It’s time to stop blaming our phones. Screen time isn’t making child-parent relationships worse, say researchers. In fact, it’s just distractions in general. Researchers in Switzerland analyzed what they refer to as “technoference” — that is, interference caused by digital devices — to learn whether distractions from sources other than phones were actually just as … Read more
They’re putting the “eye” in iPhone. Apple users will soon be able to control their iPhones and iPads with their eyes after the tech giant unveiled an array of new accessibility features for their products. “Eye Tracking,” which is designed for users with physical disabilities, will be powered by Artificial Intelligence and won’t require any … Read more
iPhone users are causing some much-dreaded déjà vu. The latest Apple update iOS 17.5 — which the company recently urged users to instantly download — is causing years-long deleted photos to reappear on phones. One person was shocked to see erased, nude photos they had taken with their partner three years ago suddenly pop up … Read more
It’s time to hit update on your iPhone. A vital new software update across Apple devices protects the tech from security breaches — and offers an array of new features for users to take advantage of. iOS 17.5, released Monday, implements security patches and a bevy of features across Apple News, Podcasts and notifications, as well … Read more
Apple finally had a wakeup call. For many months, iPhone users have been complaining about a glitch that resulted in set alarms not sounding. “This has probably been the third or fourth day in a row my alarm clock has not gone off,” TikToker Reid Manning recently griped. Another person on TikTok said they spent … Read more
A terrifying and extremely advanced cyberattack has impacted iPhone users from at least 92 countries, including India, Reuters reported. Parent company Apple warned targeted users in an email that hackers aimed to “remotely compromise the iPhone” and updated its guidance about these cases of highly sophisticated device infiltration Wednesday. Called “mercenary attacks,” they actually don’t … Read more
Birds are singing, flowers are blooming, daylight is going the extra mile — and Aries season is raging. Yes, friends, spring hath sprung and with it the ancient call to begin again. Human behavior is intrinsically tied to seasonal patterns and natural cycles. Our energy levels dip when less daylight is available as darkness triggers … Read more
It’s handy to know what your iPhone is doing to your digits. Techies and smartphone users fear that their mobile devices, when pressing down on their pinky during normal phone use, are leaving a mark or indentation on the pinky — otherwise known as “iPhone finger.” The iOS-inspired conspiracy was recently discussed on “The TJ … Read more
Now this will get your trip off to a flying start. Air travel, while often a pleasurable experience for avid vacationers, can come with a unique set of stressors. The frustration of navigating foreign airports to find your gate, anxiously listening for announcements about flight delays and cancellations, and feverishly updating loved ones with last-minute changes to your … Read more
When it’s frigid outside, it’s the best time of year to plop down on the couch and pick up a book that will scare the bejesus out of you. (For reasons we’ve never been able to quite work out, winter is the time of year that many thrillers are published.) Put your iPhone on Do … Read more
Nora, 16, is a fairly typical teenager. A high-school student from Southern California, she lives on Snapchat, has a mouth full of braces, sings in the school choir and a “large majority” of her friends are clinically depressed. “I always have a friend who’s going through something super serious,” she told Abigail Shrier, author of … Read more
If you miss your BlackBerry, you can have it back once again with the click of a button. Introducing Clicks, which is both a case and physical keyboard rolled into one, to turn your iPhone into a BlackBerry-like device. iPhone users — specifically owners of the iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 … Read more
Consider it a judgment call — some women find men who own a Google Android phone instead of an Apple iPhone less attractive. TikToker Travaine Barnett hit the streets in October to ask ladies what it is about Android devices, notorious for green text message bubbles that show up on iPhones, that give them the … Read more
TikTok users are now frightened and confused as to why the viral video app is supposedly demanding they input their iPhone password to view content. Even more concerning, experts say the reasons why TikTok — which had reportedly been caught red-handed spying on journalists in the past — remains unclear. “TikTok itself doesn’t explicitly state … Read more
Does she need to call a tech-corcist? A UK woman has been plagued by a “really annoying” iPhone glitch for five years that causes her alarm to go off at 9:25 a.m. every day like clockwork — despite the fact that she never scheduled it. She detailed this technological Groundhog Day problem, which even has … Read more
Hey Siri — how do I change my name? A Scottish woman saw her life turned upside down after Apple made a small tweak to its digital assistant software in a recent update, leaving the Edinburgh-based personal trainer with no option but to take drastic measures. Siri Price, 26, was annoyed enough when Apple released their voice … Read more
Google on Wednesday unveiled a next-generation Pixel smartphones lineup that will be infused with more artificial intelligence tools capable of writing captions about photos that can be altered by the technology, too. The injection of more artificial intelligence, or AI, into Google’s products marks another step in the company’s attempt to bring more of the … Read more
Mom to the rescue. Jax Anderson and her 12-year-old daughter, Evelyn, have their own private distress signal. The secret “S-O-S” allows the preteen to quickly and discreetly telegraph the need for parental intervention, in case of uncomfortable or even life-threatening situations — without anybody knowing she’s calling for help. It’s the “poop” emoji. “Whenever Evelyn … Read more
Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled two foldable smartphones as it continues to bet on devices with bending screens, a budding market that has yet to fully take off because of high prices. The clamshell-designed Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5, a larger device that opens and folds like a book, will be … Read more
Footage of the moment a car being driven by a Queensland, Australia woman crashed into her cheating husband and his mistress on a quiet Brisbane street has been revealed for the first time. Christie Lee Kennedy, 38, avoided serving any jail time for dangerous driving of a motor vehicle after her car was seen plowing into David … Read more