The fall is shaping up to be a busy one for Apple and the iPhone. With all rumors suggesting that the iPhone 13 lineup is on track for announcement sometime in mid-September, this means we’re just weeks away from seeing what’s next for the iPhone. Read on as we round up some of the top features to expect from the new iPhones coming this fall.
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How to install the iOS 15 public beta or developer beta
September 9, 2021
Ready to test out all the new features arriving with iOS 15 like Focus mode, Live Text, offline Siri, all-new Safari, redesigned Notifications, and more? Follow along for how to install iOS 15 public beta or developer beta.
Update 9/3: If you don’t want to wait until the…
Users can now transfer WhatsApp chats from iPhone to Android, but this requires a cable
September 9, 2021
WhatsApp recently announced that users would finally be able to transfer their chat history between iOS and Android devices, starting with Samsung Galaxy smartphones. While this feature was already available in WhatsApp Beta for some users, the transfer option has now been…
Latest Apple Arcade games for iPhone, Mac, Apple TV [9/3: Layton’s Mystery, MasterChef, more]
September 9, 2021
Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added regularly with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on the latest from Apple’s gaming service.
New for 9/3: The newest releases are the iOS hits Layton’s Mystery Journey, MasterChef, and Zen Pinball Party.
You can learn more about and download all the new games by heading to…
A market intelligence report says that Xiaomi overtook Apple in the smartwatch market during quarter two – though just barely. That left Xiaomi in the No. 1 slot, Apple as No. 2, ahead of Huawei and Fitbit, with Samsung in last place.
The report shows Xiaomi shipping 8M…
Apple’s anticipated virtual reality and augmented reality headset will need to be wirelessly tethered to a phone or a similar device for the most advanced features, according to a new report. The Information says this AR/VR headset will work similarly to early versions of…
iPhone periscope lens plans hit Samsung patent problem
September 9, 2021
A new report from Korea says that the iPhone periscope lens expected to debut in Apple’s 2023 lineup has hit a snag. Samsung has the most sophisticated technology for those, and Apple wants to use it, but there are patent problems with the optical image stabilization system the iPhone maker wants to include.
Periscope lenses are a way to allow longer optical zoom without having lenses that stick…
Apple Design Award winner Pok Pok Playroom iOS app for kids launches new ‘Forest’ toy
September 9, 2021
The phenomenal kids’ app Pok Pok Playroom sees its latest update today with the nature-focused “Forest.” This new toy is great for open-ended play that builds memory, spatial awareness, creative thinking, understanding cause and effect, and more.
As I previously…
Readdle’s Documents X app for iOS gets major update with UI changes, Smart Actions, more
September 9, 2021
Readdle is out with a big update for its popular Documents iOS app, now called Documents X. The major release offers new Smart Actions to speed up your workflows, a fresh UI more consistent with iOS, and faster access to your cloud storage.
Readdle detailed the Documents X…
iPhone market share falls to 4th place ahead of iPhone 13 launch
September 9, 2021
The iPhone market share of the global smartphone market fell to 13.7% in Q2, ahead of the iPhone 13 launch later this month. Q2 is historically the slowest quarter for iPhone sales as customers wait for the new flagship models.
The drop put Apple in 4th place, behind Samsung, Oppo, and Xiaomi …
TrendForce released its production estimates for the second quarter of the year, noting an 11%…
