Headlined by new Face ID improvements while wearing masks, and Universal Control on iPadOS, iOS 15.4 beta 1 is a noteworthy update that will surely catch the interest of even casual iPhone users. Watch our hands-on video walkthrough as we explore some of the best iOS 15.4 beta 1 changes and features.
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Face ID while wearing a mask
New auth screen when invoking Apple Pay before…
The Best iPhone 13 cases [Updated: New 2022 collections, canvas magnetic models, more]
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The best iPhone 13 cases are all ready and waiting down below. Our yearly roundup of the best iPhone 13 cases has now been updated with some new designs and brands to keep your precious Apple handset safe and looking its best. Alongside some collections from some of the big…
The phenomenal kids’ app Pok Pok Playroom has received a neat update today for the Busy Book toy featuring all-new dinosaur and Lunar New Year sections. This updated toy is great for open-ended play that encourages storytelling, fine motor skills, understanding cause and…
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Digital IDs…
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Here’s why the world’s second-ever USB-C iPhone sold for over $80k less than the first
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Qualcomm’s Weibo account chimed in to…
Apple has released iOS 15.4 beta 1 to developers and public beta users. With this version, the company is finally testing the ability to use Face ID with a mask. Here’s everything you need to know about this upcoming feature.
Just after you update your iPhone to iOS…
OnePlus 10 Pro gets an early hands-on in the US, showing off the new cameras and more
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Marques Brownlee, courtesy of dbrand, has been able to spend some time with the…
