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Following lengthy campaigning, negotiations and delays, the EU has finally approved a ruling that could see the iPhone forced to adopt the USB-C standard by autumn 2024. Negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on amendments to the Radio Equipment Directive that will make USB-C the common charging port for all mobile phones in the EU, along with laptops, tablets, digital cameras, handheld games consoles, e-readers and other portable electronic devices. Apple has yet to respond to the news, but the timing of the ruling may play into its hands. Ming-Chi Kuo claimed last month that the company was already planning to switch from Lightning to USB-C, and would do so in 2023. In other words, the iPhone 14 could be the last Lightning iPhone. We’ll know more when Apple unveils…

The first foldable iPhone may be years away, but Apple is already thinking of ways to set it apart from its competitors. According to the latest rumours, that also applies to the parts that don’t fold. Noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple may turn to E Ink technology for the foldable phone’s outside display in an effort to conserve power. Most foldables utilize a standard OLED display for their socalled ‘cover screen’, which operates like a normal smartphone for tasks that don’t need a bigger screen. For example, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 has a 6.23in outer OLED display with a 120Hz variable refresh rate. Apple is testing E Ink’s Electronic Paper Display (EPD) for future foldable device’s cover screen & tablet-like applications. The colour EPD has the potential…

This autumn, iOS 16 will once again change the way a billion people use their iPhones. Apple gave the world its first look at the new update at WWDC earlier this month, and developers will be able to download and begin working with a beta version today. In a few weeks, a public beta will let you test it as well, though you should expect some bugs and missing features, so proceed with caution. There are dozens of new features and changes coming in iOS 16, but these are the big-ticket items that have us excited the most. 1. LOCK SCREEN CUSTOMIZATION The breakout new feature of iOS 16 has got to be the new lock screen, which lets you customize the look and information in a way you never…

It’s always exciting when Apple announces the latest version of iOS or macOS. Not only are there a bunch of new features to try, but it’s a good way to get an old device running like new again by wiping it down and reinstalling it with the latest operating system. But this year, fewer devices will be able to enjoy the new updates. After supporting devices such as the iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2 through several generations, Apple has made a surprising number of cuts to this year’s compatibility list, and if you have a slightly older device, there’s a good chance you’ll need to buy a newer device. Here are the devices you’ll need to run the latest version of each operating system: iOS 16 While Apple didn’t…

The larger technology companies get, the more and more commonalities there seem to be between their products. That’s probably not surprising: after all, if only a couple of huge companies are developing smartphone operating systems, chances are they’ll get closer and closer over time as companies borrow from each other, playing leapfrog as they continually innovate. Like any giant company, Apple’s no stranger to having features similar to those in its products rolled out by competitors. But it’s also hardly one to ignore a good idea, even when it’s created by a rival (for example, the graphical user interface on desktop computers). This past month, Google held its annual I/O developers conference, at which it showed off a ton of new devices and features for its products. And, as always,…

Price: £149 from fave.co/3NxSlWf Over-the-ear headphone lovers like me are familiar with open-back headphones; open-back earbuds like the Sony LinkBuds are another matter. Both types of headphone allow sound from the outside world to mix freely with whatever music you’re listening to, providing improved situational awareness while you’re out and about. Sony accomplished this with the LinkBuds by designing the portion of the earbud that sits over your canal to be circular with a hole punched out–they look like doughnuts sitting in your ear. This isn’t Sony’s first attempt at a ring-based driver, but this is the first one the company has pushed hard to the mainstream. The LinkBuds retail for £149 and feature some compelling reasons for why you should consider them. Sony has gotten a lot of things…

Raise a glass for the iPod, a line of devices that revolutionized portable music more than two decades ago. Apple has announced that the iPod touch will no longer be produced. The current model, introduced in 2019, will still be sold while supplies last. It starts at £199 for 32GB. The iPod touch was the last of the iPod line – essentially an iPhone SE with an A10 processor and no cellular connectivity. It was an iPod in name, but Music was just one of the many apps filling the home screen. The iPod has a long history, transforming the company when it debuted in 2001. At the time, it was the rare Apple product that wasn’t a Mac – though it did need one to transfer music. The iPod…

A head of this year’s WWDC, Apple announced a set of accessibility features for the iPhone, iPad and Mac that it says will be coming “later this year”. The software features are for ‘users with disabilities to navigate, connect, and get the most out of Apple products’. Apple did not announce how the new accessibility features will be rolled out, though they’re likely to be part of the next crop of operating systems. Here are the new features coming to Apple devices. DOOR DETECTION The iPhone and iPad’s Magnifier app will get a new Detection Mode feature that supports Door Detection, which will help users locate doors and provide information about the door itself (such as numbers, symbols or signs), if it is open or closed, and how the door…

We’ve been saying it for years: the iPad is a phenomenally powerful and flexible piece of hardware that’s being held back by iPadOS. In 2019, Apple officially split iOS and iPadOS, signalling that the tablets software would grow in its own direction, and we’ve been waiting for that to bear fruit ever since. With iPadOS 16, we’re getting the first real big step in that direction. There are dozens of new features big and small, but these are the four biggest things that could change the way you use your iPad. Remember, iPad is getting many of the new features found in iOS like SharePlay in Messages, Live Text updates, iCloud Shared Photo Library, and so on. These are the features particular to iPadOS that have us most excited. STAGE…

The WWDC keynote was nearly two hours packed with exciting announcements. Awesome new features for iPhone, iPad, Mac, new Mac hardware, and even a very early sneak peek at next-generation CarPlay. Despite the marathon keynote presentation that brought dozens of new features, there are so many changes in iOS 16 that quite a lot had to be left out. Some were covered in the iPadOS and macOS presentations – improvements to apps like Mail are coming to all devices – but here are 10 smaller iOS 16 details we think are worth pointing out. 1. SUPPORT FOR SWITCH CONTROLLERS (AND OTHERS) iOS 16 officially includes support for multiple new bluetooth game controllers, including Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons and Pro Controllers so you’ll have even more options when you play games. This…

Price: £349 from fave.co/3Nuq7eW Bang and Olufsen’s Beoplay EX true wireless, noise-cancelling earbuds feature beautiful design, a secure fit, strong wireless performance, great sound, and decent battery life. They’re also entirely waterproof – to the point they’ll survive being submerged in up to one meter of water for 30 minutes. If their £349 asking price doesn’t make you check your wallet, read on and see why they could be B&O’s finest in-ear headphones. DESIGN B&O audio gear is about form as much as function, and the Beoplay EX certainly make a statement. Once you get past the fact that their stem-shape reminds you of Apple’s AirPod, you’ll marvel at the Beoplay EX’s beauty. They’re designed by Copenhagen’s Thomas Bentzen, whose industrial designs are known for their ‘simplicity, rationality, and functionality’.…

Noise-cancelling headphones are one of the most popular types of cans, and for good reason. They block out ambient noise that can distract from you enjoying your favourite tunes. While they’re particularly useful for air travel and daily commutes – especially via public transport – they’re also great at isolating you from at-home noise pollution, whether that be the whoosh of your HVAC system, the whir of your computer’s cooling fans, or your neighbour’s lawn mower. WHAT TO LOOK FOR Headphones with active noise cancellation (ANC) identify sound waves associated with noise and electronically generate an inverse sound wave that cancels it out. Here’s what we mean: a sound wave is similar to the ripples in a pond. Toss a pebble in the pond, then introduce ripples of the opposite…

It might not be all that surprising or alarming that researchers at the Technical University of Darmstadt in Germany have discovered a new vulnerability that could be used to deliver malware to your iPhone. What’s unique about this vulnerability is that it can be accessed when an iPhone is turned off. This vulnerability requires a jailbroken iPhone, so it’s nothing to worry about right now for a vast majority of iPhone users. But as Ars Technica points out, the theoretical risk could become a real one as hackers discover security flaws that could allow this vulnerability to be exploited, so it needs to be addressed by Apple. The researchers made a video that summarizes the exploit, but in a nutshell, the issue involves the iPhone’s Bluetooth chip and the Find…

Apple announced its big yearly operating system updates in its WWDC keynote. No platform is bigger, or more important to Apple and its users, than the iPhone and thus no OS update is more important than iOS. After a successful reception to iOS 15 in 2021, iOS 16 was expected to add plenty of new features, and didn’t disappoint. In this article we spill the beans on everything you need to know about iOS 16 and how it’s going to affect your iPhone experience. RELEASE DATE iOS 16 was unveiled and demonstrated at WWDC on 6 June. We expect it to be released to the public in September 2022. But this is speculation; Apple has so far said only that it will launch in the autumn. Last year iOS 15…

At its annual WWDC kick-off keynote, Apple unveiled the latest version of watchOS 9 with a handful of new features designed to keep you healthier and more connected. Here are the top features coming to your Apple Watch this autumn. NEW WATCH FACES It wouldn’t be a watchOS update without new watch faces. This year Apple has four new ones, including a ‘completely remastered’ classic face. Here’s how Apple describes them: Lunar: Depicts the relationship between the Gregorian calendar and lunar calendar, used in many cultures such as Chinese, Islamic and Hebrew. Playtime: A dynamic piece of art that’s unique to Apple Watch and created in collaboration with artist Joi Fulton. Metropolitan: A classic, type-driven watch face where the style changes as the Digital Crown is rotated. Astronomy: An original…

Supply-chain analyst extraordinaire Ming-Chi Kuo has suggested that Apple’s investigating E Ink displays for future foldable iPhones. Now, Apple surely investigates lots of things–and most of them never make it across the finish line to become real products. But as a long-time admirer of E Ink as a technology, I’m excited about the possibility that Apple might use it in future devices. E Ink is a niche technology with some very real limitations, but it’s also got some huge advantages. WHAT’S E INK? E Ink is a display technology that’s fundamentally different from LCD, OLED, and other display technologies. It works by using electricity to set tiny capsules of pigment to show or hide. The result is a surface that works more or less like traditional ink on paper, hence…

Price: £379 from fave.co/3NtO1r6 Sony’s over-ear noise-cancelling headphone, the WH-1000XM4 has ruled the roost as our top pick in noise-cancelling headphones. Well, I have news: The king is dead. Sony has an all-new noise-cancelling headphone–the £379 WH-1000XM5 – and it’s nothing short of spectacular. Sony’s WH-1000XM5 isn’t a minor revision of the WH-1000XM4, it represents a clear rethinking of the product from top to bottom. And the results are overwhelmingly positive. Everything starts with Sony’s plastic-free packaging. This new model comes in your choice of black (the colour or my review sample) or silver. The latter is more accurately described as a light cream colour, and it’s a stunning improvement over the previous generation’s palette. When I first lifted the WH-1000XM5 at a private Sony event, I was immediately struck…

I f your iPhone or iPad is misbehaving and initial solutions are not working, a full reset may be necessary. Taking your device back to how it was out of the box can often help resolve issues like constant crashing, freezing or other problems. It’s something of a nuclear option, though, so before you take this route we’d recommend restarting or force-restarting your device as these will leave your data and settings intact. Another option is to ensure that the version of iOS or iPadOS on your device is up to date, as it might be due to a problem that has since been patched by Apple. Of course, if you’re selling your iPhone (or passing it down to a family member or friend) it’s absolutely vital that you delete…