A new iOS 13 concept shared today by Álvaro Pabesio visualizes what Apple’s next mobile operating system could bring based on many of the real expectations we have for the update. That includes a desktop extension feature for Mac/iPad, revamped Mail, Reminders, a fresh volume HUD, Dark Mode, and more. Álvaro Pabesio shared his latest concept on Behance today. First up, the concept visualizes how the new iPad experience could look with a more Mac-like desktop and Stacks in the Dock with an expandable ‘Fan’ view....

Yesterday Apple released another feature-filled update for iPhone and iPads in the form of iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2. In beta since the later part of October, iOS 15.2 comes bundled with numerous enhancements, headlined by features like App Privacy Report, which first came on the radar back at WWDC 2021. In addition to App Privacy Report, there and many more changes and features to be found in iOS 15.2. Users can look forward to an updated Mail app with integrated Hide My Email, the implementation of Digital Legacy Contacts, Apple Music Voice Plan, and a whole lot more....

There have been rumors about an Apple News subscription service since mid-2018, starting with a report by Bloomberg that said Apple was planing to utilize it’s acquisition of Texture to launch its own paid subscription service for news, including magazines from different publishers. Later, a report by The Information claimed that Apple was considering an all-in-one subscription model with magazines, tv shows and music. Yesterday, Apple released the first beta of iOS 12....

That’s annoying. But it can also cause serious problems. What if you can’t contact your family or friends when you need their help? What if you miss an important deadline for work or you’re late paying a bill? We all rely on the internet for almost every aspect of our lives. So, it’s crucial that we keep things speedy. At Komando.com, we’re always looking for easy ways to improve your digital life....

Early Avengers: Infinity War drafts featured a reunion between Tony Stark/Iron Man and Steve Rogers/Captain America. It had been two years since the events of Captain America: Civil War when Avengers 3 picked up. While the film brought together all pockets of the MCU as the heroes geared up to face Thanos, two of the Avengers’ most prominent members remained separated from each other to the disappointment of their fans. But as it turns out, it wasn’t always the case....

Ink Master: Grudge Match winner from season 11, Cleen Rock One, has returned to the tattoo competition as a judge on this season 13 of Ink Master: Grudge Match. Cleen, who is known for his straight-shooting, tell-it-like-it-is type of personality makes him the perfect choice as a judge for this upcoming season. Ink Master: Grudge Match is a spinoff of the original show which changes all of the rules. The goal is to bring former Ink Master contestants who have unresolved grudges and pit them against each other in a head to head battle....

According to the latest reports, the company is working on adding a new way of responding to the stories. If reports are to be true, then soon users can respond to stories using voice messages. A developer Alessandro Paluzzi, known for reverse engineering apps, has found out about the new feature. He tweeted a post showing the microphone that lets you record voice messages. Soon You Will Be Able To Reply To Stories Via Voice Messages Responding to the stories via voice messages can be useful for many users who don’t want to type a message....

This week, Instagram users on iPhone have been experiencing an issue where Stories keep appearing over and over after they’ve been watched. Fortunately, there’s been an update this morning for the iOS Instagram app that includes a repeating Stories bug fix. Spotted by The Verge, issues with the repeating Stories on Instagram for iPhone seem to have started on Monday this week. As we described yesterday, the bug has meant Instagram is not remembering which Stories have been viewed by users so it keeps showing the same Story over and over every time someone shares new content....

Last month Instagram launched a new video shooting app for iPhone and iPad that combines effects like time-lapse and cinema stabilization called Hyperlapse. Today Instagram is introducing what they call the “selfielapse” by adding support for shooting Hyperlapse videos with the front facing camera on your device using the same features previously only available on the back camera… While iOS 8 brought a new feature native to the Camera app called Time-lapse (we’ve featured several examples shot on the iPhone 6 as well as our own test), Instagram’s Hyperlapse app combines an advanced stabilization effect with more granular controls, and it’s still extremely easy and simple....

iPhone X owners with children have been complaining for a while about the impossibility of approving purchases using Face ID. While on devices with Touch ID it has always been possible to approve purchases using the biometric authentication, the feature had not been implemented for Face ID … It looks like this is going to change soon, according to our testing of the first iOS 11.3 beta. With this beta, we have been able to approve a purchase on a parent’s device using Face ID....

The Apple Podcasts app gets a small, but certainly welcome, new feature in iOS 12.2. You can now tap on the More options menu to access a new podcast feature for episodes: Mark as Played … This feature is not a cutting edge invention by any means. In fact, it existed in Apple Podcasts before. However, it was removed as part of the iOS 11 redesign which morphed the Podcasts app into a semi-carbon-copy of the Music app interface....

Top iOS 14 Features You Must Try So, put your iPhone on update mode. And once you have got iOS 14, go ahead and try these eight new features, NOW! App Library: Organisation junkies assemble! If you are one of those people who look for an app to fit into a category or a folder as soon as you download it. Or one of those who spends a significant amount of time organizing your home screen, Apple with iOS 14 has decided to help you out with it....

Along with great new features like the ability to use Face ID with a mask, the first iOS 15.4 beta is the first release from Apple to feature over 37 new emoji that were first revealed last fall. Back in September, Unicode officially voted on and finalized the Emoji 14.0 update. The release comes with 37 totally new emoji and when counting all the variations, features 838 new characters. Now Apple has officially adopted the latest emoji with the iOS 15....

After the disappointing sales of Galaxy S5, a lot depends on the Galaxy S6 for Samsung. Rumors and leaks indicate that the company has gone back to the drawing board for its 2015 flagship with the S6 being internally called ‘Project Zero.‘ Up until now, we have only seen some alleged images of the metal chassis of the Galaxy S6 and its purported specs leaking on the Internet. Today, the folks behind Nowhere Else are back with more comprehensive images of the alleged all-metal chassis that Samsung will be using on its upcoming flagship handset....

Huge news: Apple just announced in a press release this afternoon that Vice President of iOS Software Scott Forstall is leaving Apple next year. Additionally, John Browett, head of retail, is out. Apple CEO Tim Cook will take over retail as an interim until a replacement is found. Cook discussed the news: [tweet https://twitter.com/llsethj/status/261881890993233921] We heard about Browett last week, but we were not able to verify the information at the time:...

“The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has found Google to have abused its dominant position in online general web search and web search advertising services in India. The order was passed in response to information filed by Matrimony.com Limited and Consumer Unity & Trust Society (CUTS) in 2012,” stated the CCI. For the uninitiated, the CCI is responsible for making sure every corporation follows The Competition Act, 2002, throughout the country and dismisses any action which can potentially result in an adverse effect on competition....

Why did Heimdall save the Hulk, not Thor, in the opening scenes of Avengers: Infinity War? The first ten minutes of the film are a true testament to Thanos’s power, as he effortlessly defeats the Hulk and Thor in combat. But Thanos’s ultimate victory is spoiled by Heimdall’s intervention, as the watchman of Asgard summons the Bifrost one last time. He utters a last heartfelt prayer, “All-Fathers, let the dark magic flow through me one last time....

Instagram for iOS has added two new features that the head of the app considers “hidden gems.” It’s now possible to delete a photo from a Carousel as well as use this “Rage Shake” function to report a problem. These features were announced by Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram. According to him, the ability to delete a photo from a Carousel is a “finally feature.” He explains: With the ability to delete a photo from Carousel, users can edit a carousel already posted on Instagram....

On the surface, it might seem like little more than a place for snapshots and selfies. The reality, though? Instagram is an absolute goldmine for businesses of all shapes and sizes. From social selling to community-building and beyond, there’s a reason why Instagram is booming right now among businesses and consumers alike. That said, Instagram’s “simplicity” can be deceiving. Many brands struggle to grow or adopt Instagram as part of their social strategy and we totally understand why....

During Apple’s next-generation Mac Pro portion of its iPad event earlier today, the company took some time to present first impressions from a few professionals that have been using the machine. While the public won’t officially get its hands on it until December, Apple noted that three professionals had been testing the new Mac Pro. One of those pros was award-winning extreme sports photographer Lucas Gilman pictured above next to his Mac Pro setup with a 4K Sharp display....