Ben Lovejoy

London, United Kingdom, United States

European Editor at 9to5Mac

European Editor of 9to5Mac (no DMs, please – email [email protected]). Likes words, tech, tango, photos, videos, travel, bicycles, and tea.

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Want to try creative iPhone videography? This is the one accessory to buy

1 week ago | machash.com | Ben Lovejoy

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98 years later, Moment's QuickLock VND Filter is a no-brainer for iPhone filmmakers

1 week ago | 9to5mac.com | Ben Lovejoy

Apple recently cited an award-winning cinematographer arguing that “we’re living in the age of democracy in filmmaking.” Anyone who owns an iPhone today can create a short film or creative video – and it’s a really fun and satisfying thing to do, whether you keep it short and simple like the example below, or don your Hollywood director’s cap for something more ambitious! Of course, most Shot on iPhone films involve a lot of professional kit, but the single most desirable accessory for an...
Want to try creative iPhone videography? This is the one accessory to buy

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Ben Lovejoy

7 hours agoiOS 18—Here’s Why There’s A New Black Dot On Your iPhoneSince upgrading to iOS 18.4, have you noticed a black dot at the top of your iPhone? You’re not alone — and rest assured, it’s nothing to worry about. The new black dot is part of Apple’s iOS 18.4 update.
Reddit fighting back after AI fraud - but may threaten user privacy

1 week ago | 9to5mac.com | Ben Lovejoy

Reddit has announced plans to fight back after a large-scale AI fraud was carried out against users of the highly popular Change My View subreddit.
Samsung-made display for iPhone Fold will be more advanced than Galaxy Fold

1 week ago | 9to5mac.com | Ben Lovejoy

Despite the fact that the iPhone Fold display is being made by Samsung, it looks like it might be more advanced that the one so far used in the Korean company’s own Galaxy Z Fold series. A leaker with a decent track record cites supply-chain sources as saying the upcoming Apple device will use a thinner and more advanced display than used in any of Samsung’s own products … Apple’s usual approach with new technology is to watch and wait for a while, aiming to be best rather than first.
If you used Siri between 2014 and 2024, you may have a claim against Apple

1 week ago | 9to5mac.com | Ben Lovejoy

If you used Siri between 2014 and 2024, and the voice assistant was ever activated by something random you said, you may be entitled to a cut of a payout from Apple.
The iPhone gone in 10 years? The case for and against

1 week ago | 9to5mac.com | Ben Lovejoy

Apple SVP Eddy Cue yesterday suggested that we might not need an iPhone ten years from now. It echoes a report back in 2019, where the company’s execs were cited saying the same thing – also with a decade-ish time-frame. Apple is absolutely right to take this possibility seriously.
Setting up HomeKit devices to get easier with tap-to-pair and more

1 week ago | 9to5mac.com | Ben Lovejoy

An update to the Matter standard will make it much easier to set up HomeKit-compatible smart home devices. In particular, it should make tap-to-pair a far more common feature, rather than something supported by only a handful of devices.
Setting up HomeKit devices to get easier with tap-to-pair and multi-device QR codes

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Ben Lovejoy

4 hours agoFrom mutli-device QR codes, to NFC support, Matter 1.4.1 is out to tackle setup headaches. Living in a properly configured smart home can be something out of a dream. Curtains part in expectation of the morning sun, foyer lights turn on as guests ring the doorbell, and agile little robots clean up …
TikTok says it's in the US to stay, after Trump prevarication

1 week ago | 9to5mac.com | Ben Lovejoy

TikTok has told advertisers that it’s in the US to stay, stating that “we are here” and “are absolutely confident in our platform and confident in the future of this platform.”The statement came after Trump indicated that he would extend the current enforcement pause again if needed, despite that fact that this is probably unlawful … Under a law passed by Congress, TikTok has been banned from the US since January 19.