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Little-known iPhone settings trick resurrects your battery – plus five other hidden perks in Apple's latest upgrade
Little-known iPhone settings trick resurrects your battery – plus five other hidden perks in Apple's latest upgrade

The Irish Sun

time02-08-2025

  • The Irish Sun

Little-known iPhone settings trick resurrects your battery – plus five other hidden perks in Apple's latest upgrade

APPLE'S new iPhone update has brought a flurry of free features to your mobile - including a major new battery update. It even has a nifty trick that has completely refreshed my morning routine. 4 Apple's iOS 26 makes a huge number of changes to your iPhone, including a major redesign called Liquid Glass Credit: Getty While iOS 26 won't be officially released until September – you can skip the queue. As with every update, Apple will test the software through a "Public Beta". You can Apple's iOS 26 makes READ MORE ON APPLE But the Among everything, here are my favourites: Battery Apple has introduced a handy new battery feature that lets you know how long it will take for your iPhone to fully charge. This charging time estimate is displayed on both the lock screen and in the battery section of settings. Most read in Phones & Gadgets It prevents you from unknowingly connecting your iPhone to a slow charger, and being disappointed when your battery has only recharged by a measly few percent. If a slow charger is connected, the feature will notify you so you can correct your mistake sooner rather than later. Apple's big announcements from WWDC with a flurry of new features for the gadgets you already own Another nifty tool is the new Adaptive Power Mode, which can save battery when you're using more juice than usual. For example, if you're using Maps on a long drive, taking a lot of photos, or watching Netflix - the iPhone will alert you that your battery usage is up. The handset will then help you trim down features you don't need, in an effort to prolong your battery life. 4 The Messages app also seems to be getting a WhatsApp-style makeover Credit: Apple Messages The Messages app also seems to be getting a WhatsApp-style makeover, introducing polls, custom backgrounds and typing indicators for group chats. Polls allow you to quiz friends, family and colleagues about whatever you like. From TV shows to holiday destinations, you can get your friends and family to weigh in on decisions from afar. IOS 26 SUPPORTED DEVICES – THE FULL LIST Official list of iOS 26 supported devices: iPhone 16e iPhone 16 ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus iPhone 16 Pro ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max iPhone 15 ‌iPhone 15‌ Plus ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro Max ‌iPhone‌ 14 ‌iPhone‌ 14 Plus ‌iPhone‌ 14 Pro ‌iPhone‌ 14 Pro Max ‌iPhone‌ 13 ‌iPhone‌ 13 mini ‌iPhone‌ 13 Pro ‌iPhone‌ 13 Pro Max ‌iPhone‌ 12 iPhone 12 mini ‌iPhone‌ 12 Pro iPhone 12 Pro Max ‌iPhone‌ 11 ‌iPhone‌ 11 Pro iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone SE (3rd gen) iPhone‌ SE (2nd gen) Photo credit: Apple 4 One new calls feature acts as an easy way to dodge spam (and potentially scam) calls Credit: Apple / WWDC Robo calls There's also a new Alongside that, there's a The robot voice will answer the phone, then ask the caller who they are and what they want. As the caller answers the question, their words will be transcribed on your screen in real-time. That way, you can decide whether to pick up or ignore it. It's an easy way to dodge spam (and potentially scam) calls. Morning routine When you set an alarm and hit snooze (as I so often do), you only get nine minutes of extra slumber. But sometimes that's too little - or too much. Fortunately, Apple has introduced the ability to customise alarm snooze duration. iPhone users can now choose between one and 15 minutes worth of snooze time, instead of the default nine minutes. This feature is found within the alarm settings, where users can select their preferred snooze length. 4 Apple has introduced the ability to customise alarm snooze duration Credit: Getty

Hilarious Apple bungle sees X rated billboard towering over drivers on busy road
Hilarious Apple bungle sees X rated billboard towering over drivers on busy road

The Irish Sun

time31-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • The Irish Sun

Hilarious Apple bungle sees X rated billboard towering over drivers on busy road

APPLE'S latest ad has been mocked by bemused onlookers for resembling the male member. The manhood gaffe was spotted on a billboard in Miami that was meant to show off the company's creative tech features on iPhone and iPad. 1 Is that a penis? No, it's a finger... Credit: Reddit It's been shared by the company on Instagram too. The ad is supposed to show a shark photo alongside a cartoon scuba diver. However, the scuba diver has an oversized pointing finger that looks more like a penis. Even local press put out a story asking: "Did Apple Put a Giant Phallic Symbol on I-95?" Read more about Apple The hilarious - and seemingly unintentional - move has caught the attention of the public for all the wrong reasons. "Don't tell me I'm the only one," one stunned onlooker wrote on Reddit sharing an image of the billboard. "Can't believe it got through legal," another commented. "They saw it only up close and thought nothing of it," a third joked. Most read in Tech The ad is meant to be part of a "shot on iPhone, drawn on iPad" campaign with work by several artists. It's not the first time Apple has raised eyebrows with ads. Last year the Bosses decided not to air the ad on TV in the end and apologised saying it "missed the mark". 'We missed the mark' says Apple as iPhone maker apologises for 'inhuman and tone deaf' new advert

Hilarious Apple bungle sees X rated billboard towering over drivers on busy road
Hilarious Apple bungle sees X rated billboard towering over drivers on busy road

Scottish Sun

time31-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Scottish Sun

Hilarious Apple bungle sees X rated billboard towering over drivers on busy road

It's not the first Apple ad that's caused controversy... Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) APPLE'S latest ad has been mocked by bemused onlookers for resembling the male member. The manhood gaffe was spotted on a billboard in Miami that was meant to show off the company's creative tech features on iPhone and iPad. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Is that a penis? No, it's a finger... Credit: Reddit It's been shared by the company on Instagram too. The ad is supposed to show a shark photo alongside a cartoon scuba diver. However, the scuba diver has an oversized pointing finger that looks more like a penis. Even local press put out a story asking: "Did Apple Put a Giant Phallic Symbol on I-95?" The hilarious - and seemingly unintentional - move has caught the attention of the public for all the wrong reasons. "Don't tell me I'm the only one," one stunned onlooker wrote on Reddit sharing an image of the billboard. "Can't believe it got through legal," another commented. "They saw it only up close and thought nothing of it," a third joked. The ad is meant to be part of a "shot on iPhone, drawn on iPad" campaign with work by several artists. It's not the first time Apple has raised eyebrows with ads. Last year the tech giant caused controversy by airing a "crush" promo for the new iPad where numerous musical instruments, cameras, books, games and artwork were destroyed by a hydraulic press. Bosses decided not to air the ad on TV in the end and apologised saying it "missed the mark".

First folding iPhone with huge screen that flips like Motorola Razr ‘incoming' – but predicted price is shockingly high
First folding iPhone with huge screen that flips like Motorola Razr ‘incoming' – but predicted price is shockingly high

Scottish Sun

time20-06-2025

  • Scottish Sun

First folding iPhone with huge screen that flips like Motorola Razr ‘incoming' – but predicted price is shockingly high

We also reveal how iPhone screen sizes have changed over the years FOLD ON A MINUTE! First folding iPhone with huge screen that flips like Motorola Razr 'incoming' – but predicted price is shockingly high Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) APPLE'S first-ever folding iPhone may be just one year away – with a stunningly high price tag. That's the prediction from a top industry expert who says that the Californian tech giant is nearly ready to show off the flip-in-half gadget. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 A foldable iPhone could look a lot like the Google Pixel Fold Credit: Google 4 Foldable phones – like this Google device – let you have a giant screen while keeping the device pocket-friendly Folding phones aren't exactly a new idea: millions toted the clamshell Motorola Razr back in the noughties. In recent years, gadget titans have used folding designs as a way to fit bigger screens to pocket-sized devices. Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Samsung's Galaxy Fold series have tablet-sized screens, but flip in half to a more manageable size. Now long-time industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reckons Apple is ready to join the fray next year with a folding iPhone. "Recent market rumours suggest Apple has placed an order for 15 to 20 million foldable iPhones," Kuo, of TF Securities, said. "Based on checks across multiple components, this volume likely reflects cumulative demand over the products 2-3 year lifecycle, rather than 2026 alone." He said that he expects the foldable iPhone "to enter mass production" in the second half of 2026. And would ship several million units a year, including in 2027 and 2028. This echoes an earlier report by The Information that said the foldable iPhone could land as soon as 2026, and that it has an internal codename of "the V68". And earlier this year, it was reported that it would be the first foldable smartphone to avoid having a "crease" on the screen. Apple interview with Greg Joz Joswiak on new artificial intelligence, screening, hold assist, carplay, liquid glass and ios updates The screen itself is reportedly being built by Samsung Display, which has provided Apple with iPhone screens for years. Earlier this year, Kuo predicted that the handset would have a 7.-inch screen on the inside and a 5.5-inch display on the outside. And it would reportedly retail at between $2,000 and $2,500 – that's more like £1,500 to £1,850, but based on current Apple gadget pricing, you'd expect to see £2,000 to £2,500 as UK mark-ups include tax. If the handset is due out in 2026, we'd expect it to launch in September alongside the expected iPhone 18. However, Apple hasn't confirmed any plans to launch a foldable iPhone. In fact, the company hasn't even detailed plans for its iPhone 17, which we're expecting to arrive in a matter of months. 4 The largest screen on an Apple mobile right now is the 6.9-inch panel on last year's iPhone 16 Pro Max Credit: Apple But Apple is playing catch-up when it comes to foldable phones. The first true foldable launched back in late 2018 with Chinese start-up Royole's Flexpai. Foldable phones became more of a mainstream topic with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Fold in 2019. And since then, Huawei, Motorola, Google, and Vivo have all built their own foldable handsets. DO WE NEED A FOLDABLE IPHONE? Here's what The Sun's tech editor Sean Keach has to say... How badly do you want a foldable phone? Unless you're a tech geek, you probably never even think about it. I am a tech geek – and I hardly give it thought. Of course, foldable phones are a good idea if perfectly executed. After all, there's nothing wrong with wanting a phone that can have both a regular screen and giant one too – but still fit in your pocket. The problem is that there are so many trade-offs. You'll have to deal with a big old crease down the middle of the screen. And foldable phones so often end up very thick, or long, or both. That's not to mention the price of foldable phones, which often cost hundreds more than their regular counterparts. Wallets are strained under the growing cost of life, not to mention tech and subscriptions – so new gadgets needs to feel very useful to justify forking out extra. So until a company can resolve at least some of these problems with foldable phones, they'll struggle to reach the mainstream in the way that regular phones have. Apple is often brilliant at making things catch on, even if it's not always first across the line. And if Apple can solve at least the creasing issue – and maybe the thickness problem too – then it could make foldable phones more desirable. Maybe I'll finally be converted. For now, I'm sticking with tapping my flat slab of metal and glass. The idea is that smartphone designs currently limit the size of a screen. Ultimately, you end up creating a tablet if you go much farther than the iPhone 16 Pro Max (with a 6.9-inch panel). But mobile devices are great for watching telly and playing games, so having a good screen is important. So by creating a foldable phone, you can offer a big screen – while still keeping the device pocketable. 4 The original Motorola Razr V3 dates all the way back to 2004 – three years before the iPhone launched Credit: Motorola

First folding iPhone with huge screen that flips like Motorola Razr ‘incoming' – but predicted price is shockingly high
First folding iPhone with huge screen that flips like Motorola Razr ‘incoming' – but predicted price is shockingly high

The Irish Sun

time20-06-2025

  • The Irish Sun

First folding iPhone with huge screen that flips like Motorola Razr ‘incoming' – but predicted price is shockingly high

APPLE'S first-ever folding iPhone may be just one year away – with a stunningly high price tag. That's the prediction from a top industry expert who says that the Californian tech giant is nearly ready to show off the flip-in-half gadget. 4 A foldable iPhone could look a lot like the Google Pixel Fold Credit: Google 4 Foldable phones – like this Google device – let you have a giant screen while keeping the device pocket-friendly Folding phones aren't exactly a new idea: millions toted the clamshell Motorola Razr back in the noughties. In recent years, gadget titans have used folding designs as a way to fit bigger screens to pocket-sized devices. Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Samsung's Galaxy Fold series have tablet-sized screens, but flip in half to a more manageable size. Now long-time industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reckons Apple is ready to join the fray next year with a folding Read more on iPhone "Recent market rumours suggest Apple has placed an order for 15 to 20 million "Based on checks across multiple components, this volume likely reflects cumulative demand over the products 2-3 year lifecycle, rather than 2026 alone." He said that he expects the foldable iPhone "to enter mass production" in the second half of 2026. And would ship several million units a year, including in 2027 and 2028. Most read in Phones & Gadgets This echoes an earlier report by The Information that said the foldable iPhone could land as soon as 2026, and that it has an internal codename of "the V68". And earlier this year, it was reported that it would be the first foldable smartphone to Apple interview with Greg Joz Joswiak on new artificial intelligence, screening, hold assist, carplay, liquid glass and ios updates The screen itself is reportedly being built by Samsung Display, which has provided Apple with iPhone screens for years. Earlier this year, Kuo predicted that the handset would have a 7.-inch screen on the inside and a 5.5-inch display on the outside. And it would reportedly retail at between $2,000 and $2,500 – that's more like £1,500 to £1,850, but based on current Apple gadget pricing, you'd expect to see £2,000 to £2,500 as UK mark-ups include tax. If the handset is due out in 2026, we'd expect it to launch in September alongside the expected iPhone 18. However, Apple hasn't confirmed any plans to launch a foldable iPhone. In fact, the company hasn't even detailed plans for its iPhone 17, which we're expecting to arrive in a matter of months. 4 The largest screen on an Apple mobile right now is the 6.9-inch panel on last year's iPhone 16 Pro Max Credit: Apple But Apple is playing catch-up when it comes to foldable phones. The first true foldable launched back in late 2018 with Chinese start-up Royole's Flexpai. Foldable phones became more of a mainstream topic with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Fold in 2019. And since then, Huawei, Motorola, Google, and Vivo have all built their own DO WE NEED A FOLDABLE IPHONE? Here's what The Sun's tech editor How badly do you want a foldable phone? Unless you're a tech geek, you probably never even think about it. I am a tech geek – and I hardly give it thought. Of course, foldable phones are a good idea if perfectly executed. After all, there's nothing wrong with wanting a phone that can have both a regular screen and giant one too – but still fit in your pocket. The problem is that there are so many trade-offs. You'll have to deal with a big old crease down the middle of the screen. And foldable phones so often end up very thick, or long, or both. That's not to mention the price of foldable phones, which often cost hundreds more than their regular counterparts. Wallets are strained under the growing cost of life, not to mention tech and subscriptions – so new gadgets needs to feel very useful to justify forking out extra. So until a company can resolve at least some of these problems with foldable phones, they'll struggle to reach the mainstream in the way that regular phones have. Apple is often brilliant at making things catch on, even if it's not always first across the line. And if Apple can solve at least the creasing issue – and maybe the thickness problem too – then it could make foldable phones more desirable. Maybe I'll finally be converted. For now, I'm sticking with tapping my flat slab of metal and glass. The idea is that smartphone designs currently limit the size of a screen. Ultimately, you end up creating a tablet if you go much farther than the iPhone 16 Pro Max (with a 6.9-inch panel). But mobile devices are great for watching telly and playing games, so having a good screen is important. So by creating a foldable phone, you can offer a big screen – while still keeping the device pocketable. 4 The original Motorola Razr V3 dates all the way back to 2004 – three years before the iPhone launched Credit: Motorola IPHONE SCREEN SIZES – A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME Here's how iPhone screen sizes have changed over the years – as measured in inches diagonally from corner to corner... iPhone (2007) – 3.5 inches iPhone 3G (2008) – 3.5 inches iPhone 3GS (2009) – 3.5 inches iPhone 4 (2010) – 3.5 inches iPhone 4S (2011) – 3.5 inches iPhone 5 (2012) – 4 inches iPhone 5S (2013) – 4 inches iPhone 5C (2013) – 4 inches iPhone 6 (2014) – 4.7 inches iPhone 6+ (2014) – 5.5 inches iPhone 6S (2015) – 4.7 inches iPhone 6S+ (2015) – 5.5 inches iPhone SE (2016) – 4 inches iPhone 7 (2016) – 4.7 inches iPhone 7+ (2016) – 5.5 inches iPhone 8 (2017) – 4.7 inches iPhone 8+ (2017) – 5.5 inches iPhone X (2017) – 5.8 inches iPhone XS (2018) – 5.8 inches iPhone XR (2018) – 6.1 inches iPhone XS Max (2018) – 6.5 inches iPhone 11 (2019) – 6.1 inches iPhone 11 Pro (2019) – 5.8 inches iPhone 11 Pro Max (2019) – 6.5 inches iPhone SE 2nd gen (2020) – 4.7 inches iPhone 12 Mini (2020) – 5.4 inches iPhone 12 (2020) – 6.1 inches iPhone 12 Pro (2020) – 6.1 inches iPhone 12 Pro Max (2020) – 6.7 inches iPhone 13 Mini (2021) – 5.4 inches iPhone 13 (2021) – 6.1 inches iPhone 13 Pro (2021) – 6.1 inches iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) – 6.7 inches iPhone SE 3rd gen (2022) – 4.7 inches iPhone 14 (2022) – 6.1 inches iPhone 14 Plus (2022) – 6.7 inches iPhone 14 Pro (2022) – 6.1 inches iPhone 14 Pro Max (2022) – 6.7 inches iPhone 15 (2023) – 6.1 inches iPhone 15 Plus (2023) – 6.7 inches iPhone 15 Pro (2023) – 6.1 inches iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) – 6.7 inches iPhone 16 (2024) – 6.1 inches iPhone 16 Plus (2024) – 6.7 inches iPhone 16 Pro (2024) – 6.3 inches iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) – 6.9 inches iPhone 16e (2025) – 6.1 inches Picture Credit: Apple / The Sun

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