Month: December 2020

Zens Launches Modular Wireless Charging System for iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch

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Zens today announced a new modular charging station for iPhone, AirPods, Apple Watch, and more. There are five separate pieces that you can buy individually, and attach together via magnets to build your preferred charging station. To start, you need one of the “Main Station” bases as the core of the modular system. This includes…

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Zens Modular and extendable wireless chargers can power up to six devices

December 1, 2020 admin

Smartphone accessory producer Zens has introduced its Modular line of charging accessories, a wireless charging system that can extend to accommodate multiple devices in one station.The Zens Modular system’s main selling point is that it actually consists of multiple elements that can be hooked up together in a line. Rather than buying a multi-device wireless…

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Video: iPhone 12 put through ‘extreme water test’ with mixed results

December 1, 2020 admin

Apple rates the iPhone 12 as able to withstand up to 6 meters of water for 30 minutes, and a new video from CNET puts that claim to the test with a pair of experiments. One tests Apple’s claim of 19.6 feet of water for 30 minutes and another to see if the iPhone 12…

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Samsung could beat AirTags to market with Galaxy Smart Tags

December 1, 2020 admin

Three Apple events later, there’s still no word from Apple on AirTags – and now it seems Samsung could beat the Cupertino company to the market with Galaxy Smart Tags. We were first to reveal that Apple was working on a Tile-like tracker for things like wallets, keys, and bags, but that was back in…

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Apple lobbied for three changes to Chinese forced labor bill – NYT

December 1, 2020 admin

A report last month accused Apple of lobbying to water down a Chinese forced labor bill, and we’ve now heard some specifics about the changes the iPhone maker wanted to see to proposed legislation. We noted at the time that Apple’s interventions were likely about ensuring practicality, and this is supported by the latest report……

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Apple Cyber Week movie sale discounts iconic holiday films, more from $1

December 1, 2020 admin

Apple is celebrating Cyber Week with a fresh sale this morning focused on iconic holiday films and various other classics from the last 30-years. All of these titles will become a permanent part of your library, making it a great time to lock-up some of your favorite Christmas movies for this year and beyond. Head…

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iPhone 12 unexpectedly dropping LTE and 5G service for some users

December 1, 2020 admin

The iPhone 12 lineup has been in the wild for a little over a month and is the first generation of Apple’s smartphones to come with 5G support. But there seems to be a notable issue with the iPhone 12 dropping service unexpectedly (both 5G and LTE) and users are seeing it happen most when…

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Gift Guide: Gadget gifts for all budgets

December 1, 2020 admin

For the past couple of years, my gadget gift guide has focused on audio products. But the truth is, this is now a relatively static market. New products come along, of course, but many of my recommendations remain unchanged, so check out last year’s guide for inspiration for music lovers. This covers in-ear and over-ear…

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Apple Watch bands could offer concealed batteries, enhanced fitness tracking

December 1, 2020 admin

Apple is continuing to explore ways to improve the Apple Watch via bands, including adding an extra battery to the strap, as well as a fabric band capable of handling various fitness tracking capabilities.The Apple Watch already has flexible bands, but they do not offer any real additional functionality. The Apple Watch is already a…

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How to use the new editing and search features in Apple Notes

December 1, 2020 admin

Apple hasn’t exactly revamped Notes for macOS Big Sur, but it has brought some new enhancements that will be a boon to regular users.Improvements in Notes for Big Sur are small, but keyIn terms of dramatic visual changes for macOS Big Sur, Apple’s Notes app barely registers. If you’re a regular user, though, you will…

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Court dismisses lawsuit claiming Sign In With Apple infringed patent

December 1, 2020 admin

A court has dismissed a lawsuit claiming that the Sign In With Apple feature launched as part of iOS 13 infringed a patent held by BlueMail developer Blix. The court also rejected a second claim that the App Store suppresses competition with Apple’s own iPhone apps… more… The post Court dismisses lawsuit claiming Sign In…

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Apple launches new shopping guide with deadlines for ordering in time for the holidays

December 1, 2020 admin

With supply constraints across the board this year, Apple has launched a new “Holiday Shipping and Fulfillment” webpage. On this page, Apple details the latest dates to order your holiday gifts with free shipping in time for delivery before December 25. more… The post Apple launches new shopping guide with deadlines for ordering in time…

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‘Apple Car’ windshield may feature a notch for sensors

December 1, 2020 admin

A future “Apple Car” is likely to include sensors to allow it to be self-driving, and some of those sensors need a window or notch to allow them to work through the plastic or fiberglass of a vehicle body.Apple may be taking as many cues for “Apple Car” from “Knight Rider” as it is from…

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Deals: AirPods Pro Available for $189.99 on Woot ($60 Off)

December 1, 2020 admin

Woot is continuing to offer a solid discount on Apple’s AirPods Pro, which are available for $189.99, down from $249.00. This isn’t as good as the $169 price tag we saw at Walmart and Amazon over Black Friday, but those sold out quite fast and Woot’s deal remains ongoing and in stock into December. Note:…

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Apple’s $129 MagSafe Duo charger could ship December 21

December 1, 2020 admin

Apple still hasn’t announced a date for its MagSafe Duo charger, which could stir fears among more nervous fans of a repeat of the much delayed, ill-fated AirPower charger of a few years back. Have no fear, though: If an Apple reseller in Switzerland is to be believed, we don’t have too much longer to…

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