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ARKit could help iOS leapfrog over Android in augmented reality

Augmented reality apps have been around for almost as long as smartphones with cameras have been around. But lately they’ve started to get really good thanks to advanced technologies like Google’s Project Tango which uses software and hardware to mix virtual objects and real-world settings in cool ways. But there are only a few devices that […]

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iOS 11 lets you “offload apps” to save space, while retaining data and settings

There’s no such thing as an iPhone with a microSD card. So if you’re running out of storage on your phone, the easiest way to free up some space is to delete photos, music, or videos or uninstall some apps you don’t use very often. Now Apple is making the latter option a bit more […]

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Apple’s ARKit helps developers bring augmented reality to iOS

Apple’s iPhone is already one of the most popular augmented reality devices. Just ask anyone who’s ever played Pokemon Go on their phones. But Apple is encouraging developers to create even more complex augmented reality experiences for iPhones and iPads with the launch of a new ARKit platform for iOS 11. The move comes just […]

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Apple launches iPad Pro 10.5 with A10X processor (and updated iPad Pro 12.9)

Apple’s latest iPad features a 10.5 inch display with 20 percent more screen space than the company’s 9.7 inch models. But the new iPad Pro 10.5 has slimmer bezels and a compact design, which means the tablet is still just about 1 pound. The new model is powered by a brand new Apple A10X processor […]

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Apple is phasing out support for 32-bit iOS apps

Apple was the first company to offer a smartphone powered by a 64-bit processor. Now it looks like it’ll be the first to end support for phones with 32-bit chips. Sort of. Your older iPhones or iPads won’t stop working anytime soon, but there are signs that any device running the latest version of iOS […]