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C1 modem planned for the iPhone 17 Air is slower on some carriers

iPhone 17 Air, or just iPhone Air? | Render shown with 'AIR' name overlaid

Apple has been working for many years on developing its own mobile data modem to replace the Qualcomm ones on which it has traditionally relied. The first of these, the C1 chip, was used in the iPhone 16e, and is also expected to be used in the upcoming iPhone 17 Air.

There have so far been mixed messages on how well it compares to Qualcomm’s current chip, and a new study by Ookla provides our most detailed comparison yet …

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iPhone 17 Pro battery life will be a massive jump over last year: battery capacity increased by 19%

Apple is finally hitting a long-held goal to reduce its dependence on China | iPhone 17 Pro render

Just a day ahead of Apple’s September iPhone event, we finally have confirmed battery capacity numbers for the entire iPhone 17 lineup, thanks to Chinese regulatory filings.

All iPhone 17 models will get bigger batteries this year, compared to their 16 predecessors. But the biggest gains will come in the form of the iPhone 17 Pro, whose capacity increases 18.7% compared to the iPhone 16 Pro …

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Apple Watch SE 3 announcement this week looks quite likely thanks to last-minute leak

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Thanks to a new last-minute leak from an anonymous X account, it now seems all but certain that Apple’s next generation Apple Watch SE will be launching in a number of days. Rumors for this new model have been faint, leading to some skepticism around whether or not it’s truly launching this year – but now things seem solid.

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Security Bite: How browsers use a psychological trick to protect millions from phishing every day

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If you’re reading this week’s Security Bite on your desktop, look closely at your browser’s address bar. Notice how the main (root) domain is bolder, while the rest of the URL is a lighter grey? This is not an accident, it’s a purposly implemented psychological trick called salience bias. This little design choice has protected users from phishing attacks for over a decade.

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Last-minute carrier leak suggests 8x camera zoom, vapor chamber cooling for iPhone 17 Pro

iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max

Apple’s iPhone 17 event is just a couple of days away, but that hasn’t stopped the rumor mill producing some last minute morsels. A purported document from a South Korean carrier has indicated some tech specs about the iPhone 17 line.

We’ve heard for a while that the 17 Pro and Pro Max would get improved telephoto camera systems. This doc says it will actually go up to 8x, compared to the 5x zoom found on iPhone 16 Pro models. There’s also expected to be a dramatically improved cooling system …

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Apple TV+ sees early Emmys success with wins for Severance and The Studio

The 77th Emmy Awards ceremony officially takes place next Sunday, where the biggest industry TV awards will be given out. But, the Emmys actually has so many awards they reveal some of the winners a week early.

Based on these preliminary results, Apple TV+ is set for success. In total, the service amassed 15 wins, thanks to its powerhouse players this season of comedy The Studio and sci-fi drama Severance.

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Indie App Spotlight: ‘MinuteTick’ is a Menu Bar app that helps keep you on task

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.


Getting distracted on your Mac can be quite easy at times. MinuteTick is a nifty app that aims to make you more mindful of what you’re doing on your computer – keeping you on task. It also includes little mini games for when you’re in between events, and it all lives in your Mac’s menu bar.

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Apple could reintroduce iPhone mini thanks to this recent lineup change, here’s how

iPhone 15 hugely popular in South Korea – while Japanese buyers seek out used iPhone 13 minis (latter shown)

In 2020, Apple surprised a lot of people by re-entering a neglected segment of the smartphone market: small phones. With iPhone 12 mini, Apple did something fairly special, by squeezing all of the same technologies of the iPhone 12 into a 5.4-inch form factor. Unfortunately, it didn’t live for too long, but thanks to a recent lineup change, a new window might’ve opened for its resurgence.

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The easiest way to automate your entire workflow

While Mac and iPhone users have powerful devices, the real challenge is automatically tying everything together. Moving files, syncing calendars, posting across platforms, and tracking tasks are essential yet repetitive. In this article, we’ll explain how you can unlock your true productivity superpower with automation that clears away busywork so you stay focused on what matters. Read on to learn how 9to5Mac readers can save both time and money…

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Apple @ Work: How EasyLAPS secures local admin accounts on macOS

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Apple IT teams have long struggled with the balance between local admins accounts on macOS and static or shared passwords across multiple devices. On one hand, these accounts are generally needed for updates, troubleshooting, and device recovery, but on the other, a static or shared password across multiple devices is a security problem waiting to happen. If someone leaves, you really should update them, but I suspect this often doesn’t happen. EasyLAPS aims to solve that problem by automatically rotating and securely storing each Mac’s local admin password in your device management system (more on how later). It’s a set-it-and-forget-it approach that removes one of enterprise Mac deployments’ most common weak points.

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