Smartphones

Facebook made it possible for Messenger users to share 4K photos in 2017. Meta has now said that users will be able to share HD photos in the app. Not sure? We were too, so we asked what was going on. In this case, “HD” means “4K,” and now “4K …

It is a common occurrence, even among the most skilled individuals. As you casually doomscroll on your phone, it slips from your grasp and falls into the toilet bowl. Almost immediately after mentioning that your phone is wet, someone will advise you to promptly submerge it in rice. If no …

I don’t know whether there was ever a genuine break between CES and MWC, or if we tell ourselves this to cope with a hardware season that now lasts 11.5 months. Big corporations seem to have stopped reserving big announcements for big occasions. Samsung used to launch products at CES …

Surprise! Apple has one more event this year. At last month’s iPhone 15 event, supply chain issues reportedly halted hardware announcements. This year, the company is holding a standalone event instead of press releases for its final announcements. Last week’s Scary Fast invites raised hopes that an October event could …

During Tuesday’s iPhone 15 launch event, Apple focused on games. While mobile devs talked about the improved hardware and software, we also learned that some recent top-tier console games, including Resident Evil 4 remake, Resident Evil Village, and Death Stranding, are coming to the iPhone. The iPhone’s distinction from dedicated …

I got to try the iPhone 15 at Apple’s fall event today. It didn’t have the iPhone 15 Pro’s titanium, but it did get softer, more rounded edges and the Dynamic Island for the first time. The iPhone 15 looks great. Apple explained its material science magic in the new …

After months of testing, TikTok Shop launched in the U.S., where it has over 150 million users. The rollout includes a dedicated shop tab on the home screen, live video shopping, shoppable ads, and creator affiliate programs. TikTok began testing its U.S. e-commerce initiative last November. Over the last few …

Hackers can spam your iPhone with annoying pop-ups urging you to connect to a nearby AirTag, Apple TV, AirPods, and other Apple devices using a popular and cheap hacking tool. Anthony, a security researcher, demonstrated this attack using a Flipper Zero, a small device that can be programmed to wirelessly …

China has banned central government officials from using iPhones at work as its relationship with the U.S. deteriorates. The Wall Street Journal reported the move, which could hurt Apple’s reputation in its second-largest market. According to the report, government employees are also asked not to bring foreign devices to work. …

Meta’s greatest innovation since the News Feed—legs—is ready for beta testing. Meta Quest headsets can now download an update that lets you walk on two feet like Ardipithecus ramidus, an early hominid that achieved bipedality 4.4 million years ago. Now it’s complete. Meta launched its virtual reality social products with …