Recommendations for a good, minimalistic, travel tripod for an iPhone? I am traveling overseas and super light (1 bag). I was wondering if you all had any good recommendations for a small, minimalist, travel tripod so I can take longer exposure night-time photos of the city? Thanks a lot. submitted by /u/BeMetalo

Apple Planning System for Retail Stores to Update iPhone Software With No Need to Open Box Apple is planning to implement an innovative new system that allows retail store staff to wirelessly update iPhones inside their sealed boxes, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. In the most recent “Power On” newsletter, Gurman outlined how Apple plans to tackle brand new iPhones being sold in retail stores with outdated software. For example…

Shot on iphone Shot in DNG format in lightroom and edited in lightroom. How are the photos? Did I over edit them? How is the composition? Would love to hear your opinions. submitted by /u/Able-Nebula4449

iPhone 16 Series Chip Technology Moves to Volume Production Apple has already given order commitments to chip supplier TSMC for its second-generation 3nm chip fabrication process known as N3E, which is expected to be used in all four models of next year’s iPhone 16 lineup. TSMC’s next 3nm node upgrade to N3E is less expensive and has improved yield compared to the Taiwanese foundry’s first-generation 3n…

How the Pixel 8 Pro Stacks Up Against the iPhone 15 Pro Max The iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Pixel 8 Pro are two of the biggest phones on the market right now, and both offer flagship experiences with impressive displays, solid designs, and fantastic performance. But if you’re trying to choose between two of the best phones on the market, how do you pick one over the other?… Read more…

How to change the alert sounds on your iPhone Illustration by Samar Haddad / The VergeIn the past, Apple’s ecosystem has been a little “one size fits all” without a lot of room for personalization — however, now we’re getting a lot more ringtones in iOS 17. Customizing your iPhone’s alert sounds can make your device feel a little more personal and fun. And maybe — I’m just spitballing here …

Some iPhone Models Mysteriously Shutting Off at Night There appears to be a curious phenomenon that is causing some iPhone models to turn off temporarily at night, which can interrupt alarms and other ‌iPhone‌ features. In a thread on Reddit, a user complains that two separate ‌iPhone‌ alarms in his home failed to go off. Several other users also chimed in with similar issues, and it turns out tha…

LPT an easy way to view websites behind paywall on iPhone. Today I found a recipe that was behind a paywall. I accidentally hit “reader view” and was able to view the recipe. I haven’t tested it on multiple sites, so ymmv. submitted by /u/FreyasCloak

iPhone camera help? Hey there, I’m no professional at photos, however Ive always taken pictures on my phone, I’ve always been quite happy with the quality, but I am travelling to Japan soon, first time out of Australia, and I really want to capture its scenery, and night life there like Tokyo at its finest. Only for personal reasons, but I still don’t want them dul…

My iphone flare is it normal 😭😭 submitted by /u/Webber097

Is it possible to use an iPad as an external monitor for iPhone photography? I want to use my iPhone on a boom for overhead product photography, and monitor it on my iPad. (When the iPhone is mounted on the boom it’s a pain to constantly check the “viewfinder”) Is that possible? submitted by /u/icysandstone

You Can Officially Stop Your iPhone 15 Pro From Overheating Whether you recently purchased one or not, you might be aware the iPhone 15 Pro has an overheating issue. Between news outlets and social media posts, reports flooded in from 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max users complaining their brand new iPhones were almost too hot to touch. Apple has just released an official fix, but there… Read more…

iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 14 Buyer’s Guide: Comparing Apple’s Mid-Range iPhones in 2023 The iPhone 14 now sits in the middle of Apple’s iPhone lineup below the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, but above the iPhone SE and iPhone 13. The iPhone 13 starts at $599, while the ‌iPhone 14‌ and ‌iPhone 14‌ Plus are priced at $699 and $799, so how different are the two successive ‌iPhone‌ generations? In 2021, Apple unveiled the ‌iPhone 13‌ as…

iPhone HDR with non-iPhone images? I write a daily blog on my extended cycling trips (~100day). I always include a number of images. To do this, I shoot raw/JPEG photos with my Sony RX100 or A6400 and import them into Lightroom mobile on my iPhone and then upload to my blog. Occasionally I would like to take an exposure bracket and create HDR. I realize that many cameras have so…

How to improve iPhone photos and what is the next level? Hey, I like taking photos with my iPhone. Especially of nature / the sea / the sun and clouds. First, how can I improve the photos? Is that mostly post processing? If so where should I start? Second, say I wanted to get a better camera, what should I be looking for? Let’s say under 1000$. If that’s enough. Thanks submitted by /u/OrcCybor…

iPhone SE vs. iPhone 13 Buyer’s Guide: Comparing Apple’s Cheapest iPhones The third-generation iPhone SE and the iPhone 13 are now Apple’s most inexpensive iPhone options, starting at $429 and $599, respectively. Apple released the ‌iPhone 13‌ in late 2021 and has bumped it down in price since then to make it more accessible as new models have been released. On the other hand, the third-generation ‌iPhone SE‌ launched…

How to Download Pictures and Videos From Threads on Your iPhone Meta’s Threads app, seemingly one of the most popular rivals to X (formerly known as Twitter), is full of interesting photos and videos. As with all social media platforms, Threads accounts post everything from cute cat videos, picturesque locations, or screen recordings showing you useful features on your phone.… Read more…

The Fastest Way to Turn iPhone Live Photos Into a Video By now, Live Photos are an iPhone staple. And not only can you relive a little of the action occurring in your still photo, you can also turn Live Photos into Boomerangs for Instagram, or even looping GIFs and long-exposure shots. But there’s one more thing you can do with Live Photos you might not know about—convert… Read more…

U.S. iPhone Users to Receive Emergency Test Alert Tomorrow The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are planning to test U.S. emergency alert systems on Tuesday, October 4. Emergency text messages will be set out to cell phones across the United States. The Wireless Emergency Alert test is scheduled to begin at 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time t…

1,000 photos later, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max is still missing something The iPhone 15 Pro Max takes great portrait photos. | Photo by Sam Price-Waldman for The VergeWhat many folks are calling a slow year of advancements in the iPhone 15 lineup is far from true for the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s camera. Willy-nilly use of the word “lenses” aside, there are more framing options this year thanks to extra digital lenses and a…