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  • Your Safari searches now pop Up in iOS 18.4

    Your Safari searches now pop Up in iOS 18.4

    With the iOS 18.4 update, Apple added a little change to Safari that might catch your eye. Now, when you open a new tab and tap the search bar, your recent searches show up right away. It’s a simple shift, but it could spark some mixed feelings.

    In the earlier version, iOS 18.3.1, things worked differently. Opening a new tab and tapping search kept your history hidden, leaving you on the usual Safari start page. You wouldn’t see past searches unless you started typing something similar, and even then, it only popped up as a suggestion.

    According to 9to5Mac, this new setup in iOS 18.4 could feel a bit awkward. Imagine handing your iPhone or iPad to a friend or family member to use Safari or another app—your recent searches would be right there for them to see. Not everyone might love that kind of openness.

    On the flip side, if you’re someone who never shares your device, this could be handy. Seeing your latest searches with one tap might save time, especially if you look up the same things often. Plus, Apple still has Private Browsing mode, which keeps your searches off the record entirely.

    Right now, iOS 18.4 doesn’t let you turn off this search history display. That said, Apple might tweak it before the update goes live for everyone, since it’s still in beta. If you want to wipe the slate clean, there’s always the “Clear All” button to erase your search history whenever you like. This small update shows how even tiny changes can make a difference—whether you find it helpful or a little too revealing depends on how you use your device!

  • Apple’s New 5G Chip: Which devices will get it?

    Apple’s New 5G Chip: Which devices will get it?

    Apple has introduced its own 5G chip, called the C1 modem, in the new iPhone 16e. This is different from other iPhone models that still use Qualcomm’s modems. Most people might not notice the switch, but it’s a big step for Apple, which has been working on this technology since at least 2018.

    We don’t have speed test results for the C1 modem yet, but it’s likely to be slower than Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X71 modem found in the iPhone 16. Apple wants to match or beat Qualcomm someday, though that could take a few years. For now, the C1 modem shines in another way: it uses less power. This helps the iPhone 16e have the best battery life of any 6.1-inch iPhone, even better than the regular iPhone 16. Apple’s knack for blending hardware and software shines through here.

    Apple says the C1 is just the beginning. In a recent statement about its U.S. manufacturing plans, the company hinted at putting its custom 5G modems in more gadgets soon. The C1 took years of research and teamwork from thousands of engineers. It’s part of a bigger plan to improve modems across Apple products.

    So, what’s next? Expert Ming-Chi Kuo says the super-slim iPhone 17 Air, coming later this year, will also use the C1 modem. The iPad 11, expected in March or April, could be another fit for it, especially the versions with cellular data. Looking further ahead, reports from Mark Gurman suggest Apple might add 5G to Macs and Vision Pro devices someday.

    Apple plans years for its chips—up to four years for iPhone processors—and the same goes for modems. The company is already designing C2 and C3 modems. The C2 could bring faster mmWave 5G, while the C3 might outdo Qualcomm. All iPhone 18 models and the iPad Pro could get the C2 modem. Eventually, Apple might even blend the modem into its main iPhone chip.

    Why make its own modem? Apple wants to depend less on outside companies like Qualcomm and avoid past tensions with them. Though they settled a lawsuit and agreed to work together until 2027, Apple’s goal is to stand on its own. Years ago, it tried Intel modems, but they weren’t as good as Qualcomm’s. Now, with the C1, Apple’s dream of controlling its tech is coming true. Soon, every Apple device with cellular might run on its own modem.

  • All the cool Apple Intelligence features you can use now

    All the cool Apple Intelligence features you can use now

    Apple Intelligence is the name for a bunch of smart, AI-driven tools that work on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and soon Vision Pro. These features have popped up in updates like iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, making your devices work in fresh, exciting ways. Here’s a simple rundown of what’s available now, plus a peek at what’s on the way.

    First Up: iOS 18.1 Brings Writing Help, Photo Tricks, and More

    • Writing Help: Fix mistakes, rephrase sentences, or tweak your text anywhere on your device.
    • Photo Clean-Up: Easily erase stuff you don’t want in your pictures.
    • Memory Movie Maker: Tell it what you want, and it’ll whip up a video from your photos.
    • Smart Photo Search: Find the exact pics or videos you need with better search.
    • Notification Highlights: Get short, useful summaries of your alerts.
    • Siri Boost: Siri’s smarter now—better answers, a fresh look, a smoother voice, and you can even type to it.
    • Top Emails First: Your most urgent emails jump to the top.
    • Quick Replies: Get handy reply suggestions in Mail and Messages.
    • Email and Chat Summaries: See short recaps of conversations instead of scrolling forever.
    • Focus Mode Upgrade: Block distractions but let big stuff through with smarter alerts.

    Next: iOS 18.2 Adds Fun Stuff Like Genmoji and Image Tools

    • Genmoji: Create your own emojis for any app.
    • ChatGPT with Siri: Siri teams up with ChatGPT for extra smarts, or you can ask ChatGPT directly.
    • Image Playground: Make cool AI pictures in cartoon or drawing styles.
    • Visual Smarts: Point your camera at something and get info about it.
    • Image Wand: Turn doodles into pretty artwork in Notes.
    • ChatGPT Writing: Let it write fresh text for you in any app.

    Coming in iOS 18.3: Smarter Visual Tools

    • Poster to Calendar: Snap a flyer and add the event to your schedule.
    • Nature ID: Figure out what plants or animals you’re looking at.

    Soon in iOS 18.4 and Beyond

    The iOS 18.4 beta (out in April) might tweak these, but here’s what’s testing now:

    • Key Alerts: Important notifications stand out on your Lock Screen.
    • More Image Styles: Add a sketch look to your AI-made pics.
    • Vision Pro Joins In: Apple Intelligence hits Vision Pro with visionOS 2.4.

    Final Thoughts

    Apple’s just warming up with these AI goodies. Expect more surprises at WWDC in June for iOS 19. Love it or not, these tools will keep changing how you use your gadgets as they grow smarter and blend into your daily life.

  • Apple’s new ‘HomePad’ gets a cooking boost in iOS 18.4

    Apple’s new ‘HomePad’ gets a cooking boost in iOS 18.4

    The iOS 18.4 beta just dropped, and it’s got a cool surprise: a Food hub and cooking guide in Apple News. But here’s the real kicker—a new gadget I’m calling the ‘HomePad’ is on the way, and this cooking feature feels like it was made just for it.

    iOS 18.4 Brings a Fun Cooking Tool

    People thought iOS 18.4 would focus on making Siri smarter. That’s not in the first beta yet—maybe it’s coming in iOS 18.5. Instead, we got a shiny new food section that’s stealing the show. If you’ve got Apple News+, the News app now has a special Food area. It’s packed with recipes, restaurant details, and a handy cooking mode—perfect for food lovers.

    Apple’s press release explains it best:

    The Food feature lets you explore tons of recipes in a Recipe Catalog that grows daily. The layout is simple and pretty, showing ingredients and steps clearly. There’s a cook mode that zooms in on each step, and you can save recipes to use offline later.

    It’s a lot like how Apple Music shows lyrics or Podcasts display transcripts—a clean, bold look that highlights the text. The step you’re on glows, while others stay faded but readable. It works great on iPhones and iPads, but it’s going to shine on the HomePad when it arrives, probably this spring. Maybe it’ll even get its own Cook app!

    HomePad: Your Kitchen Buddy

    Mark Gurman says the HomePad will be super flexible for any room. It’ll come with parts you can swap—like wall mounts for a security panel vibe or bases with speakers for the kitchen or desk. Apple sees it helping with FaceTime calls while you cook or chat in work meetings.

    I bet there’ll be a fridge magnet option too, even if Gurman didn’t mention it.

    We’ve spotted clues in iOS 18.4’s code about this Home gadget, including something called ‘CookingKit’ that fits the HomePad perfectly. Picture this: a hands-free recipe guide where you just say, “Siri, next step,” and keep cooking.

    Cooking help is only one piece of the HomePad puzzle, but it already sounds like a fresh twist on Apple’s lineup.

  • Apple’s Mac growth outpaces top PC brands, leads in AI technology

    Apple’s Mac growth outpaces top PC brands, leads in AI technology

    A recent report shows that Apple’s Macs grew faster than the top three PC brands in the last three months of 2024. Not only that, Apple is also way ahead in computers built for artificial intelligence (AI), holding a 45% share compared to just 15% for its closest Windows rival.

    Mac’s Place in the PC World

    Apple sits in fourth place overall, with a 10% slice of the PC market. It trails behind Lenovo, HP, and Dell, but it saw the biggest jump in sales during late 2024. Experts at Canalys believe Apple is set to keep growing, especially with businesses. They point to a new partner program launching soon that will make it easier for companies to use Macs. This could help Apple win over more business customers by showing how well Macs work in big workplaces—something that’s held them back before.

    Here’s how the overall PC market looks:

    Lenovo: 25%
    HP: 20%
    Dell: 15%
    Apple: 10%
    Asus: 7%
    Acer: 6%
    Huawei: 2%
    Microsoft: 0.4%
    Others: 15%

    Apple Shines in AI Computers

    When it comes to PCs with special AI chips, Apple is the clear leader. In 2024, 17% of all shipped PCs were AI-ready. Apple grabbed 45% of that market, while Lenovo and HP each took 12%. (Note: One part of the report says 54%, but most data sticks with 45%—we’re checking on that.) Experts say AI features aren’t the main reason people buy PCs yet, but they’re growing in importance. Better AI could soon mean smarter, more personal devices, which might keep customers loyal to brands like Apple.

    Trump’s Tariffs Could Slow Things Down

    The PC market is doing well overall, thanks to companies upgrading old machines after Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10. But there’s a catch: a new 10% tax on goods from China, introduced by the Trump administration, could hurt. Since most laptops come from China, this could raise prices and slow down sales, especially for everyday buyers and businesses planning upgrades.

  • New iPhone Mail trick solves a pesky problem

    New iPhone Mail trick solves a pesky problem

    For years, iPhone users have wanted Apple Mail to act differently when moving or deleting an email. Before the latest update, after you trashed or filed a message, the app would jump straight to the next email in your inbox. This was frustrating because it marked that next email as read, even if you didn’t mean to open it. People wished the app would just take them back to the inbox list instead. Good news—iOS 18.4 finally makes that happen!

    This automatic jump to another email after deleting one was odd. Most other email apps don’t do this, which is why some iPhone fans switched to options like Spark or Outlook. But Apple Mail keeps improving, especially with cool new features like email summaries and quick replies powered by Apple Intelligence. This small tweak in iOS 18.4 might just convince those users to return to Apple’s built-in app.

    In iOS 18.4, there’s a fresh setting called “Delete or Move Message Action.” By default, it’s set to “View Next Message,” keeping the old habit alive. But if you switch it to “Don’t Select a Message,” the app won’t leap to another email after you delete or move one. Instead, it takes you right back to your inbox list. From there, you can pick whichever email you want to tackle next and keep sorting through your messages your way.

    Want to try it? Open the Settings app, tap Apps, then Mail, and look for “Message List.” Under that, you’ll see “Delete or Move Message Action” to adjust how it works. This little change, which fans have been asking for, comes with iOS 18.4. It’s still being tested in developer and public betas, but it’ll roll out as a free update for all iPhone users around April. It’s a simple fix that makes a big difference in keeping your inbox under control!

  • Apple tackles funny iPhone voice typing glitch

    Apple tackles funny iPhone voice typing glitch

    Many iPhone users spotted a strange problem today with the phone’s voice typing feature. When they say “racist” to send a message, the word “Trump” pops up for a second before fixing itself to “racist.”

    This quirky glitch happens when people use the iPhone’s dictation tool. Sometimes, as they speak “racist,” the phone types “Trump” in the Messages app. Then, it quickly changes to the right word after figuring out what was said.

    In our tests, saying “racist” didn’t always turn into “Trump” first, but it happened more often than other mix-ups. We also noticed “Rhett” or “Rouch” showing up briefly before the phone corrected it to “racist.”

    A video showing this odd bug has been making rounds on TikTok and other social media. An Apple spokesperson explained to The New York Times that the mix-up comes from the words sounding a bit alike. It’s unclear if this has been an issue for a while and only got noticed now, or if something changed recently to cause it. Apple assured us they’re working on a solution.

    John Burkey, who used to work on Apple’s Siri team, told The New York Times that there might be something in Apple’s system accidentally turning “racist” into “Trump.” He jokingly called it a “big prank” but wasn’t sure if it was added on purpose or slipped into the data Apple uses for its smart features.

    Note: Since this topic touches on political or social stuff, the chat about it is in our Political News forum. Everyone can read it, but only forum members with 100+ posts can join the conversation.

  • Apple’s new doorbell might unlock with your face and charge with MagSafe

    Apple’s new doorbell might unlock with your face and charge with MagSafe

    Imagine a doorbell that knows it’s you just by looking at your face! A few months back, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg shared that Apple is working on a smart doorbell and lock combo that uses Face ID. It would connect wirelessly to a special lock you can control without cords.

    Today, a tech insider named Kosutami dropped a hint on X about something extra Apple might add: MagSafe. You’ve probably seen MagSafe on newer iPhones—it’s a handy way to snap on chargers or accessories with magnets. If the doorbell gets this feature, it could mean you’d charge it without plugging anything in, likely because its battery can’t be taken out. We’re not sure yet if it’ll also have a USB-C cable option.

    Wireless charging with MagSafe sounds neat and easy. Most smart doorbells only need a charge a few times a year anyway. We wondered if MagSafe could also let you pop the doorbell off a magnetic plate, but that might make it too easy for someone to swipe it—so maybe not!

    Gurman thinks this doorbell won’t hit stores until 2026 at the soonest. More rumors should pop up to clear things up as time goes on. Apple’s main rival here would be Ring, owned by Amazon since 2018. Apple will probably brag about how safe and private its doorbell is. They already have a HomeKit Secure Video setup that keeps recordings locked tight in iCloud, and this doorbell might include a special security chip too.

    Apple seems ready to dive deeper into smart home gadgets. Besides the doorbell, they’re rumored to be launching a home hub this year and even a camera to take on Logitech’s Circle View. Kosutami, the leaker, is known for collecting rare Apple gear and sometimes nails these predictions. They were right about the iPhone 16 Pro’s metal battery case months ahead and showed off an Apple Watch band made of FineWoven material early. But they’ve been off too—like saying AirPods Pro 3 were coming in August 2024, which didn’t happen.

  • Apple’s 2026 Foldable iPhone promises a smooth screen – No Crease!

    Apple’s 2026 Foldable iPhone promises a smooth screen – No Crease!

    Apple is working hard on its first-ever foldable iPhone, and exciting news says they’ve cracked a big problem: the annoying screen crease you see on most foldable phones. A fresh report hints that Apple has found a way to make the display look smooth and flawless when folded or unfolded.

    According to a Korean news site, ETNews, Apple is picking out the companies that will supply parts for this phone, and they’ll finish choosing by April. This means they’re getting ready to start making the phone soon, with parts production kicking off later this year.

    An insider shared with ETNews, “Apple wants the crease gone, no matter the cost, to make their foldable phone stand out from others.” They’ve created a special new material to hide the crease completely. This is a huge deal because other brands like Samsung and Huawei haven’t managed to erase that line on their foldable screens. If Apple pulls this off, they could leap ahead of the competition.

    The report says Samsung Display will be the only company making the OLED screens for Apple’s foldable iPhone. They’ve been working on it since last year, using their know-how from being the first to mass-make foldable screens. The phone might fold like a book, with super-thin glass from a US company called Corning covering the screen. Another US company, Amphenol, which has made hinges for MacBooks, is likely to supply the folding part.

    ETNews predicts the foldable iPhone will hit stores in late 2026, matching what Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and other experts like Ming-Chi Kuo have said. Rumors from a Chinese leaker, Digital Chat Station, suggest it’ll have a 5.49-inch outside screen and a 7.74-inch inside one when opened.

    Both screens might look wider and shorter than usual, different from something like Oppo’s new Find N5 phone. Apple’s foldable iPhone could change the game with its crease-free screen and cool design. Fans might have to wait until 2026, but it sounds like it’ll be worth it!

  • Apple and Indonesia agree to allow iPhone 16 sales again

    Apple and Indonesia agree to allow iPhone 16 sales again

    Apple and Indonesia have worked out a deal to end a five-month ban on selling the iPhone 16 in the country, according to insiders who shared the news with Bloomberg. The disagreement started in October when Indonesia blocked Apple’s newest iPhone because the company didn’t follow rules about making products locally. Now, that fight is over, and iPhones are coming back!

    As part of the deal, Apple promises to spend $1 billion in Indonesia—a huge jump from earlier offers of $10 million and $100 million, which the government turned down. They’ll sign an agreement soon, possibly this week, and the Industry Ministry will quickly approve permits so iPhone 16 sales can start again.

    Apple’s not just handing over money, though. They’ll also train Indonesians in tech skills like research and software design, helping locals create their own products. This was a big ask from Indonesia, which wanted Apple to set up research centers in the country.

    The plan includes building a factory on Batam island to make AirTags, those little trackers Apple sells. A company called Luxshare Precision Industry will run it, and it could handle 20% of all AirTags made worldwide. Plus, another factory in Bandung, a few hours from Jakarta, will churn out different accessories. Apple will also fund tech schools to teach students things like coding.

    Still, don’t expect iPhones to be built in Indonesia anytime soon—Apple’s keeping that part of its business elsewhere for now. This deal is a win for Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto, who pushed for the $1 billion offer. Last month, the Industry Ministry surprised everyone by keeping the ban, hoping for a better deal—and it worked!

    Indonesia’s tough stance brought in big money and jobs, supporting their goal to grow local industries, not just be a place to sell stuff. For Apple, this opens the door to Indonesia’s 278 million people, many of them young and tech-loving. With sales slowing in China, this market could be a goldmine, even if Apple isn’t a top phone brand there yet.

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