iOS 12 Beta: Why You Should (and Shouldn't) Download It By Jason Snell published 25 June 18 There are reasons to steer clear of the iOS 12 Public Beta when it arrives and reasons to grab it. We can help you decide what you should do.
5 Reasons Why iOS 12 Is the Biggest Upgrade in Years By Jason Snell published 11 June 18 Rather than being a modest update that focuses on under-the-hood improvements, iOS 12 could significantly change how you interact with your phone when it arrives later this year.
The Best iOS 12 Feature Scares Me the Most By Mark Spoonauer published 6 June 18 Yes, the new Screen Time in iOS 12 can help you be a better digital parent, but it’s what it does for adults that will have the most impact.
Apple Blocking Telegram Updates? Try These Apps Instead By Paul Wagenseil published 31 May 18 Apple has been accused of bowing to Russian government pressure regarding the Telegram messaging app, but you shouldn't use the app anyway.
7 iPhone Features I'd Like to See in iOS 12 By Jason Snell published 20 May 18 Rumor has it that iOS 12, due to be announced at Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference on June 4, will have a reduced scope as Apple tries to focus on improved security and reliability. Still, hope springs eternal — and for those of us who are dr
How Critics Got the iPhone X ‘Panic’ Story So Very Wrong By Jason Snell published 3 May 18 Analysts warned that iPhone sales were slumping; they were wrong. Here’s why the iPhone’s continuing to sell.
The Next iPhone X: What Apple Should Kill (and Add) By Jason Snell published 20 April 18 Apple is constantly mulling over changes to its iPhone. Here's a look at what it can remove from future versions of the phone — and what it might be able to add.
An iPhone SE 2 Is Long Overdue: Here's What I Want By Jason Snell published 8 April 18 The iPhone SE still fits in with Apple's phone lineup. So what should a new version of the 4-inch phone offer?
8 Reasons the iPhone X Beats the Galaxy S9 By Philip Michaels published 9 March 18 The Galaxy S9 looks like an impressive phone. But Apple’s iPhone X still holds the edge in a number of areas.
The Galaxy S9 Is Here: Here's How Apple Will Respond By Jason Snell published 6 March 18 Now that Samsung has unveiled its latest flagship phone, the pressure's back on Apple for this fall's iPhone update. Here's a look at where Apple might look to challenge the Galaxy S9.
5 Reasons Why the iPhone X is (Still) the Best Phone By Mark Spoonauer published 1 February 18 Forget about iPhone X sales numbers. The biggest question is whether Apple makes the best phone. Here's why it does.
Why iOS 11 Forced Me to Upgrade my iPhone By Henry T. Casey published 3 December 17 My iPhone 6 Plus was great, until its slow performance on iOS 11 pushed me into the waiting embrace of a newer, faster model.
The One iPhone X Fix Apple Should Make Now By Mark Spoonauer published 26 November 17 Given the death of the Home button, it's understandable that the iPhone X has a learning curve, but Apple could make things easier with a simple change.
7 Reasons to Buy the iPhone X, and 4 Reasons to Skip By Mark Spoonauer published 6 November 17 Torn over whether you should drop a grand on the iPhone X? Check out these pros and cons first.
6 Reasons You Should Skip iPhone X and Just Get iPhone 8 By Mark Spoonauer published 31 October 17 As exciting as the iPhone X has turned out to be, the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus match it in the most important ways and beat it in other ways.
5 Reasons I'm Skipping the iPhone 8 for the iPhone X By Mark Spoonauer published 31 October 17 The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are great, but the iPhone X is the one that's really worth waiting for.
iPhone X and 8: Why Most of Us Aren't Buying By Henry T. Casey published 14 September 17 Apple's latest iPhones look amazing, but some on the Tom's Guide staff aren't feeling the need to upgrade this year. Here's why.
The iPhone Won Because Apple Knows We're Morons By Paul Wagenseil published 29 June 17 After 10 years, the iPhone's security still beats all other OSes. Here's why iOS won the security race, and why the rest won't catch up.
Facebook's Snapchat Clone Is Good, But Missing Key Feature By Henry T. Casey published 10 March 17 Messenger Day is a Snapchat clone that you can find inside Facebook Messenger, but it feels incomplete without a popular feature.
Why I Bought the iPhone 7 Plus Instead of the iPhone 7 By Mark Spoonauer published 7 February 17 The iPhone 7 is more compact, but the iPhone 7 Plus' several other advantages compelled me to choose Apple's phablet.
Don't Buy the iPhone 8 if it Comes in Puny 4.7 Inches By Mark Spoonauer published 28 October 16 A new report claims that the iPhone 8 will come in 4.7 and 5.5 inches, but the small model would be too small in a world of bigger and better phones.
Why the iPhone 7 Plus Is Now the Phone to Beat By Philip Michaels published 25 October 16 Apple is reporting strong demand for the iPhone 7 Plus, which means the big-screen phone could be the biggest winner from Samsung's Note 7 failure.
iPhone 7 Battery Life a Bust? Don't Believe the Hype By Sam Rutherford published 3 October 16 UK consumer testing website Which? recently posted results suggesting the iPhone 7's battery life is pretty poor, but our testing says different. Here's why.
Super Mario Run is a Bigger Deal Than You Think By Michael Andronico published 8 September 16 Nintendo's announcement of Super Mario Run says a lot about the company's future on both mobile and console.
Screw Apple's Courage, Removing iPhone's Headphone Jack Stinks By Henry T. Casey published 8 September 16 Apple applauded its own courage after it confirmed the end of the line of the 3.5 millimeter analog audio jack in its iPhones. I disagree.
Why You Shouldn't Upgrade to iPhone 7 By Andrew E. Freedman published 7 September 16 You don't have to buy a new phone every year. If you don't need a replacement phone immediately, you can skip the iPhone 7 for now.
Why the Galaxy Note 7 Already Beats the iPhone 7 By Mark Spoonauer published 22 August 16 Based on all the reports and rumors, the Galaxy Note 7 will offer a better design, screen and features than Apple's new flagships.
Apple Needs to Add 2FA to Find My iPhone By Henry T. Casey published 3 August 16 One student almost had his phone erased by a stranger because Apple doesn't apply two-factor authentication to the Find My iPhone feature.
Why Apple Can't Sell Me on Lightning Headphones By Henry T. Casey published 22 June 16 Apple doesn't have the best track record when it comes to audio accessories, and Lightning headphones would just make things more messy.
Hey, Apple! Make These 5 Products And I'll Buy Them By Mark Spoonauer published 27 April 16 A gaming Mac and more fitness-focused wearable are just two things I'd like to see Apple make right away. Do you agree?