Video: Extending the iPhone X’s battery life with ‘Dark Mode’
Using dark wallpaper, "Smart Invert," and some other iOS features, it’s possible to push the iPhone X’s battery surprisingly far. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
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New ‘Local Data Mode’ coming soon to iOS to prevent DJI drones from sharing location information
Following complaints from the public and the U.S. Department of Defense, DJI has rolled out a Local Data Mode update to prevent controlled drones from connecting to the internet, and sharing location information with servers located throughout the world — including China. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
New iPhone 8 concept imagines ‘HomeBar’ for virtual Home button, dark mode, and more
A variety of concepts have taken on the task of imagining what Apple’s upcoming iPhone 8 will look like, both in terms of hardware changes and iOS changes. This afternoon, a new concept from John Calkins provides an optimistic look at how Apple will make changes to iOS for the iPhone 8… more… 9to5Mac
Apple showcases iPhone 7 Plus Portrait Mode photography in ‘The City’
Apple has published a new extended video ad called ‘The City’ where it showcases the iPhone 7 Plus and shooting photos with Portrait Mode. The special camera feature is only available on the iPhone 7 Plus which has a dual camera system for 2x optical zoom. more… 9to5Mac
Designer imagines the borderless experience an OLED display + Dark Mode could create w/ iPhone 8
Yesterday, we rounded up everything we currently know about the iPhone 8, including the expected nearly bezel-less design and OLED display. One of the biggest benefits of OLED vs LCD is the deeper black that it can provide, which would pair almost perfectly with a “Dark Mode” in iOS. Now, designer Vianney le Masne has imagined what the combination…
This week’s top stories: Hands-on w/ Apple Watch Theater Mode, Apple Q1 earnings, LG 5K display woes, Tim Cook on Trump immigration ban, more
In this week’s top stories: We go hands-on with the new Theater Mode on Apple Watch, we break down LG’s UltraFine 5K display woes, Tim Cook speaks out on Trump’s immigration ban, Apple’s Q1 earnings report, and much more. more… Filed under: Apple 9to5Mac
Apple Releases First macOS Sierra 10.12.4 Public Beta With New Night Shift Mode
Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming macOS Sierra 10.12.4 update to public beta testers for testing purposes, two days after seeding the first 10.12.4 beta to developers and three days after releasing macOS Sierra 10.12.3. Beta testers who have signed up for Apple’s beta testing program will receive the 10.12.4 macOS Sierra…
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First look: Night Shift mode comes to Mac in latest macOS Sierra beta
As rumored, Apple included a new Night Shift mode — borrowed from iOS — in the recently released macOS Sierra 10.12.4 beta, promising a low blue light viewing experience for nighttime computer work. Check out what the feature looks like and how to activate it in AppleInsider’s latest video installment. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Hands-On With the New Night Shift Mode in macOS Sierra 10.12.4
macOS Sierra 10.12.4, seeded to developers this morning, introduces a major new feature: Night Shift for the Mac. First introduced for iOS devices in iOS 9.3, Night Shift is designed to gradually shift the display of a device from a blue tint to a more yellow tint during the evening, cutting down on exposure to…
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Apple’s latest iPhone 7 Plus commercial showcases dual-lens ‘Portrait’ photo mode
Apple on Saturday published a new ad highlighting Portrait mode, an iPhone 7 Plus exclusive feature that seamlessly blends image data from the handset’s dual cameras to create artificial bokeh. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Rumor: Apple to release iOS 10.3 beta with ‘Theater mode’ in January
A highly questionable rumor on Friday claims Apple is preparing the first beta release of iOS 10.3, thought by some to be an iPad-centric update, in early January with a new device mode called "Theater." AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Comment: Apple’s AirPods show just how badly Siri needs an offline mode [Poll]
A few days after having received my AirPods order, I’ve quickly come to realize how the lack of accessible audio playback controls can hinder the overall experience. In my previous reviews of true wireless earbuds, I’ve consistently brought up on-device controls as a positive or a negative. When you remove the wire and the controls so many…
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Apple’s WWDC app gains new video filters, more 3D Touch actions, tvOS Dark Mode
The latest update to Apple’s WWDC app includes new features for iOS 10, tvOS 10, and watchOS 3. Apple’s developer conference app now works with Dark Mode on the Apple TV when running tvOS 10. The change should reflect whichever mode the Home screen is using which you can set with Siri or in the Settings app….
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Hands-On With the New ‘Portrait’ Mode Beta Feature in the iPhone 7 Plus
When Apple announced the iPhone 7 Plus, one major feature it focused on was a new “Portrait” mode that allows the device’s camera to simulate a shallow depth of field effect, similar to what can be achieved with a high-end DSLR. Portrait mode wasn’t ready to go when the iPhone 7 Plus shipped, but Apple…
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Some iPhone 7 models experiencing problems with Airplane Mode, Apple investigating [Video]
While Airplane Mode is designed to switch off all the iPhone’s radios, they should promptly switch themselves on again after cancelling flight-safe mode. According to internal documents seen by MacRumors, however, some iPhone 7 models are not regaining mobile services when Airplane Mode is cancelled. more… Filed under: Apple 9to5Mac