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A man recovered his stolen iPhone with the help of '7 On Your Side' through a safe pickup site. Reporter Nina Pineda covered the story of how the victim's phone was retrieved.

The article reviews MagSafe power banks for iPhone and Qi2 Android devices, highlighting top options and those to avoid for portable charging needs.

SnowCloud, an operations platform, is being used by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to streamline customer relations by integrating sales and guest information onto a single platform. The resort's CEO, Doug Pierini, noted that the platform has enhanced guest experiences by allowing purchases via iPhone.

Zhea, a 15-year-old student, discovered her grandmother was scammed out of 200k through Facebook promises of 500k dollars, a Tesla, and an iPhone. The money was sent via LBC, GCash, and bank transfer, and Zhea is struggling to address the situation due to family circumstances.

Command and Conquer Generals has been natively ported to macOS, iPhone, and iPad using the Fable tool. The project's GitHub repository and Hacker News comments provide additional details and community discussion.

Apple has significantly increased prices on most of its products, including the MacBook Pro, due to quadrupled RAM costs driven by the AI boom. The price hikes affect all Mac and iPad models, with RAM shortages impacting industries beyond consumer electronics.

A user in Barcelona had three men take photos of them using a professional camera and an iPhone, but later found no photos on their phone. The men also AirDropped photos immediately, but the user suspects a scam due to missing photos and potential Gmail access.

The article explains how to set a custom alarm sound on an iPhone using any desired sound.

A user changed their phone settings to screen calls, significantly reducing scam attempts. They described three common scams: fake cable company offers, debt-lowering schemes with hidden risks, and fake jury duty threats. The user advises not trusting unknown numbers to avoid scams.

Nest was founded by Tony Fadell, who previously helped create the iPhone, to reinvent thermostats and modernize home temperature controls. The article details Fadell's motivation, driven by frustration with outdated systems, and Nest's early development as told by The Verge.

A cellphone's crash notification feature alerted authorities to a violent SUV crash in Lawrence County, Tennessee, enabling firefighters and medical personnel to rescue a trapped driver. The driver was transported to a trauma center via medical helicopter, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

Russian authorities used Cellebrite's UFED forensic tools to break into the iPhone of detained opposition activist Andrey Pivovarov in June 2021, three months after Cellebrite stopped selling its tools and services to Russia and Belarus. The finding, published by Citizen Lab on June 25, is based on traces on the phone and an official Russian source.

Apple raised iPad and MacBook prices, citing increased memory and storage chip costs driven by the AI industry's datacenter expansion. The price hike for the Neo laptop increased its starting price from $599 to $699, with potential iPhone price increases mentioned as a future possibility.

Apple increased prices for Macs and iPads due to a memory chip shortage caused by the AI boom. The company cited unprecedented demand for memory and storage from AI data centers, with price hikes for specific models like the MacBook Neo, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iPad Air, and iPad Pro. Analysts predict iPhone prices may also rise significantly later this year.

Apple's price increases for MacBook and iPad models, attributed to AI infrastructure costs, led to a $150 billion decline in market value. The company may extend these price hikes to iPhones.

Luxshare Precision Industry, a key Apple supplier for AirPods and iPhones, passed a Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing hearing, following regulatory approval from China's securities commission. The Shenzhen-listed firm joins mainland tech manufacturers seeking diversified capital in Hong Kong, with Citic Securities and Goldman involved in the process.

Replika founder Eugenia Kuyda predicts 'crazy protests' over AI-driven job loss, citing struggles for employment and reduced hiring for entry-level roles. She argues AI may not create new jobs as past technologies did but acknowledges its potential to empower individual creativity and innovation. Kuyda also suggests AI could disrupt existing systems, like the iPhone's dominance.

An iPhone was stolen in CDMX, and the owner received messages from someone claiming to have found it in an Uber. The individual later requested the owner's government ID to facilitate returning the phone, raising concerns about a potential scam.

AI is negatively impacting Apple, potentially leading to increased iPhone prices. CEO Tim Cook described the situation as 'unsustainable.'

The National Weather Service explained that new iPhone 'Enhanced Safety Alerts' caused recent flash flood warnings in Central Texas to appear and sound different during storms. The alerts' altered presentation was attributed to the updated alert system on iPhones.

The article explains how to use AirPods as a remote control for an iPhone's camera. It provides instructions on leveraging AirPods to manage camera functions on an iPhone.

Apple has introduced new AI photo editing tools in the iOS 27 developer beta, marking a significant shift in native iPhone photo editing capabilities. The features, while described as 'tame' compared to Google's Pixel phones, represent a tipping point for Apple's Photos app. The tools are still in beta and may undergo changes before public release.

The U.S. birth rate has declined by 22% since 2007, with a study suggesting smartphones, including the iPhone, may account for nearly half of this drop by reducing relationship formation and partnered intimacy. The National Bureau of Economic Research paper highlights factors like increased access to pornography and reduced social contact as contributing to the decline.

Thieves are exploiting stolen iPhones through a scam involving fake Apple pages, smishing texts, and Telegram-based unlocking tools to steal passcodes. Infoblox Threat Intel reports that criminals use these methods to bypass Apple's Activation Lock, wipe devices, and resell them for profit.

A study suggests the iPhone may account for 33-52% of the U.S. birth rate decline between 2007-2011 by reducing in-person interactions and increasing pornography use. The research, from the National Bureau of Economic Research, notes a 22% overall fertility rate drop since 2007 but hasn't been peer-reviewed.

A new working paper investigates whether smartphones are linked to the decline in birth rates since the iPhone's introduction 20 years ago.

A study published by the National Bureau of Economist Research links the rise of the iPhone to a decline in U.S. fertility rates, showing reduced birth rates in areas with early iPhone access. Researchers found a 4.5% to 8% drop in births for ages 15-19 and a 3.2% to 6.6% drop for ages 20-24 in regions where AT&T sold iPhones before 2011. The study attributes the decline to smartphone-induced social isolation and depression, rather than economic factors alone.

The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to decline. A new analysis suggests a possible link between smartphones and the birth rate decrease.

The latest NAEP Long-Term Trend assessment reveals stagnant academic progress for 13-year-olds in math and reading, with scores significantly lower than pre-pandemic and 2012 levels. While 9-year-olds show some improvement, overall student performance remains below historical peaks, and fewer students report reading for fun or discussing school topics with families. The report links declining engagement to increased screen time and shifts in educational policies.

Two recent studies suggest that increased digital technology, particularly cell phones, may be linked to declining fertility rates. The studies are titled 'The Collapse of Teen Fertility in the Digital Era' and 'Is the iPhone Birth Control? Causal Evidence from AT&T’s...'.

The iOS 27 beta is now available for download on iPhones, along with beta versions of iPadOS and watchOS. Access requires a developer account.

Apple announced updates to Siri's AI capabilities at its annual developers' conference, including a dedicated app and deeper camera integration. The upgrades are powered by Google's Gemini model, following a partnership in January. The announcement was described as less flashy compared to rivals but focused on seamless integration with user data and context.

Experts have speculated about the potential link between the 2007 birthrate decline and the introduction of the iPhone, but prior to this article, no concrete evidence existed to confirm this connection.

Apple is introducing AI-powered features to enhance Safari, Shortcuts, and Password apps on iPhones. These features include sentence completion, photo improvements, and workflow automation.

Apple is introducing a new Siri in Camera feature that allows users to split restaurant bills by pointing their iPhone at the bill and selecting their order through Apple Cash. The feature was announced by Apple VP of Software Sebastien Marineau-Mes.

Apple is introducing more granular screen time features to give parents greater control over their children's iPhone use.

Two new studies investigate a potential link between the iPhone and declining birthrates, which are decreasing globally, not just in the United States.

The article reviews top 3-in-1 Apple charging stations, testing models to identify the best options for charging iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods. These WIRED-tested docking systems are highlighted for keeping multiple Apple devices powered efficiently.

Filtr, a privacy tool for Apple devices, now blocks ads within apps and web browsers using a new feature in the latest Apple software. The app works on iPhones, iPads, and Macs to prevent ads from loading.

The article provides methods to block spam calls and texts on iPhone and Android devices, addressing issues caused by spammers, scammers, and telemarketers.