From the moment we wake up in the morning until our heads finally hit the pillow, we’re bombarded with notifications demanding our attention – leading Aussies to admit they often feel distracted and stressed by the end of the day. Now, a new study from Amazon Kindle has revealed just how dire our screen habits are, showing … Read more
Erin Bulcao’s teenage daughters aren’t glued to their phones like most New York City middle schoolers. Unlike the rest of the smartphone generation, the 13-year-olds are not allowed to have social media — nor have unlimited access to their devices. “The phone is there to be able to contact us,” Bulcao, 40, told The Post. … Read more
One of the most irritating trends has taken to the friendly skies. There has been an alarming uptick in passengers having conservations on speaker mode or watching movies and TV shows sans headphones on both the plane and at the airport. “At first it irritated me. Then it annoyed me. Then it got me angry. … Read more
The Notes app on the iPhone holds some of our most valuable thoughts — but it might be holding something more sinister, too. According to some social media sleuths, the Notes app is now being used for people to do the dirty on their partners. “So apparently the new way people are cheating is on … Read more
Eloise Gets an iPhone. Sofia Richie Grainge has been lambasted by social media critics after she confirmed that her five-month-old daughter Eloise already has an iPhone. The model, 26, spoke about her daughter, whom she shares with husband Elliot Grainge, on Thursday’s episode of the Therapuss podcast, hosted by social media personality Jake Shane. Shane, … Read more
Looks like we’ve got some bad apples. iPhone users are creating inappropriate emojis using Apple’s new Genmoji feature. The generative AI emoji tool allows iPhone users to generate custom emojis using simple text prompts. Genmoji — a generative AI emoji — allows iPhone users to generate custom emojis using simple text prompts. Apple However, since … Read more
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Gen Zers are taking their thrifting obsession to the next level, this time with their smartphones. The tech-savvy generation isn’t opting for brand-new iPhones — instead, they are settling for mint-condition refurbished ones for a fraction of the original sale price. “With incremental improvements between new smartphone versions, … Read more
An Apple Watch a day keeps the doctor away. Some users are astounded by their device’s ability to flag early signs of sickness before an ailment like COVID or a cold arises after the iOS 11 software update rolled out last month. The startlingly accurate health assessment from the Apple Watch’s Vitals app — available … Read more
It’s the “plop” no one wants to hear while on the pot. Using an airplane lavatory is risky enough, owing to the germs, tight space and lack of ventilation. But there’s nearly no greater gamble than squatting over the seat while your precious phone is in your pocket, and hoping it doesn’t meet a watery … Read more
A recent survey uncovered the drama that’s been bubbling between Android and iPhone users. The findings show that being an Android user could be impacting your dating life — as if we need something else to make it even harder. About 22% of iPhone users admit they look down on those sending non-iMessage texts, and nearly 23% … Read more
Apple users are bitter over the latest software update, claiming their device performance has taken a drastic hit. Overly zealous customers eager to upgrade to the new iOS 18 — released on Monday ahead of the iPhone 16 launch — are met with battery troubles, claiming the operating system drains the battery life of their smartphones. … Read more
Picture this: An easier way for Gen Z Apple users to take selfies. That’s the reality of the new iPhone 16 — which was unveiled this week — that includes a button on the side of the device specifically for controlling the camera. Located on the same side as the lock button, the camera control feature … Read more
China’s Huawei Technologies on Tuesday unveiled a $2,800 tri-foldable phone as it seeks to extend its lead in the world’s biggest smartphone market and steal the spotlight from Apple hours after it debuted a new iPhone. The Chinese tech giant showed off its new Mate XT, which users can fold three ways like an accordion screen door, during … Read more
Sink your teeth into this Apple announcement. The tech giant today unveiled its iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus which harnesses cutting-edge hardware capabilities, an even more sleek and sustainable design and introduces ChatGPT-powered artificial intelligence, allowing users to make even more nuanced commands. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus start at $799 and … Read more
A giant, fully functioning iPhone created by popular YouTubers broke a world record. Arun Maini and Matthew Perks constructed an 6.74-foot tall version of an iPhone 15 Pro Max, which set the Guinness World Record for the largest smartphone replica. In order to take home the title, the phone had to actually work, so theirs — … Read more
They want to get people off their phones and on the dance floor. The Palace, a sceney lounge and night club in Soho that draws a fashionable crowd in their 20’s and 30’s, will forbid guests from using their phones starting Thursday. Owner Ben Robertshaw told The Post that the new rule intends to promote … Read more
This technology would be awfully hard to beat. A new Apple patent could lead to an eventual iOS update allowing users to rely on their heartbeat to unlock an iPhone, Apple Insider reported. The technology already exists within the Apple Watch — which monitors heart rhythm through an electrocardiogram (ECG) app. New iPhones may one day … Read more
Heads-up if you iPhilander. Smart watches and fitness apps have inadvertently exposed illicit affairs, but your iPhone could also easily out you as a cheater, too. While you may go to great lengths to cover up infidelity, using a separate credit card and arranging meet-ups at secret locations, even the most tech-savvy love rat can … Read more
It’s about time for an update like this. Apple’s iOS 18 update for iPhones and other devices appears to have a very subtle, yet handy upgrade for people with dead phones. In the fall when the new operating system is released, even if your battery is zapped, the current time will still be displayed in … Read more
Only a sole tier of iPhone users will have access to Apple’s latest, artificially intelligent operating system. The tech company unveiled iOS 18 on Monday, along with its ChatGPT-powered AI component called Apple Intelligence. Releasing in the fall, Apple Intelligence will work as a generative image and emoji maker and an enhanced writing tool. Only … Read more