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I need this iOS concept feature on my iPhone right now

Gavin Nelson / X It’s always fun to imagine and speculate what new smartphone operating systems will bring. With Apple’s iOS 18 update launching later this year — and reported to be a big one — there’s a lot of anticipation over what Apple’s next iPhone update will bring to the table. We don’t know much about what the next iOS update will offer, but there is one feature that I now need it to have. Product designer Gavin Nelson recently shared an iOS concept feature on X (formerly Twitter) and Threads, and it looks …

New iPads are coming soon, and they may have a big display upgrade

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends It seems new iPads, rocking some notable tweaks, are right around the corner. In the latest edition of his PowerOn newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says an updated lineup of iPad Pro models will likely arrive towards the end of March. Now, these new flagship slates could turn out to be special for multiple reasons. The new iPad Pro tablets could get a refined design language and, of course, a shift to the latest-generation M3 processor that is already providing its firepower to a…

Apple is updating one of the oldest apps on your iPhone

Apple iPhone 14 Pro (left) and iPhone 15 Pro Max Andy Boxall / Digital Trends Apple has updated one of its original iPhone apps, the Clock app, in the first iOS 17.4 beta. Specifically, the update includes a small, but significant change to the Stopwatch function. In the beta, the Stopwatch function now includes a timer in the Live Activities feature This feature appears in the Dynamic Island and the Lock Screen on supported devices. On the Dynamic Island, you’ll see a small timer; on the Lock Screen, you’ll see the…

There’s a big sale happening on M3 models of the MacBook Pro

Mark Coppock / Digital Trends Some great MacBook deals are going on at the moment at Best Buy with up to $200 off the latest MacBook Pro M3 models. A pretty sweet discount on some highly sought-after tech, it’s a smart move to hit the button below to see the full sale for yourself. Alternatively, you can keep reading while we take you through what to expect from the sale and highlight some great deals. What to shop for in the Best Buy MacBook sale Before you dive into the MacBook sale, take a look at our guide on…

MacBooks could soon fall behind iPads in this important way

Joe Maring / Digital Trends I use a MacBook almost every day, and there’s one thing that I really wish it had: Face ID. I’ve been asking for this feature for years, and Apple is apparently finally bringing it to a laptop-like experience … on the iPad. Despite the Mac being snubbed yet again, there are plenty of reasons to be excited about this change. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, a new iPad Pro is about to launch in March this year, and it could potentially come with a “landscape Face ID camera.” That could…

Every iPhone release in chronological order: 2007-2024

The iPhone 15 Pro Max (left) and iPhone 5 Andy Boxall / Digital Trends On January 9, 2007, Steve Jobs took the stage at Macworld and announced Apple’s next big product: the iPhone. Sales of the iPhone began on June 29, 2007, and it completely changed the world of mobile phones. Now, in 2024, we’ve had over 16 years of iPhone releases. In just a few more years, it will be two decades of the iPhone, which is a little crazy to think about. Let’s take a look back at every iPhone release in order, what made them special,…

Vision Pro app situation: the good, the bad, and the ugly

Apple With Apple’s Vision Pro headset almost upon us, a lot of questions are being asked about the apps it will have when it launches. How many there will be? What will they be like to use. Are big-name developers are getting on board? We’ve all been wondering what Apple has got in store for us. It’s not all a total mystery, though. With just a week before the Vision Pro starts arriving in people’s hands, we’re starting to get a clearer picture of the headset’s app situation. Some of it sounds exciting and some of it…

Death Stranding gets a limited-edition Backbone controller

Backbone Mobile game controller maker Backbone is releasing a limited-edition version of its Backbone One controller themed around Kojima Productions’ Death Stranding. If you pick one up, you’ll get a free code for the iOS version of Death Stranding: Director’s Cut, will launch alongside the controller next week. Based on the second-gen USB-C Backbone One controller, this limited-edition controller is themed to the game. The grip on the controller features a beige see-through design reminiscent of the BB Pod from…

The 5 Best Wireless Chargers for Android and iPhone in 2024

Wireless charging has made its way into most of the best phones and many other devices, such as charging cases for some of the best wireless earbuds. This makes a a wireless charger a nice accessory on the desk or bedside table. There are a lot of wireless chargers on the market, and like any piece of tech, it can be difficult to tell which may be the best for your needs. That’s why we’ve made some selections for the best wireless chargers for various use-cases. Read onward to find out which wireless chargers we…