Apple is getting close to launching a fresh slate of software updates, and today’s RC (release candidate) versions of visionOS 2.4, tvOS 18.4, and more get us closer to that big day.
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We’re expecting Apple to debut a new model later this year, marking the first refresh in three years. The cheapest Apple Watch might not sound too exciting, but this year might be a little different.
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If you’ve ever looked, you’ll notice that most MagSafe batteries look the same. The same rounded rectangle, the same colors, and the similar general design. The breaks that mold with a transparent design (reminds me of a desktop gaming PC) and a few nice features that set it apart from the usual suspects. It’s a Qi2-certified power bank with active cooling, 10,000mAh size, a built-in stand, and 30W wired charging (in and out).
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watchOS 11.4 launched a couple weeks ago, bringing with it a new alarm feature that offers something new for users who wear their Apple Watch to sleep.
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Today, Apple announced a new investment of 720 million Chinese yuan (around $99.2 million USD) to fund an expansion of clean energy sources in China. This is a step towards Apple’s goal to use 100% renewable energy in its supply chain by 2030.
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Apple has regularly expanded its slate of AI features on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and the next software update continues that trend. iOS 18.4 is launching soon and will bring six new features and enhancements to Apple Intelligence on your iPhone. Here’s what’s coming.
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has quietly built a solid lineup of smart home products, including curtain motors, , and robot vacuums. Last week, the company announced plans to expand support for Home Assistant, with more than 45 devices gaining support in the first half of 2025. For Home Assistant users, that’s big news. But for HomeKit fans, the real benefit continues to be Matter support, which helps bring SwitchBot gear into HomeKit in a reliable and easy-to-manage way.
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Pretty much every streaming platform has a list where you can see the titles you haven’t finished watching, or with new episodes available, so that you can continue watching them. Disney+, however, didn’t have an option to remove a title from the “Continue Watching” list – until now.
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