This is what you’ll get in iOS 18, and the features delayed until iOS 18.1

Not all iOS 18 features will be available from the start. Apple is getting close to releasing the iPhone 16 and with it, iOS 18, to the public. While most of the features will be available immediately, here's what won't turn up until iOS 18.1. The inbound introduction and release of the iPhone 16 smartphone…

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GoPro Hero 13 Black review: Big changes come for the popular action cam

GoPro Hero 13 Black is packed with changes from swappable lenses to a magnetic mount. It's a big year-over-year change, even if it features the same sensors. Updates to the popular action camera have increased to a near-yearly basis. Like the iPhone, that means some years are more impactful than others. Throughout its storied history,…

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Flexispot E7 Plus Standing Desk review: A worthy ergonomic investment

Flexispot E7 Plus Standing Desk review The Flexispot E7 Plus is an extremely sturdy standing desk that's a worthy investment for your health and workflow when working at your Mac. Over the past few years, innovations in standing desks and the day-to-day practice of bringing standing desks into workspaces (both at home and in the…

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Water resistance is useless, says lawyer aiming to sue Apple over failing to repair wet iPhones

Apple says iPhones are water resistant, but there's a catch A lawyer in Quebec who is calling for a class-action lawsuit against Apple over it refusing to repair any iPhone damaged by water, despite advertising that its phones can be submerged. In a similar case to a New York suit that was ultimately dismissed in…

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Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh (130W) review: Compact, lightweight MacBook battery pack

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsFast charging speedInformative displayCompact and lightweightRubberized baseTransport bag and charging cable includedConsFixed port allocation of charging powerNo display of charging cycles or battery healthOur VerdictThe Nexode Power Bank is a well-designed power bank with great performance and a favorable price. The brick design is practical for laptop backpacks, and the large…

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Apple’s new Scandinavian store opens September 20

Apple Mall of Scandinavia's logo, designed by illustrator Henrietta Nyvang in Stockholm On the same day that Apple's iPhone 16 is likely to be in stores, the company is opening a new Apple Store in Sweden. In July 2024, Apple closed its Helsingborg, Sweden store. It's unusual for a replacement to take months to open,…

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How to quickly access network settings on an iPhone

Apple is full of surprises in iOS. Nearly every icon on your home screen reveals a menu of options when you touch and hold. These have varying degrees of usefulness, but one that I’ve found most helpful and that many people were unaware of is touching and holding the Settings app itself. This reveals a…

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Your Mac might not be as secure as you think it is

You’ve probably heard the old myth that Macs don’t get viruses. Yes, macOS has fewer malware threats than Windows, but you’re sadly mistaken if you think your Mac is 100% free of any security flaws, pitfalls, and vulnerabilities. Apple works hard to keep our Macs safe from malware and other attacks with safeguards in place…

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