https://www.pocket-lint.com Welcome to Pocket-lint, for the latest product reviews, including news on gadgets, digital cameras, home cinema, audio, cars and mobile phones. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:06:18 GMT en-US hourly 60 If you have an iPhone on your holiday shopping list but are trepidatious about spending a ton of money, we've got you covered. The season has a ton of deals on Apple's recently-released iPhone 15, including trade-in deals to get something back from your old phone and carrier switch plans for massive savings. Even if you don't want to go through a carrier, there are discounts available from major retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart and Apple themselves. These deals might come with the phones already locked to a carrier or entirely unlocked, so you can connect to any service provider.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 21:55:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-iphone-deals/ It wasn't all that long ago that iOS 17 landed on iPhone models, but there are already a number of rumours surrounding what is next for iPhone in terms of hardware and software. We are covering off the hardware rumours for iPhone 16 separately, but here we are looking at what has been said about the upcoming features for iPhone's software.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:06:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-ios-18-release-date-features-compatible-iphones/ The biggest sales event of the year is - Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend - is coming to a close with today's sale being the last of the major price drops. The Amazon and Best Buy sales are live right now, and they include some of the biggest smartphone discounts that we've seen all year. If you need an upgrade or a gift for a loved one, it's a perfect time to pick one up. You'll find massive savings from all the popular brands, whether you're iPhone obsessed or an Android evangelist.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 23:15:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-black-friday-phone-deals/ After weeks of early access sales and discounts, Black Friday is officially here and retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are discounting big-ticket tech items, and with its hardware being some of the most desirable on the market. Apple, a company almost synonmous with the tech industry also has Black Friday plans. Starting today, November 24th, Apple is offering customers an Apple Gift Card worth up to $200 for purchasing a full-price item from the Apple Store.

]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 21:00:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/dont-fall-for-apples-black-friday-deals-get-your-apple-discounts-elsewhere/ The iPhone has changed a lot since it first launched in 2007, but that doesn't mean it's easy to tell one iPhone from another. Those of you who don't pay super close attention to every Apple event won't be able to see the nuanced differences between the many different iPhone models that have debuted since 2007. If you're talking about the original iPhone compared to the current model, then the differences are obvious of course, but if you're talking about the iPhone 12 models compared to the iPhone 15 models, it's not as easy to distinguish between them unless you are an iPhone superfan (or a technology journalist).

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 20:16:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-iphone-do-i-have/ When Apple launched the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro in 2022, the phones were loaded with iOS 16 - but have since been upgraded to iOS 17 - the latest in a long line of software updates that delivered plenty of new features. While there are lots of big new features, it's often the hidden iPhone features - the ones that fly under the radar - that pique our interest.

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 14:00:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-iphone-14-tips-and-tricks/ Spotlight search is one of the best features of macOS, but on your iPhone it may not be something that you really use that often. You should definitely start using it more however, because there are some really impressive features that can save you a lot of unnecessary tapping. One of those is the ability to find information about your favourite sports teams right from within Spotlight search, whether that's the latest scores and results or squad details and game highlights.

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 09:30:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/this-iphone-search-hack-is-perfect-for-sports-fans-but-there-are-other-uses-too/ As soon as a new iPhone is released, rumours start about what the next device will be like. Now that the iPhone 15 series is out in the wild, speculation about the iPhone 16 has only increased. There are plenty of rumours about the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models, and there may even be a new, even more expensive iPhone 16 Ultra on the cards. But what about the standard iPhone 16 models? What will they be like, what new features will they have, and how much will they cost? Here are all the key iPhone 16 and 16 Plus rumours we've heard so far and our interpretation of what we'll see.

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:02:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/iphone-16-and-16-plus-specs-details/ It's something that nobody saw coming and some might need to rub their eyes and re-read this before they believe it, but here we go - Apple is bringing RCS messaging support to the iPhone.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:36:11 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-iphone-is-getting-rcs-messaging-support-heres-what-that-means-for-you/ Apple announced Emergency SOS via satellite when it launched its iPhone 14 models in September 2022. The service wasn't made available until a little later in the year - 15 November - and it was a relatively slow rollout, too, with pretty much one country at a time getting access to the technology, the US and Canada being first.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:02:52 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/emergency-sos-via-satellite-extra-year-free-iphone-14/ Nothing on Tuesday announced Nothing Chats, a new app that brings the ability to send and receive messages with iPhone users through iMessage, to the Android-powered Nothing Phone 2. It's the first time a phone manufacturer has announced such an app for an Android phone, and it's sure to get a lot of attention.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:01:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/nothing-chats-imessage-android-catch/ Apple's iPhone 14 Pro Max is by far one of Apple's biggest and best smartphone to date. Even with the release of the iPhone 15, the iPhone 14 Pro Max still holds a lot of value. A phone that impressive and that large of an investment, is definitely worth protecting with a screen protector. Screen protectors are a great way to prevent any scrapes or scratches that naturally happen over the course of owning a phone.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:30:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-iphone-14-pro-max-screen-protectors/ The Pocket-lint Awards 2023, sponsored by a new EE, were held on 9 November, celebrating the best devices and products across 21 categories from smartphones to cameras. Each of the categories was narrowed down to six nominations, all of which have been reviewed by the Pocket-lint team in full at some point during the last 12 months.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 06:01:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pocket-lint-awards-flagship-phone-2023/ There are some great features baked into the iPhone and Mac ecosystems, many of which you will find in our iPhone tips and tricks and Mac tips and tricks features, but there is one feature in particular that you probably use on a regular basis without even realising. Autofill is a feature that brings the ability to save contact and credit card information in Safari so you don't have to re-enter the long card number, expiry date and security code every time you buy something on a website. It makes it significantly easier to buy things as you don't have to have your cards on you, but it does retain information even after it's perhaps not that useful anymore.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:10:15 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-see-and-delete-saved-credit-cards-from-autofill-on-iphone/ Featuring a slimmer titanium build, an Action Button, luxury matte finish, and gorgeous 6.7-inch display the iPhone 15 Pro Max is a stunning Pro sequel to the iPhone 14 Pro Max. If you're looking to buy the newest Pro on the market it's important to invest in a case that'll protect your investment from dings, drops, and dents.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:01:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-iphone-15pro-max-case/ When you think of companies leading the way in artificial intelligence, or AI, Apple is probably a company that wouldn't be in the top three. It might not even be in the top five. But you'd perhaps be wrong to discount Apple and its AI chops, as CEO Tim Cook hinted in a recent earnings call with investors, analysts, and members of the press.

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:01:03 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apples-already-working-on-an-ai-push-and-its-recent-software-updates-prove-it/ With the pace of smartphone evolution moving so fast, there's always something waiting in the wings. No sooner have you spied the latest handset, that there's anticipation for the next big thing.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:01:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/upcoming-smartphones-and-new-mobiles-coming-out-this-year/ We're living in the golden age of smartphone technology. From powerful hardware to slick software, today's flagship models boast specs that blow their predecessors out of the water. But few features demonstrate this rapid rate of innovation better than the latest smartphone cameras. Indeed, with ultra-high-res photos, 8K video, Zeiss lenses, and cutting-edge image sensors, many of these cameras can snapshots that will please the pros.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:01:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-camera-phone/ Phone speakers can be a pretty major part of enjoying your smartphone, but they're generally tiny and quite fiddly even to find - case in point, the tiny little punch-hole speakers on modern iPhones.

]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2023 20:10:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-clean-iphone-speaker/ For a long time it's felt like the dominant vision of gaming's future has been cloud-based, with Xbox spinning up Game Pass into its be-all-and-end-all, and PlayStation starting to get in on the fun, too. Apple's iPhone 15 launch event might not have been where you'd expect to see a counterpoint, but that's nonetheless where it emerged, in the form of an impressive tech demo of the last two Resident Evil games running natively on iPhone 15 Pro hardware.

]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 15:00:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/iphone-15-gaming-feels-like-the-future/ Apple released iOS 17 and watchOS 10 in the middle of September, bringing a number of new features to iPhone and Apple Watch. For Apple Watch, there was a complete overall of the user interface, and while some of the changes take some getting used to, there are some great additions, like the Snoopy Watch Face. Meanwhile, for iPhone, we got features like NameDrop, Contact Posters and Check In, to name but a few.

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:24:59 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/3-massive-upgrades-for-your-iphone-and-apple-watch/ If you have a video loitering in your library that you just love and that you'd like to be reminded of all the time, you might be wondering if there's a way to set it as your iPhone lock screen as a motion-enabled live photo.

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 13:00:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-turn-any-video-into-a-live-wallpaper-for-your-iphone-lock-screen/ Getting a new phone or any other electronics is always a thrilling experience. You get to unpack it, see all the new bells and whistles that come with the new device, and generally play around with something new and exciting.

]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:00:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-trade-in-program-guide-explained/ There are a number of clever features built into Apple's iOS software - some of which you will find in our iPhone tips and tricks guide - but a feature called Back Tap is one of our absolute favourites. We love it so much, we felt it deserved its own explainer. It isn't just because it's a hidden gem that we like it so much though. One of the best things about Back Tap is that you don't need one of the latest iPhone models to be able to take advantage of it.

]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:00:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-the-iphone-apple-logo-as-a-secret-button-back-tap-explained/ If you've ever used Siri on an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or even an Apple Watch, you're probably already very familiar with its failings. But there are signs that Apple is getting ready to improve matters by venturing into the new and exciting world of Large Language Models and generative AI. The only question is whether it's too late to a party that already has ChatGPT and others.

]]> Sat, 21 Oct 2023 16:09:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-could-bring-generative-ai-to-ios-18-but-is-it-too-late/ Since the introduction of Apple's MagSafe technology with the iPhone 12, the ring of magnets that ensure the handset's wireless charging puck is lined up with the charging coil in the phone has lead way to a sprawling accessory industry, with products ranging from MagSafe compatible cases and chargers, to MagSafe wallets and battery packs.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:30:07 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-magsafe-battery-pack/ The iPhone 15 Pro was announced at Apple's event in September 2023, with some significant enhancements over the iPhone 14 Pro. However, all the talk after the event was about the upgrade from Lightning to USB-C. If the new charging port was the big news, is there really enough else to make it worthwhile upgrading?

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:00:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-iphone-15-pro-vs-iphone-14-pro-whats-the-difference/ There are a number of options available when it comes to setting up a new email account. You can go with Outlook, which is run by Microsoft, Gmail, which is run by Google or you can choose iCloud, which is run by Apple. There are a number of others too of course, but if you've already made your choice and you're looking to set up an iCloud email, you've come to the right place.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:16:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-create-setup-and-use-an-icloud-email-account/ In the marketing blurb for the iPhone 15 Pro, Apple describes the camera system as being like 'having seven pro lenses in your pocket'. In reality, it's more like having seven pre-set levels of zoom in your pocket, but the ability to quickly switch between different focal lengths can be useful when you're shooting different types of photos.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:01:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-choose-a-default-lens-iphone-15-pro/ Samsung and Apple sell hundreds of millions of smartphones each year. But when any of us buy a smartphone, be it an Android phone or iPhone, we're also buying a digital camera. For many, the camera can make or break a buying decision when smartphone shopping. And these two tech giants take very different approaches to the cameras used in their phones.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:00:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-and-apple-iphone-15-pro-max-camera-comparison/ There was a time when all your contacts were stored on the good old fashioned SIM card so duplicate contacts wasn't really a thing - or at least not as much of a thing as it is these days. Now, your phone's contacts list likely comes from a number of different places - an iCloud backup, Gmail contacts and perhaps contacts from another email account for example - resulting in what could be several duplicates.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 09:15:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-merge-delete-duplicate-contacts-iphone/ In the past, the top-of-the-range iPhone Pro models have offered the same hardware and features, with display size and battery capacity being the key differentiators. That's not the case for the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max however, with Apple giving a little bit more love to the larger Pro model this year.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:17:06 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-iphone-15-pro-max-vs-iphone-15-pro-differences-compared/ It's no secret that I'm an iPhone girl. I use the iPhone 15 Pro Max as my main phone and I adore it for a number of reasons. That's not to say I can't appreciate it when the Android competition pulls something great out of the bag.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 18:01:38 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/3-things-i-want-my-iphone-15-pro-max-to-have-that-the-pixel-8-pro-does/ Are you considering inverting the colours on your iPhone? It can be a useful feature - especially for those with color blindness or for those who find phone screens difficult to read. The process of inverting your iPhone's display colours is simple and can be done in no time at all. Here is a step-by-step guide for you to follow, plus how to use the side button to toggle inverted colours on or off.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:21:39 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-invert-colors-iphone/ The MagSafe Battery Pack is Apple's in-house battery life extender for iPhones, and it's currently at one of its lowest prices ever on Amazon thanks to the Big Deal Day sales event. It's compatible with all the latest models of the iPhone, starting with iPhone 12. That includes all iPhone 12- 14 models, including the Max and Mini. Magnetically attaching to the back of your phone, the battery pack offers a wire-free 24-hours of extra battery. Topping out at 11mm and stretching over the bottom two-thirds of the back of an iPhone, the pack is thinner than the original iPhone, and still functions with MagSafe compatible cases, so you won't have to sacrifice protection for power.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 03:55:54 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-magsafe-battery-pack-deal/ When Apple unveiled its new iPhone 15 lineup, the company also announced a new initiative to stop selling its leather iPhone cases as part of a broader carbon-neutral and environmental initiative. Replacing the leather phone cases is a new FineWoven material that Apple describes as a “durable twill.” You'll also see FineWoven show up in other Apple products, such as Apple's MagSafe Wallet, and in a couple of Apple Watch bands.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 19:00:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-finewoven-case-durability/ Apple revealed its iPhone 15 range in the middle of September in the form of four devices; the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The iPhone 15 Pro Max sits at the top of the line-up, offering the best Apple has to offer. It's not only bigger than the iPhone 15 Pro this year, but it has extra features too. Meanwhile, at the top of the Google Pixel offering is the Pixel 8 Pro, which offers the same size display as the iPhone 15 Pro Max, but there are a number of differences between these handsets. If you're wondering with to go Apple or go Google, here's how the iPhone 15 Pro Max stacks up against the Pixel 8 Pro.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 16:31:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-iphone-15-pro-max-vs-google-pixel-8-pro-differences-compared/ I'm what you'd call an Android guy. I got aboard the Android train on Day 1 and have been reviewing Android devices ever since. It's impossible to be exclusively Android - I've reviewed iPhones during that time - but I return to an Android phone at the end of the day. This year, Android 14 and iOS 17 have landed really close together - and it highlights something that's been bothering me for a while: Android OS updates just aren't that exciting.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:31:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/i-just-got-android-14-but-apple-ios-17-has-filled-me-with-envy/ At its launch event in September 2023, Apple described the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max as 'the most pro lineup we have ever created.' Putting aside questions about what 'most pro' actually means (or whether pro-est might be a word) it's certainly the case that the iPhone 15 Pro Max is Apple's most powerful iPhone to date.

]]> Sat, 07 Oct 2023 14:01:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-iphone-15-pro-max-vs-iphone-14-pro-max-whats-the-difference/ If you're searching for everything there is to know about the Apple iPhone, you've come to the right place. The company currently offers multiple devices to pick between, and with recent generations comprising several models, choosing the right one for your needs has become increasingly difficult. If you're not looking to invest in the latest range, which is now the iPhone 15 series and includes the regular model, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max - there's also the iPhone 14 and iPhone 13 models to consider, as well as the entry-level iPhone SE (2022).

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 20:30:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-iphone/ The smartphone world moves fast. New advancements occur with every generation, and cameras are no exception. One of the most exciting improvements to smartphone cameras is their ability to zoom in further without clarity loss. That's largely thanks to periscope lenses, which allow more optical zoom from small cameras than we ever thought possible. What are these periscope lenses, how do they work, and what do they mean for the newly announced iPhone 15 Pro Max? Specifically, how is Apple's tetraprism lens different from a regular periscope lens? Let's dig in and find out.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:30:35 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-a-periscope-lens-what-does-it-mean/ The U.N. World Comission defines sustainability as the development of something that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It's fairly ambiguous and open-ended, but it essentially means that a product is developed in such a way that it isn't destroying the planet. No phone maker is perfect in this regard. Companies are almost all guilty of at least a little "greenwashing," which is misleading the public into believing that their products are environmentally friendly when no smartphone is 100 per cent sustainably produced.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:08:10 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-sustainable-phone/ The Action Button is a new addition to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max that's similar to the Action button that was introduced with the first Apple Watch Ultra. It replaces the Ring/Silent switch that's found on other iPhones and allows you to turn Silent mode on and off or use it for a range of other actions instead.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:05:36 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/iphone-action-button-into-7-action-buttons/ Google is currently the default search engine for iPhone, iPad, and Mac owners but that might be about to change if Apple has its way. That's according to a new report which suggests that the company already has what it needs to take Google on at its own game.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:18:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-already-has-all-the-tools-to-launch-a-google-replacement-for-iphone-and-beyond-report-claims/ Apple released iOS 17 on 18 September 2023 and with the next major software update comes a whole host of new features for iPhone. We've got a couple of favourites, like NameDrop and the Check In feature, but we are also big fans of the new Contact Posters and their ability to make your iPhone screen far more exciting when someone calls.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 20:49:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-are-contact-posters-on-iphone-how-to-create-them/ If you use the native Mail app or Gmail on Apple's iPhone and you want to add delete as one of the swipe options or change the swipe gesture, you've come to the right place.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 19:36:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-add-delete-change-swipe-options-in-mail-and-gmail-on-iphone/ For 2022, it was the iPhone 14 Pro models that saw all the love, while the iPhone 14 got a little left behind. Not only did it not get a new design, but it didn't even really get a processor bump, sticking with similar to what we saw on the iPhone 13 models. That's all changed for 2023.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 17:00:41 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-iphone-15-plus-review/ Do your friends always accuse you of namedropping when you bring up that one time you bumped into Morgan Freeman at the airport? Well, namedropping may no longer be such a bad thing, thanks to Apple's latest contact sharing feature.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 16:26:03 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-apple-namedrop-and-how-can-you-use-it-to-share-contacts/ Apple announced the iPhone 15 series in the middle of September, with the devices having gone on sale on 22 September. Since they arrived however, they have hit the news quite a bit - and not all for good reasons either.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 16:06:09 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-comments-on-iphone-15-overheating-issue/ The first Apple Watch Ultra introduced us to the Action Button, and now this surprisingly powerful button has made its way to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. By default, your Action Button can only be set to do one thing, such as open your camera app, silence your iPhone, or turn on your torch. However, one of the options lets you run a shortcut from the Shortcuts app. This allows you to do a whole host of things, including creating your own shortcut that can detect when you're at home or when you're out and change what the Action button does. There's also plenty more you can do with the Shortcuts app to get the most out of the Action Button as we said, but we love this trick so much we thought we'd give it its own feature. Here's how it works.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 12:30:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-make-iphone-action-button-do-different-things-in-different-locations/ There are plenty of iPhone tips out there - many of which you can read in our iPhone tips and tricks feature - but every now and then, a really great one comes to light that deserves its own feature. Turning the Apple logo - or centre of the back of your iPhone - into a secret button is one of these, but did you know you can also screenshot an entire webpage in one go?

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 10:03:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-take-a-full-page-screenshot-of-an-entire-webpage-on-iphone/ Apple's iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max boast what's arguably the biggest camera upgrade to the iPhone lineup in years. The upgrades are found not only in the hardware that makes up the cameras but also in the software and supplemental features packed into the iPhone 15 Pro's camera app.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:01:35 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/iphone-15-pros-camera/ Apple not only recently announced the excellent iPhone 15 Pro Max but it also revealed the standard iPhone 15 models, the standard Watch model and a second generation of the Watch Ultra. Among all of that excitement was the iPhone 15 Pro.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 19:31:08 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-iphone-15-pro-review/ With the iPhone 15 Pro, you get a host of new features loaded thanks to some upgraded hardware and software. In this list, I'll go over fifteen of my favourites. Many of them will also work on iPhone 15 or even some older phones, as long as you're running iOS 17. Some are old favourites; you just have to know.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 17:00:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/iphone-15-pro-tips-and-tricks/ If you're having trouble getting your iPhone to charge via its lightning port, or if you're simply able to see that its charging port is visibly a bit dirty or clogged up, you might be wondering about how to clean it.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:30:36 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-clean-your-iphone-charging-port/ Admittedly, I'm a horrible Apple Watch owner. When I actually remember to place my 44mm Series 8 on its charger, I can't seem to forget how the signature squircle design sits a bit too bulkily on my smaller wrist. And no matter how much faster, longer lasting, or powerful the Series 9 may be, I doubt the upgrades are enough to break my habits.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:24:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/4-things-i-use-the-apple-health-app-for-everyday-and-you-should-too/ The current iPhone SE has been around since 2022 and while it's a good option for people who need an iPhone for the absolute least amount of money, it's starting to look like something from a different time. Now, a new report suggests that the updated model will fix that by giving it a new, more modern look while also borrowing heavily from Apple's new iPhone 15 Pro.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:29:10 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-iphone-se-4-could-borrow-some-iphone-15-pro-features-and-look-less-like-a-relic/ It's a cruel irony that the battery in your iPhone doesn't like being fully charged. The longer your iPhone spends fully charged, the shorter the life of your battery. Charging your iPhone up to 100 per cent regularly can cause your battery to chemically age, which means it won't be able to hold as much charge. Thanks, chemistry. Since iOS 13, your iPhone has had an optimised battery charging feature that's intended to reduce the wear and tear on your battery, and now there's a new tool in the battery protection arsenal if you're using one of the latest models of iPhone. Here's how to use optimised battery charging on iPhone 15.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 22:00:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-optimised-battery-charging-on-iphone/ If you've ever heard of a cache when it comes to tech, you probably know about it in the context of getting rid of it - whether it's on a desktop browser or an iPhone. Devices like the iPhone smartly keep hold of certain bits of data they use a lot in a cache, in order to speed up loading times on frequently-visited sites or often-opened apps. That's handy, but it can become an issue if these cache tranches get too big and start making a dent in your storage space.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 19:54:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-clear-the-cache-on-your-iphone/ In iOS 17, Apple introduced a new way to share your contact details with another iPhone user. Simply by bringing the tops of your iPhones close together, you can initiate NameDrop, a feature that wirelessly shares your contact information between iPhones. It's a very convenient way to swap your info with another iPhone user, but it's also something that you might not want to have enabled. If you'd prefer to stick to manually adding new contacts to your iPhone, then here's how to turn off NameDrop in iOS 17.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 19:00:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-turn-namedrop-off/ If you've already gotten your hands on the all-new iPhone 15, odds are that you've also picked up the new Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple iPods Pro with the USB-C charging port. Since you've upgraded your Apple device lineup, it's also time to upgrade your charging station. Right now, you can score a great deal on a 3-in-1 charging station. The OtterBox 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station 2.0 just dropped in price, so you can add this MagSafe charger to your home for only $65, saving you 18 per cent.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:20:57 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/otterbox-drops-its-3-in-1-magsafe-charging-stand-to-its-lowest-price-ever-at-just-65/ The Apple iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max both come with a new Action Button in place of the Silent-Ringer toggle that has been a signature feature on iPhones since the first one launched in 2007. The Action Button can be used for a multitude of functions and while at first you might think it is a little restricted, there's plenty more than what meets the eye.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:15:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-make-your-iphone-action-button-open-whatsapp/ Apple's iPhone 15 lineup is the first generation of iPhones to have a USB-C port instead of Apple's proprietary Lightning connector. Outside of the obvious benefit of no longer having to carry a Lightning cable just to charge your iPhone, the iPhone's USB-C port can be used for all sorts of things in addition to charging your phone.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:30:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/iphone-15-pro-how-and-when-you-can-record-video-to-an-external-drive/ There are some great features within iPhone's iOS software - and even more now that iOS 17 has arrived. The same applies for Apple Watch and watchOS 10. But, some of the best features don't need the latest software on either iPhone or Apple Watch.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:30:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-apple-express-transit-mode/ Apple's iPhone 15 is one heck of a phone with plenty of upgrades to offer compared to last year's iPhone 14. And with both phones staying in Apple's lineup, you may very well find yourself debating which phone you should get.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-iphone-15-vs-iphone-14/ The Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max both come with a new Action Button that replaces the Ring/Silent switch that's been a signature feature on all iPhone models since it launched in 2007. You can use this button for a range of functions, including toggling Silent mode on or off. However, to ensure you know whether silent mode is on or off, Apple added a fairly annoying new icon to the Home Screen. If you'd rather not have a large bell icon ruining your beautifully created Home Screen, here's how to hide the silent mode bell icon on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:56:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-hide-the-silent-bell-icon-on-iphone-15-pro/ The iPhone 15 Pro might be the hot new thing in town with its fancy new Action button, but it might not signal the end of Apple's new-found love of all things clicky. A new report claims that the upcoming iPhone 16 will have a new button all of its own.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:37:16 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/mysterious-iphone-16-capture-button-leaks-as-apple-gets-a-taste-for-adding-buttons/ Apple has officially revealed the Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus with the new models all available to buy. While new colours were revealed for the iPhone 15 Pro models, the colours for the standard iPhone 15 models are a little more exciting.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:30:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-iphone-15-colours/ After months of rumours and speculation, Apple has finally announced its new iPhones for 2023 - namely the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, as well as the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max - and they're now available to buy.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:10:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-iphone-15-pro-colours/ Apple announced the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max during its Wonderlust event at the beginning of September. The two models bring a number of changes with them, from a new set of colours to a new titanium frame. But there's one key change in their design compared to previous iPhone Pro models; the Action Button.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:30:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-the-action-button-on-iphone-how-does-it-work-what-can-you-do-with-it/ It's often easy to forget that when you strip away the cameras, USB-C charging ports, endless apps, Siri, and everything else, your iPhone is, in fact, a phone. Making calls is possibly one of the things that your iPhone is worst at, with the call quality not being that great at all, depending on your service or connection However, if you're making calls on your iPhone 15, or even on older iPhones, there is a feature that can help, by isolating your voice and reducing the background noise. What is Voice Isolation on iPhone? Here's what you need to know.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:32:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-voice-isolation-on-iphone/ The iPhone 15 Pro Max is here - Apple's latest flagship was unveiled at Apple's September event and is now available to order and buy.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:05:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-apple-iphone-15-pro-max-screen-protector/ We all remember the long years when customising your iPhone wasn't really something you could do, with Apple tightly controlling the appearance of iOS. That's out of the window now, though - you can fairly easily make your phone's software look completely different using custom icons and widgets.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:05:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-customize-iphone-homescreen-app-icons-widgets-layout-widgetsmith-colorwidgets-shortcuts/ Apple announced its iPhone 14 series at an event in Cupertino at the beginning of September 2022, with four devices in the range, comprising the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The models have since been replaced by the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models, though Apple is still selling some of the iPhone 14 models, and the others, you should be able to get hold of at other retailers if you don't want to invest in the latest iPhones from Apple.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 08:32:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-iphone-14-vs-14-pro-max-differences-compared/ Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra is arguably the best smartphone you can buy right now, but Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max looks like it'll give Samsung's flagship phone a run for the title.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:00:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-iphone-15-pro-max-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra/ The new StandBy feature in iOS 17 allows you to turn your iPhone into a smart display. It only works when your iPhone is charging, whether it's plugged in or charging wirelessly. By placing your iPhone upright in landscape orientation, you activate StandBy and bring up a full-screen display.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:50:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-make-standby-show-your-favourite-iphone-photos/ I've always appreciated an underdog and the iPhone 15 is exactly that. It's consistently overshadowed by its Pro sibling - which of course there is good reason for - but while the iPhone 15 Pro sits above it with all its bells and whistles, the iPhone 15 modestly delivers a great experience for a lot less money.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:10:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-iphone-15-review/ It wasn't until last year and the iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Plus, that I became a fan of the bigger iPhone. I used to think it was far too heavy and far too big, but I surprised even myself when the iPhone 14 Pro Max became my iPhone of choice for the year and I adored it.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:00:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-iphone-15-pro-max-review/ The iPhone 15 Pro goes on sale in a few short days but attention is already starting to turn to what comes next. That'll be the iPhone 16 Pro and a new leak has already given us cause for optimism in terms of a big camera upgrade.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:06:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-iphone-15-pro-isnt-out-yet-but-exciting-iphone-16-pro-camera-news-already-leaked/ Apple's latest iPhone software is iOS 17 and the final build is finally here. The software was previewed during the company's Worldwide Developer Conference in June 2023 and a public beta of iOS 17 was then made available to download in July 2023, offering access to the new features for those who dared to download it.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:11:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-ios-17-system-requirements/ Apple releases a major software update for its iPhones on a yearly basis that brings with it a range of new features, many of which are not only compatible with the newest iPhones, but older models too. While there are incremental software updates throughout the year, some of which bring some key improvements and occasionally additional features, it's the yearly update that brings the most change and can make an old iPhone feel like a brand new one.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:11:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-ios-17-release-date-features-compatible-iphones/ We're a few months removed from Apple announcing iOS 17 and watchOS 10 and all the new goodies that come along with the updates. The updates have officially been released for iPhone and Apple Watch users with new-enough devices. This is everything you need to know to download and install the new versions on your compatible iPhone and Apple Watch.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:07:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-ios-17-and-watchos-10-download/ iOS 17 brings a fair few excellent new features, and one of the best is StandBy mode, which allows you to use your iPhone as a smart display whilst it's charging and upright in landscape mode. Using StandBy mode doesn't mean that you need to miss out on important notifications; you can still have all of your notifications pop up on the screen even with StandBy mode running.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:36:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-turn-off-iphone-notification-previews-standby-mode/ Apple's Find My app enables you to track your friends and family's location. The person you want to track has to have an iPhone too, and they have to accept your request to share their location with you, but once setup, you can track your family or friend's iPhone at any time.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 22:16:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-setup-find-my-friends-track-an-iphone-plus-tips-and-tricks/ Apple not only unveiled a brand new iPhone 15 and Apple Watch lineup during its September event, but with those new products comes the arrival of the latest software - iOS 17 and watchOS 10. The software update for the iPhone brings with it plenty of new features and capabilities, such as Standby mode, new mental health and wellness tools and Contact Posters.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 21:59:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/ios-17-hidden-features/ The latest iPhone models have been announced, and if you're planning to invest your money into one, especially the pricer iPhone 15 Pro model, then you'll want to protect it.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 03:36:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-iphone-15-pro-screen-protector/ Apple announced its new iPhones for 2023 at its latest event, alongside updates to its smartwatch offerings. But while it's the iPhone Pro models - specifically the Pro Max - that tick all the boxes on the spec sheet, it's the regular iPhone 15 that deserves the glory this year.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 20:41:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/ive-seen-all-the-new-iphones-and-the-regular-iphone-15-is-a-stealth-hit-let-me-tell-you-why/ Apple stepped into the world of satellite communication with the launch of the iPhone 14, introducing something called Emergency SOS via satellite - and it also comes as standard with the iPhone 15.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 20:31:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-emergency-sos-via-satellite-iphone-features-explained/ This week, Apple announced the iPhone 15 lineup with a total of four models. The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are the more affordable, not quite as capable models, while the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max are more expensive and have improved cameras, titanium housing and a faster processor.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 17:01:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/2023-the-year-when-phones-became-fun-again-no-thanks-to-apple/ You've probably heard about the Digital Markets Act, or DMA, and wondered what it was all about. It's something that's been appearing in headlines more and more, and it's something that is very likely to do so in the future, too. It's a complicated beast, as so many of these kinds of legislation are, but what is it, and what does it set out to do?

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:56:52 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-the-eu-dma-and-what-does-it-mean-for-me/ After months of rumors, speculation, and surprisingly adhering to the iPhone 15 Pro Max name instead of dubbing the titanium premium handset "Ultra," Apple's newest phone lineup is officially here following its September "Wonderlust" event. Along with the series 15 phones comes wearable updates, the Series 9 Apple Watch, and the second iteration of the rugged Apple Watch Ultra, the Apple Watch Ultra 2.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:30:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-preorder-the-iphone-15/ Following Apple's "Wonderlust" event in Cupertino, the Apple 15 lineup has officially been unveiled and is available for pre-order now. The new models come with some promising upgrades, including better camera hardware, Dyanamic Island integration across the board, new colors, and of course, ditching the lightning cable and opting for a more universal USB-C charging port.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:00:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-iphone-15-deals/ Siri has allowed us to use our voices to interact with our iPhones since all the way back in 2011. Unfortunately, it's not really improved that much since then; in a world where generative AI can hold incredibly complex conversations, Siri feels a little dated. There are some useful things it can do, but there's one thing Siri has never been able to do, and that's unlock your iPhone.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:46:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-unlock-your-iphone-with-your-voice/ Apple's latest update for the iPhone, iOS 17, brings with it plenty of new features, including tools for better tracking your mental health, a new StandBy mode that turns your iPhone into a smart display of sorts, and the ability to share AirTags with friends and family members. And, of course, Apple updated the Messages app on the iPhone, bringing with it a handful of new features like Check In, a redesigned app library, and other improvements.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:25:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/ios-17-messages-app-how-to-use/ Apple Pay has been around in the UK for ages now. You might have noticed that the average queue at your local Pret or pub features iPhone and Apple Watch owners thrusting their devices at store staff and payment machines. What you might not realise, however, is that using Apple Pay with a London Underground terminal is actually quite different - once a faff, it's now much, much quicker.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 11:31:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-pay-london-underground-tube-guide/ Apple introduced Live Photo back in 2015, with the aim of making sure you never missed the perfect moment when taking a picture with your iPhone. When Live Photo is on, your iPhone will capture a few frames of video before and after you hit the shutter button and automatically select the image it considers the "key photo".

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:41:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-edit-or-change-selected-live-photo-on-iphone-plus-tips-and-tricks/ The iPhone Pro models have consistently been some of our favorites, providing great camera quality, intuitive upgrades like last year's Dynamic Island, and increasingly gorgeous displays. And this year's iPhone 15 Pro is no exception. It's a capable handset powered by the new A17 chip along with yes, the Dynamic Island, and a new Action Button instead of the traditional mute toggle. That said, you'll need a new case to protect your new phone - and unlike Pros before it - these upgrades do mean you'll have to invest in a new case as the iPhone 14 Pro case isn't a fit.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 19:10:39 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-iphone-15-pro-case/ Apple announced four new iPhones during its September event, with the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max all making an appearance. The iPhone 15 Pro Max hits new territory as the new super iPhone flagship, but here we focus on how the standard iPhone 15 compares to the iPhone 15 Pro.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:03:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-iphone-15-vs-iphone-15-pro-max-differences-compared/ Apple opened its big September event with a video highlighting how the Apple Watch and iPhone have helped save lives. One prominent feature contributing to the company's lifesaving track record is its satellite connectivity, first rolled out with the iPhone. Now, Apple has announced a new portion of its satellite initiative called Roadside Assistance via satellite through a partnership with AAA.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:10:46 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-roadside-assistance-via-satellite-how-does-it-work-where-can-you-use-it/ They say lightning doesn't strike twice, but it's been coming back as regular as clockwork with each new iPhone release. The cries of "you're on 12 per cent, I've only got 3!" as you callously unplug a family member's iPhone from the Lightning cable that's charging it have been heard since the Lightning port was first introduced to the iPhone 5, all the way back in 2012. But those arguments may be about to become a little less frequent. With the release of the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, Apple has finally caught up with the rest of the world and replaced the Lightning connector with an industry-standard USB-C port. Here's everything you need to know about the Apple iPhone 15 and USB-C.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 13:07:02 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-iphone-15-and-usb-c-everything-you-need-to-know/