Year: 2016

Trial Apple Watch 2 production reportedly starting later this month

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated September 26, 2016

A new supply chain rumour from Taiwanese outlet Commercial Times claims that a second-generation Apple Watch is scheduled to hit Quanta’s conveyor belts in the coming weeks, ahead of a rumoured media event in March 2016.

Quanta is an Apple supplier that builds the current-generation Apple Watch so it's not surprising they have been commission to assemble the forthcoming model. However, the iPhone maker could rely on additional partners to build the second-generation device, including Foxconn, Inventec and Wistron, as per the report.

iOS 9 now powers three quarters of active devices

Christian Zibreg ∙ January 13, 2016

Apple's iOS 9 operating system is currently powering three out of each four iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices in the wild, according to the latest stats as measured by the App Store on January 11, 2016.

That's a four-point gain over the 71 percent adoption rate for iOS 9 reported a month ago, a notable increase due to no doubt strong sales in the holiday quarter.

Let’s Talk Jailbreak: 2015 jailbreak awards, new jailbreak teased on video, new Activator beta, and more

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated January 27, 2016

Episode 141: The 2015 jailbreak award winners are discussed, a new jailbreak is shown off on video, the App Admin downgrade tweak is updated with new features, how to access your iPhone's flashlight with your mute switch, and a new Activator beta adds Apple Watch-specific features.

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Everlist review: as close as you can get to making a list with pen and paper

Lory Gil ∙ Updated April 30, 2018

List, lists, lists. I've got lists coming out of my ears, at least metaphorically, since my lists are all on digital formats. My point is that I make a lot of lists. I don't think I could get anything done if I didn't have them. I'm always looking for ways to make my lists easier to understand and faster to access.

Everlist is about as close as you can get to making a list with pen and paper. However, it looks much better than a crumpled old note pad and does things that paper just can't do. We've got an app review of Everlist for your reading pleasure right now.

Why pair more than one Apple Watch to a single iPhone? Here’s why…

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated November 4, 2022

I've seen so many comments questioning the reason behind Apple allowing more than one Apple Watch to be paired with a single iPhone. Some people think it's silly to have more than one Apple Watch, while others genuinely seem to be confused by the decision.

Why would Apple allow you to have more than one Apple Watch paired at the same time? Let's consider the possible answers.

New in iOS 9.3 beta 1: Wi-Fi Assist usage statistics

Jeff Benjamin ∙ January 12, 2016

It's now easier than ever to keep an eye on how much data is used by Wi-Fi assist, thanks to a new data monitor found in iOS 9.3 beta 1. Wi-Fi assist, is the controversial feature that taps into your iPhone's cellular connection in those instances where the Wi-Fi connection may not be adequate enough.

First noted by MacRumors' Juli Clover, the addition of data usage numbers for Wi-Fi Assist will help those who claim to have experienced exorbitant amounts of cellular data usage due to the feature.

watchOS 2.2 preview: Pairing more than one Apple Watch and Maps app improvements [video + screenshots]

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 30, 2018

Along with the release of iOS 9.3 beta 1 and tvOS 9.2 beta 1, watchOS 2.2 was seeded to developers. watchOS 2.2 isn't filled with nearly as many features as the aforementioned software for the Apple TV and iPhone, but it does contain a major new feature that will make a specific group of Apple Watch owners happy.

Beginning with watchOS 2.2 and iOS 9.3, users can now pair more than one Apple Watch to a single iPhone. Once paired, you can easily switch between them as the need occurs. Have a look at our full video preview for a demonstration of the pairing process in action.

Feeday offers a quick peek at Instagram from Notification Center

Lory Gil ∙ Updated January 28, 2019

One of my favorite social networking sites right now is Instagram. I love looking at pictures more than reading about how someone feels about the weather today. Pictures really can be worth a thousand words and can make you feel more connected to friends than a sentence.

Feeday is a third-party widget that puts the last couple of posts from your Instagram feed right in Notification Center so you can get a quick view of your feed without having to open the app. Check out our app review of Feeday below.

Several reasons why Apple could (and should) pull the plug on the headphone jack

Sébastien Page ∙ January 12, 2016

Greed! Greed! Greed! Apple will kill the headphone jack out of greed. They just want to sell you $30 adapters.

This ridiculous claim is the result of narrow thinking. After all, it's much easier to yell "greed" than trying to think of rational reasons why Apple would pull the plug (pun totally intended) on the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Apple is of course no stranger to that kind of situation. The company has been known for killing various technologies over the past few decades, and the bright side is that all of us have survived to tell the story.

In this post, I lay down a few more or less plausible reasons why Apple could eventually leave the headphone jack behind.

Remix OS alpha is here: run Android on your Mac

Christian Zibreg ∙ January 12, 2016

Remix OS, a software platform created in partnership with the Android-x86 project, is now available for download from the Jide website. Remix is basically a custom engineered version of Android Lollipop that can be installed onto a USB thumb drive to boot your Mac right into Android.

This is a pre-release alpha version of Remix intended for developers so it may be a bit rough around the edges and exhibit some hiccups. That being said, Remix OS is pretty cool: it has a custom user interface with built-in Amazon App Store, but you can sideload Google Play services to run virtually any Android app on your Mac.

How to uninstall a VPN from your iPhone or iPad

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated October 7, 2022

There are two different ways to remove a VPN from your iPhone or iPad, and it depends on how the VPN application is installed and configured on your device. In this tutorial, we'll explain both ways.

tvOS 9.2 preview: Bluetooth keyboard support, folders, redesigned App Switcher, and Podcasts app [video + screenshots]

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 30, 2018

Potentially lost in all of the hype over the huge iOS 9.3 beta 1 release, was tvOS 9.2. This release was no slouch either, as it brings a much-wanted addition to the forth generation Apple TV. In this video, I'll showcase many of the new features, including Bluetooth keyboard support, folder support, the redesigned App Switcher, and the new stock Podcasts app. Have a look...