could save iPhone owners money and deter thieves too. iPhone repairs can be costly if you want it done right. 2 Repair boost applies to iPhone 15 and newer modelsCredit: Getty 2 Using second hand parts could bring down repair costs The tech giant started allowing … Read more

Five must-know iPhone hacks to free up tons of storage – including a little-known iMessage trick

[ STRUGGLING to find space on your iPhone? Check out these five hacks to avoid ‘storage full’ alerts for good. First, you’ll want to make a note of your iPhone Storage as it stands now – so you can check the before and after. 1 Your Safari app keeps all sorts of cached data, which … Read more

Google plots big Android change for millions of phones that will leave iPhone owners jealous

[ GOOGLE is plotting to get one up on Apple with an Android trick iPhone can’t beat. The US tech behemoth is apparently working on a way to allow people to message each other when they don’t have any signal or Wi-Fi. 2 The next version of Android is expected later this yearCredit: SOPA Images/LightRocket … Read more

iPhone owners warned as popular models set to miss out on Apple’s ‘biggest’ free upgrade yet – check full list now

[ APPLE is gearing up to release a free iPhone upgrade for millions later this year. But for some unlucky users there won’t be any fancy new perks. 1 Apple releases a new version of iOS each yearCredit: Alamy iOS 18 is expected to be jam-packed with fresh features powered by artificial intelligence (AI). This … Read more

How an iPhone Powered by Google’s Gemini AI Might Work

[ So, assuming the deal does go through, what might Gemini look like on the iPhone? First off, Gartenberg says it will likely manifest with a distinctly un-Apple label. “It would probably be something Apple couldn’t hide under its own brand,” he says. “Perhaps it would be a setting where you could select your assistant, … Read more

How to Back Up Your iPhone to iCloud, MacOS, or Windows (2024)

[ Your iPhone is so much more than just a screen for texting. Smartphones are how we get work done, stay on top of the crazy news cycle, rock out, keep in touch with friends and family, and capture life’s most important moments. Carrying all of that information in our pockets is incredibly powerful, and … Read more

Four little-known iPhone hacks to instantly boost your camera and photos – including an easy way to make your own GIF

[ THERE are tons of hidden tricks in your iPhone’s camera and photo app, including an easy way to make your own GIFs. GIFs are animated pictures that can be shared in iMessage, WhatsApp and Facebook messenger. 1 The Apple camera and photos apps have tons of features waiting for you All three of those … Read more

Apple quietly issues surprise upgrade for some iPhones with a secret free battery charging boost – check yours now

[ A LOAD of iPhones have quietly received an unexpected free upgrade that’s a big boost for their battery. Apple issued its latest iOS update earlier this week with the usual bug fixes but experts have discovered that some iPhone models gained another bonus perk. 2 The upgrade is available to iPhone 12 ownersCredit: Alamy … Read more

Apple introduces trade-in programme for Malaysian customers, offering credit toward new purchases

[ Apple has introduced a trade-in programme on its Malaysian website, allowing customers to hand in their old Apple devices for store credit when purchasing a new one. Trade-ins are available for all new Apple devices being sold on the company’s website (excluding accessories), though the devices eligible for the programme vary. For instance, for … Read more