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How to change and customize your Apple CarPlay display
Apple’s CarPlay comes with a solid default setup, but it offers several personalisation options that can make the interface more convenient and easier to use on the road. These tweaks range from display and appearance settings adjusted directly on the car’s touchscreen to app and widget arrangements configured via the iPhone’s Settings app, with Siri…
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Apple boosts iPhone photo editing with improved object removal in iOS 27
Apple’s iOS 27 update brings a significant upgrade to the Clean Up tool within the Photos app, using improved AI models to more accurately remove unwanted objects from images, such as photobombers or background clutter. The feature, first introduced with the iOS 18 redesign of Photos, had previously lagged behind competing tools, but Apple’s new…
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Dbrand already has iPhone Ultra cases, spoiling Apple’s surprise
Dbrand has begun selling nearly 50 grip cases for an “iPhone Ultra” that Apple has not yet announced, effectively pre-empting the reveal expected at the company’s iPhone event on 9 September 2026. The move underscores just how widely leaked the device’s existence already is, with reports of a foldable Apple handset circulating since as far…
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What is the purpose of LiDAR on your iPhone and how do you use it?
The LiDAR scanner found on certain iPhone models is a depth-sensing sensor that helps the device measure how far away nearby surfaces and objects are, enabling features such as room scanning, augmented reality and improved low-light photography. Unlike a standard camera, it does not appear as a dedicated app or settings toggle; instead, compatible iOS…
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Apple Watch GPS vs GPS + Cellular: What’s the difference?
Choosing between an Apple Watch with GPS-only or GPS + Cellular connectivity is one of the key decisions buyers face, alongside colour and band options, according to Engadget. Both versions share identical core features, including health monitoring and workout tracking, but the cellular model allows the watch to send messages, take calls, receive notifications and…
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How to let Claude send emails for you
Anthropic has launched a Gmail connector for its Claude AI assistant, allowing it to read, draft, send and organise emails directly from a user’s inbox using natural-language requests rather than fixed commands. The feature is designed to save users time on routine email tasks while keeping them in control, as Claude asks for approval before…
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The CarPlay settings you may want to change after setting it up
Setting up Apple CarPlay is quick and simple, but the article outlines a number of built-in settings users can adjust to improve their experience beyond the default configuration. These options let drivers personalise the interface, reduce distractions and access hands-free controls, which can make CarPlay both more comfortable to use and safer while driving. Key…
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The best things I saw at IFA 2026
Engadget’s roundup of IFA 2026 in Berlin highlights a wave of new gadgets spanning smartphones, laptops and cameras, with the show once again serving as a testing ground for concepts first previewed at CES or MWC. A clear trend was the growth of cameras sitting between professional gear and smartphone shooters, such as DJI-style pocket…
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Apple says ‘Fold’ and competitors ask ‘how wide?’
Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone this week, seven years after Samsung launched the original Galaxy Fold. The Verge argues that, despite arriving late, Apple’s influence on the industry remains immense: rivals including Samsung, Huawei and Xiaomi have already released passport-shaped foldables in recent months, a form factor widely believed to mirror…
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Samsung and TSMC hope AMSL’s new machines will help address the chip shortage
Samsung and TSMC are joining Intel in adopting ASML’s High NA extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines, alongside a new joint initiative to move to larger 12-inch photomasks, in a bid to boost chip production capacity and yields. The move matters because it signals the world’s two largest chipmakers formally committing to next-generation lithography technology that…