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Kosta Eleftheriou, the developer behind FlickType for Apple Watch and the developer who has exposed countless App Store scams , is out with a new Apple Watch app today. Nanogram Messenger is a new app for Telegram users that aims to bring the full Telegram experience to your Apple Watch. more… The post ‘Nanogram Messenger’ brings the full Telegram experience to your Apple Watch appeared first on 9to5Mac . via Search Results for “iphone” | 9to5Mac https://ift.tt/3zNyuLj

Even though Apple removed the power adapter from the iPhone box last year, many users still prefer to charge their devices using a USB adapter in order to get fast charging. Now according to a sketchy rumor coming from a Chinese website, the iPhone 13 lineup might support fast charging up to 25W. more… The post Sketchy rumor suggests iPhone 13 may support fast charging up to 25W appeared first on 9to5Mac . via Search Results for “iphone” | 9to5Mac https://ift.tt/2UGx6vf

The IPPAwards page is now showing its pick of the best iPhone photos of 2021, with a surprising winner in the top category. Above is the Grand Prize Winner… more… The post Best iPhone photos announced in 2021 iPhone Photography Awards appeared first on 9to5Mac . via Search Results for “iphone” | 9to5Mac https://ift.tt/3eMN2CX

An astronomer has shown a highly impressive Milky Way iPhone photo, taken with the iPhone 12 Pro Max using the camera’s ProRAW mode . Tom Kerss says that this image isn’t even the best result possible with the phone … more… The post Astronomer shows stunning Milky Way iPhone photo appeared first on 9to5Mac . via Search Results for “iphone” | 9to5Mac https://ift.tt/3x7C9lL

One of the most exciting features of iOS 15, which was announced at WWDC 2021 in June, is definitely the Find My tracking when the device is completely turned off . However, not every device is compatible with this feature. Read on as we detail which Apple devices support Find My when turned off with iOS 15. more… The post iOS 15: Here are the devices that support Find My when turned off appeared first on 9to5Mac . via Search Results for “iphone” | 9to5Mac https://ift.tt/3iB3cAl

A new report says that the long-rumored next-gen AirPods , with a design similar to the current AirPods Pro, will enter production next month. That’s likely to see them announced at the same time as this year’s iPhone lineup. Speaking of which, the same report reiterates earlier ones that Apple will return to its traditional September launch for all four models … more… The post Next-gen AirPods enter production in August; 5G iPhone SE will replace iPhone mini next year appeared first on 9to5Mac . via Search Results for “iphone” | 9to5Mac https://ift.tt/2Up8zLb

Over the past few weeks, 9to5Ma c has been covering how criminals in Brazil are stealing people’s phones and using them to drain user’s savings in just a moment. Over the weekend, my iPhone 12 was stolen, but iOS 15 and many other precautions were very helpful and ensured that the situation was not as bad as it could have been. more… The post Comment: How new features in iOS 15 helped when my iPhone 12 was stolen appeared first on 9to5Mac . via Search Results for “iphone” | 9to5Mac https://ift.tt/3kEpnsm

Messaging has always been a tough point for Android phones compared to iPhones simply because iMessage is, put simply, very good both for its experience and its security. As Google finally solves that problem with expanded adoption of RCS with end-to-end encryption, the company is pushing for its rival, Apple, to do the same by pointing out that the current fallback method instantly drops security. more… The post Google gently pushes Apple to adopt RCS by pointing out the poor security of SMS fallback appeared first on 9to5Mac . via Search Results for “iphone” | 9to5Mac https://ift.tt/3eC046q

It’s extremely unlikely that your phone has been hacked using NSO software, but there is now a way to check your iPhone for Pegasus spyware – or, at least, some tell-tale signs. The spyware was used to target human rights activists, lawyers, journalists, and politicians , and has been linked to assaults and murder of dissidents , so the chances of a random iPhone user being impacted are exceedingly low … more… The post You can check your iPhone for Pegasus spyware (unlikely as it is) appeared first on 9to5Mac . via Search Results for “iphone” | 9to5Mac https://ift.tt/3zdMWvW

A new report today from analysts at Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) details that Apple and Google are nearing parity in terms of new smartphone buyers in the United States. According to the data, Android and iOS each accounted for 50% of new smartphone activations during the second calendar quarter of 2021. “CIRP estimates for customers that acquired a new phone in the year ending this quarter, Google Android and Apple iOS each had 50% of the new activations,” the analysts say. more… The post CIRP: iPhone catches up to Android, now accounts for 50% of new smartphone activations in the US appeared first on 9to5Mac . via Search Results for “iphone” | 9to5Mac https://ift.tt/3rkK3qu

An explosive report from Amnesty International interpreted device logs to reveal the scope of targeted malware attacks in active use targeting Android and iPhone devices, since July 2014 and as recently as July 2021. Exploited devices can secretly transmit messages and photos stored on the phone, as well as record phone calls and secretly record from the microphone. The attack is sold by Israeli firm NSO Group as ‘Pegasus’. Whilst the company claims to only sell the spyware software for legit counterterrorism purposes, the report indicates it has actually been used to target human rights activists, lawyers and journalists around the world (as many have long suspected). more… The post Report: active zero-click iMessage exploit in the wild targeting iPhones running the latest software, used against activists and journalists appeared first on 9to5Mac . via Search Results for “iphone” | 9to5Mac https://ift.tt/3rjESXE

In another edition of his ‘Power On’ newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman talks about what he expects Apple will unveil with iPhone 13 in a couple of months from now. more… The post Gurman: iPhone 13 could feature an Apple Watch-like always-on mode appeared first on 9to5Mac . via Search Results for “iphone” | 9to5Mac https://ift.tt/3hNdePH

Apple is set to release the iPhone 13 line in a couple of months from now. With this update, what’s the feature you’re looking forward to the most in iPhone 13? According to rumors, this year’s iPhone 13 line will include four new models, both with the same size as the iPhone 12 line : an iPhone Mini with a 5.4-inch OLED display, two iPhones with 6.1-inch OLED displays (Pro and regular), and a Pro model with 6.7-inch OLED display. The difference here is that they will probably feature a smaller notch. more… The post Poll: What feature are you looking forward to the most in iPhone 13? appeared first on 9to5Mac . via Search Results for “iphone” | 9to5Mac https://ift.tt/3ihIENq

After several reports of criminals unlocking people’s iPhones and managing to access users’ bank accounts in Brazil, the São Paulo state police were able to arrest one of these gangs. more… The post Brazilian police arrest gang specialized in unlocking iPhones appeared first on 9to5Mac . via Search Results for “iphone” | 9to5Mac https://ift.tt/3kukpyg

For the first time ever, Chinese company Xiaomi has taken the second place from Apple in the global smartphone shipments ranking during the second quarter of 2021. As shown by a Canalys research, smartphone shipments grew 12% last quarter as a result of the COVID-19 vaccination around the world. more… The post Xiaomi takes Apple’s second place in smartphone shipments during Q2 2021 appeared first on 9to5Mac . via Search Results for “iphone” | 9to5Mac https://ift.tt/3ikdEMN

Apple could soon be hit with another lawsuit over alleged iPhone planned obsolescence. The Spain Consumer Protection Organization has sent a letter to the Cupertino company on behalf of users who say Apple is slowing down iPhones 12, 11, XS, and 8 with recent iOS 14.5, 14.5.1, and 14.6 updates. more… The post Spain Consumer Protection Organization accuses Apple of slowing down newer iPhones after iOS 14.5 update appeared first on 9to5Mac . via Search Results for “iphone” | 9to5Mac https://ift.tt/3kjcjZ6

A new report by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners says the iPhone 12 line accounted for 63% of US iPhone sales in the quarter ending June 2021. The report also continues to corroborate that the iPhone 12 mini is selling at lower numbers than the rest of the lineup. more… The post iPhone 12 line accounted for 63% of US iPhone sales in Q3; iPhone 12 mini has 5% share appeared first on 9to5Mac . via Search Results for “iphone” | 9to5Mac https://ift.tt/3ijoFho

Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan have both raised their price targets for AAPL , citing both continued strong sales of the iPhone 12 and expected high demand for the iPhone 13 – among other factors. Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty has raised her target price for the stock twice in three weeks, most recently to $166 … more… The post Analysts raising price targets for AAPL, citing both iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 appeared first on 9to5Mac . via Search Results for “iphone” | 9to5Mac https://ift.tt/3ifnIGC

Almost two months ahead of the announcement, Apple is asking its suppliers to speed up production of the next-generation iPhone. The company expects to ship 90 million units of the so-called “iPhone 13” by the end of this year, according to a new report from Bloomberg . more… The post Bloomberg: Apple asks suppliers to build 90 million ‘iPhone 13’ units by the end of 2021 appeared first on 9to5Mac . via Search Results for “iphone” | 9to5Mac https://ift.tt/2UIJ5bs

Apple unexpectedly introduced on Tuesday a new MagSafe Battery Pack , which is basically an official power bank for the iPhone 12 lineup. The accessory, which is now available to order from Apple’s online store , seems to confirm a long-standing rumor about iPhone 12 being capable of reverse wireless charging. more… The post MagSafe Battery Pack suggests that iPhone 12 is indeed capable of reverse wireless charging appeared first on 9to5Mac . via Search Results for “iphone” | 9to5Mac https://ift.tt/3rfFkq8

Apple today released the MagSafe Battery Pack for the iPhone 12 lineup. Although we are still waiting on details and real-world hands-on time, are you planning to buy Apple’s own solution to give extra juice to your phone through the day? more… The post Poll: Are you planning to buy the new MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone 12? appeared first on 9to5Mac . via Search Results for “iphone” | 9to5Mac https://ift.tt/2T6d8Ju

Following a claim earlier today about the built-in camera of future Macs , leaker DylanDKT has now shared on Twitter some details about the next generation iPhone. According to him, the LiDAR scanner will remain exclusive to the iPhone 13 Pro lineup, which means that the sensor will not be available on the less expensive models. more… The post Leaker corroborates that LiDAR scanner will remain exclusive to the iPhone 13 Pro lineup appeared first on 9to5Mac . via Search Results for “iphone” | 9to5Mac https://ift.tt/3k3J6RT

Earlier today, Apple introduced a new advertisement promoting the interaction between the iPhone and Apple Watch. Now, the company has released another ad on its YouTube channel , this time highlighting selfies in Night Mode with the iPhone 12 Pro. more… The post New iPhone 12 Pro ‘In The Dark’ ad highlights selfies in Night Mode appeared first on 9to5Mac . via Search Results for “iphone” | 9to5Mac https://ift.tt/3k24dnr

We’ve seen a number of iPhone 13 cases, and one of those case makers has today shared photos of the molds on which they are based. The process of creating a case design before the launch of a new iPhone tends to have three steps, and can be a risky business … more… The post After iPhone 13 cases, here are the molds on which they are based appeared first on 9to5Mac . via Search Results for “iphone” | 9to5Mac https://ift.tt/2Vr1Mkf

The Brazilian newspaper Folha de S. Paulo reported last month how criminals had been stealing iPhones in Brazil to access people’s bank accounts instead of reselling the devices. Now, the police seem to have finally figured out how they gain access to bank accounts, and to our surprise, the process seems easier than you might think. more… The post Brazilian criminals detail how they gain access to bank accounts from stolen iPhones appeared first on 9to5Mac . via Search Results for “iphone” | 9to5Mac https://ift.tt/3yAc3ce