A foldable iPhone device is being rumored for quite some time now, and it seems we have a firm launch window for that at last. According to noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the earliest we can expect the foldable iPhone to reach markets is 2023. Kuo has a long history of usually being spot-on with his Apple-related predictions, enough to believe that really is how things are … [Read more...] about Foldable iPhone that can transform into an 8-inch tablet likely to launch in 2023
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New iOS 14.5 update, what you need to know
The new iOS 14.5 update is now available for download on compatible iPhone devices. The latest update brings along several new features, which include the contentious new privacy settings that provide the user unprecedented control over who gets to see what all the users have been up to with their iOS devices. Other features of the update include the ability to unlock the … [Read more...] about New iOS 14.5 update, what you need to know
Will Amazon start selling Kindle books on the iPad or iPhone?
The Amazon Kindle app for iOS, which can be installed on the iPad or iPhone cannot be used to purchase ebooks. Instead, users have to visit the main Amazon website, purchase books and then sync them to the app, not very intuitive. Amazon might end up selling ebooks very soon on iOS, due to a very quiet landmark deal that was signed with Apple. The Amazon Prime Video app … [Read more...] about Will Amazon start selling Kindle books on the iPad or iPhone?
Sign in with Apple is available soon
Apple has announced at the WWDC that they are developing a new system that will allow you to sign into apps with their new Sign in program. Tim Cook said “Sign in With Apple” lets users login to third-party apps without having to enter a username and password. Apple said its sign-in technology would use facial-recognition software with Face ID and would give users the ability … [Read more...] about Sign in with Apple is available soon
iPhone XS Max wins an award for best smartphone display screen
There is a large demographic of people that use their smartphone to read ebooks and the daily news. The brand new iPhone XS Max has just won an award from DisplayMate for the best smartphone display for their Super Retina OLED screen technology. The review says that Apple's latest phone sets or matches a few records. The most important ones are the absolute color accuracy, … [Read more...] about iPhone XS Max wins an award for best smartphone display screen
Next generation iPhones might have Apple Pencil support
There are a few different devices you can buy if taking notes and editing PDF documents is something that that sounds like a good idea. There are the prosumer E Ink variety that come with a stylus and allow you to work on documents for weeks at a time, before you need a recharge. There are also the Microsoft Surface and Samsung Galaxy Note if you want something a little more … [Read more...] about Next generation iPhones might have Apple Pencil support
Microsoft Your Phone will screen mirror iPhones on a Windows 10 PC
Microsoft is developing a new app called Your Phone for Windows 10 that will mirror whatever is on your Android phone or iPhone directly to your PC. This will allow you to access text messages, photos and other digital content. The amount of functionality and features will vary depending on if your smartphone is running iOS and Android, but Microsoft can mirror far more … [Read more...] about Microsoft Your Phone will screen mirror iPhones on a Windows 10 PC
Microsoft Needs to Develop an e-Reader App
Microsoft has been operating a digital bookstore since late 2017 and they sell ebooks only in the United States and have refused to sell them in other countries. Their store is so feeble that it accounts for less than 1% of all ebook sales. This is primarily attributed to the Edge browser as being the only way you can read books. Edge only has a paltry 4% adoption rate and … [Read more...] about Microsoft Needs to Develop an e-Reader App
Audiobook and E-Reader Developers May Soon Make Universal iPad, iPhone and MAC APPS
Starting next year app developers will be able to make universal apps that are compatible with the iPad, iPhone and MAC. People who want to make an audiobook and e-reader app will be able to make the call whether or not their product works with a touchscreen or mouse and trackpad depending on whether it's running on the iPhone and iPad operating system or on Mac … [Read more...] about Audiobook and E-Reader Developers May Soon Make Universal iPad, iPhone and MAC APPS
The iPhone is the most influential gadget of all time
Time Magazine has named the Apple iPhone the most influential gadget of all time. This smartphone ushered in a new era of smartphones and pioneered the way we download and install apps. It spawned a billion dollar mobile development industry and made properties like Angry Birds a household name. Apple's device changed the design principals of the entire mobile industry. The … [Read more...] about The iPhone is the most influential gadget of all time