Fresh from The Mac Observer‘s Observation Deck, Ken Ray reports on lines to buy the iPhone 14 in China, bugs in the devices, and more.
Jeff Butts
Jeff Butts is a seasoned tech aficionado with deep roots in the Apple ecosystem. Starting his journey in the early 1980s by experimenting with hardware, Jeff has always been driven by a desire to get the most out of technological devices. His expertise has led him to prominent roles in the industry, including a nearly three-year stint as a Reporter at AppAdvice and an impressive seven-year tenure as a Writer/Editor for Byrnes Publishing, LLC. More recently, Jeff lent his technical insights to HotHardware, Inc. as a Tech Editor. With his extensive experience and unwavering commitment to providing valuable content, Jeff continues to be a trusted voice for readers keen on Apple products and innovations.
Articles by Jeff Butts
5 Hidden iOS 16 Features You Didn’t Know Were Even There
Plenty of the new features in iOS 16 made headlines, but there’s also a wealth of hidden ones. We outline 5 of these hidden gems.
Top 5 Apps to Personalize Your iOS Lock Screen With Widgets
Now that you can personalize your iOS Lock Screen with widgets, you need to know about apps that offer them. Here are our top 5, so far.
Apple Brings In Matter, Battery Percentage to Additional iPhones and More With iOS 16.1 Beta
Even though Apple only released its new iPhone operating system this week, it’s already seeded iOS 16.1 beta to developers with more changes.
Exploring the Always-On Display on iPhone 14 Pro
Early reviews of the iPhone 14 Pro offer a look at what Apple has done to differentiate the always-on display from the competition.
Dark Sky Weather App Going Away Soon, But It’s Mostly Integrated Into iOS 16
With more of its functionality integrated to iOS 16, Apple-owned weather app Dark Sky will go away after the end of 2022.
All the Nitty Gritty Technical Specifications You Wanted to Know About the iPhone 14
GSMArena has updated its smartphone database to include technical specifications for every iPhone 14 model.
Apple to Roll Out Clean Energy Charging to iOS 16 Later in 2022
Later in 2022, Apple will roll out a new clean energy charging feature to iOS 16, helping reduce the iPhone’s carbon footprint.
Deciding Whether You Should Install iOS 15.7 or iOS 16
While most of us are quickly updating to iOS 16, you do have the option to install iOS 15.7. Which is the right choice is the topic du jour.
Apple Releases watchOS 9 With New Health and Fitness Features and More
Alongside iOS 16, Apple released watchOS 9 with new watch faces, deeper health and fitness integration and more.
Apple Becomes Globalstar’s Biggest Customer With iPhone 14 Emergency SOS Feature
According to recent SEC filings, the iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via satellite feature makes Apple Globalstar’s biggest customer.
Steve Jobs’ Daughter Suggest iPhone 14 Upgrade Isn’t an Upgrade At All
While some love the iPhone 14 upgrade, Steve Jobs’ youngest daughter does not. Her recent Instagram story made that abundantly clear.
Apple Hid ‘Dynamic Island’ Trademark Behind Almost-Forgotten Jamaican Search Requirements
International trademark offices without online databases help Apple keep some secrets, like its trademark for the “Dynamic Island” name.
Apple’s Initial iPhone 14 Order Allocation Dominated by Pro Models
A recent supply chain survey of Apple’s iPhone 14 order allocation shows the tech giant anticipated much stronger sales of its Pro models.
Q: Should I Upgrade to the iPhone 14? A: Maybe, But Probably Not
In what may be an unpopular opinion, Jeff Butts says that only some consumers should be looking at an iPhone 14 upgrade. Are you one of them?
Your iPhone 14 Can Make a Mac-Like Startup Chime
A new Accessibility option appears to allow you to have a startup chime when you power off or on your iPhone, but only on the iPhone 14.
YouTube TV Introduces 5.1 Surround Sound on Apple TV
YouTube TV has recently introduced 5.1 surround sound support for the service on Apple TV and other devices.
Tim Cook Makes Apple’s Stance on RCS Clear: Our Users Don’t Want It
Speaking at a developers’ conference, Apple CEO Tim Cook made it clear the iPhone maker’s users simply don’t care about RCS messaging.
Apple Announces iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
During its “Far Out” media event at Steve Jobs Theater, Apple announced the new iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Apple Store Down Ahead of ‘Far Out’ Event
The Apple Store is down, but we knew it would be. Expect its return, fresh with new product listings, after today’s “Far Out” media event.
Brazil Stops Sales of iPhone Models Without Charger
Brazil has ordered Apple to cease all iPhone sales that don’t include a charger, arguing the practice results in an incomplete product.
Apple Settles FlickType Developer Lawsuit Regarding App Store Treatment
The developer behind the FlickType keyboard app has agreed to settle his lawsuit against Apple over App Store treatment.
Tom Hanks Gets Into Mobile Games with 'Hanx101 Trivia,' Arriving on Apple Arcade September 2
Hollywood star Tom Hanks has his own trivia game coming out. Hanx101 Trivia comes exclusively to Apple Arcade on Sept. 2.
EU Proposes Regulations to Require Phone Makers to Provide Spare Parts for 5 Years
New draft regulations in the EU would require phone makers to offer spare parts for at least 5 years after first manufacturing a device.