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How Apple Created a Custom iPhone Camera for ‘F1’

How Apple Created a Custom iPhone Camera for ‘F1’

You can’t mount a cinema camera on a Formula One race car. These nimble vehicles are built to precise specs, and capturing racing footage from the driver’s point of view isn’t as simple as slapping a GoPro on and calling it a day. That’s the challenge Apple faced after Joseph Kosinski and Claudio Miranda, the director and cinematographer of the upcoming F1 Apple Original, wanted to use real POV racing footage in the film. If you’ve watched a Formula One race lately, you’ve probably seen clips that show an angle from just behind the cockpit, with the top or side of the driver’s helmet in the frame. Captured by onboard cameras embedded in the car, the resulting footage is designed for broadcast, at a lower resolution using specific color spaces and codecs. Converting it to match the look of the rest of the F1 film would be too challenging to be feasible. Instead, Apple’s engineering team replaced the broadcast module with a camera composed of iPhone parts. Custom Camera Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Photograph: Julian Chokkattu …

iPhone 17 Pro Launching in Three Months With These 12 New Features

iPhone 17 Pro Launching in Three Months With These 12 New Features

The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are three months away, and there are plenty of rumors about the devices. Below, we recap key changes rumored for the iPhone 17 Pro models as of June 2025: Aluminum frame: iPhone 17 Pro models are rumored to have an aluminum frame, whereas the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro models have a titanium frame, and the iPhone X through iPhone 14 Pro have a stainless steel frame. The back of the devices will supposedly have a new “part-aluminum, part-glass” design. Rectangular camera bump: iPhone 17 Pro models are expected to have a large rectangular camera bump with rounded corners. Apple apparently plans to stick with a triangular arrangement for the rear camera lenses. Sky Blue finish: Like the latest MacBook Air, the iPhone 17 Pro models are rumored to be available in a Sky Blue color. Larger battery: The iPhone 17 Pro Max is rumored to have a slightly thicker design that allows for a larger battery. A19 Pro chip: iPhone 17 Pro models …

Adaptive Power in iOS 26 Is About to Make Your iPhone Much Smarter About Charging

Adaptive Power in iOS 26 Is About to Make Your iPhone Much Smarter About Charging

Usually, I’m the one adapting my behavior based on the power remaining in my iPhone, but starting this fall, I can ask my iPhone to do more of the adapting. A new Adaptive Power setting in iOS 26 can extend battery power by intelligently trimming energy usage in small ways that add up to extend the time before you need to recharge. See also: Adaptive Power in iOS 26 Could Save the iPhone 17 Air From This Major Pitfall Currently, the iPhone uses as much power as it needs to perform its tasks. You can extend the battery life by doing a number of things such as decreasing screen brightness and turning off the always-on display. Or, if your battery level is starting to get dire, you can activate Low Power Mode, which reduces background activity like fetching mail and downloading data in addition to those screen adjustments. Low Power Mode also kicks in automatically when the battery level reaches 20%. If Low Power Mode is the hammer that knocks down power consumption, Adaptive Power …

Apple Intelligence Is Gambling on Privacy as a Killer Feature

Apple Intelligence Is Gambling on Privacy as a Killer Feature

As Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference keynote concluded on Monday, market watchers couldn’t help but notice that the company’s stock price was down, perhaps a reaction to Apple’s relatively low-key approach to incorporating AI compared to most of its competitors. Still, Apple Intelligence–based features and upgrades were plentiful, and while some are powered using the company’s privacy- and security-focused cloud platform known as Private Cloud Compute, many run locally on Apple Intelligence–enabled devices. Apple’s new Messages screening feature automatically moves texts from phone numbers and accounts you’ve never interacted with before to an “Unknown Sender” folder. The feature automatically detects time-sensitive messages like login codes or food delivery updates and will still deliver them to your main inbox, but it also scans for messages that seem to be scams and puts them in a separate spam folder. All of this sorting is done locally using Apple Intelligence. Similarly, the expanded Call Screening feature will automatically and locally pick up untrusted phone calls, ask for details about the caller, and transcribe the answers so you can decide whether you want …

iOS 26’s Liquid Glass Design is Precursor to 20th-Anniversary iPhone With Curved Glass Edges

iOS 26’s Liquid Glass Design is Precursor to 20th-Anniversary iPhone With Curved Glass Edges

iOS 26’s shimmery new Liquid Glass design will be a precursor to the 20th-anniversary iPhone, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said that the 20th-anniversary iPhone will feature curved glass edges, extraordinarily slim bezels, and a truly edge-to-edge screen with no cutout. Inside Apple, he said that the device is known as the “Glasswing,” in reference to a type of butterfly that has transparent wings. The new iOS design will pair nicely with the simplistic, all-glass 20th-anniversary iPhone, which is expected to launch in September 2027. The new Liquid Glass design will be unveiled during Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote this Monday. Popular Stories iOS 26: New Messages and Phone App Features Leaked Ahead of WWDC Apple is planning to announce several new features for the Messages and Phone apps on iOS 26, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. In a lengthy report outlining his WWDC 2025 expectations today, Gurman said that the two main changes in the Messages app will be the ability to create polls, as well as the option …

Apple’s iPhone 16 Was the Best Selling Smartphone in Q1 2025

Apple’s iPhone 16 Was the Best Selling Smartphone in Q1 2025

During the first quarter of 2025, Apple’s iPhone 16 was the best selling smartphone in the world, according to estimates provided by Counterpoint Research. After the ‌iPhone 16‌, the iPhone 16 Pro Max, ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌, and the iPhone 15 were the other top four smartphones. Samsung’s Galaxy A16 5G took the fifth spot in the rankings. Last year, it was Apple’s Pro iPhone that was the best seller. In Q1 2024, the ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro Max was the top selling smartphone, narrowly beating out the ‌iPhone 15‌. Apple has narrowed the gap between its standard smartphones and its Pro lineup in terms of performance and feature set. The ‌iPhone 16‌ has an A18 chip that’s almost as fast as the A18 Pro in the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max, and it also has the same Action button and Camera Control button. Of the top 10 best selling smartphones in Q1 2025, Apple secured five of them. The top four, and then the 10th spot with the ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus. Samsung’s flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S25 …

Top Stories: iPhone 17 Air Details, Apple’s Smart Glasses, and More

Top Stories: iPhone 17 Air Details, Apple’s Smart Glasses, and More

WWDC is coming up quickly with a number of software announcements in store, but we’re also looking further ahead to hardware launches like the iPhone 17 lineup and even Apple’s smart glasses project. This week also saw big news with former Apple design guru Jony Ive joining forces with OpenAI to build future AI-driven devices, while Fortnite returned to the U.S. App Store for the first time since 2020 amid the long-running dispute between Apple and Epic Games, so read on below for all the details! iPhone 17 Air Battery Capacity and Weight Allegedly Revealed Apple is expected to launch an all-new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air later this year, and while there have been plenty of rumors about the camera’s overall design and thinness, we haven’t heard any details about the device’s weight and battery capacity until now. According to the leaker going by the account name “yeux1122” on the Korean-langauge Naver blog, the 6.6-inch iPhone 17 Air has a weight of approximately 145 grams, which is similar to that of an iPhone SE or …

iPhone 17 Pro Max Camera Upgrades and Pricing Explained

iPhone 17 Pro Max Camera Upgrades and Pricing Explained

Apple’s forthcoming iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models are poised to set new standards in smartphone technology, particularly in photography and performance. With anticipated camera advancements, potential pricing changes, and a strategic shift in manufacturing, these devices aim to solidify Apple’s position in the premium smartphone market. Below is an in-depth exploration of the expected updates and features in a new video from Matt Talks Tech. Revamped Camera Design and Functionality The iPhone 17 Pro Max is rumored to feature a redesigned camera bar, offering a fresh arrangement for the LiDAR sensor, flash, and microphone. This updated layout is expected to enhance both the device’s functionality and visual appeal. By improving depth-sensing capabilities, the new design could significantly benefit augmented reality (AR) applications and low-light photography. Adding to the speculation, reports suggest the inclusion of a mini screen on the back of the device. If implemented, this feature could allow users to preview selfies or check notifications without flipping the phone, introducing a new level of convenience and usability. Five Key Camera Upgrades Apple …

Apple’s 20th Anniversary iPhone: What We Know So Far

Apple’s 20th Anniversary iPhone: What We Know So Far

2027 will mark the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, and Apple is planning to celebrate with an all-new ‌iPhone‌ design. With the 10th anniversary of the ‌iPhone‌, Apple unveiled the all-display ‌iPhone‌ X with no bezels at the top or the bottom for the camera or the Touch ID home button. It marked the debut of Face ID, and dictated the next decade of ‌iPhone‌ design. For the “‌iPhone‌ XX,” Apple needs to do even better, and rumors suggest that the company has some big ideas that it’s aiming for. Apple wants to create an all-glass iPhone that doesn’t have cutouts in the display, so there could be a high-end ‌iPhone‌ 19 Pro model that fulfills that requirement. Apple wants a true edge-to-edge display Design The 20th anniversary ‌iPhone‌ that Apple is planning for 2027 could feature a radical design, offering a display that has no visible frame or bezels. An early rumor suggests that Apple is aiming for a display that curves around all four edges of the device, for a borderless visual experience. …

Your iPhone is getting these useful features with iOS 19 – including a big one for multitaskers

Your iPhone is getting these useful features with iOS 19 – including a big one for multitaskers

Kerry Wan/ZDNET If today’s news is any hint of things to come, Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2025 should be packed with notable announcements. In advance of Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 16 and three weeks ahead of WWDC 2025, Apple is previewing more than a dozen accessibility features across its product line that will be available in iOS 19.  And these are significant upgrades, from a Magnifier for the Mac to Accessibility Nutrition Labels in the App Store. Magnifier for Mac   The Magnifier for Mac will work with Continuity Camera on the iPhone as well as with attached USB cameras. The Magnifier app will connect to your camera so you can zoom in on your surroundings. For instance, you can point a document to your Mac’s camera and read easily on a bigger screen. The app will allow you to add customized views, adjust brightness, contrast, and more. You can also save your Views or group them for a more organized look.  Also: Apple’s WWDC 2025: What to expect from iOS 19, VisionOS 3, …