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12 stories tagged with "Iphone"
Apple Extends Free Satellite Features Through 2027
Innovation•Sep 10

Apple Extends Free Satellite Features Through 2027

Apple just gave millions of iPhone users another free year of lifesaving satellite connectivity. The tech giant extended complimentary access to emergency messaging and location services for iPhone 14, 15, and 16 owners through at least 2027.

Google News - Technology•2 min read
New iPhone Feature Helps Break Social Media Addiction
Health & Wellness•Aug 21

New iPhone Feature Helps Break Social Media Addiction

A tech journalist accidentally discovered that iOS 27's new voice-command shortcut can block distracting apps during work hours, offering a fresh solution to mindless scrolling. The feature turns simple spoken requests into phone-blocking commands that actually work.

Google News - Technology•2 min read
Google Makes Switching from iPhone to Android Effortless
Innovation•Jul 23

Google Makes Switching from iPhone to Android Effortless

Switching smartphones just got a whole lot easier. Google's new Android 17 feature lets iPhone users wirelessly transfer their entire digital life without downloading extra apps.

TechCrunch•2 min read
Hidden iPhone Feature Creates Perfect Kid-Safe Phone for Free
Innovation•Jul 4

Hidden iPhone Feature Creates Perfect Kid-Safe Phone for Free

A buried iOS setting turns any iPhone into a safe, internet-free phone for kids without spending a dime. Apple's Assistive Access feature gives parents total control over apps and web access.

Wired•2 min read
Apple Makes iPhones Back to 2019 Run Up to 80% Faster
Innovation•Jun 16

Apple Makes iPhones Back to 2019 Run Up to 80% Faster

Apple's new iOS 27 update breathes new life into iPhones as old as 2019, delivering speed boosts up to 80 percent faster. The tech giant proves that older devices don't have to become obsolete.

Google News - Technology•2 min read
Apple's iOS 27 Supports iPhones as Old as 7 Years
Innovation•Jun 9

Apple's iOS 27 Supports iPhones as Old as 7 Years

Apple just gave millions of iPhone 11 owners a gift: their seven-year-old phones can run the latest iOS 27 software. It's a rare win for older devices in a world of planned obsolescence.

Engadget•2 min read
Apple Pays $250M to iPhone Buyers Over Missing AI Features
Solutions•May 6

Apple Pays $250M to iPhone Buyers Over Missing AI Features

iPhone owners are getting money back after Apple settled a lawsuit about delayed AI features. If you bought an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16, you could receive between $25 and $95.

The Verge•2 min read
Astronauts Capture Stunning Earthshine on iPhone from Moon
Innovation•Apr 23

Astronauts Capture Stunning Earthshine on iPhone from Moon

NASA astronauts just showed us Earth's glow from 240,000 miles away, and they filmed it all on an iPhone. The breathtaking footage reveals how our planet's reflected sunlight illuminated the Orion spacecraft during the historic Artemis II mission.

Google News - Science•2 min read
NASA Astronaut Films First Earthset on iPhone from Moon
Global News•Apr 21

NASA Astronaut Films First Earthset on iPhone from Moon

A NASA astronaut just captured humanity's first mobile phone video of Earth disappearing behind the Moon, shot entirely on an iPhone during the historic Artemis II mission. The stunning 53-second clip shows our home planet slipping from view as seen from lunar orbit.

Google News - Science•2 min read
NASA Astronauts Can Now Take iPhones to the Moon
Innovation•Feb 6

NASA Astronauts Can Now Take iPhones to the Moon

Astronauts heading to the moon next month will carry iPhones for the first time in NASA history. The move marks a major shift toward using everyday technology in space exploration.

South China Morning Post•2 min read
Apple Gives iPhone Users Control Over Location Privacy
Daily Mix•Jan 29

Apple Gives iPhone Users Control Over Location Privacy

Apple just launched a new feature that stops cell carriers from tracking your exact location. The privacy tool is rolling out now on the newest iPhones and iPads across several global carriers.

TechCrunch•2 min read
Apple Updates iPhones From 2013 to Keep Them Working
Solutions•Jan 28

Apple Updates iPhones From 2013 to Keep Them Working

Apple just released surprise updates for iPhones and iPads up to 13 years old, ensuring FaceTime and iMessage keep working until at least 2027. Millions of old devices are getting a new lease on life.

Ars Technica•2 min read