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TechLoot helps you stay on top of the upcoming iPhone releases and other complementary Apple products. We review the products early with detailed guides so you can make informed purchase decisions and make the most of the new technology.
New iOS 18 Security Feature Makes iPhone Theft Less Profitable
Losing an iPhone is a nightmare, especially when it holds valuable photos, documents, and private information. Thankfully, iOS 18 is stepping up its game with a security feature that could make thieves think twice before targeting your device. While backing up your data and enabling Activation Lock has always been crucial, the new iOS 18…
Reasons to Skip the iPhone 16 and Wait for the iPhone 17
Every year, Apple introduces new features and iterations when it rolls out a fresh iPhone model. This year’s iPhone 16 has been highly anticipated, and with its release, we’ve seen changes like the Apple Intelligence system taking center stage. However, while Apple continues to evolve its lineup, future models, such as the iPhone 17, are…
Apple Store Steps Ahead of iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 Pre-Orders – Here’s When You Can Place Your Order
Apple fans have been eagerly awaiting the iPhone 16 series, hoping for new features and impressive upgrades that will take their tech experience to the next level. As anticipated, the new iPhone lineup stole the spotlight, with people counting down the days until they can get their hands on the latest models. The series is…
iPhone 16 Pre-Orders Start Soon – Here’s When in Your Time Zone
Apple is gearing up for the highly anticipated release of the iPhone 16 series, which includes the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Pre-orders are set to begin on Friday, September 13 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple fans across the globe will have the opportunity to place…
Apple May Have Used Chip Binning for the A18 Pro, With Only One Key Difference From the A18
With the iPhone 16 series, one thing remains consistent: all models benefit from TSMC’s second-generation 3nm process, ensuring performance gains across the board. However, Apple has likely employed chip binning—a common industry practice—to differentiate between the ‘Pro’ and ‘non-Pro’ variants. This strategy isn’t new for the tech giant, and it seems they’ve applied it again…
AirPods 4 Hands-On: Noise Cancellation Without Ear Tips for Those Who Hate Them
Apple has officially launched the AirPods 4, and for the first time, the iconic earbuds are available in two versions, with a $50 price difference between them. The base model is priced at $129, while the higher-tier version, at $179, brings active noise cancellation (ANC) to the open-fit design. Apple’s approach aims to address noise…
iPhone 16’s USB-C Port Stays Limited to USB 2 Speeds, Causing Confusion Due to Apple’s Vague Explanation
USB-C has become the universal standard in the tech industry, praised for its versatility and faster data transfer speeds. As Apple gradually moves away from its proprietary Lightning port, this shift continued with the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models, following last year’s iPhone 15 series. Despite adopting the widely-used USB-C port, the data…
iPhone 16 Pro Matches iPhone 16 Pro Max in Power, But Two Key Differences Remain
Both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max now come equipped with Apple’s new A18 Pro chip, which Apple claims is 15% more powerful than last year’s A17 Pro. For the first time, the smaller Pro model shares nearly all the same features as its larger counterpart, marking a shift in Apple’s usual…
Apple Releases iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, macOS 15, and More to Developers
Today, Apple has officially seeded the release candidate build of its upcoming software updates, including iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, macOS 15, and more. These updates follow closely on the heels of the recent launch of the iPhone 16 series and the Apple Watch Series 10, both of which brought significant improvements over previous…
iPhone 16 Models Still Feature a Physical SIM Card Tray for Users Outside the U.S.
Apple continues its push toward making eSIMs the norm, especially highlighting the security advantages they offer. In the U.S., this transition has been embraced, with iPhones dropping the physical SIM tray in favor of eSIM technology. However, with the release of the iPhone 16 lineup, it has been confirmed that models sold outside the United…
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