• Face ID is replacing Touch ID on the new iPhone X

     Apple just introduced the new iPhone X, and the full edge-to-edge screen means no more home button. No more home button means no more Touch ID, since that’s where Apple put the fingerprint scanner in older phones. So to keep your phone secure Apple is introducing Face ID, which lets you unlock your phone by just looking at it. This new...

  • Apple announces a wireless charging case for the AirPods

     Apple announced the AirPods at the iPhone 7 launch event. A year later, Apple is already updating its wireless earbuds, well at least its case. Even though the AirPods are still backordered in most stores, the company just announced a new optional charging case. The AirPods case still works and looks more or less the same. But the indicator light...

  • The iPhone X will include animoji, emojis animated based on your facial expressions

     Apple demonstrated a new type of emoji today at its press event unveiling the new iPhone 8 and iPhone X. The iPhone X includes a new facial camera system that allows for practical applications like unlocking your phone (and payments) with your face. It’s also used for something that looks fun and maybe a little creepy — it can track...

  • The iPhone is officially getting wireless charging

     It’s been a long time coming, but it’s finally happening: the iPhone is getting wireless charging. Apple just announced as much while debuting the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. Perhaps most interesting: Apple didn’t go and make an all new standard here. They’re using Qi (pronounced “Chee”) — an open standard that has been in the works for nearly a decade. As…...

  • This is the iPhone X

     Ten years ago, the world got much bigger and much smaller, all in one fell swoop. Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone, the first internet-connected smartphone that put user experience above all, finally executing on the idea of a full touchscreen handset. This ushered in the rise of constant social networking, an application economy, and a complete dependence on our smartphones...

  • iOS 11 is coming out on September 19

     Apple is announcing several new iPhones today. But if you already have an iPhone or iPad, chances are you’ll also get something new. The company just announced at its press conference that the new major version of Apple’s mobile operating system will be released on September 19. You’ll be able to download it for free. Apple first unveiled iOS 11...

  • Apple announces the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus

     It comes in silver, space grey and a new gold finish that looks like a mix between gold and rose gold. These phones are sealed to be water and dust resistant. There’s a new retina HD display. It has true tone technology like the most recent iPad Pro. It adapts to ambient light. Speakers are 25 percent louder and have...

  • Apple is bringing live sports to the Apple TV 4K

     Apple today said it is bringing live sports to the new Apple TV 4K, though the details aren’t quite clear yet as to how it’s going to play out. The new Apple TV 4K has a dedicated sports tab that has every live and upcoming game, and as seasons change so will the sports tab. There will be scores, and...

  • Apple’s Watch 3 rolls out heart health and smart fitness features

     Today, Apple announced the new Apple Watch 3 will be rolling out several health and fitness features included with OS4 like smart activity coaching, new features for swimmers, Gym Connect and an enhanced heart rate monitor. Apple will enhance the heart rate app to monitor measurements like resting heart rate, recovery heart rate as well as a notification for an elevated...

  • The new Apple Watch Series 3 has cellular built-in

     The new Apple Watch is now official, offering one big highlight upgrade over the previous version: Built-in cellular support. Wireless cellular LTE connectivity provided by a built-in chip means the new Apple Watch will be able to stay connected even when it’s not tethered to an iPhone, which is a huge step forward in terms of making it an independent...