IOS

If your phone is running slowly, try out these tips to optimize your Android’s performance speed and get your phone running like normal.

The iOS 18 version promises to be a blockbuster update for iPhone users, not only because of the new features but also its overall design could see a major change. 
 

The Journal app on your iPhone can be used to document your daily life. It can create healthy habits and help you organise your thoughts in one place. Users may add "Moments" from their device data, which includes images, places, and even exercises. Here's how it works.

Among the major players in the smartphone industry, Apple stands out as the sole smartphone maker yet to unveil a foldable device. Will it be a compact iPad or could we anticipate a foldable clamshell iPhone? Here's what we know about Apple’s much-anticipated foldable device.

Apple has released iOS 17.4 beta 2 with significant updates to the App Store and iPhone, in compliance with the Digital Markets Act in the European Union. It includes, introducing alternative app stores and payment methods, allowing users to choose default browser, and enabling NFC for third-party apps.

The company is reportedly preparing for a significant leap in AI announcements starting with the upcoming iOS 18 update. Here are some of the biggest updates reportedly arriving with the new iOS 18.

Apple is planning to launch the iOS 18 update in June during WWDC. And reportedly, the new OS update will be the ‘biggest’ iOS update ever in Apple's history. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg claims that Apple plans to unveil the iOS 18 upgrade during WWDC in June 2024.
 

Apple is still implementing significant changes to its business, the majority of which are mandated by new regulations imposed by the European Union. Apple has officially acknowledged the new regulations, which are meant to address the company's alleged anti-competitive behaviour in these regions. Several sources have indicated the extent of the new restrictions that Apple will implement for EU markets starting in March of this year.

Apple is keen to enter the AI battlefield but it wants to be different and also protective about its users. Apple is reportedly working on its advanced large language model (LLM) that is likely to be called AppleGPT, giving it the perfect chance to rival ChatGPT and other LLMs in the market.  So how does that work and when?

Apple releases iOS 17.3 with Stolen Device Protection feature, enhancing security. Update introduces new wallpaper, collaborative playlists in Apple Music, and expanded AirPlay functionality.

Maps is used widely across Android and iOS devices for navigation but tunnels have been challenge for the platform to work inside. The popular app now has a new Bluetooth feature that can restore location tracking even inside tunnels.

A new personalised sticker creator for iOS WhatsApp users has been released by Meta. By letting users make and exchange custom stickers, the new tool hopes to inject some fun into chats.
 

Google Drive cloud storage is available to Android, iOS and desktop users and you get extra storage for a monthly fee. The cheapest Google Drive plan in India costs Rs 130 per month but the company is offering a special discount to start the year 2024.

Not just WhatsApp, Maps also now offers you the option to share live location with friends and family from your phone with extra details. All one has to do is enable the share location feature on their Google account for Maps.

WhatsApp will soon end its free unlimited backups to Google Drive, with chat history set to start counting against the allotted 15GB space in early 2024, nudging users towards paid Google One upgrade plans.