iOS

Signal app recovers from outage caused by new user flood

7 hours ago

Signal app recovers from outage caused by new user flood

Privacy-focused messaging app Signal is back online after an outage lasting more than 24 hours, an extended downtime caused by a large rush of users switching to the app.

By Malcolm Owen | 7 hours ago

Bumble warns Apple privacy push could hurt business in IPO filing

1 day ago

Bumble warns Apple privacy push could hurt business in IPO filing

The dating app Bumble used its IPO filing on Friday to warn investors Apple's ongoing efforts to improve user privacy may hurt its bottom line in the long run.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

Apple adds 'Privacy' collection to iOS Tips app

1 day ago

Apple adds 'Privacy' collection to iOS Tips app

Apple this week expanded the first-party iOS Tips app to include a section covering hardware, software, and account privacy.

By AppleInsider Staff | 1 day ago

How to make an iPhone a wireless hotspot

3 days ago

How to make an iPhone a wireless hotspot

Whether you're traveling or experiencing a temporary internet outage, your iPhone can allow your other devices to connect to the internet. Here's how you can set up and connect to a personal hotspot on your iPhone.

By Amber Neely | 3 days ago

How to merge contacts on iPhone or iPad

4 days ago

How to merge contacts on iPhone or iPad

You may find that you wind up with duplicate contacts on your iPhone from time to time, especially if you've owned multiple Apple devices for a while. Here's how you can merge existing contacts into a single entry.

By Amber Neely | 4 days ago

All the changes in iOS 14.4 beta 2

4 days ago

All the changes in iOS 14.4 beta 2

Now that Apple has released the second developer beta of iOS 14.4, we've downloaded it to see what changes Apple has in store when the update is finally released to the public.

By Andrew O'Hara | 4 days ago

Apple issues second developer betas for iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, tvOS 14.4, watchOS 7.3

4 days ago

Apple issues second developer betas for iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, tvOS 14.4, watchOS 7.3

Apple is now on its second round of developer betas, providing testers with new builds of iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, tvOS 14.4, and watchOS 7.3.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

Ninu perfume offers on-demand scents customized by your iPhone

5 days ago

Ninu perfume offers on-demand scents customized by your iPhone

Ninu has revealed a smart perfume, consisting of a dispenser and an AI-assisted app that can allow users to create their own custom perfume on-demand, by altering the mix of multiple scents on your iPhone.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

Apple releases iOS 12.5.1 for older iPhones with Exposure Notification bug fixes

6 days ago

Apple releases iOS 12.5.1 for older iPhones with Exposure Notification bug fixes

Apple releases iOS 12.5.1 update with fixes related to the COVID-19 Exposure Notification feature which was added to older iPhones in December.

By Wesley Hilliard | 6 days ago

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Eyeware Beam uses your iPhone to track eye movements in games

1 week ago

Eyeware Beam uses your iPhone to track eye movements in games

The Eyeware Beam is an app for iOS devices that takes advantage of the TrueDepth camera system to allow users to track eye or head movements while they are playing a game on a PC.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

Apple purges Parler from App Store, Amazon cutting web service on Sunday

1 week ago

Apple purges Parler from App Store, Amazon cutting web service on Sunday

Apple has pulled the social media app Parler from the App Store after the service didn't submit moderation guidelines — and Amazon is pulling AWS services from the social media network as well.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

How to set parental controls on iPhone or iPad

1 week ago

How to set parental controls on iPhone or iPad

As iPhones and iPads become more ubiquitous in children's hands, setting up parental controls on the devices properly and completely is more critical than ever. Here are ways to set up those controls, including ways to block content, set time limits, and prevent expensive in-app purchases.

By Amber Neely | 1 week ago

How to clear search history on Safari on iPhone or Mac

1 week ago

How to clear search history on Safari on iPhone or Mac

You can remove your entire Safari browsing history, just yesterday's, or if you know exactly where to look, even one single item, too. Here's what you can do, where you can do it, and how.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

Apple ceases iOS 14.2, iOS 14.2.1 code signing following iOS 14.3 release

1 week ago

Apple ceases iOS 14.2, iOS 14.2.1 code signing following iOS 14.3 release

Apple on Thursday stopped signing code for iOS 14.2 and the subsequent iOS 14.2.1 point update following December's release of iOS 14.3.

By AppleInsider Staff | 1 week ago

How to change the ringtone on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

1 week ago

How to change the ringtone on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Apple has a good selection of ringtones for the iPhone, but even they can get old. Here's how to change your ringtone with either one you've bought from Apple or made for yourself, as well as how to set specific ringtones for individual contacts.

By Amber Neely | 1 week ago

How to scan QR codes on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

1 week ago

How to scan QR codes on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

With contactless interactions more common than ever, there is more of a need to read a QR code than ever. Here's how to read QR codes using your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

By Amber Neely | 1 week ago

How to change iPhone lock screen password, and why

1 week ago

How to change iPhone lock screen password, and why

Your face makes for a very good security check, but your passcode remains a weak spot. Here's how to change it to keep your iPhone data safe by changing your lock screen passcode.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

How to make text bigger on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

1 week ago

How to make text bigger on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

If you're having a hard time reading the text on your iPhone, here's how to make the text on your screen larger in just a few simple steps.

By Amber Neely | 1 week ago

Google to add privacy information to iOS app suite as soon as this week

1 week ago

Google to add privacy information to iOS app suite as soon as this week

Google on Tuesday responded to claims that it might be skirting new iOS privacy safeguards by refusing to update its suite of apps, saying that plans are in place to furnish that information in pending updates.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 week ago