The iPhone 15 lineup saw some of the biggest changes we have seen to iPhones in years. The inclusion of the USB-C port alone completely changes how we can use our iPhones. After being out for six months, I wanted to share some of my most used iPhone 15 accessories, from cases to USB-C hubs & more!

If you’ve got big dreams about earning a living from creating iPhone apps, a new report makes for some sobering reading. The median monthly revenue generated by an app after a year on the App Store is less than $50 per month.

There is some encouraging news, though: There seems to be a tipping point if you can get an app to the point where it’s earning $1,000 per month …

In 2024, there are more Thunderbolt monitors than ever. While Apple currently offers two options, its displays at $1,600-$5,000+ won’t be the right fit for everyone. Luckily, there are more affordable, solid choices from LG, BenQ, and Samsung. Below, we’ll cover the best Thunderbolt monitors for Mac as well as what you get with a Thunderbolt monitor vs a USB-C monitor.

One change Apple made in iOS 17.4 has resulted in a notable increase in the number of iPhone owners choosing to install the Brave Browser app to use in place of Safari.

The EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) required Apple to prompt European iPhone users to choose their default browser, with its own Safari app merely listed as one of the options …

There’s been significant progress toward a US TikTok ban, with Congress looking likely to vote in favor, and President Biden confirming that he will sign the bill if it passes – but the latest report saying that it may be blocked by the Senate.

In particular, Senator Rand Paul has said that he would seek to block the ban on First Amendment grounds …

An interesting look behind the scenes of the court battle between Apple and health tech company Masimo reveals that jailbreaking an iPhone re-enables blood oxygen measurement on an Apple Watch.

The same report notes that even if Apple doesn’t succeed in its appeal against the import ban, it will be able to re-enable the feature by August 2028 at the latest, when Masimo’s patent expires …

Apple didn’t win the streaming rights for the Eras Tour movie, but it has collaborated to promote tomorrow’s launch on Disney+.

The App Store app is currently featuring an exclusive never-before-seen clip from the film: you can watch it here. The clip is a snippet of the song ‘cardigan’, which is new addition to the streaming version of the movie.

While China is still responsible for manufacturing most of Apple’s devices, the company does have some assembly facilities around the world. One of these facilities is Foxconn Brazil, located in São Paulo. There, Apple is now assembling the 6.1-inch iPhone 15.

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Apple on Tuesday released an update for GarageBand, its digital audio workstation software. However, although the update doesn’t add any new features, it does bring an important security patch for for GarageBand users on macOS. Read on as we detail which exploit today’s update fixes.

Apple is expected to announce new 11- and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models with OLED screens as soon as this month. A new report from analyst Ross Young suggests that production of the new 11-inch iPad Pro is falling behind the 12.9-inch.

Apple is out with a new promotion and it’s a rare one. For those purchasing the company’s gift cards at select retailers, the deal offers 500 or 1,200 free Clash of Clans gems. Here’s where the deal is available.

Last summer, I wrote about Callsheet, an app developed by Casey Liss and described as a “bespoke version of the IMDB.” Callsheet has been a staple on my iPhone’s Home Screen since it launched, making it quick and easy to find details on whatever TV show or movie I’m watching.

As of today, Callsheet is officially available on Apple Vision Pro with a fully native visionOS app.

Apple’s 15-inch M2 MacBook Air headlines today’s best deals as it returns to the all-time low of $999. Speaking of best-ever prices, you can score on one of Belkin’s new 15W Qi2 MagSafe 2-in-1 chargers at $64, while a rare discount makes the Twelve South Curve SE an even more perfect MacBook stand at $34 – regardless of if you’re rocking a new M3 model or not.

Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

In celebration of Heart Month, the Apple Heart & Movement Study released updated trends in activity and cardio fitness, including which states are – and are not – meeting the recommended 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week threshold. Head below the jump to learn more.

Apple Arcade has announced the next round of games coming to the platform in April. The releases include three titles coming on April 4 across Apple devices and two popular games launching spatial gaming experiences for Vision Pro.

A UK report describes how Vision Pro was used in surgery, with the spatial computer described as a “gamechanger.” It was first used last month by US neurosurgeon Dr Robert Masson in an operation seen in the above photo.

The headset was said to “eliminate human error” by ensuring that the correct processes and instruments were used throughout the operation …

The bulk of Apple’s new product development work takes place in Cupertino, but the company has a number of research labs around the world. Locations include China, France, Israel, Japan, Sweden and the UK. The company has today announced plans for a further lab in China.

Apple has two primary motivations for most of the overseas labs it operates, but there is an additional factor in the case of the latest example …

Last week, Apple released iOS 17.4 with big changes to the iPhone and App Store ecosystem to comply with the Digital Markets Act in the European Union. This includes things like support for alternative app marketplaces, new business terms and in-app purchase options, and more.

Now, Apple has announced a few additional changes in response to feedback it’s received from developers so far. Most notably, Apple will launch a new Web Distribution feature later this spring that lets developers offer their apps for download directly from their website.

A new survey of both parents and teens explores how families navigate the issues of smartphone usage, with some of the results more surprising than others.

Chief among the unsurprising findings is that around 40% of families have repeated arguments about how much time teens spend on their phones …