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Best smart scales with iPhone and iPad sync for Apple Health app

Smart scales that sync with iPhone and iPad offer a convenient way to monitor personal health metrics. Prices span from under $30 for basic features to around $500 for models with clinical grade body scans and easy-to-recommend solutions in between. For anyone who wants weight and related data to appear in the Health app, the key requirement is choosing a scale that supports Apple Health.

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Deals: M5 Pro MacBook Pro $400 off, MacBook Air $150 off, Apple Watch Series 11 $130 off, 25W chargers, more

Amazon is now delivering all MacBook Neo models by Friday (if not sooner) and we are still tracking the best deal ever on official Apple iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by this 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro hitting its best price ever at a giant $400 off. We also have M5 MacBook Air 16GB/1TB at $150 off and the return of one of the best Apple Watch Series 11 deals – the 46mm cell at $130 off. We also have the new 2026 Apple Studio Displays at up to $200 off and all-time low pricing on Anker’s Prime 3-in-1 25W Qi2 Charging Station at 30% off. Everything awaits below.

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9to5Mac Daily: May 13, 2026 – More iOS 27 rumors

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Longer-lasting battery tech is here, but iPhone owners will need to wait a while

Longer-lasting battery tech is here, but iPhone owners will need to wait a while | Photo shows the battery in the iPhone 17 Pro

As I mentioned a few days ago, breakthroughs in battery tech always seem to be two years away, but there have been some modest but worthwhile developments.

One of these, silicon-carbon batteries, is already found in some Android brands, and battery-test results clearly illustrate the benefits. But experts say it will be a little while before Apple adopts the new battery chemistry in future iPhones

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