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iPhone 16 May Have a USB-C Port, but the Transfer Speeds Are Still Stuck in the Past
Kanika Gogia
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Although the new iPhone 16 and 16 Plus arrived with several noteworthy upgrades, Apple did not improve the connectivity speeds with the USB-C port on the iPhone 16. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus still have the same USB 2 transfer speeds of up to 480Mb/s, which is the same transfer speed that the Lightning port supports.
Arjun Sha
Apple's new A18 Pro chipset for the iPhone 16 Pro series offers great CPU performance and outperforms Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 by a huge margin. The GPU has also gained substantial performance improvement due to increased clock speed and faster memory.
Planning on getting the best case for your iPhone 16 Pro Max? Take a look at our handpicked list of best iPhone 16 Pro Max cases right here!
I’m Calling It, This iPhone 16 Pro Max Color Will Be the Bestseller
Ajaay Srinivasan
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Apple has finally taken the wrappers off of the iPhone 16 lineup. If you're gearing up to get the top-of-the-line iPhone 16 Pro Max, we recommend not missing out on the new Desert Titanium colorway. With a subtle earthy hue, Desert Titanium brings a whole new appeal to the iPhone lineup, and it could a versatile option for people with different tastes.
The iPhone 16 series of phones are here, and ship in a variety of different colors. Additionally, the new iPhones also arrive with a new set of color-matched wallpapers to enhance the overall aesthetics. However, you don't necessarily need an iPhone 16 series phone to enjoy these wallpapers. We have listed all the new iPhone 16 wallpapers right here for you to download and enjoy on any phone!
Apple has released two new chipsets with the launch of the iPhone 16 series. Both A18 and A18 Pro include a six-core CPU, but the former gets a 5-core GPU and the latter packs a 6-core GPU. Apart from that, both chipsets support hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing.
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Battle of the Heavyweights!
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The iPhone 16 Pro Max has just gone official, and we have compared it to Samsung's latest and greatest, the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Take a look!
iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: Which One Is Right Fit For You?
Ajaay Srinivasan
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The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max are Apple's newest high-end mobile devices, offering larger displays, new A18 Pro chipset, a 48MP ultra-wide camera, 4K 120fps video recording, and support for Apple Intelligence. If you're thinking of buying one, this buyer's guide will help you decide which one to pick between the two models.
All the models of the iPhone 16 series come with a dedicated Camera Control button that offers easy access to several camera-related functions. You can slide to adjust a specific setting or press down to take pictures. Read on to learn what you can do with the new iPhone 16 Camera Control button.
Apple has revealed their top-of-the-line iPhone 16 Pro Max that replaces last year's iPhone 15 Pro Max. The new device comes with a range of upgrades including a larger display, new Apple A18 Pro SoC, a new 48 MP ultrawide sensor, and a new Capture button among other changes. Do these improvements warrant an upgrade over your existing iPhone 15 Pro Max or should you wait another year? That's what we're here to explain here.
The latest A18 Pro chipset delivers 15% faster CPU performance than the A17 Pro. Its CPU consumes 20% less power which is great. In the GPU department, the A18 Pro offers 20% faster graphics performance. To read more about the performance gains, go through our detailed comparison.
The iPhone 16 has gone official with the Apple A18, and competes with the Pixel 9 in the segment. Which is the better phone? See here!
The new iPhone 16 arrives with some noteworthy upgrades like an Action Button, a Camera Control Button, a new A18 processor, boosted RAM, and Apple Intelligence support. Here's an iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15 comparison to help you buy the best model that suits your requirements.
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus made entry with redesigned camera modules, brand-new A18 processors, Apple Intelligence support, and much more. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus starts at $799 and $899 respectively. Read on to know what are the differences between the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.
Apple has launched the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max with bigger displays. The iPhone 16 Pro features a 6.3-inch display, whereas the iPhone 16 Pro Max boasts a 6.9-inch display. Due to increased display sizes, your iPhone 15 Pro case won't fit the iPhone 16 Pro.
Apple has launched the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus with a redesigned vertical camera system, a programmable Action Button, and a new Capture Button. Due to design changes and the addition of new buttons, your iPhone 15 case won't fit the iPhone 16.
Anshuman Jain
Apple removed the SIM tray in the U.S. models of the iPhone starting from iPhone 14 series. This is the same case with the newly released iPhone 16 devices that don't come with a physical SIM tray and only offer dual e-SIM option. However, for the rest of the world, including regions like Europe and Asia, the iPhone 16 series will still have a SIM card slot, allowing the use of one physical SIM and one eSIM simultaneously. Only mainland China will have the option for dual physical SIM cards.
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Apple has launched its newest iPhone 16 series and here is a look at the Indian prices for iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max. The iPhone 16 lineup is priced starting at Rs 79,900 in India. While the pricing of the non-Pro models remains unchanged, the 16 Pro models see a price drop compared to last year's models.
The new iPhone 16 and 16 Pro have an IP68 rating, making them water-resistant up to 6 meters for 30 minutes. However, they are not completely waterproof and Apple does not cover water damage in their warranty. This rating indicates high resistance to dust and water, but it's not recommended to intentionally submerge the devices.
Want to know when the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro goes on sale? Find out the pre-order and sale date for the Apple iPhone 16 series, which are September 13 and September 20, respectively.
Apple has announced the release of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 which is September 16, 2024. The new update includes features like redesigned Control Center, Photos app, RCS on iMessage, and Apple Intelligence. All iPhones that received the iOS 17 update are eligible for the update. Similarly, iPadOS 18 will be available for models from iPad 2019 to the recent iPad Pro M4.
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16 series in new colors at its Glowtime event on September 9, 2024. Here are all the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro colors you can choose from this year.
Apple has officially confirmed that it will hold its "Glowtime" special launch event on Monday, September 9, kicking off at 10 AM PT or 10:30 PM IST. We'll get to see the iPhone 16 series, Apple Watch Series 10, Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch SE 3, AirPods 4, and new accessories at Apple's September event.
Apple's iPhone 16 launch event will start at 10 AM Pacific Time on Monday, September 9. You can watch Apple's 'Glowtime' event live on Apple's YouTube channel, Apple's official website, or the Apple TV app.
If your Apple Watch won't charge, make sure you're using an official or MFi-certified charger, check the power source, and make sure the charger and the back of your Apple Watch are clean. You can also perform a force restart to bring your Apple Watch back to life. Make sure your watch is running the latest watchOS version.
Is Apple Intelligence an Intelligent Reason to Upgrade to iPhone 16?
Kanika Gogia
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The limited compatibility of Apple Intelligence brings a question- is Apple Intelligence a worthy reason to upgrade your iPhone? In my opinion, Apple Intelligence is a big reason to upgrade to a new iPhone, but it shouldn't be the ONLY reason. There are some crucial factors that you must consider.
Apple's iOS 18 brings several new CarPlay features including, Color Filters, Voice Control, Sound Recognition, New wallpapers, Siri improvements, a revamped Settings app, and more. Here are all the new CarPlay features in iOS 18.
The current Apple Watch SE 2 feels like a general smartwatch with basic health-tracking features. Apple must make some significant changes to the upcoming Apple Watch SE 3 to justify it as a substantial upgrade. Here are the changes I expect to see with the SE 3.
When you see "Notifications Silenced" in Messages on an iPhone, it means that the person has enabled a Focus Mode like Do Not Disturb that disables notifications. When you text a person who has enabled Focus Mode, they will still get your messages but they won't receive any notification until they turn off the Focus Mode. However, you can still choose to notify the person.
Anmol Sachdeva
Apple Intelligence offers a new summarize feature that allows you to get AI-generated summary of a webpage in Safari. This is how it works.
All the models of the upcoming iPhone 16 series are likely to arrive with an all-new Capture Button that works with camera apps and facilitates functionalities like adjusting zoom and focus levels. Let's find out if the new Capture Button will be a useful addition or not.
Apple's iOS 18 will be available for the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max. So you can enjoy iOS 18 features like revamped Control Center, customized lock screen & home screen, and more on your iPhone 11. However, there's a caveat. Even if your iPhone 11 is compatible with iOS 18, it doesn't mean you can access Apple Intelligence features. The AI suite of features is exclusive to iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and upcoming iPhone 16 models.
An Apple Ring is expected to arrive with all the Apple Watch's health-tracking features, including step count, heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, cycle tracking, ECG, and more. The Apple-made smart ring could offer biometric sensing for health tracking, gesture recognition, and the freedom to control other Apple devices.
If Live Activities aren't working on your iPhone, you must verify that the app supports Live Activities check your internet connection, see app permissions, and allow background app refresh. You can also reboot your iPhone, update apps, and update iOS. Also, make sure you don't force close the app or use Low Power Mode on your iPhone.
iOS 18 Finally Allows Audio Playback While Shooting Videos on iPhone
Kanika Gogia
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With iOS 18, your iPhone won't stop the audio playback automatically when you switch to the Video mode in the Camera app. The latest iOS 18 adds a new "Allow Audio PlayBack" option that gives you control over the audio playback in dedicated Video mode. On your iPhone, go to Settings -> Camera -> Record Sound and you'll see the Allow Audio PlayBack toggle.
iCloud Music Library or Sync Library is an Apple service that allows you to access and sync your music library across your Apple devices where you’ve signed in with the same Apple ID. This sync service is only available to users who have subscribed to Apple Music or iTunes Match. Subscribers can stream and download song library on up to 10 devices. Read on to know what you can and can't do with iCloud Music Library.
If you don't want your Apple Music library to sync across your Apple devices, you can turn Off iCloud Music Library. On iPhone or iPad, go to Settings -> Music and disable the Sync Library toggle. On Macs, open the Apple Music app. Now, go to Music -> Settings from the top Menu Bar and uncheck the box next to Sync Library. On a Windows PC, open the iTunes app. Now, click on Edit -> Preferences from the Menu Bar and uncheck the iCloud Music Library option.
The Camera Grid feature on iPhone makes it easy to apply the Rule of Thirds in Photography and capture more professional-looking pictures. To enable the camera grid on an iPhone, go to Settings -> Camera and turn on the Grid toggle. It works on all camera modes on your iPhone, including Slo-Mo, Cinematic, Portrait, Pano, Time-lapses, and Video.
If your iPhone is frozen or you're stuck at an unresponsive app, you can force restart your iPhone to fix any common software issues without deleting your data. On iPhone 8 or later, Press and release the Volume Up button, and immediately after that, press and release the Volume Down button. Now, press and hold the power button until you see the Apple logo.
There are various ways to lock and unlock your iPhone screen. You can use Apple's Auto-Lock feature to automatically lock your iPhone screen when it's not used for a specified amount of time. To lock your iPhone manually after using it, simply press the Side/Power button. You can use Face ID, Touch ID, or a Passcode to unlock your iPhone screen.
In 2025, Apple is expected to discontinue its “Plus” model and launch a brand-new iPhone 17 Slim. It will be the new ultra-premium iPhone model that will stand out from the rest of the lineup. The iPhone 17 Slim is expected to feature a 6.65-inch LTPO display with a narrower Dynamic Island, redesigned rear camera system, upgraded front camera, A19 chipset, and a huge $1,299 price tag.
If your iPhone is showing syncing paused with iPhone, there are some troubleshooting you can use. Check out how to fix.