From transcriptions to clipping, the iOS Voice Memos app has a lot to offer, Stockinq/Shutterstock iPhones are known for their quality cameras, but what about when you just want to record audio? Maybe you’re interviewing someone or want to record a class or meeting. Fortunately, it’s easy to record audio on your iPhone and you don’t need to download any new apps for this job. Apple’s Voice Memos app is built into iOS and works on all modern iPhones. It has some cool features, like the ability to transcribe your recordings. To get started, open the…
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Both bring iPhone apps to your car, but CarPlay Ultra goes a step further. Harry Howitt/Shutterstock Apple CarPlay brings the iOS experience you know, along with your apps and media, to your car’s dashboard. And even though some automakers have abandoned CarPlay, it remains widely available in many vehicles. What you may not know is that there are two versions of CarPlay: the standard version you’re probably familiar with and CarPlay Ultra. They theoretically share the same base, but CarPlay Ultra goes much further. Instead of just the infotainment screen, it can control more aspects of…
If your iPad refuses to charge, it’s likely a problem with the cable or charging pad. ridho tries Syahpitra/Shutterstock Watching your iPad refuse to charge is a frustrating sight, whether it’s completely drained after a late-night YouTube binge or you’re topping it up before class. Even if you have one of the best iPad models, charging issues can easily arise. But what is causing these problems and how can you fix them? If your iPad refuses to charge out of nowhere or starts charging slower than usual, you’re either dealing with a problem with the cable…
A supposed Geekbench result for an unreleased M6 Pro chip surfaced this week, but it’s likely false. Geekbench creator John Poole informed Woozad that it discovered “internal inconsistencies” that lead it to believe the M6 Pro result might not be legitimate. BloombergMark Gurman of Mark Gurman previously reported that Apple plans to skip the M6 Pro and M6 Max chips altogether. Popular storiesWhich iOS 27 CarPlay features actually work in your car?In iOS 27, available now, CarPlay gets its biggest update in years, but some features depend on the type of car you own rather than the model of your…
It should be easier than that. Andresr/Getty Images CarPlay has been around since 2014 and receives feature updates quite frequently, making it a safer way to interact with your phone while driving. Its setup is simple, and aside from occasional connection issues, CarPlay tends to work seamlessly without requiring any troubleshooting — that is, until you have a passenger with an iPhone previously paired to your car. Although you can set up CarPlay for multiple iPhones in the same vehicle, you can only use one with CarPlay at a time. Let’s say two people with CarPlay-paired…
Gints Ivuskans/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Samsung’s Galaxy FE series has generally been considered a good option for people looking to get some of the flagship qualities of the Galaxy S line without shelling out a lot of money. However, as the RAM shortage has driven up gadget prices, the company’s latest model, the Galaxy S26 FE, has not remained untouched. It costs $50 more than its predecessor, despite incremental upgrades. Therefore, while it’s still a good phone, it’s not as compelling an option…
Images Tada/Shutterstock Enter a destination into Google Maps and the app will suggest different routes to get there, including one that’s quicker than the others. You’ll get directions for different means of travel, such as car, bike, public transport and walking, so you can choose your preferred way to get there. The quickest possible option often involves driving, and this may be the default navigation mode for many users. However, the suggested routes you’ll see in Google Maps won’t necessarily be the quickest. The app doesn’t have a “fastest route”…
Connor Jewiss/BGR Google and Samsung have landed at the same price for their new book-style foldable devices. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold starts at $1,899 for the model with 256GB of storage, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts at $1,899.99 for the same capacity. Both run Android 17, both open to a roughly 8-inch internal display, and both are sold on the promise that Gemini will handle even more than last year. But that’s where the similarities end. Samsung used this generation to redesign the Z Fold into a…
Focus isn’t the biggest feature to change with iOS 27, but it has some cool improvements worth knowing about. Christine Persaud for Woozad One of the best tools your iPhone offers to help you avoid distractions is Focus, which lets you control which alerts come at what times. It includes default modes like Work, Personal, Sleep and more, as well as the option to create your own. For example, you may want to turn off social media notifications but still receive pings for incoming messages from your family members. To select a focus mode, swipe from…
“Design the Next iPhone,” an interactive website from developer Neal Agarwal, allows users to control the appearance of a virtual iPhone, including the ability to combine conventional smartphone components with deliberately impractical accessories. The interactive tool starts with a bare iPhone model that can rotate in 3D, with users able to drag and drop components onto its surface. Cameras, volume buttons, Lightning ports, home buttons and Apple logos can be placed wherever users want, with multiple copies of each element available for less conventional designs. Beyond standard smartphone features, the site offers a headphone jack, an HDMI port, an Apple…