Samsung Galaxy S20 vs. Apple iPhone 11 Pro: The best of the best
The Samsung Galaxy S20 and the Apple iPhone 11 Pro are two of the best smartphones available today. Find out how they compare as we delve into the differences.
Apple adds Siri integration to its election coverage features
Siri will now be able to update you on election results, alert you to important election dates, and more as part of Apple's 2020 election coverage features.
According to these patents, the future of the Mac could be very strange
Apple comes up with a lot of great ideas, but sometimes it misses the mark -- by a long, long way. These are the strangest Mac ideas Apple has ever patented.
Oscar winner Taika Waititi calls Apple’s Butterfly keyboards ‘horrendous’
Moments after accepting his first Academy Award, Jojo Rabbit writer and director Taika Waititi lashed out at Apple’s flawed keyboards while taking questions from the press.
Apple hit with $27 million fine for slowing down old iPhones
Apple has agreed to pay a $27 million fine in France for slowing down old iPhones without telling owners. The company apologized for the episode in 2017.
iPhone, Apple Watch may function as car keys after iOS 13.4 update
The CarKey API, spotted by 9to5Mac in the first iOS 13.4 beta, will allow iPhone and Apple Watch owners to use the devices as car keys for compatible vehicles.
Apple’s program for independent repair shops requires surprise inspections
The contract that shops are required to sign to join Apple's Independent Repair Provider Program includes terms for surprise inspections and massive fines.
Digital Trends Live: Continuing coronavirus effects, HBO Max gets Friends
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we break down the biggest trending stories in tech, including the ongoing impact of the coronavirus on tech, and more.
Apple’s future Macs could come with AMD Navi 21 GPUs, leak suggests
Next-gen Apple Macs could get a serious power boost according to a recent leak, with AMD Navi 21 GPUs and Ryzen 4000-series chips spotted in MacOS beta code.
Digital Trends Live: Google Maps update, Apple Watch sales, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest stories in tech, including a major update to Google Maps, neural network 4K upscaling, and more.
Touch ID may turn up next on the Apple Watch, new patent suggests
Apple patented a design for the Apple Watch that adds Touch ID. If Apple were to go through with the idea, the Touch ID would be on the watch’s Digital Crown.
The Apple Watch is now so popular, it crushed the entire Swiss watch industry
The Apple Watch is now so popular, Apple shipped more watches than the entire Swiss watch industry put together last year. Not even Swiss-made alternatives have been able to keep up.
NYPD to swap its handwritten memo books for an iPhone app
The NYPD is replacing cops' handwritten memo books with a specially designed iPhone app that will transform the way they handle information from its 35,000 or so uniformed officers.
Apple’s tvOS 13 and the Apple TV app: Everything you need to know
Apple's redesigned tvOS, tvOS 13, is here with an all-new look and plenty of fresh features. We'll explain everything you need to know about Apple tvOS 13, as well as the new Apple TV app, so you can use both to the best of their abilities and get the most out of your Apple TV experience.
Apple may have a solution for that annoying crease on folding devices
Apple may be gearing up to throw its hat in the folding device ring. Apple has been issued a new patent that features a hinge mechanism for "an electronic device that uses a flexible display." The design's highlight is a pair of "movable flaps" that prevent the display from being creased when folded.
Ding-dong, Apple calling: Get your iPhone repaired without leaving the house
Apple has quietly launched an on-site repair service, through which you can get your broken iPhone repaired without having to leave the house or place of work.
What will your smartphone look like in 2025?
Prepare for innovation and excitement as smartphones evolve beyond the candy bar design, shedding ports and buttons and adopting new controls and folding displays. We spoke to Motorola's VP of Design and checked out some ultrasound buttonless controls as we explored the future of smartphone design.
WhatsApp ends support for millions of smartphones around the world
WhatsApp no longer supports smartphones on Android versions 2.3.7 and older, and iOS 8 and older. Affected people will have to upgrade their OS or their device.
All the new Safari features in iPadOS 13 that you need to know about
With iPadOS 13, Safari has been transformed into a desktop-class app as opposed to a mobile browser. We show you how to use some of its new features to their best advantage.
Huawei overcame sanctions to surpass Apple in 2019 global smartphone sales
Huawei beat Apple in 2019 global smartphone sales, despite U.S. sanctions. The Chinese manufacturer may have challenged Samsung, if not for the restrictions.
Digital Trends Live: Apple Maps returns, Super Bowl coverage, and more
On this Digital Trend Live, we talk the biggest tech stories of the day, including the return of Apple Maps, an electric Hummer, walking on Mars, and more.
European lawmakers may force Apple to use USB-C charging standard for the iPhone
The European Parliament has voted to ask the European Commission to draft new laws to force smartphone manufacturers to adopt a common charging port standard.
The new, more detailed Apple Maps is now available across the U.S.
The new version of Apple Maps is now available nationwide. It adds more detailed information to Maps and reduces Apple's dependence on third-party information.
Apple overtakes Samsung as the biggest smartphone vendor
According to reports from multiple analytics firms, Apple overtook Samsung as the largest smartphone manufacturer in the fourth quarter of 2019. Of course, it only overtook Samsung in that quarter. Over the year, Samsung still sold many more smartphones than Apple,,as did Huawei.
Digital Trends Live: More SpaceX satellites, Apple’s biggest quarter, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Ryan Waniata delve into the biggest trending stories in tech, including SpaceX’s successful launch of 60 more satellites, Apple has its biggest quarter ever, the Justice Department targets robocallers, and more.
Apple could launch AirTags, a smaller iPhone, and new MacBooks in early 2020
Apple has a huge number of new products up its sleeve that will launch in the coming months, according to respected industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. That includes a 4.7-inch iPhone, AirTags, new MacBooks, wireless headphones and more. If you’ve been waiting for new Apple products, you’re in luck.
Apple patents strange iPhone-MacBook hybrid charging dock
An intriguing new Apple patent shows the company is considering a strange charging dock, one that could combine an iPhone or iPad with a MacBook. The phone or tablet would be slotted into place inside the charging dock’s housing, with the dock then controlling your device and providing it with power.
The MacBook Air launched 12 years ago. Here’s why it was way ahead of its time
When Apple launched the MacBook Air in 2008, it was many years ahead of its rivals. This revolutionary laptop changed the industry and influenced competitors for years to come -- here’s why it took so long for them to change their thinking and catch up with the device that redefined thinness.
Despite Apple’s record-breaking revenues, the Mac continues to struggle
Apple has announced impressive quarterly earnings for the first quarter of 2020. Everything looks promising -- except for the Mac. The laptop and desktop category has remained stagnant, despite the critical praise for new products such as the 16-inch MacBook Pro and the new Mac Pro.
Apple scrambles to reduce coronavirus impact on Chinese gear
Apple announced during its first quarter earnings call of 2020 that it has already begun plans to mitigate any loss of revenues due to the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak in the greater China area. Tim Cook stated that even though retail traffic is down in the area, it is working to find backup suppliers.
Insane iPhone 11 sales gave Apple its all-time highest-revenue quarter
Apple just made more money than ever before thanks to the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max, according to the company's earnings report released Tuesday, January 28. The tech giant earned $91.8 billion in revenue — an all-time record, thanks largely to iPhone sales.
How Susan Kare gave Apple’s Mac its personality
When it comes to the most famous icon designers of all time, Susan Kare is, frankly, the most iconic. The designer of the icons and typefaces for the original Apple Mac, Kare helped give a friendly personality to computers at a time when most people still found them a bit scary.
Digital Trends Live: Voting by app, the new Razr, iPad anniversary, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest trending topics in tech, including the death of Kobe Bryant, caucus Democrats vote by app, what to expect from the new Razr, the 10-year anniversary of the iPad, tracking the coronavirus, hearing from a mummy, and more.
Apple patent details the futuristic modular curved iMac we’ve always wanted
The design of the iconic iMac hasn't changed much over the past few years, but there could be hope that Apple's all-in-one computer could have a much different look in the years ahead. A recent patent suggests that the company could be playing with the idea of a modular iMac with a curved glass display.