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Apple replaced the traditional ring/silent switch with the Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max flagship phones and has featured it on each model since, rolling it out across all new iPhones starting with the iPhone 16 range which also featured the Camera Control button for the first time. But what does the Action Button do – and how can you customize what it does? Instead of flicking a switch to set your phone to silent, you now press and hold the button for a haptic feedback response. This is all done via a bespoke interface that’s part of…
In the AI slop-loaded, algorithm-powered modern reality, trends come and go — and the tech industry is no different. For the last few years, The Verge staff has compiled a selection of things that are IN for summer and OUT for summer — and each time there are some strong feelings. (Here are the last two years’ predictions.) Let’s do it again!Meredith Haggerty, editorHayden Field, senior AI reporterVictoria Song, senior dystopia reviewerKevin McShane, editorial director audio/videoKevin Nguyen, deputy editorMarina Galperina, senior tech editorGaby Del Valle, policy reporterAntonio DiBenedetto, reviewerLiz Lopatto, senior internet typist Read the full article here
12 months, 16 days, 21 hours, and 54 minutes after I first heard about Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone 8002 (gold version), I’m finally holding one in my own hands.That’s right, The Verge’s Trump phones have arrived. And yes, I do mean phones – we have three of them: We ordered two, paid for two, and received three, all of which were sent to the wrong address. You can’t beat service like that.My phone came with a free Trump Mobile SIM card, even though I’ve not signed up to the company’s mobile plan, plus an A4 quick start guide that was…
It’s a big year for America. It’s the semiquincentennial, otherwise known as America250, and the United States is cohosting the World Cup. But spectators at these events — and the millions of people who live in the cities hosting them — may not realize that they, too, are being watched.From Kansas City to New York, the US cities hosting the World Cup have been ramping up their surveillance capabilities in the months leading up to the tournament. Security measures are at an all-time high in Washington, DC, which isn’t hosting the World Cup, but is home to a series of…
Despite the fact that smartphones have become impressively capable shooters, standalone point-and-shoot cameras are enjoying a renaissance. The tiny Kodak Charmera is still wildly popular, while influencers are scrambling to find aging Canon cameras on eBay. Godox, a company best known for its photography lighting products, is the latest to join the simple camera craze, but its new C100 stands out from the crowd by skipping a color preview screen for a transparent LCD that doubles as an optical viewfinder.Although the C100 product page on Godox’s website is thin on technical details, including its sensor resolution and video capabilities, it…
The new Apple TV 4K 2026 – widely expected to launch as the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K – has been a long time coming. The current Apple TV 4K has, after all, diligently punched in and out since its 2022 release, earning the top spot on our best streaming devices list. Now, the Apple rumour mill is in full spin, which means something shiny and new could be imminent – which is precisely why we’ve rounded up some of the most reliable and likely new Apple TV 4K 2026 fourth-gen rumours below. Busy? The biggest changes are tipped to come…
YouTuber Jon Prosser has finally filed a formal response to Apple’s lawsuit made against him and another defendant over allegedly stealing iOS secrets. In his response, Prosser denied that he “planned or participated in any conspiracy or coordinated scheme” for the “purpose of injuring Apple.” However, Prosser admitted to recording a FaceTime call showing unreleased iOS software and sharing revenue from his YouTube videos about the leaks with the person who showed him the information. Prosser also argued that the other defendant “is completely responsible” for the alleged disclosure of trade secrets.Last July, Apple claimed in its lawsuit that Prosser…
Since its inception, Apple TV, née Apple TV Plus, has built a reputation on quality over quantity. It has far fewer shows and movies than the likes of Netflix or Disney Plus, but generally speaking, the projects it does put out are quite good. It’s a strategy that has brought comparisons to the HBO of old, and 2026 has featured a particularly strong mix of new hits and returning favorites. It took a few years, but Apple TV seems to be finally hitting its stride.That’s a pretty solid lineup on its own. But what has really helped flesh out Apple…
Introduction Xgimi has a projector for every eventuality at this point. The Elfin Flip 4K sits somewhere between the firm’s truly go-anywhere models with built-in batteries and the more hardcore home cinema systems, being small and portable enough not to need permanent residence but with picture quality good enough to replace your TV on movie night. It’s the new hero of the Elfin lineup, bringing 4K resolution for the first time and an impressively bright triple-laser light source. You’ll also find Google TV smarts inside and enough connectivity for your consoles at the back. Arriving in the US and UK…
Getting dressed is a series of small decisions, and which watch you put on your wrist is just as likely to be noticed as the colour of your T-shirt. Get it wrong and it’ll stick out like a sore thumb. Get it right and you’ll feel like a million bucks. But, before we get started, it’s important to remember these ‘rules’ aren’t really rules. They’re more what you’d call ‘guidelines’ (Pirates of the Caribbean anyone?) Here’s what I actually think about before I choose my watch for the day. 1. Match the formality, not just the colour A chronograph with…
All the talk is about the MacBook Pro Ultra – complete with a rumoured touchscreen OLED display – but Apple could be about to give the base MacBook Pro laptop a significant revamp too. According to Bloomberg sources, the base model is about to get a “revamp” that’s set to launch during the first half of next year. The erstwhile Apple watcher Mark Gurman believes the design update will be inspired by what Apple has in store for its touch-optimised laptop. What could that mean? Well, given the company is expected to add a Dynamic Island-style pill to the MacBook…
Meta is putting certain smart glasses features behind a subscription paywall, because of course it is. Existing owners of devices like the Meta Ray-Bans will now need to pay up to enjoy unmetered use of key functionality. Wearers will now need the Meta One Premium Plan if they want full access to some of the AI-based features of its camera and microphone-laden smart glasses, despite those folks paying around $300 or more to get the glasses in the first place. In its help pages, Meta explains that one such feature is the “conversation focus” which uses the microphones within the…