Like most people who write about Apple for a living, I’m buying a new iPhone 16 this year. As I do every year, I went through Apple’s “Get Ready” system in the Apple Store app to start the trade-in process and make pre-ordering that much easier. However, it didn’t quite go the way I expected.…
The iPhone 16 may have bigger batteries than ever, but if you’re a heavy user it can never be enough. This is why getting an Anker Magnetic 10,000mAh power bank for $30 (25 percent off) at Amazon makes perfect sense. The power bank is slim and tiny, fitting perfectly on the back of your iPhone,…
Apple’s entry-level MacBook Pro with an M3 chip and 8GB of RAM is a fine machine, but at $1,699 it’s a little too pricey to recommend. That’s why this deal caught our eye—Amazon is selling the same MacBook Pro with an M3 Pro chip and 18GB of RAM for $1,649, a savings of $350 and…
Apple Card is a popular hit with everyone except Apple's partner Goldman Sachs, with it likely to lose millions as it tries to pull out. Right from the launch of the Apple Card in 2019, it was known that Goldman Sachs was spending $350 for every person who signed up. Then throughout 2023, the bank…
The iodyne Pro Mini Smart Drive The iodyne Pro Mini is a portable SSD that offers iPhone videographers high transfer speeds, RAID protection, encryption, and even Find My support. Filmmakers and other creatives often have to deal with the issue of storing data securely while on location. This often takes the form of external SSDs…
How to trade in your iPhone Trading in your iPhone can help you save on your next device or earn cash. Before handing it over, though, it's essential to properly prepare your phone to protect your data and ensure a smooth hand-off. Before trading in your iPhone, it's essential to prepare it properly to ensure…
Apple has released firmware updates for AirPods Pro 2 and Apple Pencil Pro. On Tuesday, Apple released new firmware updates for its AirPods Pro 2 wireless earbuds as well as the Apple Pencil Pro. The new AirPods firmware lets users test features such as head-shaking gestures, while the Apple Pencil Pro update likely includes bug…
The Level Lock company and brand have been acquired by ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions. Level M will now operate as a separate entity under the name Ambient Property Technologies. Fans of Apple HomeKit-compatible products have likely heard of Level Lock thanks to their excellent smart locks. The company has been acquired…
Most VPN apps for iPhone default to the fastest local server, but more local servers are available. Many libraries, including both public libraries and private academic research resources, are geo-restricted. You can circumvent this geo-restricted content using the best VPN for iPhone providers. Accessing online library content is crucial for researchers, academics, students, and bookworms,…