Mask-wearing iPhone users will soon be able to unlock phone using an Apple Watch
A new feature is coming to the iPhone which will allow people wearing a mask to quickly unlock their phone with facial recognition by using their Apple Watch instead.
iphone
Zoom, 5G and contact tracing apps: The tech review of 2020
In what has been a unique year for the modern world, technology has shown no sign of being any less relevant, with apps, software and gadgets being a vital part of some of the biggest stories of the last 12 months.
Should you buy… The iPhone 12 mini or iPhone 12 Pro Max?
In a bumper year for the iPhone, a wider range of models than ever and the introduction of 5G connectivity are just two ways of luring people in.
Should you buy… The iPhone 12?
Apple’s “new era” of iPhones have been given a new look and 5G compatibility for the first time, and the first of the new devices show plenty of promise.
Xiaomi unveils UK’s ‘most affordable’ 5G smartphone
Chinese phone maker Xiaomi has announced what it says is the “most affordable 5G smartphone” in the UK, ahead of the first 5G iPhone going on sale this week.
EE launches Match Day Experience for sports fans unable to attend games
EE has unveiled a new set of viewing features for sports fans currently unable to attend matches, including new augmented reality graphics and 360-degree pitch-side viewing.
Apple brings iPhone medical records feature to UK
An iPhone feature allowing users to view and store their medical records on their smartphone is being introduced to the UK.
New version of Apple Maps launches in UK and Ireland
The redesigned version of Apple Maps, complete with more detail on buildings and road coverage, has been launched in the UK and Ireland.
EE mobile plan includes all Apple streaming services ahead of 5G iPhone launch
EE has announced a new mobile plan for Apple’s iPhone which includes access to all the tech giant’s streaming and entertainment services for the first time.
Tap on the app: Ordering online is the future as pubs prepare to reopen
As pubs gear towards opening outdoors on Monday and then indoors later in the month, Brian Stormont discovers technology will be a key driver of sales as licensed premises get back to business.
Which? warns older Android software users are at risk from hackers
More than one billion Android phones and tablets around the world could be vulnerable to hackers because they are no longer supported by security updates, new research has suggested.
Cyber-flashing on trains ‘largely unreported’ despite rise in incidents
The number of women being sent sexually explicit images by strangers on trains is going “largely unreported” – despite a spike in incidents, new data has revealed.
Former Aberdeen police officer accused of wife’s murder had ‘sexually explicit’ texts on iPhone, court told
A former Aberdeen police officer accused of killing his wife had on a phone “sexually explicit” messages from another woman, a court heard.
Apple warns of ‘unprecedented’ waste impact if forced to drop Lightning cable
Apple has warned that EU proposals forcing it to stop using its own Lightning cable risks “creating an unprecedented volume of electronic waste”.
iPhone XR owners on O2 hit with network issues
O2 customers using the iPhone XR have complained about an issue causing connection problems with the handset.
Apple reveals most popular App Store downloads
WhatsApp, Instagram and apps designed to help users pass their driving theory test have been named the most popular downloads from Apple’s App Store in the UK.
Designer Jony Ive’s profile disappears from Apple website as he departs
The profile of Sir Jonathan Ive has been removed from the Leadership page of Apple’s website, signalling the end of the British designer’s time at the technology firm.
Apple bans vaping apps over health concerns
Apple is banning apps related to vaping from its app store amid concern about the effect of vaping on the health of young people.
Apple picks up three prizes at EE Pocket-lint Awards
Apple has picked up three awards including the best flagship phone of 2019 at the annual EE Pocket-lint Awards.
Facebook bug turns on iPhone camera as users scroll through app
A Facebook bug has been discovered which allows the social media giant’s app to access the iPhone camera as a user scrolls through their feed.
British iPhone designer appears at National Portrait Gallery
A new portrait of iPhone designer Sir Jonathan Ive has been unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery.
Court of Appeal rules mass legal action against Google can go ahead
A mass legal action against Google over claims it collected sensitive personal data from 4.4 million iPhone users can go ahead following a Court of Appeal ruling.
Should you buy… the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
The newest Apple iPhone is here, again igniting the debate over whether users should upgrade, switch from Android or stick with what they have.
iPhone 11 goes on sale in UK
The latest round of Apple devices – including three new iPhone handsets and the Apple Watch Series 5 – have gone on sale in the UK.
Launch of Apple’s TV streaming service marks ‘change’ at the company
The upcoming launch of Apple’s TV streaming service marks a shift in the company’s business plan, industry experts have said.
Apple unveils new iPhone devices
Apple has unveiled a trio of new iPhone devices with redesigned camera systems as the tech firm placed new focus on smartphone photography.
Apple unveils new iPhone devices
Apple has unveiled a trio of new iPhone devices with redesigned camera systems as the tech firm placed new focus on smartphone photography.
Apple TV streaming service to launch on November 1 – and will be available in UK
Apple’s Netflix-rivalling TV streaming service will launch on November 1, the technology giant has confirmed.
Apple ‘can’t rest on its laurels’ with new iPhone announcement
Apple must continue to innovate the iPhone in order to stay successful, analysts have said ahead of the tech giant’s latest launch.
Apple admits Foxconn factory used too many temporary workers
Too many temporary workers were used at a Foxconn factory in China where iPhones are built, Apple has admitted, in response to a report by a campaign group.