Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. iPhone

iPhone

iPhone 16 Pro homescreen with an Apple Intelligence Notification Summary

Notification Summaries are my favorite Apple Intelligence feature

Apple Intelligence is loaded with features. After trying it for months, here's why Notification Summaries is my favorite one.
Using Photographic Styles control pad on iPhone 16 Pro.

Photographic Styles is the best iPhone feature I’ve used in years

The iPhone 16 series is not all about souped-up camera kit. Thanks to the silicon advancements, it gets a feature that turns even bland frames into art pieces.
A person holding a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and an Apple iPhone 15 Pro.

Samsung is catching up to the iPhone in an unexpected way

The iPhone is known for holding its value over the long term, but new data shows that Samsung devices are retaining their worth for longer, too.
Close-up photo of the Messages app on an iPhone.

How to schedule a text message on your iPhone

Your iPhone is capable of seemingly endless tasks — but can it schedule a text message to be sent at a later time? Yes, but there's a catch.
iPhone 16 Pro Max in Desert Titanium.

A microscopic change may give the iPhone 18 huge performance gains

The iPhone 17 series is the next one Apple will announce. However, there's some exciting news about the iPhone 18 series, which is expected to launch in 2026.
iPhone SE 4 showing apps.

The next iPhone SE may be missing a key iPhone 16 feature

Images of an iPhone SE 4 case suggest the Action Button might not make an appearance at this particular party.
iPhone 16 Pro Max in Desert Titanium.

The 20 best Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max cases for 2024

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is the iPhone to get if you want all the bells and whistles. To protect your investment, consider buying a case. Here are our favorites.
iPhone 16 Pro next to iPhone 15 Pro.

iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro: Do you need to upgrade?

Do you have an iPhone 15 Pro and are you wondering if you should get the new iPhone 16 Pro? Let's take a closer look.
A photo showing the back of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra, Google Pixel 3a, Google Pixel 9 Pro, Huawei P30 Pro, and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

It’s almost 2025, and it’s time to end the Android vs. iPhone debate

Buying a new phone, and getting the one you want, should be simple. However, due to the iPhone versus Android debate, it's anything but.
The OuttaFocus column header image, with the iPhone 16 Plus Camera Control.

I’m so glad I didn’t ignore the iPhone 16’s Camera Control

I almost shrugged the iPhone 16's new Camera Control off as a bit useless, but after seeing how it works with the updated Photographic Styles, I'm converted.
Carrot Weather app on iPhone on table next to chess board.

The best weather apps for iPhone in 2025: AccuWeather, Carrot, and more

Whether you're looking for the most comprehensive data or something on the fun side, we've put together a list of the best weather apps for your iPhone.
See through glass shell on an iPhone 16 Pro.

Someone made a transparent iPhone 16 Pro, and it looks phenomenal

Apple may not exactly play it adventurous with design, but if you've ever dreamed of a transparent shell iPhone, know that it's real. But it's not a cakewalk.
Someone holding an iPhone 16, showing the Control Center.

I created the perfect iOS 18 Control Center

iOS 18 let's you customize your Control Center more than ever before. I finally tried it out myself, and I created something I'm really happy with.
Possible colors for the iPhone 17 Pro.

The iPhone 17 Pro may get an exciting new color

Remember the Blue Titanium, Deep Purple, Sierra Blue, and Midnight Green iPhone Pro models? Another unique color could be coming to the iPhone 17 Pro.
Satellite messaging features on an iPhone with iOS 18.

If you have an iPhone, you need to download iOS 18 ahead of Hurricane Milton

Florida is preparing for Hurricane Milton’s arrival on Wednesday. Before the storm, here’s a valuable tip for iPhone users in its path.
Blue Titanium iPhone 15 Pro, Desert Titanium iPhone 16 Pro Max, and White Titanium iPhone 16 Pro.

I’m having second thoughts about my iPhone 16 Pro

I get a new iPhone every year, and this year, I got the iPhone 16 Pro. But part of me really wishes I could have gone with an iPhone 16 instead.
i tried dozens of iphone 16 pro cases this is my favorite thin case thinborne

I tried dozens of iPhone 16 Pro cases. This is my favorite thin case

I've tried dozens of iPhone 16 Pro cases in search of the best one, and one particularly surprised me. This is the best thin case for the iPhone 16 series!
Apple Intelligence update on iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Apple Intelligence is right around the corner, with a few absent perks

Apple will reportedly roll out the iOS 18.1 update on October 28, bringing Apple Intelligence to a select few iPhones and iPads without some core upgrades.
Using the Camera Control on the iPhone 16 Pro.

The iPhone 16 Camera Control is fun, but it could be better

The new hardware feature for the entire iPhone 16 lineup this year is the Camera Control. While it's a fun idea, the execution could have been better.
Mockup of fourth-generation iPhone SE camera bump.

The iPhone SE 4 sounds amazing. But there’s still one big unknown

The 2025 iPhone SE could be a bag of surprises. It could serve an OLED screen with an AI-ready silicon. For all those perks, though, it might ask a steep price.
"Hold the Phone" Cases by BIC EZ Reach Lighters.

Bic has released one of the weirdest iPhone cases I’ve ever seen

If you're interesting in buying a unique iPhone 15 case and like Snoop Dogg or Martha Stewart, you're going to want to read this post.
An iPhone showing the Apple Password app.

The first iOS 18 update fixes a major bug with Apple’s Passwords app

You can now download iOS 18.0.1 on your iPhone. The update includes a number of security fixes that address problems with the original iOS 18 release.
The iPhone 16 sitting on top of orange mums.

The iPhone 16 has ruined all other smartphones for me

The iPhone 16 isn't the most technically impressive smartphone available in 2024, but it does one thing better than any of its competitors.
The iPhone 16 Pro, showing its iOS 18 home screen.

iOS 18 has a big privacy change. Here’s what it means for you

The new iOS 18 update adds lots of new features for iPhone users and many more are on the way. Here's an iOS 18 change you probably didn't hear about.
An iPhone and Apple Watch on the Belkin BoostCharge Pro Travel Pad.

I’ll never travel without Belkin’s excellent iPhone and Apple Watch charger

Looking for the perfect travel accessory for your iPhone and Apple Watch? Look no further than the Belkin Travel Pad.
iOS 18 dark homescreen on the iPhone 16 Pro

A new iOS 18 update with major bug fixes is coming soon

Though it might not be the update many are waiting for, iOS 18.0.1 could soon launch. The update includes bug fixes, including those affecting specific users.
The iPhone 14 Plus's main Home screen.

New iPhone SE 4 details just leaked. Here’s what we learned

The next iPhone SE might ditch a design that arrived in 2017, and embrace one we first saw in 2022. Yet, its most killer feature would live inside the silicon.
iPhone 16 Pro Max in Desert Titanium.

Next year’s iPhone could get a surprise new button

The next Apple flagship could stir surprise with a new physical button. Here's what we know about how it might work.
A close-up of the iPhone 16 Pro camera.

Here’s how much the iPhone camera has changed in 10 years

This comparison shows that the iPhone 6 camera is probably a lot better than you remember, despite the past decade of improvements.
iPhone 16 Pro Max in Desert Titanium.

Which iPhone 16 has the best battery life? This test found out

There's a new report showing the top 15 smartphones of 2024 in terms of battery life. How many of the new iPhone 16 models made the list? Let's take a look.
Using Halide Process Zero Camera on an iPhone 15 Pro Max.

How Halide Process Zero changed my iPhone camera forever

AI is everywhere, and so is a brand’s signature color processing in your photos. For purists who prefer realism and editing space, Halide has something special.
The header image for the OuttaFocus column, showing the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Goodbye, iPhone 15 Pro Max. Why did I barely know you?

My iPhone 15 Pro Max hasn't been my go-to camera despite it taking some fantastic photos. I've got an idea why the iPhone 16 Pro Max may be different.
A screenshot of the iPhone 16 Pro from iFixit's teardown video.

Here’s what the inside of the iPhone 16 Pro looks like

What does the inside of the iPhone 16 Pro look like? iFixit found out in its teardown video.
iPhone 16 Pro Max in Desert Titanium.

I have a love-hate relationship with the iPhone 16 Pro Max

I always go for the smaller iPhone Pro, but this time I decided to try out an iPhone 16 Pro Max. Turns out I was right — it's too big.
The iPhone 16 laying face-down outside.

Is the iPhone 16 in trouble? Early sales data doesn’t look good

The iPhone 16 is a great smartphone, but are people buying it? Early sales data paints a not-so-great picture.
The Desert Titanium iPhone 16 Pro.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra may have another edge over the iPhone 16 Pro Max

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra could best the recently released Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max in at least two aspects based on recent rumors.
Camera Control on the iPhone 16.

Did you know you can customize your iPhone 16’s Camera Control? Here’s how

The iPhone 16 comes with the new Camera Control button, and it's great. Here's how to customize the Camera Control to make it even better.
Someone holding an iPhone 15 Pro Max with the screen on and showing the home screen.

How to hide apps on your iPhone in iOS 18 and earlier

Whether you want some privacy or don't want to be embarrassed, it's easy to hide apps on an iPhone. This article explains exactly how to do it step-by-step.