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Satechi adds Qi2 charging to their best-selling 3-in-1 chargers
Satechi, known for producing premium tech and lifestyle accessories has just released two new products. The 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 Wireless Charging Stand and the Qi2 Trio Wireless Charging Pad—two sleek, travel-friendly solutions to keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods powered up. Whether you’re at your desk or halfway across the world, these will do the trick. Simple, stylish, and seriously useful. Let’s take a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseApple confirms ‘exciting week of announcements’ for Mac starting on Monday
While it’s not an event, Apple has officially confirmed that next week will be an “exciting week of announcements” starting on Monday morning. The teaser was posted to social media by Apple’s marketing VP Greg Joswiak.
This announcements are expected to focus on the Mac and Apple’s transition to the M4 chip. Head below for the full details on what’s to come.
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Apple Vision Pro is a surprisingly emotional computer. If Apple Watch is Apple’s most personal device, Apple Vision Pro is the company’s most intimate.
My take on Apple Vision Pro after a month of regular use is that it’s the ultimate nostalgia machine, a portable movie theater, and a Macintosh-caliber personal computer. In this piece, I want to focus on the nostalgia component and how profound it can be.
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Deals: M3 MacBook Air $249 off, M2 $399 off, 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 at new $370 low, leather bands, more
Alongside an ongoing offer on the previous M2 MacBook Air at $399 off the original price (now available in all colors), we are also tracking solid $249 price drops on select M3 MacBook Airs in the 13-inch form-factor. Those offers sit alongside a new all-time low on the 42mm Jet Black Apple Watch Series 10 at $370 and some fresh new exclusive discounts on the entire collection of Burton Goods leather Apple Watch bands at up to 30% off. Head below for a closer look at all of them in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break alongside some Anker charging gear, iPad accessories, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseApple set to increase China supply chain investment following Tim Cook’s government visit
Tim Cook has been making rounds in China this week. Among his many meetings, the CEO reportedly met with a Chinese government official. The result? Apple is said to be increasing its investment in China, especially in supply chain development.
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OnePlus has a new ‘Share with iPhone’ tool that no one is going to use [Gallery]
OnePlus (and Oppo) have launched a new solution for sharing files with iPhone users wirelessly, all baked into the latest Android 15 update. But… uh… it’s probably not going to be all that popular.
Read MoreiOS 18.2 adds iMessage child safety feature for reporting nudes to Apple
The first iOS 18.2 beta brought a ton of new features and changes, with powerful Apple Intelligence upgrades being the highlight. But the release also introduced a new iMessage child safety feature for reporting nudes to Apple. Here’s what you should know.
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Snapchat camera will be available from the iPhone Lock Screen, but no filters
The Snapchat camera will soon be available from the iPhone Lock Screen thanks to the iOS 18 feature letting you swap out the standard Camera app and flashlight for apps or shortcut actions of your choice …
Expand Expanding CloseApple Watch Series 10 advanced display tech likely coming to iPhone
A new supply-chain report notes that the Apple Watch Series 10 advanced display technology is expected to be adopted in future iPhones.
Apple’s trickle-down approach means that the Apple Watch always gets the most advanced display tech first before it later rolls out to other devices, and the S10 tech is likely to be later used for iPhones – but not next year …
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 18.2 beta shows that the Apple Intelligence rollout isn’t as slow as some suggest
While the narrative around Apple Intelligence is that the company is leaning heavily on “coming later” asterisks, and we’ll have to wait a long time for any of it to actually launch, yesterday’s iOS 18.2 beta release tells a somewhat different story.
Now, sure, we have to include an asterisk of our own here – just because a feature is available in the current beta doesn’t mean it’ll make it into the release version in December – but it’s still a good pointer to the intended pace of the Apple Intelligence rollout …
Expand Expanding CloseApple Watch sleep apnea detection now available in Canada following approval
Editor’s note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that iOS 18.2 beta enabled sleep apnea monitoring. The article has been replaced to reflect the feature is officially approved for all Apple Watch Series 9, Ultra 2, and Series 10 users in Canada.
Apple announced in September that sleep apnea detection was coming to the Apple Watch, and the feature is now available in many countries around the world. As of today, Canada is joining the list where sleep apnea notifications are available to Apple Watch users.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 18.2 lets third-party web browsers add web apps with custom engine in the EU
Apple last year introduced the ability for third-party web browsers to add web apps to the iOS Home Screen, a feature that was previously exclusive to Safari. However, these web apps still depend on Apple’s WebKit. But Apple is changing that with iOS 18.2 – at least for a specific group of users.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone users in the EU can delete the App Store and more with iOS 18.2
As a result of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation in the EU, Apple has had to change how iOS and the App Store work for users in European countries. And there are more changes coming with iOS 18.2. More specifically, iPhone and iPad users will soon be able to delete the App Store, Safari, and many other built-in iOS apps.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 18.2 beta 1: Every new feature and change
The first iOS 18.2 developer beta has been released, and it includes a number of major changes for iPhone users. There are new Apple Intelligence features, upgrades to the Mail app, and more. Head below as we round up all of the changes and new features included in iOS 18.2 beta 1.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 18.2 beta: How to make Apple Intelligence images on iPhone
Alongside Genmoji in the developer beta of iOS 18.2 comes Image Playground, the Apple Intelligence image creator. Here’s how to make AI images on iPhone with Image Playground, requirements, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseThis is how Apple’s handling privacy with iOS 18.2’s ChatGPT integration
A huge Apple Intelligence upgrade has arrived in the iOS 18.2 beta: ChatGPT integration, which works both with Siri and in writing tools. But how will ChatGPT respect your privacy? Here are Apple’s full release notes detailing its privacy practices for ChatGPT, as documented in iOS 18.2’s Settings app.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 18.2 beta: How to make your own emoji with Genmoji on iPhone
Apple has launched the first developer beta of iOS 18.2 with some of the latest Apple Intelligence features. Among the anticipated new capabilities are Genmoji and Image Playground. Here’s how to use Genmoji on iPhone.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: October 23, 2024 – Apple gaming app, iPhone roadmap
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You can send Genmoji from a non-AI iPhone, but you’ll need a friend on iOS 18.2
One of the most anticipated Apple Intelligence features, Genmoji, have arrived in the iOS 18.2 beta. And they come with some very good news for users without an AI-compatible iPhone.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 18.2 lets you set new default apps for messaging, calls, more via Settings hub
Apple’s first developer beta for iOS 18.2 is full of big and small features for iPhone users. The highlight is new Apple Intelligence features, but there’s also a nice change coming for users who like to change their default apps.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 18.2 lets you disable ChatGPT permission prompts, plus all the other Apple Intelligence tidbits
Today Apple released the first beta for iOS 18.2, which introduces a powerful new integration. ChatGPT is now baked into Siri and the new system writing tools on Apple Intelligence-supported devices. Here are all the little details you’ll want to know.
Expand Expanding CloseAstropad launches Bookcase to turn iPhone into a comfortable and smart page-turner
Astropad has been exploring hardware creations more over the past few years with its pen-on-paper iPad screen protector kit, iPad artist surface/stand Darkboard, and more. Now the company with roots in software has launched its latest creative physical product – Bookcase for iPhone (and Android).
Expand Expanding CloseReport: M4 MacBook Air on track for early 2025 as Mac Studio faces slight delay
While Apple is planning its first M4 Macs for next week, that momentum is set to carry over to 2025. Bloomberg today reports that Apple is set to unveil a new MacBook Air powered by the M4 chip in early 2025, while the timeline for an updated Mac Studio has slipped to the second quarter of the year.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 18.2 beta includes redesigned Mail app with smart categories
Apple on Wednesday released the first beta of iOS 18.2 for developers, which includes additional Apple Intelligence features. However, the update also brings some other improvements, including the redesigned Mail app that was announced in June at WWDC 2024.
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