Month: September 2023
Here are a few discounted chargers to make use of iOS 17’s StandBy mode
The iPhone 15 and iOS 17 do a whole bunch of new things that many of us here at The Verge enjoy, but one of our favorites is Apple’s StandBy mode. The simple little feature turns your iPhone into a small smart display once you place it on a MagSafe…
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How to leave video messages on FaceTime in iOS 17
Apple's iOS 17 brought a host of new features, including the option to leave video messages on FaceTime. While younger generations typically dread hearing their phones ring and seeing that someone has left a voicemail, Apple's new video version might be a hit. Now, when you call someone on FaceTime,…
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Early iPhone 16 leak hints at larger screens for the Pro and Pro Max models
The launch of the iPhone 15 not only means we have some shiny new smartphones to look at – see our iPhone 15 review for details – it also means the iPhone 16 rumors and leaks can start up in earnest. On the topic of the 2024 iPhone range, the…
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These are the biggest wins in the WGA’s new labor contract
(Disclosure: The Verge’s editorial staff is also unionized with the Writers Guild of America, East.) The WGA made it crystal clear from the jump that its members were ready for the fight of their lives in pursuit of a new minimum basic agreement — the official guidelines that determine how workers are…
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The Humane Ai Pin makes its debut on the runway at Paris Fashion Week
It’s Paris Fashion Week, and Humane was designer Coperni’s latest buzzy tech name to be included. Humane’s Ai Pin — a device we’ve so far only seen in silhouette on the company’s website or peeking out of Humane co-founder Imran Chaudhri’s breast pocket in a TED demo earlier this year…
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Smart glasses need to be stylish to really go mainstream
When I first saw the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses a few weeks ago, I noticed something. In the event space Meta had so carefully prepared, there was a wall showcasing the different frames, colors, and lenses. It was meant to visualize all the different style options — more than 150,…
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