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Seven of the top 10 bestselling handsets in 2023 were iPhones, according to data from research firm Counterpoint. This marks the first time in Counterpoint’s tracking of such data that Apple’s handset has dominated the chart to this extent. The research revealed the iPhone 14 to be the biggest seller, with 3.9% of all smartphone sales last year. The iPhone 14 Pro Max took the second spot, while the iPhone 14 Pro appeared in third place. The older iPhone 13 placed fourth. The iPhone 15 handsets showed up in fifth,…

Digital Trends Apple’s iMessage is a widely used messaging app with over 1 billion active users. It was launched in 2011 and is deeply integrated into Apple devices, allowing iPhone, iPad, and Mac users to exchange text messages, photos, videos, and more seamlessly across platforms. Over the years, Apple has introduced many new features to the Messages app. You probably use some of them every day, but others are easy to overlook and forget about it. Below are a few of our favorite hidden iMessage features — and ones…

Editing photos, especially when it involves separating subjects from their backgrounds, can seem daunting. Traditionally, this task required sophisticated software like Adobe Photoshop or AI tools. However, with iPhones running iOS 16 or later, you can now easily accomplish this without any additional apps. Let's explore how this feature works and its potential applications.Before diving in, ensure that your iPhone is updated to iOS 16 or later, as this feature is built into the operating system. Now, here's how you can…

Joe Maring / Digital Trends When it comes to Apple, we expect a new product refresh annually at this point, including for the iPad. However, that didn’t happen in 2023. In fact, 2023 was the first year that Apple didn’t release a new iPad model at all, which means we haven’t had new iPad releases since 2022. It’s unclear why we didn’t see any new iPads last year. However, that should also be an indicator that we can expect some big changes for the next generation of iPad models, which are rumored to come out this…

Phil Nickinson / Digital Trends As if what it’s done with MLS Season Pass wasn’t proof enough that Apple is serious about sports, today we have another example. Enter Apple Sports, a new app for iPhone that aims to be the only app you’ll need for live sports scores, real-time stats, and more. Apple Sports is available today in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Inside it you’ll find the likes of MLS, NBA, college basketball, Premier League, Bundesliga, LaLiga, Liga MX, Ligue 1, and Serie A — and that’s just for starters.…

Apple Watch Series 9 Andy Boxall / Digital Trends Apple and Samsung — the two titans of the smartwatch industry — are chasing a new feature that would allow a smartwatch to measure the glucose levels in your blood. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)  is already concerned about misleading marketing tactics, even though the feature is yet to appear on a commercially available smartwatch from a well-known brand. “The FDA has not authorized, cleared, or approved any smartwatch or smart ring that is intended…

Capital One CEO and Chairman, Richard Fairbank.Marvin Joseph| The Washington Post | Getty ImagesCapital One's recently announced $35.3 billion acquisition of Discover Financial isn't just about getting bigger — gaining "scale" in Wall Street-speak — it's a bid to protect itself against a rising tide of fintech and regulatory threats.It's a chess move by one of the savviest long-term thinkers in American finance, Capital One CEO Richard Fairbank. As a cofounder of a top 10 U.S. bank by assets, his tenure is a rarity in a…

Jonas Daehnert / Inside-sim It’s no secret that Apple has been eyeing smart ring technology for a while. Now, it seems the market is ripe, and Apple is ready to go beyond the patent stage. According to a report from the Electronic Times, Apple’s development process is closer to giving us a market-ready product. “It seems likely that commercialization is imminent,” says the report, citing an insider with knowledge of the supply chain. Unfortunately, the report doesn’t say exactly when we can expect an “Apple Ring” to…

Apple The Apple Music Replay feature gives you a rundown of which songs and albums you’ve listened to on the service every year. But now, it’s getting a makeover that will make it more handy. Rundowns are being offered every month, allowing you to see your favorite tunes during the past 30-plus days — as well as how often you’ve listened to those titles. The new monthly Apple Music Replay feature is only available through the web on the Apple Music Replay website, which is unfortunate, but unsurprising. The annual…

Alex Blake / Digital Trends Switching apps is something I do countless times every day on my Mac, so much so that I don’t ever think anything of it. That is until recently, when I discovered a new app that has me flipping windows in a new (and much-improved) way. That app is called Quick Tab, and it’s designed to make app switching a little more painless. Now, I’ll admit that I’ve never thought of the traditional Command-Tab key combination as all that painful, but Quick Tab has swiftly shown me what I’ve been…