David Phelan

United Kingdom

Journalist at Freelance

Actor & tech writer: Forbes, The Independent, Monocle Magazine.

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro And iPhone 17 Pro Max: Latest Leaks Promise New Designs

5 days ago | forbes.com | David Phelan

Updated April 19 with report of new battery design in the iPhone 17 Pro Max and a different render video of the iPhone 17 Pro. The iPhone 17 series is expected to launch in September, and one persistent rumor is that the rear camera panel will have a complete redesign. Not one, but two, renders aim to show what the new iPhone 17 Pro will look like, though one seems more likely than the other, I’d say.
Apple Watch’s Latest Update Brings Subtle But Crucial Change For All Users

5 days ago | flipboard.com | David Phelan

1 day agoAmazon’s deal hub is filled with gems this month — but today’s standouts are about to expire. We picked out the best Amazon deals of the day, spanning home, tech, and fashion. Noteworthy finds include up to 75 percent off versatile accessories, cleaning essentials, and wearable tech from Bissell, …
Apple Watch’s Latest Update Brings Subtle But Crucial Change For All Users

5 days ago | forbes.com | David Phelan

Apple Watch users: do you have Silent mode turned on or off? A newly released update for the watch (watchOS 11.4) means that you can now hear audible alarms even when Silent mode is activated. Actually, I’m betting the answer to the question above is that it’s on, because, frankly, who needs a sound every time an email lands or WhatsApp arrives? The haptic feedback which silently alerts you is more than enough.
Samsung One UI 7 New Update Schedule: Galaxy S24 Next, Others Delayed To July

6 days ago | forbes.com | David Phelan

Updated April 18 with more details of the newly rescheduled rollout. If you’re waiting for Samsung’s One UI 7 software update,you’re not alone. But the good news is that the recently halted rollout now has a new schedule, a new report says. Read on for a complete list of which device will receive the update when, in each of the coming months. After the initial rollout suddenly ground to a halt, it seems there’s a new update schedule — though it’s not great news for every Galaxy phone.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro: Latest Leaks Claim To Show Updated Design

6 days ago | forbes.com | David Phelan

Updated April 18 with report of a different render video of the iPhone 17 Pro. The iPhone 17 series is expected to launch in September, and one persistent rumor is that the rear camera panel will have a complete redesign. Not one, but two, renders aim to show what the new iPhone 17 Pro will look like, though one seems more likely than the other, I’d say.
iOS 18.4.1 iPhone Update: Apple Urges Installation For All Users

6 days ago | forbes.com | David Phelan

Updated April 18 with more details of the update, its content and its importance. Just over two weeks ago, Apple launched iOS 18.4, a biggish update with plenty of new features and fixes (more on how that update brought its own problems below). And there’s new information now this update has landed relating to where the fixes are aimed, and the security issues addressed here. The issues have already been exploited in real-world situations, making it an important update.
Windows 11 Update Fiasco: Microsoft Confirms Blue Screen Of Death. Here’s What To Do

6 days ago | forbes.com | David Phelan

Have you seen the dreaded Blue Screen of Death on your Windows 11 PC since installing an update? You’re not alone, and Microsoft has now confirmed the problem. It did so in a support document, spotted by Windows Latest. If you’re looking for it, it’s in the section headed Known issues in this update, in the Symptom part of Blue screen exception (the official name for what everybody calls Blue Screen of Death).
iPhoneユーザーはiOS 18.4.1にアップデートすべきか？

6 days ago | forbesjapan.com | David Phelan

米国時間3月31日にiOS 18.4の大規模リリースが行われ、多くの人々は次のアップデートは5月に予定されているiOS 18.5になると考えていた。しかしアップルはその予想を裏切り、不具合修正とセキュリティアップデートを主眼とした、小規模なアップデートがすぐに配信された。対象者と入手方法アップルのiOS 18.4.1は、他のiOS 18ソフトウェアアップデートと同様に2018年以降に発売されたすべてのiPhoneに対応している。つまり、iPhone XR、iPhone XS、iPhone XS Maxをはじめ、それ以降に発売されたすべてのiPhoneが対象だ。第2世代および第3世代のiPhone SE、最近リリースされたiPhone 16eも含まれる。最新の状態にアップデートするのは簡単である。iPhoneの「設定」アプリを開き、「一般」を選択したうえで「ソフトウェアアップデート」をタップする。次に「ダウンロードとインストール」を選べば、ソフトウェアがそこからダウンロードされる。サイズは大きくないため、短時間で完了するはずだ。アップデートの内容...
Apple iOS 18.4.1 New iPhone Software: Should You Upgrade?

1 week ago | forbes.com | David Phelan

After the major release of iOS 18.4 on Monday, March 31, many thought the next update would be iOS 18.5, expected in May. But no, a swift smaller update has just been delivered, with fixes and security updates to the fore. Note that I’ll be updating this post over the coming week and will make a final assessment on Thursday, April 24. Who Is It For And How Do You Get It? Apple iOS 18.4.1, like other iOS 18 software updates is compatible with all iPhones from 2018 onwards.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro And iPhone 16 Pro Max Prices Cut By Amazon In Rare Deals

1 week ago | forbes.com | David Phelan

Updated April 17 with details of iPhone 16 Pro Max deals and prices from rival store Best Buy. Amazon’s Renewed Premium is a good way to score a good-quality refurbished iPhone, for instance, at a price a lot lower than new. Amazon’ promises quality control, variety of options and a warranty. Less common is access to the very latest models of the iPhone.