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Apple’s annual iPhone event is being held next week on September 9th, where we’ll see iPhone 16, new AirPods, some new Apple Watch models, and potentially more. However, the introduction of new products also means saying goodbye to older ones. These are some Apple products you probably won’t be able to buy from the Apple Store after that keynote.

Refurbished iPhones can be bought from various sellers, and they’re also used for AppleCare device replacements. In normal circumstances, a device’s prior owner should have no impact on your experience with a refurbished iPhone. But that’s not always the case. As one user has outlined, it’s possible for a prior owner’s social media ban to carry over and impact a new device owner. And currently, there’s no known fix.

A security researcher has discovered a phishing attack intended to fool iPhone users into installing what is claimed to be an update to their banking app.

The attack works despite iOS protections because what is actually being ‘installed’ is a progressive web app, which involves no App Store vetting or warnings …

The iOS Shortcuts app offers countless ways to make automations. One handy option is to create an iPhone Lock Screen Shortcut that can be valuable for several use cases. Here’s how it works and what you can do with it.

Suggestions that Apple plans to launch an iPhone 17 Slim or iPhone 17 Air are gaining ground, with most reports now pointing to a compromise device.

One big compromise we might see is for Apple to limit the model to a single camera – but there may be a creative solution to this problem, which could give us the equivalent of an entire camera bag full of lenses right there in our pocket …

StandBy Mode was introduced to us with the release of iOS 17. It gave the iPhone this passive but dynamic viewing mode when charging and in landscape mode. It can be used as a clock, to see the weather, as a hub for the Home app, or to help avoid distraction. I personally think this is a stepping stone to some sort of HomeOS-type interface for future products. But as it stands today, it is still very useful, especially once you start to customize it with third-party widgets. So here are some of my favorites!

Occasionally, an odd text string bug emerges in iOS that can crash your iPhone with just a few characters. This week, a security researcher on Mastodon found that typing these characters into Spotlight Search or App Library will crash your iPhone: “”::

Upgrading its premium charger lineup for Apple devices, Nomad has released the 3rd gen Stand One Max. Built with a metal and glass design, features include Qi2 support with 15W wireless charging, Apple Watch fast charging, and a charger for AirPods. Read on for all the details.

The winners of the 17th annual iPhone Photography Awards have been announced, and the deadline of next year’s competition has been set.

All photos were shot on iPhone or iPad, and the rules state that all editing must also be carried out on the mobile device …

The project to replace Qualcomm’s radio chip with an Apple modem is taking a huge amount of time and effort, and some have questioned whether that investment makes sense just to save a few dollars on the cost of an iPhone.

The question becomes even more pointed when even company insiders admit there will be no benefit to customers when the switch first happens – but Apple is hoping the move will pay off for customers too, in the longer-term …

Apple released the developer beta version of iOS 18.1 a few weeks back. In this release, they gave us a preliminary look at the new version of Siri and how it will change with all this new Apple Intelligence implementation. I wanted to put it to the test and compare it to the iOS 17 version of Siri. Here is how it fared.

The Epic Games Store is now available for iPhone users in the European Union, after Apple was forced to allow third-party app marketplaces as part of compliance with the EU’s Digital Markets Act.

Most notably, this means Fortnite is now once again available to download on the iPhone … if you are in the European Union. You can get the Epic Games Store by visiting this page on your device. Beyond its own store, Epic is also releasing Fortnite on AltStore PAL.

Every year, more and more people are given the ability to work remotely. Some just set up an office in their homes, others bounce around coffee shops and coworking spaces, and others work while traveling. Even though I like to change up my work environment occasionally, I always make sure I have my go-to accessories to create a comfortable work environment wherever I am. Here are my favorite remote work accessories that everyone should consider!

Apple announced on Wednesday that it will open up the iPhone’s NFC chip to third-party apps, just as it did earlier this year for developers located in the European Union. The new API will be available in a future iOS 18.1 beta, and it opens up a whole new world of possibilities for iPhone apps. Read on as we detail what developers can do with the new NFC API for iPhone.

The English Premier League is ditching its current system of video assist for referees in favor of a new one which uses dozens of iPhones to capture high frame-rate video from lots of different angles.

The system, pioneered by a US company known for its work in NBA baseball, will be used to detect breaches of soccer’s most controversial rule, known as the offside rule …

Taking a screenshot on your iPhone is probably second nature but what about a screenshot to capture everything on a website, PDF, email, note, or stitching together multiple screenshots? Read along for how to take a scrolling screenshot on iPhone.

In the latest Power On Newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman clarifies some details about next year’s slim iPhone 17 model, which he refers to as an iPhone 17 “Air.” The analyst also goes on to provide details about Apple’s future iPhone plans, including a “Pro” model with a slimmer chassis, as well as the possibility of a folding iPhone.

I have been a huge fan of Kuxiu products over the last few years. They have released some high-quality and innovative products, like the X33 Magnetic iPad Charging stand or their budget-friendly X55 3 in 1 charger, which gives you everything you need to charge your big three Apple products for less than $45! They are back at it with their brand-new X40Q, a Qi2-enabled 3 in 1 charger that doubles your iPhone charging speeds! Here is my hands-on review.

Apple made a small change in iOS 18 that makes a big difference to me. It involves shooting video.

Since the iPhone has been capable of shooting video, it has always stopped audio playback when you so much as launch the video camera.

Last year Nomad launched a fun limited edition Glow in the Dark Sport Band for Apple Watch. It ended up selling out on the first day. Now the company is back with a new and improved Glow 2.0 Sport Band plus a Sport Case for iPhone 15 Pro/Max – available for a short time.

Update 8/6/24: Back by popular demand, the Glow 2.0 Sport Band and iPhone Case (for iPhone 15 Pro Max) have returned for a limited time.