iPhone SE 4 reportedly cancelled — so what is Apple's plan for cheap phones? By Philip Michaels published 11 January 23 An analyst says Apple is dropping plans to make an iPhone SE 4. With Samsung and Google working on midrange phones for this year, do cheap iPhones have a future?
iPhone 15 — it's time for Apple to ditch the iPhone Plus By Philip Michaels published 5 January 23 With iPhone 14 Plus sales reportedly lagging, it's time for Apple to realize that three new phones are better than four, especially for this fall's iPhone 15 launch.
iPhone year in review — this is the game changing feature for Apple By Philip Michaels published 24 December 22 Of all the changes that came to the iPhone this past year, including four new models from Apple, our managing editor's favorite new arrival came with iOS 16 in the form of lock screen widgets.
iPhone 15 Ultra price hike rumor is nothing to sweat over By Philip Michaels published 13 December 22 A new rumor claims the iPhone 15 Ultra could cost as much as $1,299. That would be a stiff price hike, but a lot can change between rumor and reality.
Apple needs a new iPhone SE 4 in 2023 — here’s why By Philip Michaels published 7 December 22 Apple generally doesn't release new iPhone SE models in consecutive years. But if it waits, the iPhone SE 4 risks falling behind competitive midrange phones from Google an Samsung.
There’s a compelling new reason to skip the iPhone 14 By Philip Michaels published 22 November 22 Early Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 benchmarks suggest next year's Android phones could outperform the entry-level iPhone 14. Could Apple's $799 phone be losing its edge?
iPhone 14 — 4 big lessons Apple can learn for iPhone 15 By Philip Michaels published 5 November 22 iPhone 14 sales numbers are starting to trickle in, and they tell us a lot about what's working with Apple's phone strategy — and what's not.
Save your smartphone from costly damage — why this rating matters By Philip Michaels published 17 October 22 Don't wind up all wet — smartphone water resistance is a key feature, as our managing editor discovered on a recent canoeing trip.
I can’t wait for iOS 16 Live Activities to hit my iPhone — here’s why By Philip Michaels published 6 October 22 iOS 16 is filled with lots of great features, but the upcoming addition of Live Activities in iOS 16.1 may be one of the most exciting, thanks to its many possibilities.
iPhone 13 over iPhone 14? Here's why Apple's older phone is the better buy By Philip Michaels published 30 September 22 As solid as the iPhone 14 is, there's a case to be made for Apple's older model
The iPhone 14 repeats one of Apple's most annoying design flaws By Philip Michaels published 26 September 22 It may not be the worst thing about the iPhone, but it sure is annoying — the mirrored Apple logo on the back of the iPhone 14 reflects too much light.
iOS 16 lock screen widgets — the best and worst so far By Philip Michaels last updated 24 September 22 The best widgets from the iOS 16 beta show what developers should build for their own apps
My favorite iOS 16 feature is a magical meme machine By Henry T. Casey last updated 23 September 22 iOS 16 lets me get super-silly with ease, with a new Photos app feature for image editing.
iPhone 15 wish list — 6 improvements we want to see By Philip Michaels published 21 September 22 We think highly of the iPhone 14, but that doesn't mean there's room for improvement. Here's what we hope to see next year when the iPhone 15 comes out.
iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max — reasons to buy and skip By Philip Michaels last updated 20 September 22 Apple introduced plenty of changes to the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. But should those changes prompt you to upgrade your phone? We look at the pros and cons for the iPhone 14 Pro models.
I'm ditching Android for the iPhone — and it's all because of this one thing By Beth Prospero last updated 20 September 22 Being the only Android user when everyone else uses an iPhone can be a lonely experience, especially when it comes messaging software and the iPhone's notorious green bubble for Android users.
The two apps I can’t live without By Mike Prospero last updated 18 September 22 My two favorite iPhone apps use AR to expand what I know about the world around me
Hey, Apple — where’d my $499 iPhone go? By Philip Michaels published 14 September 22 With the iPhone 14's launch, Apple has reshuffled its iPhone lineup with new models and old favorites at discounted prices. But there's a big gap between the iPhone SE and the iPhone 12.
The best news from the Apple event? The iPhone 14 prices By Philip Michaels last updated 10 September 22 We were told the iPhone 14 Pro was going to cost $100 more. But that didn't happen, and that's the best thing about Apple's announcements this week.
It's finally time for the notch to die — you'll want the iPhone 14 Pro By Sanjana Prakash published 7 September 22 iPhone 14 Pro no-notch rumor looks likely — the Pro could get a single, elongated pill cutout instead of a notch, adding more display space.
iPhone 14 — 6 reasons it can hold its own against the iPhone 14 Pro By Philip Michaels last updated 6 September 22 Rumors may suggest that the iPhone 14 Pro is due to get the better enhancements. But there's still a case to be made for the iPhone 14 over the Pro version.
iPhone 14 could mean end of the mini — but Apple needs a better small phone By Philip Michaels published 28 August 22 The iPhone 14 likely won't feature a mini model when it debuts September 7. But that doesn't mean Apple should give up on compact devices going forward.
iPhone 14 Pro cameras — this could be the biggest upgrade By Philip Michaels published 27 August 22 The iPhone 14 Pro models are tipped to get a 48MP main camera. That upgrade could improve camera performance in low light, which has been an area where the iPhone has fallen behind rivals.
iPhone 14 Pro — here’s how Apple could justify a $100 price hike By Philip Michaels last updated 25 August 22 Apple's going to need more than run-of-the-mill improvements to make a more expensive iPhone 14 Pro worth it. Here's what the phone maker might focus on.
I just made the full-time move to iOS 16 — here’s why By Philip Michaels last updated 23 August 22 Usually, iOS updates require a little caution, especially when the software is still in beta. But iOS 16's changes are proving to be too good to wait for.
You bought an iPhone right before the iPhone 14 launch — now what? By Philip Michaels published 18 August 22 Now's not the right time to buy an iPhone, just before the expected iPhone 14 launch. But if you did, there are still ways to make sure you can get a do-over.
iPhone 14 mini — here's why the iPhone 14 Max is likely replacing it By Malcolm McMillan last updated 2 August 22 With Apple likely killing the iPhone 14 mini in favor of the iPhone 14 Max, the company may be signaling that the market for smaller smartphones is dead.
Google Pixel 6a just beat the iPhone SE — and Apple should be paying attention By Philip Michaels published 27 July 22 The Pixel 6a and iPhone SE (2022) show the different approaches to budget phones that Google and Apple take. And Google's approach makes for a more compelling low-cost option.
iOS 16 has lots of great features — but this is the most impressive By Philip Michaels last updated 21 July 22 Visual Look Up gets a very big enhancement in iOS 16. Here's why the ability to remove subjects from a photo is cooler than you might think.
This is the one iOS 16 feature I can’t wait to use By Philip Michaels last updated 20 July 22 There are flashier features in iOS 16 compared to the addition of Medications in the Health app. But Medications figures to be one capability a lot of iPhone users tap into later this year.