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iPhone 14: Everything you need to know

 As rumored before launch, the small-screen iPhone has been phased out in favor of a new 6.7-inch non-Pro model. For the first time since Apple’s standard and Pro deviations, iPhone users have the option to enjoy a larger-screen iPhone.

While that’s exciting, it’s not the most compelling aspect of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, and there’s a lot to get excited about this year. Apple has revamped the camera system with a new rear-facing 12Mp camera with a larger sensor and larger 1.9-micron pixels, which the company claims improves low-light performance by 49 percent. There’s also an upgraded 12Mp front-facing camera with key upgrades, including improved low-light performance and autofocus for the first time.

The iPhone 14 also features satellite connectivity, allowing users to connect to satellites without bulky antennas in areas without cellular reception. The only real surprise is the inclusion of the same A15 Bionic chipset as last year’s Pro model, rather than an upgraded processor like in previous years.

Here’s everything you need to know about the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus.

When will the iPhone 14 be released?

The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus will be available for pre-order through the Apple Store on Friday, September 9, 2022. The iPhone 14 will be released a week later on September 16.

What’s New in iPhone 14

So, what exactly is new in the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus?

As rumored prior to the announcement, Apple has decided to ditch the small-screen iPhone mini form factor in favor of the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus. It essentially brings the big-screen form factor to the regular iPhone lineup.

Aside from the 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display, the new iPhone 14 Plus benefits from longer battery life, which Apple claims has the longest battery life of any iPhone to date — including this year’s Pro models. It sits alongside the 6.1-inch iPhone 14, featuring the same high-end Super Retina XDR display tech as last year. Both models are capped at 60Hz, though.

The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus offer an improved rear camera setup – although the real hardware improvements are exclusive to the main 12Mp sensor. The 12Mp sensor has a larger sensor and larger 1.9-micron pixels, which Apple claims improves low-light performance by 49 percent, as well as sensor-shift OIS technology and a faster aperture for better capturing fast-moving photos. The front-facing camera has also been boosted, with a new 12Mp TrueDepth camera offering an improved f/1.9 aperture for low-light shots, but the bigger improvement for many will be the introduction of autofocus.

Video is another area where the iPhone 14 lineup has improved; Apple has introduced a new Action Mode that uses full-sensor overscan and roll correction technology to deliver a gimbal-level stabilization experience ideal for running and Record video while riding.

Satellite connectivity is a new addition to the iPhone 14 series, and it was one of the first smartphones on the market to offer the technology. While smartphones are typically connected to cell towers several miles away, the new line of smartphones can connect to satellites moving hundreds of miles from Earth at speeds of 15,000 miles per hour.

The iPhone 14 has custom hardware built into the antenna, as well as a custom UI co-designed by Apple with first responders to deliver emergency SOS via satellite in areas that lack coverage. You’ll have to point your iPhone at an area in the sky to stay connected, but it’s a great addition for those off the beaten track.

The only real surprise of the night was the confirmation that the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus will once again feature the A15 Bionic chipset, with the caveat that it’s the Pro model and not the improved A15 Bionic used in the standard model. It probably won’t matter to most people considering it’s still faster than most of its Android rivals, but it’s certainly a change from what we know about iPhone upgrades.

Other improvements to the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus include the same collision detection technology as the Apple Watch Series 8, the ability to detect when you’re in a serious car accident and contact emergency services, and the removal of the SIM card tray in the US.

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AirPods Pro 2 are harder to lose, last longer, and sound better

 Apple announced the new AirPods Pro 2 wireless earbuds at its Far Out September event, priced at $249/£249/AU$399. Pre-orders begin on September 9, with a shipping date of September 23.

The new AirPods Pro feature the same “protruding stick” design as the previous version, and white remains the only color option. A key upgrade is the capacitive touch controls on the outer surface of the earbuds, which allow you to adjust volume by swiping your finger up or down — something the original feature didn’t have.

According to Apple, the new H2 chip allows for advanced computational audio in the new AirPods Pro, with the benefit of canceling twice the amount of noise even when you turn on transparency mode, such as heavy machinery.

Like the AirPods 3 and AirPods Max, the new AirPods Pro also support spatial audio. A new Personalized Spatial Audio option is also supported in iOS 16, which uses the TrueDepth camera feature on iPhone to create a unique listener profile based on the shape of your head and ears, so sound movement is more persuasive.

Lightning wired charging, Qi, and Apple MagSafe wireless charging are options for the new AirPods Pro, but you can use the charger that came with your Apple Watch for the first time. For the new model, battery life has been upgraded to 6 hours on a single charge and 30 hours of total listening time with the charging case, up from 4.5 hours and 24 hours, respectively, of the original.

There are few new features among the new models listed in the 5 upgrades released for the AirPods Pro 2, but one of them is an improved case with built-in speakers for pairing feedback and bass power and charge status. It’s also used for precise finding, the case’s speaker beeps when using the iOS Find My feature, and there’s support for UWB directional positioning with your iPhone so you can point directly at your lost AirPods.

Lastly, Apple has also added new low-distortion speakers and custom amplifiers, so we think the overall audio quality will be improved over the original.

There’s no mention of lossless audio, but Apple does say the H2 chip supports high-bandwidth connections, so we don’t know what that means yet. We’ve written before about how Apple is adding lossless sound to the AirPods via Bluetooth, so there may be more to come with these buds in the future.

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Huawei Mate 50 series equipped with variable aperture camera

 Huawei has announced three new Mate 50 phones, all with the same variable aperture camera and the latest high-end Qualcomm processors — but no 5G support.

Two years after the release of the Mate 40 phone and a year after the initial release of the P50 Pro, the company is ready to launch a flagship with the latest specs.

The Huawei Mate 50, Mate 50 Pro and Mate 50 Pro RS Porsche Designs hit the Chinese market first, and the company hasn’t said if they’ll go further – but we hope they do. Here’s everything you need to know about Huawei‘s Mate 50 series, including the inside scoop on its satellite communications capabilities – a claimed world first.

When will Huawei Mate 50 be released?

The Mate 50 phones are available for pre-order from September 6, 2022. They will go on general sale on September 28.

What are the specifications and features of the Huawei Mate 50 phone?

All three Huawei Mate 50 phones are powered by Qualcomm’s latest high-end mobile processor, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.

Good to see, as rumor has it that these phones will stick to the Snapdragon 888 seen on the Huawei P50 Pro. As with all Huawei phones these days, the problem with the Mate 50 phones is that they are not 5G compatible.

The ongoing U.S. trade ban affecting the company means it cannot properly support new web standards. But at least these phones should perform as well as the other best Android phones this year.

These phones won’t run Google services or access the Google Play Store, like the Huawei Mate 40 Pro and the latest Huawei phones. Instead, they’ll run Huawei’s Harmony OS 3.0 software. You can still download apps from the Huawei AppGallery, but many Western favorites are still missing.

The regular Mate 50 has a 6.7-inch OLED display that can run a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Mate 50 Pro bumps that up to a 6.74-inch 120Hz OLED panel with 10-bit color depth.

Most interestingly, the Mate 50 and Mate 50 Pro share the same main camera. It’s a 50Mp wide lens with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and a variable aperture between f/1.4 and f/4.0. One of the only phones with a variable aperture is the Samsung Galaxy S9 – oddly enough, future Samsung phones don’t keep it.

Hopefully it will become more mainstream, and Huawei‘s inclusion of it on the Mate 50 is a good sign. It could be the next big leap in smartphone photography, offering more manual controls similar to DSLRs based on hardware rather than software. Huawei says the Pro mode in the camera app has ten adjustable physical apertures.

While both phones feature the new technology for the main lens, the Mate 50 Pro has a higher-spec 64Mp telephoto lens with OIS and 3.5x optical zoom – although the 12Mp telephoto lens on the regular Mate 50 also has a higher-spec 64Mp telephoto lens. With OIS and 5x optical zoom. The Pro can crack the 100x digital zoom, though, while the Mate 50 is still stuck at an impressive 50x. Both phones share the same 13Mp ultra-wide-angle lens and appear to use the same 13Mp front-facing camera as well.

On the pricier Porsche Design Mate 50 RS, it’s really just a Mate 50 Pro with a more premium design, with one camera difference. It has a 48Mp periscope camera that can also take macro photos.

The Mate 50 comes with 128, 256 or 512GB of storage, while the Mate 50 Pro comes with 256 or 512GB. The ever-high-end Porsche model only offers 512GB. All of these are expandable via Huawei‘s proprietary Nano Memory (NM) card format. They also all feature IP68 dust and water resistance, 66W wired and 50W wireless charging, and stereo speakers.

Another way the Mate 50 series pushes the boundaries of technology is by supporting satellite communications. Using China’s Beidou Satellite Messaging system, the Mate 50, Mate 50 Pro and Mate 50 RS Porsche Designs will be able to send messages via satellite rather than terrestrial mobile networks – but crucially, they can only send, not receive.

Currently, the military and emergency services mainly use satellite communications on private networks in places that cannot be reached by standard mobile networks. Phones haven’t yet embraced the technology, perhaps because bypassing legacy mobile carriers is a dangerous business decision — historically, they haven’t been the right company.

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Huawei’s most powerful laptops and tablets are coming to Europe and the UK

 Huawei is bringing its latest high-end hardware to Europe as the updated MateBook X Pro laptop and MatePad Pro tablet make the leap from China to Western markets.

Both initially launched in China in late July, so it’s a relatively quick turnaround for international debuts, just in time to make the most of this week’s IFA trade show in Berlin.

The MateBook X Pro is a premium ultrabook with a 12th Gen Intel i7 chip – i7-1260P to be precise. It’s productivity-focused, so you won’t get a discrete GPU, but the integrated Iris Xe graphics should suffice for the basics.

The trade-off makes sense when you consider the portability of the X Pro 2022 – despite the 14.2-inch display being quite roomy, the entire laptop weighs just 1.26kg, and it’s also thin at 15.6mm. On the downside, Huawei decided not to try to squeeze in a full-size USB-A port, so it’s limited to USB-C and Thunderbolt 4.

Part of the reason for the light weight is the use of a new magnesium alloy to make the laptop, although it doesn’t feel metallic thanks to what Huawei calls a “micro-arc oxidation coating,” in fact the laptop has an almost muted sheen of blue and white accents. Faces – A heavier gray model is also available in the company’s standard aluminum design.

An interesting touch is the inclusion of a tactile trackpad with some useful shortcuts: slide your finger down on either side to control display brightness or volume, press the upper right corner to close the current window, and tap with your knuckle to take a screenshot .

All these features don’t come cheap, though: the X Pro will be available on September 3rd for £1,799/€2,199, which gets you 1TB of storage and 16GB of RAM.

As for the MatePad Pros, there are two models: one with an 11-inch display and one with a 12.6-inch display.

Both run HarmonyOS 3.0, the latest version of the company’s post-Android operating system, which adds new options like grouping and stacking widgets for extra flexibility in how and where you access shortcuts and controls sex.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 powers both tablets, while you can also expect 120Hz OLED displays, slim designs, and a large 40W battery with fast charging — not to mention support for the Huawei M Pencil stylus.

The MatePad Pro 11 costs 649 euros and the larger 12.6-inch model costs 799 euros, with UK pricing yet to be confirmed.

In addition to high-end hardware, Huawei also launched the second launch of the Watch D in Europe. First revealed in May, it’s now CE-marked in Europe for its ECG and blood pressure monitoring — with an inflatable strap that offers a mini, mobile version of the same blood pressure check you might get done at your doctor. It will go on sale in October for £399/€399.

Huawei also launched two phones at IFA, the mid-range Nova 10 and Nova 10 Pro, which stand out with their high-resolution 60Mp selfie cameras.

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The iPhone 14 Pro Max will have three features the iPhone 14 Plus doesn’t

 Apple is holding its next “Far out” special event tomorrow, and the company is expected to unveil a number of new products. Among them, there is the entire iPhone 14 series, and there should be four different models: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

For the iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro Max, they’ll share the same screen size, but that’s about it. Read on as we detail three features the iPhone 14 Pro Max will have that the iPhone 14 Plus won’t have, so let’s take a look!

New display technology

It’s been a while since Apple launched new iPhones with the “Plus” branding, but that’s about to change. This year, there are rumors that Apple will discontinue the mini size of the iPhone, so there will be no iPhone 14 mini. Instead, Apple is likely to release a 6.1-inch iPhone 14 and a new 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus.

As you may have noticed, the iPhone 14 Plus will have the same screen size as the iPhone 13 Pro Max. However, the similarities between the two models end there. While the iPhone 14 Plus will use the same display technology as the iPhone 13 with a 60Hz OLED panel, the display capabilities of the iPhone 14 Pro Max will go beyond that.

Based on multiple evidence and rumors, the iPhone 14 Pro Max will feature a new display design with no notch at the top of the screen. Apple will replace the notch with a pill-shaped cutout that houses the Face ID sensor and new front-facing camera.

Not only that, but the iPhone 14 Pro Max will also feature a ProMotion display with refresh rates ranging from 120Hz to 1Hz. So, for the first time, more expensive iPhone models will feature an always-on display so that even when “off” it will show some visual elements on the screen, just like the Apple Watch.

A16 chip

Every year, Apple releases new iPhones with faster chips. This time around, however, some iPhone models may not have the brand new chip. As 9to5Mac confirmed earlier this year, the mid-range iPhone 14 models will feature the A15 Bionic, while only the 14 Pro models will feature the new A16 chip.

The A15 is the chip in the iPhone 13 series. Although rumors point to a beefed-up version of the A15 Bionic chip with more RAM and possibly a better GPU, the iPhone 14 is still the same CPU as last year’s iPhone. Consumers who want the best performance on the market will have to pay more for an iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max with an A16 chip.

Significant camera upgrade

A recent report suggests that the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus will have minor hardware changes when it comes to cameras. However, major upgrades are expected to be limited to the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

For example, the iPhone 14 Pro models are expected to feature a new 48MP wide-angle lens (versus the current 12MP lens), which will enable new video features such as 8K video for the first time on an iPhone. Rumors also suggest that the ultra-wide lens on the 14 Pro models will feature a larger sensor to capture more light, which should result in better photos and videos in low-light scenes.

Not to mention that features like ProRAW photos and ProRes video are exclusive to the Pro model. So if you’re a photography enthusiast, you should probably choose the iPhone 14 Pro Max instead of the iPhone 14 Plus.

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iPhone 14 vs iPhone 14 Pro: Rumors of the Pro advantage?

 It has been confirmed that Apple will hold its next event on September 7, and we will almost certainly see the iPhone 14 series there. So what can we expect from the iPhone 14 and its finer sibling, the iPhone 14 Pro? How do they compare?

It’s a comparison well worth making, as all rumors point to a bigger gulf between the two phones than we’ve seen in the past. Let’s take a look below!

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro pricing and availability

Both the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro will be released on September 7, with retail likely set for September 16.

As for pricing, the iPhone 14 is priced the same as the previous iPhone 13. That means prices start at $799 / £779 / AU$1,349. However, the iPhone 14 Pro is said to increase by $100 and is expected to start at $1,099. Depending on how Apple is priced in other regions, that could mean a cost of £1,049 / AU$1,849.

It should reflect that the performance and feature gap between the two phones may be wider than we’ve seen in the past.

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro design comparison

Preliminary reports suggest that the base iPhone 14 will be very similar to last year’s iPhone 13. That means a sharp phone consists of a flat surface with aluminum bezels and glass front and back.

We don’t expect the iPhone 14 Pro to stray too far from the formula, at least in terms of basic shape and size. However, it may see a switch to a different frame, with several sources claiming that the frame of the iPhone 14 Pro will be made of titanium. This will make it stronger than the existing stainless steel Pro frame.

The biggest change is likely to be related to the front of the phone. According to numerous sources, the iPhone 14 Pro will replace the iPhone 14’s typical display notch with a cutout on the screen itself for the selfie camera and Face ID components, making it look more like a modern Android phone. Beyond that, both devices are rumored to be a bit thicker than before thanks to the addition of a slightly larger battery.

In terms of colors, the full list of rumored iPhone 14 colors includes purple, green, black, white, blue, and red, while the iPhone 14 Pro may come in purple, gold, green, graphite, and silver.

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro displays

According to the leak, both the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are set to have 6.1-inch OLED displays with the same resolution of 1170 x 2532, but they will be very different.

On the one hand, there will reportedly be a familiar difference between the iPhone 14’s 60Hz refresh rate and the Pro’s 120Hz “ProMotion” refresh rate. Even more interesting is a statement from Korean site TheElec that Apple will use a premium OLED panel in the iPhone 14 Pro, which could lead to better image quality for the high-end model.

There are also rumors that Apple may improve the Pro’s LTPO technology and potentially drop the variable refresh rate down to 1Hz. This will certainly help with Apple’s rumored always-on display feature, which may also be exclusive to the Pro.

iPhone 14 vs iPhone 14 Pro camera comparison

Apple’s Pro models always have better cameras than non-Pro models. This is a key differentiating factor.

This year, the gap is likely to be even wider than before. The iPhone 14 Pro has a 48MP main camera capable of recording 8K video and excellent pixel-binned 12MP stills, while the iPhone 14 will likely feature a 12MP sensor similar to the iPhone 13.

Elsewhere, we expect the iPhone 14 Pro to have both an ultra-wide and a telephoto lens, while the iPhone 14 may only have an ultra-wide to support its primary sensor.

According to reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, both models will feature improved selfie cameras capable of autofocusing.

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro specs and performance

Reports suggest that the iPhone 14 will essentially run on the same A15 Bionic chip as the iPhone 13. It’s likely to be modified and even labelled an A16 of some sort, but it will basically be based on last year’s technology.

Apparently, it’s the iPhone 14 Pro that will receive the real next-gen A16 chip. As such, the performance gap between the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro is expected to be wider than the previous models.

One common denominator could be the 6GB shared RAM allocation, though even so, the Pro series will allegedly use faster LPDDR5 memory, while the iPhone 14 will use LPDDR4X RAM. We’re expecting similar storage options as before, only the Pro offers a maximum capacity of 1TB.

iPhone 14 vs iPhone 14 Pro battery comparison

Apple rumor merchant ShrimpApplePro claims that Apple is expanding the battery capacity of both models. The iPhone 14 will apparently increase to 3,279mAh, while the iPhone 14 Pro will increase to 3,200mAh.

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2 new iOS 16 Apple Maps features are coming to the iPhone

 Several new features are coming to Apple Maps on iPhone. Apple is expected to announce the exact date at its Far Out event on Wednesday. Some of the upcoming features include high-resolution images for apps like Zillow and new tools for developers, like making Bird scooters and bikes easier to find.

In addition to these updates, Apple said it will roll out the redesigned map in 11 additional countries later this year. These features include cycling routes and look around, a new 3D urban experience.

Multisite routing is coming to the iPhone

That might change if you regularly use Google Maps for features that Apple Maps lacks. A major update for the iPhone is called Multi-Site Routing. Apple says this is one of its “most requested features.”

With this new feature, you can now plan up to 15 stops on your iPhone. You can also start planning your trip on your Mac and send it to your iPhone when you’re ready to go. Maps stores your previous routes in Recents to make them easier to find when planning your commute.

First, you’ll open the Maps app on your iPhone and enter your first destination. To add more sites, you will click Add site and enter your next destination. For example, you can first enter the coffee shop you want to stop by, and then enter your work address.

If you’re driving and need to add an extra stop, you can ask Siri to add it to your route. This helps prevent distractions so you can focus on the road.

New traffic features are being added

If you use public transportation to commute or grab a bite to eat in the evening, Apple is adding new transportation features to make your travels even more convenient. You will be able to view the fare for your travel expenses.

You can also add new transit cards from Apple Maps to your Apple Wallet app. If your transit card balance is low, you’ll be alerted so you can reload without leaving the Maps app. All you need to do is hit the reload button.

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10 Reasons Your iPhone Is Running Slow and How to Fix It

 Like all technology, iPhones slow down over time. Even with Apple’s high-quality hardware, software, and security updates, it’s easy to see why it’s gone four or five years after purchase. Yes, it will never return to the speed it was when it was brand new. Sometimes it comes earlier. Even just two years after you buy it, it can get pretty slow. But don’t worry. With just a few tweaks, you can get your speed back. Let’s take a look below!

Quickly clear RAM and memory

One possible reason for the slowness is that the iPhone is overloaded. This could be because you’re using a heavy app, or because it’s running in the background. If you suddenly feel like your iPhone is slowing down, clearing your RAM and memory may help.

Clear Safari (and other browsers) cache

Over time, web browsers accumulate unnecessary data. These are media, files, settings, etc., stored as caches in various formats. Removing these will increase the speed of your iPhone.

To do this in Safari, select Safari > Clear History and Website Data from the Settings app. When the pop-up window appears, tap Clear History and Data.

Restart your iPhone

If your iPhone freezes or slows down, restart it. Rebooting will kill background processes, delete temporary files, and close noisy apps. For models with Face ID, press and hold the volume up or down button and the side button at the same time. Then slide the slider on the screen to power off. If your phone has a home button, just press and hold the side/power button.

There is also a “hard reset” method that completely reboots the device.

For iPhone X and later, press Volume Up, then Volume Down, then press and hold the Power/Side button until you see the Apple logo.

Delete storage and unnecessary apps

Uninstalling large apps, especially games and social apps, should free up space on your iPhone and make it run faster.

Open the Settings app, then General, then iPhone Storage. On this screen, you can see which apps are taking up your storage space.

Here you can choose to delete app data or delete the app itself. Alternatively, you can turn on the Delete Unused Apps feature, which automatically deletes apps you don’t use frequently when they need space.

Turn off background app refresh

Various apps are constantly running in the background without your knowledge. Not only does it drain battery power, but it also affects the performance of your iPhone.

Select Settings > General > Background App Refresh. Not only can you stop background updates for specific apps here, but you can also close them all at once by selecting “Close”.

Delete message

A messaging app is like a bottomless pit of messages, memes, photos, and videos. You may find yourself unknowingly taking up 5-10GB of the Messages app.

Not only is this data useless, it’s also constantly being indexed by messaging apps. In other words, not only the operation of the Messages app, but the operation of the iPhone itself can be the cause of the slowness.

For those not interested in old news, the process can be automated.

In the Settings app, change Messages and Message storage period to 30 days. All messages and media older than 30 days are now automatically deleted.

Animation acceleration

It’s more of a psychological trick. If the animations on your iPhone get faster, it feels like your iPhone runs faster. Battery life is actually a little better. You can change this setting from Settings – Accessibility – Behavior – Reduce Motion.

Turn off low power mode

Low-power mode is great for battery life, but it’s the culprit when it comes to performance. Try turning off low power mode and see if the speed improves. You can also change it from Settings “Battery” “Low Power Mode” or Control Center.

Replacement battery

Using an older iPhone with a degraded battery can affect peak performance. You’ll most likely notice this when playing games or using resource-intensive applications.

Go to “Settings”, “Battery”, “Battery Health” and check the maximum capacity. If it’s below 80%, you may want to consider replacing the battery. A new battery will breathe new life into your iPhone and remind you when it’s brand new.

Completely reset iPhone

If you’ve tried all the methods above and still can’t get the speed up, reset your iPhone to a clean state as a last resort.

Back up your device and do a factory reset. After the reset, avoid restoring from backup and choose the manual option. After backing up, just in case, select “Settings” “General” “Reset” “Erase All Content and Settings” to start the reset.

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5 Useful Mac Features You Might Not Know in 2022

 Apple’s line of Macs is full of features to help you stay productive, but some of these tools are easy to miss. In our Mac tips and tricks guide, we’ve rounded up five features you’ll find useful.

1. Start tasks on Mac and finish on iPhone

If you have both an Apple laptop and an iPhone, you can start tasks on one device and switch seamlessly to the other. For example, you might have opened a Safari page on your Mac and then decided to continue reading on the move. This is all done using a tool called Handoff.

Before you can use Handoff, you must activate it on your Mac and iPhone. Check the Apple website for details on which devices are compatible. Both devices also need to be signed into iCloud with the same Apple ID, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled.

Activate Handoff on Mac:

1. Click the Apple icon and select System Preferences

2. Select General

3. Select Allow switching between this Mac and your iCloud device

To activate Handoff on iPhone:

1. Go to settings

2. Select General > AirPlay & Handoff

3. Enable toggle

On a Mac, open Safari and navigate to which website. Then, on your iPhone, access the App Switcher by swiping up from the bottom of the screen. You should see a Safari banner – click it to open the same page you’re viewing on your Mac.

2. View two web pages at the same time

This is called split view, and you can place two web pages or even two apps side by side on the screen.

Hover over the green full screen button in the upper left corner of the window. From the drop-down menu, select Tile windows to the left of the screen or Tile windows to the right of the screen. Your window will then fill whichever side you choose. Then click the window on the other side of the screen to view it next to it.

To stop split view, click the green button again and the window will exit or swipe left or right with four fingers on the trackpad.

3. Use Do Not Disturb Mode

If you need to get things done on your Mac without distraction, Apple’s Focus Mode can help you stay on track. It works by temporarily hiding notifications that pop up in the corner of the screen.

To activate Focus, you can use the Control Center in the upper right corner of the screen. Click the Focus button to configure the tool. You can activate Do Not Disturb for an hour or until tonight.

In the same menu, you can select Focus Preferences, and you can see certain notifications—such as messages from friends or family—even when you’re in Do Not Disturb mode. You can also set tools to open automatically at specific times.

4. Change screen resolution to enlarge text

By default, your Mac automatically determines the “best” size for text and objects on the screen. However, if you wish to make the element larger, you can make some adjustments.

Click the Apple logo in the upper-left corner of the screen, then choose System Preferences. Select your monitor from here – you’ll see the computer image along with the screen resolution and brightness settings. Next to the Resolution menu, select Scale. Now you can choose to make the text bigger, or conversely, give yourself more screen real estate to use. Choose the setting that works best for you, then close the Display window to finish.

5. Interact with the text on the image

Since Live Text has been around on the Mac, you can select and interact with text embedded in images opened in Preview.

In the example above, you’ll see the phone number you can find highlighted in the picture. You can then add the phone number to your address book on your Mac, or dial the number from a connected iPhone.

Additional features of Live Text on Mac include:

1. Copy the text on the image and paste it into another document

2. Find the meaning of the text to open the dictionary

3. Translate the text into the language of your choice

4. Search the web for text

5. Share the text with others via email or text message.

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The new Samsung Galaxy A23 5G offers strong specs at a low price

 In a flurry of announcements from Sony, Nokia and others, Samsung has unveiled the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G — a phone with a low price but promising specs options.

That includes a 6.6-inch FHD+ bezel-less display. It uses an LCD panel instead of AMOLED technology, but it has at least a 120Hz refresh rate.

The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G also has a multi-lens camera, but like most budget phones, not all of those lenses sound particularly special. Still, they’re headlined by a 50MP sensor, which is a promising spec tidbit. That’s coupled with a 2MP macro camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and an 8MP selfie snapper.

Other specs of the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G include a 5,000mAh battery, 25W charging, 5G and, of course, the Snapdragon 695 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and a microSD card slot. As for the design, there’s a V-shaped notch on the display, a large bezel below the screen, and a flat back with a sizable camera bump.

It’s priced at $299.99/£289, so if it performs well, it could be one of the cheapest phones around. It’s available in black in the US, and in the UK in black, white and light blue from September 16, but there’s no word on if or when it’s coming to Australia.

Analysis: This fits Samsung‘s lineup

The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is the successor to the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G; a phone with a lower refresh rate and a slightly smaller chipset, but the same size battery, and the same screen size and resolution. So the new model should be an upgrade, but maybe not a huge one.

Going a step further is the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G, which is the model above the Galaxy A23 5G. It has a slightly more powerful chipset and a Super AMOLED screen, but the battery size is still the same, and the refresh rate is actually lower than 90Hz.

So it’s arguably an upgrade — and certainly positioned as such — but only slightly. If you want more upgrades, there are plenty of other options for the best Samsung phones.

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