Well, this is awkward. Despite making it possible to choose default apps for your email and web browser, iOS 14 doesn't appear truly ready to break free of the past.
iOS 14 will reset default browser and email apps after an update from the App Store
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The iPhone 12 Pro Max has a smaller 3,687 mAh battery than the iPhone 11 Pro Max
A Chinese regulatory filing indicates that Apple's new flagship, the iPhone 12 Pro Max, is equipped with a less capacious battery than last year's iPhone 11 Pro Max even though the Apple website listing both two smartphones as having the same battery life.
Here’s why France is the world’s only country where EarPods are bundled with iPhone 12
In a move bound to spark controversy, the iPhone 12 is the first iPhone without the bundled charger and EarPods, which are Apple's standard wired Lightning headphones. That being said, customers in France will find a pair of EarPods in their iPhone 12 box, and here's why.
Testing shows using 5G will cost you 2 hours of iPhone 12 battery life
Using 5G networking on Apple's latest shiny drains the battery about twenty percent faster than 4G, according to testing conducted by Tom's Guide. The twenty percent reduction when using fast 5G networking translates into a two-hour hit in terms of battery life versus 4G.
Apple removes the standalone Apple TV Remote app for iOS from the App Store
Apple has seemingly pulled its standalone Apple TV Remote app for the iPhone and iPad from the App Store. It appears that the software has actually been discontinued because 9to5Mac discovered that the company has removed all references to the app from its website.
Photographer Austin Mann tests the iPhone 12 Pro camera at Glacier National Park with impressive results
Photographer Austin Mann is no stranger to testing out iPhone camera systems. He praised the iPhone 11 Pro's cameras last year, for instance. So it's not a surprise to hear he got some time with the iPhone 12 Pro, too.
Apple seeds fourth betas of iOS 14.2, iPadOS 14.2, and tvOS 14.2 to developers
It's a little later than usual, but Apple has seeded the latest betas of iOS and iPadOS 14.2, as well as tvOS 14.2 to developers.
The gold iPhone 12 Pro has a more fingerprint resistant frame
One element of many reviews for the iPhone 12 Pro is its stainless steel frame, which many users pointed out is easy to muddy up with fingerprints. However, one of the iPhone 12 Pro variants may avoid this fate thanks to its design.
System requirements: Which Apple devices support 10-bit HDR video capture and edit?
All iPhones with OLED screens can render images and videos with high dynamic range (HDR), resulting in many more colors than regular LCD screens. And with the latest models, you can for the first time not only shoot true 10-bit HDR video with Dolby Vision but also edit, share and play it back. But does your device support these features? Here's a handy list of all Apple devices that support 10-bit HDR video capture, as well as playback and edit in Photos.
Redesigned Apple Maps is coming soon to Canada
Apple has been improving the Maps experience for quite some time now, including a major overhaul to offer more information to users. That redesigned experience completed the rollout in the United States back in January of this year.
iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro review roundup: impressive design and cameras offer more bang for your buck than 5G
Does the iPhone 12 lineup offer 5G support? Yes. Apple (and Verizon) made sure to make it a major selling point for the newest iPhone lineup. However, it's the company's more standard upgrades to the formula that make potentially buying in worth it.
Apple releases iOS 14.1 and iPadOS 14.1
Apple released iOS 14 back in September. It didn't take long before the company started beta testing iOS 14.2. But now the company is releasing iOS 14.1 to the public.