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6 Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhones (2024): High Capacity, Slim, Kickstands
8Apr By adminNo Comments
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6 Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhones (2024): High Capacity, Slim, Kickstands

Here’s the low-down on the MagSafe standard and MagSafe power banks.What is MagSafe?MagSafe is the name of Apple’s accessory system that’s integrated into the iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, and iPhone 15 range. A ring of magnets on the back of the phone (and in MagSafe-enabled cases) lets you attach various magnetic accessories, like a battery pack that recharges the iPhone wirelessly, so you don’t need to hold it or carry a cable.Does MagSafe reduce battery life?There isn’t much evidence that MagSafe charging negatively impacts battery health, but it is less efficient than wired charging and can sometimes generate heat, which may degrade your battery faster. But other factors are more important, if you want to preserve battery health (such as never fully draining your battery).What rat...
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Soon, you could play Mario, Contra, and other retro games on Apple iPhones | Tech News
8Apr By adminNo Comments
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Soon, you could play Mario, Contra, and other retro games on Apple iPhones | Tech News

Representative image: Backbone One Controller for iPhone Apple has announced that it will allow video game emulator applications on iPhones through its App Store. Unlike recent App Store changes that Apple made to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Union region, this change will be applicable globally. With emulators, Apple is opening up its iPhone ecosystem to run retro gaming console emulators. Essentially, it would allow iPhone owners to play older-generation video games from the likes of Nintendo, Mitashi, and more. What are emulators Emulators are applications that let you run software and games independent of the operating system. For instance, you could use a Windows emulator on Mac to run Windows-only programs. In the context of this ar...
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New app seeks to end iPhone-Android text color bubble divide
21Dec By adminNo Comments
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New app seeks to end iPhone-Android text color bubble divide

The ongoing divide between iPhone's blue text bubbles and Android's green ones has long been a source of frustration and humor among users.In Silicon Valley, entrepreneur Eric Migicovsky co-founded "Beeper Mini" in a converted garage, aiming to bridge the technological and social gaps between iPhone and Android users. The app allows Android users to join iMessage group chats in blue, appearing the same as iPhone users. "What we're trying to do is give people the freedom of choice. You should be able to download any software you want and be able to talk to any of your friends or family that you'd like," said Migicovsky. It also promises encrypted messaging, a difference compared to the typical unencrypted texts exchanged between Androids and iPhones."An ...
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Top Features in Apple’s iOS 17 and iPadOS 17: Compatible Devices, Updates
11Dec By adminNo Comments
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Top Features in Apple’s iOS 17 and iPadOS 17: Compatible Devices, Updates

You're now able to check in with a friend or family member when you arrive at a destination. If you dillydally for some reason on the way to this destination, the system will try to check in with you, and if you don't respond, it will share location data, battery level, and cell service status with your loved one. Apple says this data is end-to-end encrypted. You can press the “+” sign to find this feature in an iMessage conversation, then tap More until you see Check In.When someone shares their location with you in iMessage, you'll now be able to see this directly in the conversation without having to leave the app. If they send an audio message, you'll see the transcription immediately under it, which is handy if you can't listen to it immediately.As for FaceTime, you can now leave a v...
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How to turn off iPhone’s new NameDrop feature, the iOS 17 function authorities are warning about
28Nov By adminNo Comments
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How to turn off iPhone’s new NameDrop feature, the iOS 17 function authorities are warning about

Police warning parents to turn new iPhone feature off on kids' phones New iPhone feature "NameDrop" is on by default 01:59 Apple's iPhone's new iOS 17 operating system includes a feature called "NameDrop" that is activated by default on the phones of users who update their software, prompting authorities to share information on how to turn it off. The feature allows iPhone owners to share their contact information with other devices, like iPhones and watches, that the...
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Terry Gou exits Taiwan presidential race
25Nov By adminNo Comments
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Terry Gou exits Taiwan presidential race

TAIPEI: Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of tech giant Foxconn, on Friday withdrew from the race to be Taiwan’s next president, bringing a sense of relief to the major Apple supplier and iPhone manufacturer, sources said. Gou announced his bid in August, saying he wanted to unite the opposition and ensure the island did not become “the next Ukraine”, blaming the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for taking Taiwan to the brink of war by antagonising China, which claims the island as its own territory.Gou, who only got the goahead from the election commission last week after collecting enough valid signatures to run as an independent, said in a statement he was “withdrawing his body but not his spirit”.“STOP, RESET, RESTART,” he added, using English.He did not specify what he woul...
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Apple to fix iPhone 15 bug blamed for phones overheating
3Oct By adminNo Comments
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Apple to fix iPhone 15 bug blamed for phones overheating

Apple seeks fix for overheating iPhone 15 issue Apple seeks fix for overheating iPhone 15 issue 00:21 Apple is blaming a software bug and app issues for causing its latest iPhones to become hot to the touch and, according to some customers, uncomfortable to handle. The smartphone maker said Saturday in a statement that it would update the iOS 17 operating system that iPhone 15 devices run on to fix a glitch that made the phones become "warmer t...
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20 Best MagSafe Accessories for Your iPhone (2023): Webcam Mount, Car Docks, Wireless Chargers
24Sep By adminNo Comments
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20 Best MagSafe Accessories for Your iPhone (2023): Webcam Mount, Car Docks, Wireless Chargers

A Magnet is one of those things that always remain wondrous. As a kid, I used to chase a broken magnet with its repelling end and pretend it was a cop car chasing a robber. Now, it’s similarly satisfying to slap magnetic accessories to the back of an iPhone. It just clicks into place! No wires, screws, or clamps to deal with. It’s wonderful.MagSafe is the name of Apple’s accessory system that’s integrated into the iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, and iPhone 15 range. A ring of magnets on the back of the phone (and in MagSafe-enabled cases) lets you attach various magnetic accessories, like a battery pack that recharges the iPhone wirelessly so you don’t need to hold it or carry a cable. We’ve covered protection for your iPhone in our Best iPhone 14 Cases, Best iPhone 13 Cases, and Best iP...
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21 Best iPhone 14 Cases and Accessories (2023): MagSafe-Tested, Chargers, and More
23Sep By adminNo Comments
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21 Best iPhone 14 Cases and Accessories (2023): MagSafe-Tested, Chargers, and More

We get a lot of cases sent our way. Some of them are perfectly fine but not remarkable in our eyes, but cases can be subjective. You might like them.Carved MagSafe Cases for $59: Epoxy resin is having a bit of a moment. (My YouTube is filled with ways to convert a coffee table into a beautiful epoxy resin table.) These cases are beautiful, and there are so many fun designs to choose from. The buttons are excellent, the cutouts are all accurate, and the mute switch is easy to access. The sides are grippy, and you get a nice microfiber inner. No complaints here!PopSockets Plant-Based Case for MagSafe for $50: Made from plant-based materials, the case itself is nice, with clicky buttons. I like that the PopSockets grip is not integrated. You can slide it off when you don't need to use it, li...
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iPhone 15 demand exceeds expectations, as consumers worldwide line up to buy
22Sep By adminNo Comments
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iPhone 15 demand exceeds expectations, as consumers worldwide line up to buy

If you're looking to get your hands on an iPhone 15, you'll likely have to take a number. The iPhone 15 hit store shelves worldwide on Friday, drawing large lines at Apple stores in the U.S., China and Europe. The large crowds highlight the strong demand for Apple's latest smartphone, despite its heftier price tag: The basic iPhone 15 selling for $800, the iPhone 15 Plus for $900 and the iPhone 15 Pro for $1,000. Part of that demand comes from iPhone consumers finally ready to trade in far older devices for something new, Wedbush Securities analysts Daniel Ives, John Katsingris, Steven Wahrhaftig said in a note on Friday.  "Taking a step back, it's all about the pent-up demand," the analysts said. "We estimate 250 million iPhones have not upgraded in 4+...
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