We’ve seen console games make their way to iPhone 15 Pro and Mac recently like Resident Evil 4. Now another acclaimed title is arriving for Apple users. Death Stranding Director’s Cut is slated for a January 30 launch on Apple Silicon Macs and iPhone 15 Pro.
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A month after the iPhone 15 lineup launched we saw the Pro models come out on top as the fastest smartphones for mobile download speeds. Now after measuring Q4 data, Ookla has shared that the iPhone 15 Pro Max remains the king of cellular speed. Here’s how much iPhone 15 Pro Max is ahead of the top Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel smartphones.
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The new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro are here, and the case and accessory story has been a little bit messy. If you’re preparing for your iPhone 15 by doing some accessory shopping, there’s an important tidbit to keep in mind: iPhone 14 cases will not fit your new iPhone 15.
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After being shown off at the iPhone 15 Pro event, followed by a launch date reveal earlier this fall, Capcom has officially launched Resident Evil 4 for select iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices. Read along for what models are supported, plus the special launch price details and more.
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Death Stranding Director’s Cut was one of the games highlighted by Apple during the iPhone 15 launch, noting that it would take advantage of the hardware-accelerated ray tracing of the two Pro models.
That was due to be released before the end of the year, but the developer has now said that it needs “just a little more time” …
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Apple is partnering with AAA and Verizon to help provide roadside assistance for iPhone customers experiencing car trouble without cellular coverage. Here’s what to know about the new Roadside Assistance via satellite feature on iPhone 14 and later.
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A new report from CIRP looks at how iPhone sales at Apple compare to carriers, specifically the mix of pro vs base iPhones purchased. As you might guess, Apple sells more higher-priced iPhones than carriers but there’s a catch that means it can’t take advantage of the competitive edge.
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Alongside the host of other new features, iOS 17.2 includes an upgrade for the Telephoto camera on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
In the release notes for iOS 17.2, Apple says that the update includes “improved Telephoto camera focusing speed when capturing small faraway objects on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.”
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Earlier this month, Basic Apple Guy released an internal schematic wallpaper for the Space Black MacBook Pro. Now he’s back with his favorite and most impressive creation of the year – the iPhone 15 Pro Internals Wallpapers. Check out all the behind-the-scenes details and grab it for iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max below.
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Apple and AAA recently partnered to provide roadside assistance for iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 customers experiencing car trouble without cellular coverage. Now, Brian Tong has made a new video that shows Roadside Assistance via satellite in action.
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When Apple introduced the new iPhone 15 lineup with USB-C, we knew that it was going to unlock a lot of new hardware and software use cases – especially when you consider that the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max also have support for much faster USB3 speeds. You can now use USB-C hubs, external SSDs, USB-C peripherals, and even charge other devices with the correct cable. However, I think we just got the best use case so far for USB-C on iPhone – let me tell you about it.
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One of the battery-slurping features of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max is the 120Hz ProMotion display. This dynamically adjusts the refresh rate of the screen between 1Hz (for the always-on display when the phone is sleeping) to 120Hz for things like scrolling content and gameplay.
But if you’re trying to maximize battery life, is it worth turning off the feature? New tests suggest not …
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We got an early look at the iPhone 15 Pro Max cellular performance from Ookla in October with its Q3 report showing almost 100% faster 4G/5G speeds compared to iPhone 14 Pro Max. Now Ookla has shared a new 5G performance study and iPhone 15 lineup has dominated as the fastest 5G devices around the world.
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One of the main new features of the iPhone 15 Pro is the Action Button, which has replaced the classic Mute Switch with a new customizable button that can do pretty much whatever the user wants. Now that the iPhone 15 Pro has been available for a while, we want to know more about how you’ve been using the Action Button.
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Apple continues to ramp up iPhone 15 advertising as we approach the holiday shopping season. This time, the company has shared a new “On with the Show” ad focused on the filmmaking capabilities of the iPhone 15 Pro.
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Moment put out a notable update for its Pro Camera app for iPhone today. The release debuts a new video engine, improved color space control, support for Apple’s Log recording, ProRes codecs, lower latency, and more.
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Apple reported its Q4 2023 earnings this afternoon, revealing overall revenue of $89.5 billion revenue. While $43.8 billion of that revenue came from the iPhone, Apple also warned investors of how iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max supply shortages are continuing to play a role in sales…
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The launch of Resident Evil Village on the iPhone would be a pretty big deal on its own – proving that Apple’s claims about the gaming capabilities of the A17 Pro chip have real substance to them – but one piece argues that it could signal a whole new future for gaming on Apple devices.
A future where we not only see a slew of AAA games on Macs, but where the Apple ecosystem as a whole becomes a solid gaming platform …
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Despite concerns about how unnatural the iPhone’s post-processing can make photos look, Night mode remains one of its most impressive camera system features.
We recently asked the 9to5Mac community on X to reply with their best iPhone 15 nighttime shots; below are some of the most awe-inspiring replies. Here’s how to use Night mode and the best photos I’ve seen with it.
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We’ve had our shiny new iPhone 15 and 15 Pro phones for about a month now, and we have seen a slew of new accessories released. The combination of MagSafe and the new USB-C port has opened the door to some new accessory categories. So, I created a nice roundup of my 15 favorite accessories for the iPhone 15 lineup. Let’s get into it.
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Back in May, a study from PerfectRec showed the iPhone 14 lineup including the 14 Pro saw a notable drop in the percentage of 5-star reviews. Now the firm’s latest study shows another drop for the iPhone 15 Pro.
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Last month, I was scrolling through X, and I came across an iPhone 15 case by the brand Aulumu. It immediately caught my eye, and I started to look into this brand a bit more. They had an extremely unique look and aesthetic. It looked like their accessories belonged in the Cyberpunk video game, but it was still minimalistic enough that I liked it. I tend to gravitate towards the ultraminimal when it comes to accessories, but Aulumu was able to add a few pieces to its designs that gave it some character without it being overwhelming. I saw they had a whole slew of iPhone accessories, so I had to pick them up and see if they lived up to my new high expectations – wow, was I surprised. Let me show you what I mean.
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Photon Camera for iPhone comes from the makers of the popular Camera+ and is an advanced app that gives users full manual control. Now for iPhone 15 Pro, Photon Camera has delivered the ability to shoot images directly to external storage over USB-C.
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All current Apple processors are compared in an updated chart, mixing in iPhone, iPad, and Mac chips to show their relative power in benchmark tests – including, of course, the new A17 Pro.
One standout result is that the iPhone 15 Pro is almost on a par with the entry-level MacBook Air when it comes to processing power …
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