A new survey from PYMENTS.com today suggests that just 6% of iPhone owners in the United States opt to use Apple Pay in stores, despite having the feature set up on their device. The survey shows that “93.9% of consumers with Apple Pay activated on their iPhones do not use it in-store to pay for purchases.”
The data is based on a national study conducted by PYMENTS with 3,671 consumers in…
Twitter for iOS testing new edge-to-edge design for the timeline
September 9, 2021
If you open Twitter on your iPhone today, you might notice a new design for the timeline that puts the focus on photos, videos, and GIFs. Twitter confirmed today that it is now testing this new design on iOS ahead of a potential full release.
The new timeline design in…
Apple’s iPhone 13 event is set for September 14 at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET, and the anticipation is building. Alongside the new iPhone lineup, we’re expecting the Apple Watch Series 7 and more to be unveiled. Read on for several ways to watch iPhone 13 event on any…
Following the announcement of Apple’s September 14 event, the company has added a new hashflag to Twitter. When you tweet the hashtag #AppleEvent, Twitter will display a mini version of the Apple logo depicted in the event’s invitation.
This isn’t Apple’s first hashflag on Twitter – last year Apple used multiple different hashflags to promote their fall events. This year, Apple…
Should you buy an iPhone now or wait for the iPhone 13?
September 9, 2021
It’s that time of year again — we’re just a week away from the expected introduction of Apple’s flagship iPhone 13 lineup. This year, we’re expecting a focus on camera upgrades, performance improvements, and a smaller notch. With the iPhone 13 looming, should you…
Carriers ramp up marketing ahead of iPhone 13 event and release
September 9, 2021
With iPhone 13 rumored to launch this month, it’s not only Apple customers who are eager to know more about the company’s upcoming iPhone. UK carrier Sky is also betting that “the next generation is about to land” as it’s asking people to pre-register to its…
How to use the ultra wide camera on iPhone 11 and 12
September 9, 2021
One of the great additions with the iPhone 11 and 12 lineups is an ultra wide camera that allows users to capture a much greater field of view without needing an external lens. Read on for how to use the ultra wide camera on the iPhone 11 and 12, including how to manually dial in your focal length.
The iPhone 11 and 12 lineups have the latest cameras that include exclusive features like Night…
Hands-on: Here’s how Background Sounds work in iOS 15
September 9, 2021
Ahead of WWDC in June, Apple announced Background Sounds would be coming to iOS to help users find focus, calm, and rest. Now in the iOS 15 beta, the feature is available to test out. Read along for how to use iPhone Background Sounds in iOS 15, what you get, what you…
Germany wants Apple to update and repair iPhones for 7 years
September 9, 2021
A new environmental responsibility proposal from the German government to the European Union says Apple should require security updates and spare parts for iPhone for at least seven years. According to Heise Online, Germany’s Ministry of Economics also wants spare parts…
Heart Analyzer for iPhone and Apple Watch updated with new Heart Reports, respiratory rate support, more
September 9, 2021
Heart Analyzer for iPhone and Apple Watch is one of the best and most powerful ways to visualize the health data collected by your Apple Watch. A new update to Heart Analyzer today brings a variety of new features and enhancements to the app, including new Heart Reports, a redesigned Heart Home, and more.
For those unfamiliar, Heart Analyzer taps into the data collected by your Apple Watch and…
