Why Danny Boyle Chose iPhones to Film “28 Years Later”

For his sequel, 28 Years Later, Danny Boyle ditched big film gear and shot the movie mostly on iPhones. Using a 20-iPhone rig, he pulled off wild action shots, calling it a “poor man’s bullet time.” Boyle says the iPhones let them film fast and light in untouched parts of Northumbria—perfect for that eerie, post-apocalyptic vibe.

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Google Introduces ‘Circle to Search’-Style Feature for iPhone Users

Google is rolling out an exciting new screen search feature for iOS users in the Chrome and Google Search apps, which is akin to Android’s “Circle to Search.” Now, users can search what’s on their screen by drawing, highlighting, or tapping with Google Lens. Plus, AI Overviews are set to expand to more Google Lens results, giving quick information summaries at a glance. Both of these updates will be available worldwide starting this week.

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Truecaller Brings Real-Time Caller ID to iOS with iOS 18 Update


Truecaller has introduced real-time caller ID for iOS with an update following Apple’s iOS 18 release, which supports Live Caller ID Lookup. This feature was previously exclusive to Android users. The update comes after co-founders Alan Mamedi and Nami Zarringhalam stepped down in November 2024. Truecaller, with 2.6 million paying subscribers, sees significant revenue from iOS, where it has converted 750,000 users to its premium service. They’ve also addressed challenges in markets like India with new server architecture and encrypted databases.

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