DJI’s new Osmo 2 gimbal makes smooth iPhone footage cheap
Capturing super-smooth video on your iPhone is about to get a lot easier (AND cheaper) thanks to the folks at DJI. Ahead of the opening day of CES 2018, DJI unveiled its newest handheld smartphone...
View ArticleFrance is investigating Apple over throttling iPhone speeds
French consumer watchdog DGCCRF, part of the country’s economy ministry, is investigating Apple over its alleged deception concerning the “throttling” of older iPhone models. French law makes it a...
View ArticleZurich Apple Store evacuated after iPhone battery overheats
The Zurich Apple Store evacuated workers and fans on Tuesday after an iPhone battery overheated. The handset was being repaired when its battery malfunctioned, leaving one employee with minor burns and...
View ArticleU.S. officials probe Apple over iPhone throttling
U.S. officials are questioning Apple after the company admitted to throttling the performance of older iPhones. Apple has already apologized for the practice and set up a battery replacement program in...
View ArticleiPhone slowdown lawsuit wants to examine Apple’s battery data
Apple has said that it will reduce the cost of replacement batteries as a result of its iPhone slowdown controversy. However, according to a new lawsuit leveled against Apple this practice could wind...
View ArticleApple teases iOS 11.3 with new Animoji, big improvements
Apple today offered fans a preview of a big iOS 11.3 update coming this spring. Alongside 16 new Animoji characters for iPhone X owners, the update will bring big improvements to ARKit and Messages,...
View ArticleiOS 11.3 beta 1 is out with iCloud Messages, new Animoji and more
The first big iOS 11 beta of 2018 has finally arrived. Apple gave the public a preview of the new features coming in iOS 11.3 this morning. Developers can already start...
View ArticleApple faces DoJ probe over throttled iPhones
Investigators at the U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission are looking into whether or not Apple violated securities laws when it disclosed that it throttles CPU speeds...
View ArticleThis cheap iPhone X clone comes with a massive battery
Battery life on the iPhone X got you down? Consider downgrading to an iPhone X knock-off fresh out of China. The Chinese company Oukitel unveiled its newest iPhone copycat this week that comes with a...
View ArticleWhy Apple won’t need to throttle iPhone 8 or iPhone X so severely
Apple won’t need to throttle the performance of iPhone 8 or iPhone X so severely as they age. Its latest devices use more advanced hardware and a different power management system that allows iOS to...
View ArticleApple investigates AirPods explosion
Apple is investigating how an AirPod exploded and very nearly injured its owner. A Tampa, Florida man was listening to music at the gym when he noticed smoke billowing out of his ear. Fortunately for...
View ArticleApple wants to buy crucial iPhone battery metal direct from miners
Apple is reportedly in talks to buy the cobalt used in its iPhone batteries directly from miners for the first time. This would mark a major change since Apple, one of the world’s largest end users of...
View ArticleHere’s how much a new iPhone battery boosts performance
Want to know how much difference replacing the battery in an old iPhone makes to the overall speed of the handset? A new video posted online by Bennett Sorbo compares an iPhone 6s with depleted battery...
View ArticleYou should stop using your AmazonBasics battery packs now
If you own an AmazonBasics portable battery pack, you should stop using it now. Amazon has recalled more than 260,000 units following 53 reports of overheating in the U.S. alone. Six different models,...
View ArticleiOS 11.3 arrives with new battery features and more — but only for new iPad
The first major iOS update of 2018 has finally arrived, bringing a host of new features and improvements. However, in an odd move by Apple, iOS 11.3 is currently only available to download on the new...
View ArticleApple seeds first beta of iOS 11.4 to developers
Developers received the first beta build of Apple’s new iOS 11.4 software update, bringing a ton of bug changes and performance improvements to go with a couple of new features. iOS 11.4 beta 1 can be...
View ArticleApple could be using shady tactics to cash in on iPhone battery replacements
Apple’s iPhone battery replacement initiative was supposed to be a way of Apple getting out of trouble, after news about its iPhone battery throttling was released last year. But according to a new...
View ArticleApple can finally replace batteries in older MacBook Pro models
Apple ran short on a very vital part of the Mid 2012 and Early 2013 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display for over a year. But it now reportedly has plenty of batteries for these models in stock once...
View ArticleiOS 11.4 is killing battery life on some iPhones
Apple rolled out iOS 11.4 in late May, finally delivering AirPlay 2 and stereo support for HomePod. If you haven’t already updated, you might want to avoid it for now. Some iPhone users are reporting...
View ArticleHow to understand the amazing new battery info in iOS 12
The new iOS 12 battery-information screen is a massive improvement on the previous version. Here's how to read and understand all the new charts. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple...
View ArticleBelkin’s new power bank charges via Lightning
The first ever Lightning-charged power bank has finally arrived thanks to the folks at Belkin. Say goodbye to that Micro-USB cable you’ve been carrying around. iPhone owners can now use the same...
View ArticleLooks like iOS 11.4.1 really did fix iPhone battery drain
Many iPhone user experienced quick battery drain problems with iOS 11.4. This week, Apple introduced an operating system update designed to fix bugs with its predecessor. Did that take care of the...
View ArticleHow Apple Watch Series 4 will raise the bar for wearables [UPDATED]
Apple’s biggest keynote of the year is just days away and while the iPhone XS will be the main attraction of the event, Apple Watch Series 4 could steal the show with a bevy of new features. Rumors...
View ArticleiPhone XS, XR battery and RAM details spilled by regulator
There are some things Apple never tells us about its iOS devices, so we have to wait until they go on sale and find out more for ourselves. But thanks to one regulator, we now know some important...
View ArticleIs iPhone XS battery life really better?
Apple promises that you’ll get better battery life if you upgrade to the iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max. Their cutting-edge A12 Bionic chips and power-efficient Super Retina displays should mean that they...
View ArticleApple Watch Series 4 packs smaller batteries than Series 3
Apple Watch Series 4 lasts up to 18 hours on a single charge — just like its predecessors — and it somehow manages that with significantly smaller batteries. An official Product Information sheet...
View ArticleiPhone XR review roundup: Apple’s cheapest is one of its best
The first iPhone XR reviews are out just a few days before the handset makes its official debut, and one thing’s clear: This is one of Apple’s best smartphones to date. Despite being a more affordable...
View ArticleiOS 12.1 brings performance management to newer iPhones
Apple’s new iOS 12.1 update, which rolled out to everyone on Tuesday, brings its performance management feature to the 2017 iPhone lineup. The feature will prevent handsets from unexpectedly shutting...
View ArticleApple made 2018 MacBook Air battery replacements easier
Buyers of the new MacBook Air will be pleased to know that it’s much easier to perform a battery replacement. Apple has glued its battery in place again, but according to a leaked internal document, it...
View ArticleiPhone should prioritize battery over design, says ex-Apple evangelist
Apple’s former “chief evangelist” Guy Kawasaki thinks the company has made a massive mistake by prioritizing sleek smartphone design over improved battery life. “If Apple introduced a phone that had...
View ArticleThere’s only one more week of Apple’s $29 iPhone battery offer
Amidst all the holiday festivities, don’t forget that Apple’s $29 battery replacement offering is coming to an end one week from now. The special offer was announced by Apple as an apology this time...
View ArticleHow to make your old iPhone last longer
The iPhone might be the soundest investment you can make. It’s well built and lasts for years. Follow these tips and you could easily make it last a couple more. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture...
View ArticleApple wildly underestimates demand for cheap iPhone batteries
Apple reportedly replaced a whopping 11 million iPhone batteries last year — 10 times as many as anticipated. Apple CEO Tim Cook has already cited this as one of the reasons why new iPhone sales are...
View Article2019 iPhone could bring big upgrades where it matters most
This year’s iPhone refresh will bring big upgrades for some of the handset’s most important features, according to a new rumor. One tipster claims that we can look forward to an even better camera with...
View ArticleApple poaches battery expert from Samsung
Apple‘s new global head of battery developments is very familiar with these critical components. Most recently, new Apple hire Soonho Ahn served as a vice president at Samsung SDI, a division of the...
View ArticleThere’s still a way to get a cheap iPhone battery replacement
Apple’s cheap battery replacement program might have come to an end, but the folks over at iFixit have extended their own $29.99 replacement program for the rest of 2019. The company’s kits provide...
View ArticleiOS 13 brings brilliant charging option to save your battery
iOS 13 could help keep your iPhone battery from aging too quickly due to overcharging, thanks to a new feature hidden away in the raft of new updates. Apple came under fire for lowering CPU speeds on...
View ArticleNew MacBook Pro teardown reveals surprising internal tweaks
iFixit just got its hands on Apple’s newest 13-inch MacBook Pro, which can only mean one thing: It’s time to take a look at what’s inside its svelte aluminum shell. The new model ships with a Touch...
View ArticleApple wants iPhone users to shun third-party battery replacements
Apple has long been trying to push users to shun third-party repairers and go through Apple for device repairs. Now it’s activated a previously dormant software lock on iPhone to try and crack down on...
View ArticleApple claims scary iPhone battery warning is for customer safety
Apple confirmed it added a new “feature” to iPhones last year that displays an ominous warning when users get their battery replaced by an unauthorized service provider. The iPhone-maker drew heavy...
View ArticleGet free power anywhere with myCharge’s solar battery [Review]
A solar-powered battery should be part of any disaster-preparedness kit, and the myCharge Solar PowerFold can keep an iPhone up and running just by sitting in the sun for a few hours. We tested the...
View ArticleApple Watch owners plagued by bad battery life under watchOS 6
Apple’s recent watchOS 6 upgrade brought a host of new features and faces to Apple Watch. But it has also had a nasty impact on battery life for lots of upgraders. Apple Watch Series 5 owners are...
View ArticleChange these settings to make your Apple Watch battery last all day
The Series 5 can last all day with its Always On display enabled. To get even better Apple Watch battery life, change these settings. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
View ArticleApple accused of exploiting underage labor in the Congo
A lawsuit from plaintiffs from the Democratic Republic of Congo claims that Apple is among the companies willfully exploiting the use of underage labor for cobalt mining for lithium-ion batteries. It...
View ArticleHow to check AirPods battery life from your Apple Watch
With a swipe and a tap, you can check your AirPods’ battery levels from your Apple Watch. Here’s how. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
View ArticleUsers complain that Magic Keyboard drains iPad Pro battery unusually fast
Users are complaining that Apple’s Magic Keyboard drains the battery of their iPad Pro at a shockingly fast rate. Some claim that their iPad Pro battery level drops by up to a quarter in just a couple...
View ArticleiPhone 12 Pro Max battery solidly beats all other premium phones
The iPhone 12 Pro Max whipped all other top-tier handsets in a rigorous battery test. Doxomark simulated using the handsets over several days, and also factored in how long they took to recharge. In...
View ArticleHow to get the battery percentage back on iPhone
Being able to see your phone’s battery percentage right in the status bar is incredibly useful — but Apple killed it five years ago. Until today that is, with iOS 16. You can, once again, get the...
View ArticleExtend your MacBook’s battery for years of use with Energiza Pro
How can you best save your MacBook battery life? Energiza Pro puts you in full control of your battery, so it will last you for years to come. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
View ArticleHow to charge the battery on your Vision Pro
If you get a Vision Pro, you’ll soon need to learn how to charge up that battery. If you want your spatial computing to be untethered, you’ll need to charge it up often. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news,...
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