All posts tagged: Apple

13 Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhones (2025), Tested and Reviewed

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[ad_1] Other MagSafe Power Banks to Consider Photograph: Simon Hill We like a few other MagSafe power banks that didn’t make it into our top picks. Sharge Icemag for $34: I am usually a sucker for Sharge’s translucent cyberpunk aesthetic, and the Icemag has RGB lighting and a tiny fan inside! It charges iPhones at 7.5 watts and offers 20-watt wired charging with an ample 10,000-mAh capacity. But it is relatively bulky, and the fan emits a high-pitched whine. You will only hear it if you are somewhere quiet, and while it keeps the power bank cool, my iPhone 14 Pro still gets very warm. I love the look and think the cooling fan is a solid idea, but the design could be improved. Vonmählen Evergreen Mag Magnetic Power Bank for £60: The real attraction of this magnetic wireless power bank is Vonmählen’s eco credentials. The German manufacturer uses recycled cobalt (27 percent), aluminum (90 percent), and plastics (100 percent) in its power banks. There are no compromises on design or functionality. This MagSafe battery …

Amazon Takes Up to $100 Off Huge Collection of Apple Watch SE/Series 10 Models

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[ad_1] Amazon today is offering numerous discounts on Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch SE, including both GPS and cellular models. These deals are being matched at Best Buy in most cases, and if you’re looking for bands to go with a new Apple Watch be sure to check out Woot’s massive sale on Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loop bands. Apple Watch Series 10 Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Amazon has the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 10 for $299.00, down from $399.00, as well as the 46mm GPS model for $329.00, down from $429.00. Both of these are record low prices on the Apple Watch Series 10, and they’re available in about 5-6 case colors and band styles. Apple Watch SE In addition to Series 10 deals, Amazon is discounting the 40mm GPS Apple Watch SE to $169.00 today, down from $249.00. This is the best price …

iOS 26: All the New Apple Intelligence Features

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[ad_1] With the new Liquid Glass design taking the spotlight, Apple didn’t spend a ton of time discussing Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2025, nor was there a mention of the missing Siri features. ‌Apple Intelligence‌ wasn’t a focus, but Apple is continuing to build out ‌Apple Intelligence‌ in iOS 26. There are new features, and updates to some existing features. We’ve outlined what’s new with ‌Apple Intelligence‌ below. Live Translation Live Translation works in Messages, FaceTime, and Phone. It auto translates both spoken and text conversations if the people conversing do not speak the same language. In a Messages conversation with someone, tap on the person’s name and then toggle on the Automatically Translate option. From there, you can select a language that you want to translate your conversations to. Language packs vary in size, but they are around 900MB. Language options include English (US), English (UK), Chinese (Mandarin, Simplified), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish (Spain). You can set both the translate to and the translate from languages. The messages that …

iPhone customers upset by Apple Wallet ad pushing F1 movie

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[ad_1] Apple customers aren’t thrilled they’re getting an ad from the Apple Wallet app promoting the tech giant’s Original Film, “F1 the Movie.” Across social media, iPhone owners are complaining that their Wallet app sent out a push notification offering a $10 discount at Fandango for anyone buying two or more tickets to the film. The feature film, starring Brad Pitt, explores the world of Formula 1 and was shot at actual Grand Prix races. It also showcases the use of Apple technology, from the custom-made cameras made of iPhone parts used to film inside the cars, to the AirPods Max that Pitt’s character, F1 driver Sonny Hayes, sleeps in. However well-received the film may be, iPhone users don’t necessarily want their built-in utilities, like their digital wallet, marketing to them. “I did not pay over $1000 for an iPhone to get advertised at,” complains one Reddit user (u/captain42d). Another recent post, already with dozens of replies, wants to know how to turn off Apple Pay ads. As it turns out, there’s a new option …

Apple Internally Discussing Whether to Bid to Acquire Perplexity AI

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[ad_1] Apple executives have been discussing the possibility of the company making a bid to acquire Perplexity AI, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. Perplexity is one of the leading AI startups that has proven popular as an AI-infused web search engine. Mergers and acquisitions chief Adrian Perica, services head Eddy Cue, and other executives overseeing Apple’s AI efforts have been participating in the discussions, which Gurman says “are at an early stage and may not lead to an offer.” Apple declined to comment, while Perplexity said that it has “no knowledge of any current or future M&A discussions involving Perplexity.” Whether or not Apple makes a bid for Perplexity may hinge on the outcome of the ongoing Google antitrust trial, as Apple’s deal with the search engine giant to make Google the default search engine on Apple devices and which brings Apple roughly $20 billion per year could be nullified as part of a ruling against Google. Perplexity’s most recent funding round valued the company at $14 billion, so an outright acquisition by Apple would …

I Won’t Use Safari Until Apple Fixes These Problems

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[ad_1] I’m a big fan of Apple and its software. I have an iPhone and a MacBook, and use Apple’s huge range of excellent apps because, let’s face it, why wouldn’t you? But there is one issue among Apple’s fantastic hardware and software: Safari. 1 Extensions Not Working as They Should Perhaps my biggest gripe with Safari is how I often struggle to use extensions with the browser. For example, I’ve found the Grammarly plugin to be borderline unusable. Each time I try correcting my text, the plugin crashes my browser. This is despite changing Safari settings to improve my browsing experience. I’ve had issues with other extensions as well. Each time I uninstall them, Safari performs better immediately. Cold Turkey is one of the few exceptions I’ve found; it’s great for blocking websites. Still, it’s hard to justify sticking with a browser just because of one plugin (and especially when the plugin works well across the board). Some Chrome extensions also don’t work, but most of the time, this is because of the developer. …

Apple Celebrates New Store in Perth, Australia With a Special Wallpaper

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[ad_1] Apple today announced that it will soon be opening a new retail store at Forrest Place, a pedestrianized area in the heart of Perth, Australia. The store will be in a historic building originally built for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, at the corner of Forrest Place and Murray Street. Apple is taking over a space that was previously occupied by Australian swimwear retailer City Beach. Apple already has a store in central Perth on nearby Hay Street. That location, opened in 2010, will be permanently closing on Wednesday, June 25, and the newer and larger Forrest Place store will be holding its grand opening on Friday, June 27. “Prepare to discover a flourishing hub of creativity, as we open the door to a new era of growth for Perth and for you,” says Apple, on the store’s page. To celebrate the upcoming store opening, Apple has shared a special floral-themed wallpaper. It is available to download on the store page for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Apple has also spotlighted content from Western …

Apple Considers Using Generative AI for Faster Apple Silicon Design

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[ad_1] Apple is investigating generative AI to accelerate its custom chip design, according to remarks by hardware chief Johny Srouji last month. Srouji outlined the company’s interest in AI-assisted chip design during a speech in Belgium, where he received an award from semiconductor research group Imec. Reuters was able to review a recording of his remarks. “Generative AI techniques have a high potential in getting more design work in less time, and it can be a huge productivity boost,” Srouji said. He also talked about the role of electronic design automation companies like Cadence and Synopsys, which he said are “critical in supporting our chip design complexities.” Both companies are said to be racing to integrate AI into their chip design software. The news comes as Apple faces scrutiny over its perceived lag in consumer-facing AI. While competitors like Google and OpenAI have dominated headlines, Apple Intelligence has struggled to match rival offerings. Srouji’s comments suggest Apple may be taking a more holistic approach – leveraging AI behind the scenes for chip development rather than …

How Apple Created a Custom iPhone Camera for ‘F1’

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[ad_1] You can’t mount a cinema camera on a Formula One race car. These nimble vehicles are built to precise specs, and capturing racing footage from the driver’s point of view isn’t as simple as slapping a GoPro on and calling it a day. That’s the challenge Apple faced after Joseph Kosinski and Claudio Miranda, the director and cinematographer of the upcoming F1 Apple Original, wanted to use real POV racing footage in the film. If you’ve watched a Formula One race lately, you’ve probably seen clips that show an angle from just behind the cockpit, with the top or side of the driver’s helmet in the frame. Captured by onboard cameras embedded in the car, the resulting footage is designed for broadcast, at a lower resolution using specific color spaces and codecs. Converting it to match the look of the rest of the F1 film would be too challenging to be feasible. Instead, Apple’s engineering team replaced the broadcast module with a camera composed of iPhone parts. Custom Camera Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Photograph: Julian …