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For the MagSafe Battery Pack and MagSafe Duo Charger, these are the best prices we've ever tracked on the accessories. The regular MagSafe Charger is about $2 higher than the best-ever price we saw in the past, so it's still a solid second-best price.
Additionally, Verizon has a variety of MagSafe Accessory Bundles on sale for 20 percent off this week. For these bundles and the above accessories, Verizon offers free two day shipping and free returns within 30 days, and you don't need to be a Verizon Wireless customer to purchase these deals.
Wednesday January 15, 2025 7:16 am PST by Joe Rossignol
While the so-called "iPhone 17 Air" is not expected to launch until September, there are already plenty of rumors about the "ultra-thin" device.
Overall, the "iPhone 17 Air" is shaping up to be a mixed bag. Due to its thinness, the device is expected to have some limited specifications compared to the iPhone 17 Pro models, including only a single rear camera, only a single speaker, no SIM...
Thursday January 16, 2025 6:45 am PST by Joe Rossignol
Apple today adjusted estimated trade-in values for select iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models in the U.S., according to its website.
Some values increased, while others decreased. The changes were not too significant, with most values rising or dropping by $5 to $50.
We have outlined some examples below:
Device
New Value
Old Value
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Up to $630
U ...
Tuesday January 14, 2025 11:30 am PST by Juli Clover
Apple today released new firmware designed for the 25W MagSafe Charger that is compatible with the iPhone 12 and later and the latest AirPods and Apple Watch models. The updated firmware is version 2A143, up from the 2A138 firmware that the accessory shipped with. In the Settings app, you'll see a different version number than the internal firmware number.
The 2024 MagSafe charger was...
Monday January 13, 2025 5:33 am PST by Joe Rossignol
iOS 18.3 is currently in beta for developers and public beta testers. So far, the upcoming iPhone software update is very minor in scope.
Below, we outline what is new in iOS 18.3 so far.
The only potential new feature coming to iPhones with iOS 18.3 so far is robot vacuum support in the Home app, but this functionality is not yet live. Apple is laying the groundwork for the feature,...
Thursday January 9, 2025 5:45 am PST by Joe Rossignol
While the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are not expected to launch until September, there are already plenty of rumors about the devices.
iPhone 17 Pro concept based on rumors
Below, we recap key changes rumored for the iPhone 17 Pro models as of January 2025:
More aluminum: iPhone 17 Pro models are rumored to have an aluminum frame, whereas the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro models ...
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Apple provided the third beta of iOS 18.3 to developers today, and while the betas have so far been light on new features, the third beta makes some major changes to Notification Summaries and also tweaks a few other features.
Notification Summary Changes
Apple made multiple changes to Notification Summaries in response to complaints about inaccurate summaries of news headlines.
For...
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Ahead of the season two premiere of hit TV show Severance, Apple is marketing the show with a fun Severance pop-up at the Grand Central Terminal in New York City.
Apple has assembled a glass cube with workstations that are identical to the setups that Lumon employees use on the show, complete with employees "working," doing yoga, playing catch, throwing paper airplanes, sipping coffee, and...
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Despite being released over two years ago, Apple's AirPods Pro 2 continue to dominate the wireless earbud market. However, with the AirPods Pro 3 expected to launch sometime in 2025, anyone thinking of buying Apple's premium earbuds may be wondering if the next generation is worth holding out for.
Apart from their audio and noise-canceling performance, which are generally regarded as...
Thursday January 16, 2025 8:18 am PST by Joe Rossignol
Apple is in talks with Barclays and Synchrony about becoming its new financial partner for the Apple Card, according to Reuters sources.
The report today added that Apple has also been holding discussions with Chase Bank owner JPMorgan since last year, so there are at least three potential companies in the running to take over the Apple Card from current partner Goldman Sachs.
Goldman...
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For the MagSafe Battery Pack and MagSafe Duo Charger, these are the best prices we've ever tracked on the accessories. The regular MagSafe Charger is about $2 higher than the best-ever price we saw in the past, so it's still a solid second-best price.
Additionally, Verizon has a variety of MagSafe Accessory Bundles on sale for 20 percent off ('https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-462641-14066852?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.verizon.com%2Fproducts%2Fshop%2Fonline%2Fiphone-14-magsafe-accessory-bundles%2F') this week. For these bundles and the above accessories, Verizon offers free two day shipping and free returns within 30 days, and you don't need to be a Verizon Wireless customer to purchase these deals.
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I use Qi chargers almost exclusively. I rarely plug in my device. No MagSafe needed.
In my car, I use a suction-cup base, ratcheting holder that securely holds my phone without obstructing the screen in any way. FAR more secure than MagSafe. Although MagSafe would be (slightly) easier to pop the phone on and off.
To each his/her own I guess. I far prefer simply placing the iP on to a MagSafe magnet, rather than ratcheting it in and out of a holder every time. And the Magsafe also charges without needing to find and plug in a cable.
Effortlessly using MagSafe at my home office and auto locations has meant that I have never once plugged in the iPhone 13 Pro. The iP stays charged enough that I do not even bother with charging it at night, it just sits on the nightstand next to my bed. It would be easy enough to add a cheap MagSafe charger there too, but it has proven unnecessary.
But Magsafe is Qi. I think the Magsafe idea was to make it easier and 'foolproof' to get the iPhone centered on the charger pad. I have had, in spite of my best intentions and desire, have had a near dead iPhone in the morning because it wasn't on its 'sweat spot' and incapable of being charged. Even after it chimes that it IS being charged. It's a mystery how that happens. So if Magsafe makes it easier for people to charge their devices, it has a purpose. And one can accessorize their Magsafe pucks. I got a marble stand from 12south that the puck sits snugly in and it adds some weight to keep the puck from being stuck on the iPhone.
I am aware that MagSafe is Qi.
And I agree, I like the positive connection thing, although I never had that issue once I hear the charging "ping". I bought a couple of magnetic floating combo stands (for iPhone, AirPods & Watch), and the phone always slid off. I assume that more expensive options had a stronger magnet, but at that point, why spend more when MUCH cheaper drop-in options were available (and I already had a reliable experience with them).
I guess I just don't like the puck. I hate to need two hands to grab my phone in the morning; I don't want the charger to come with the phone when I grab it.
In a car, the magnet would have to be EXTREMELY strong to hold the device securely, especially in the event of a crash. I really don't want yet another sliver of steel and glass flying into my family's face. A cheap, secure option works fine.
So really it's that I find MagSafe on the iPhone gimmicky, but Apple is good at making gimmicks somewhat useful for some people.
I just don't see ME using it; not the "wallet" (too easy to lose), not the puck (two-hand operation, bigger than a plug), not the car holder (not secure enough), not the home docks (too expensive for decent magnets).
Ultimately, I think MagSafe is simply a precursor for a port-less iPhone, and we're getting softened up ahead of time.
And I agree, I like the positive connection thing, although I never had that issue once I hear the charging "ping". I bought a couple of magnetic floating combo stands (for iPhone, AirPods & Watch), and the phone always slid off. I assume that more expensive options had a stronger magnet, but at that point, why spend more when MUCH cheaper drop-in options were available (and I already had a reliable experience with them).
I guess I just don't like the puck. I hate to need two hands to grab my phone in the morning; I don't want the charger to come with the phone when I grab it.
In a car, the magnet would have to be EXTREMELY strong to hold the device securely, especially in the event of a crash. I really don't want yet another sliver of steel and glass flying into my family's face. A cheap, secure option works fine.
So really it's that I find MagSafe on the iPhone gimmicky, but Apple is good at making gimmicks somewhat useful for some people.
I just don't see ME using it; not the "wallet" (too easy to lose), not the puck (two-hand operation, bigger than a plug), not the car holder (not secure enough), not the home docks (too expensive for decent magnets).
Ultimately, I think MagSafe is simply a precursor for a port-less iPhone, and we're getting softened up ahead of time.
I think you're right on the 'port-less' future... I wonder if they would try to get rid of speakers too, eventually.
Yeah, the 'Wallet' seems a joke to me. I mean, if you want to lose your cards, and potentially have them zapped, go ahead.
Yes, MagSafe on the iPhone did seem like an odd feature, but, and maybe it's my puck, but having it not charge even after getting the ping is frustrating when it happens, but I get it on my Apple Watch too, and more frequently. 'How can it ping and show it's charging, and NOT CHARGE!?!?' :mad:??♂️ But my nightstand, and desk have so many things on them that having a tail could clean everything off the top of them. :D:D:D:cool:
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