Roger Fingas

4 days ago | pocket-lint.com | Roger Fingas

Modern Macs can keep up with many 3D games, but don't expect to play all the latest titles with maximum fidelity. Macs still have a much smaller library of games to choose from -- mostly because the console and PC markets are more lucrative for developers. You shouldn't buy a Mac explicitly for gaming, but you can have a good time if you set your expectations appropriately. If you didn't know, Apple has always had a fraught relationship with gaming.

4 days ago | pocket-lint.com | Roger Fingas

Both Apple and Google sell products meant to discourage you from jumping over to the other company's ecosystem. Apple Watches and HomePods may be the most infamous examples, since they're effectively useless without an iPhone (or an iPad, in the case of HomePods). Products like AirPods and Pixel Buds will work if you switch platforms, but only at a reduced capacity. You're better off with third-party earbuds if you want flexibility.

4 days ago | pocket-lint.com | Roger Fingas

Back Tap can trigger custom actions with double- or triple-taps on the back of your iPhone. ChatGPT integration has finally made Siri useful for answering complex questions, and even image generation. I'd also suggest learning how to change default apps and create custom text replacement shortcuts. Apple touts many iPhone features from the hills, regardless of how important they are in practice.

5 days ago | pocket-lint.com | Roger Fingas

Samsung's first tri-fold, the Galaxy G Fold, should ship by the end of 2025 if recent rumors are correct. Expect a 9.9-inch internal display. It should have a much wider reach than Huawei's Mate XT, and Samsung may be able to bring tri-fold prices down to more reasonable levels. If it succeeds, it's liable to push the tri-fold and general foldable markets forward. Failure could impact tri-fold development, potentially relegating the category to the dustbin of history.

5 days ago | pocket-lint.com | Roger Fingas

Visual Intelligence lets you scan your environment for related info, so long as you've got a compatible iPhone running the right version of iOS. Scanning text offers options like translations, location info, and the ability to generate events in Apple Calendar. You can also scan plants, animals, and inanimate objects. Extended info is available through options like ChatGPT and Google Search. One of the main attractions of Apple Intelligence is a feature dubbed Visual Intelligence.