iPhone Fold is coming: Five new features for next year's launch

iPhone Fold is coming: Five new features for next year's launch

blognet   Tuesday, July 15, 2025   Comment  

Apple's been oddly quiet about foldables while Samsung, Google, and even OnePlus have been folding screens left and right. But here's the kicker: Apple is reportedly working on two foldable products, and the iPhone Fold is coming first. According to Ming-Chi Kuo, we're looking at a late 2026 launch with a premium price tag above $2,000—possibly even $2,500. The supply chain is reportedly close to finalizing specifications for this book-style "iPhone Fold," and Foxconn is expected to officially kick off the project in late Q3 or early Q4 2025. From our coverage of foldable development since 2019, Apple's two-year delay while competitors rushed to market follows their typical "perfect execution over first-to-market" strategy. Let's break down the five breakthrough features that could make Apple's first foldable the device that finally makes foldables go mainstream. The holy grail: A virtually crease-free display Here's what separates Apple from the pack—they've apparently cracked the...more

How to Use Reduce Interruptions on iOS 18 and What It Does

How to Use Reduce Interruptions on iOS 18 and What It Does

blognet   Monday, July 14, 2025   Comment  

Your iPhone's notification sound just went off for the third time in five minutes – one spam email, one social media like, and one random app trying to sell you something. Meanwhile, the truly important text from your spouse about picking up the kids got buried in the noise. Sound familiar? What you need to know: Smart AI filtering: Apple Intelligence helps users prioritize notifications with a new Reduce Interruptions Focus mode Device requirements: Only works on iPhone 15 Pro models and newer with iOS 18.1 or later Customizable control: You can still override AI decisions and set specific people or apps to always get through What makes Reduce Interruptions different from regular Focus modes? Here's the thing: iOS has had Focus modes since 2021, but they've always required manual setup. You pick the apps, you choose the people, you create the rules. Reduce Interruptions Focus uses Apple Intelligence to figure out which alerts are important and which ones are not. Think of it as...more

Apple Maps is hiding iOS 18's most useful new feature

Apple Maps is hiding iOS 18's most useful new feature

blognet   Monday, July 14, 2025   Comment  

You know what's funny? Apple spent most of their iOS 18 presentation talking about topographic maps and hiking trails—features that'll thrill outdoor enthusiasts but won't change how most of us navigate daily life. Meanwhile, they barely mentioned a simple save button that unlocks one of the most practical improvements to Apple Maps in years. This hidden notes feature exemplifies Apple's strategy of embedding powerful functionality beneath surface-level improvements. While competitors focus on flashy announcements, Apple's most transformative changes often hide in plain sight—and iOS 18's Maps updates prove this approach delivers more practical value than headline-grabbing features. Here's what you need to know about iOS 18's Apple Maps updates: Hidden notes feature transforms saved places into personal memory aids with private context "Search Here" button finally lets you search specific map areas instead of getting irrelevant distant results Enhanced multi-stop routing...more

iPhone 17 leak season is here — and Apple's biggest redesign in years looks confirmed

iPhone 17 leak season is here — and Apple's biggest redesign in years looks confirmed

blognet   Wednesday, July 09, 2025   Comment  

The rumor mill is spinning faster than ever, and if you're wondering whether Apple accidentally spilled the beans on next year's iPhone lineup, let's just say the evidence is pretty compelling. Between supply chain whispers, analyst reports, and some suspiciously specific "leaks," we're getting our clearest picture yet of what could be Apple's most dramatic iPhone redesign since the iPhone X. Here's what has me particularly excited: The Information reports that Apple's planning an entirely new iPhone 17 model internally code-named D23 — and the company is describing it as a "major redesign" equivalent to the iPhone X launch. That's not language Apple throws around lightly. Having covered Apple's leak cycles for years, I can tell you this feels different. The iPhone X comparison is particularly telling — that 2017 launch fundamentally changed how we think about smartphone design. According to multiple sources, this ultra-thin device will be "significantly thinner" than current...more

Automakers to Apple: Keep Your CarPlay Out of Our Climate Controls

Automakers to Apple: Keep Your CarPlay Out of Our Climate Controls

blognet   Friday, June 27, 2025   Comment  

Apple's shiny new CarPlay Ultra promised to transform your entire dashboard into an iPhone-powered command center. But three years after its grand debut, most automakers are delivering a collective "thanks, but no thanks" to Cupertino's most ambitious in-car takeover yet. What you need to know: Apple's next-gen CarPlay goes way beyond mirroring your phone to control A/C, speedometer, and radio — but major brands like Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Volvo are saying "don't invade our systems." Let's break down why this battle for your dashboard matters — and what it means for your next car purchase. What exactly is CarPlay Ultra trying to take over? Think of regular CarPlay as a polite houseguest that sits quietly on your infotainment screen, letting you navigate with Apple Maps and skip Spotify tracks. CarPlay Ultra? It wants to redecorate your entire cockpit. Apple describes it as bringing "the best of iPhone and the best of the car together for a deeply integrated experience" — meaning...more

Make Your iPhone Do All Your Talking for You on Calls and in Person

Make Your iPhone Do All Your Talking for You on Calls and in Person

blognet   Thursday, June 05, 2025   Comment  

When you don't feel like talking, let your iPhone do all the work. Yes, your iPhone can speak for you, and it works over phone calls and FaceTime calls. It will even work its magic over your iPhone's speaker for in-person conversations. While Apple created this feature to support people who are unable to speak and people who have lost or are losing their speech abilities, anyone can use it. Have a sore throat during a cold? Make your iPhone do your talking. Need to save your singing voice? Get your iPhone to speak your words. Better at writing than vocal communication? Yep, have your iPhone say what you want out loud. What's even more impressive about this text-to-speech feature is that you can have your iPhone use your real voice instead of having to use one of Siri's default computer-generated voices. Here's how it all works: Enable Live SpeechOn your iPhone running iOS 17 or later, head to Settings » Accessibility » Live Speech, then toggle on the "Live Speech" switch to make it...more