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Bluetooth 6.0 protocol finalized, could help boost Precision Finding feature in next-gen Apple devices

The latest protocol for Bluetooth, version 6.0, was released earlier this week, and includes a new feature that could make Apple’s Find My App even more precise across various devices. Bluetooth 6.0 introduces “Channel Sounding,” a feature that will bring “true distance awareness” to billions of future Bluetooth devices and accessories. The organization behind Bluetooth […]

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Rumor: iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max models could see significantly improved battery charging speeds

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are rumored to offer significantly faster charging speeds. Per ITHome, the iPhone 16 Pro will support 20W charging with MagSafe and 40W wired fast charging. At present, all four iPhone 15 models currently support wired fast charging speeds of 27 watts when using a compatible […]

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Rumor: Apple developing new method for replacing iPhone batteries

The process of replacing your iPhone battery could become that much simpler through a process that could debut later this year. Per The Information, the move comes in response to a new EU law requiring smartphone manufacturers to ensure batteries can be replaced by owners using easily accessible tools by 2025. According to sources close […]

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Apple Diagnostics for Self Service Repair program expands, now reaches 32 European countries; will reach Canada in 2025

If you’re living in Europe and wish to repair your own Apple hardare, you’re going to like this. Apple on Tuesday announced that the Apple Diagnostics for Self Service Repair are now available in 32 European countries. When you take a faulty device to an Apple Store, or an Apple authorized service provider, they are […]

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WWDC: iOS 18 to allow for additional iPhone 15 battery charging options

Sometimes it’s the betas that show the really cool stuff that’s coming down the line. After a quick look at the iOS 18 developer beta, all four iPhone 15 models will use a setting that prevents the devices from charging beyond 80 percent while toggled on, which can potentially improve an iPhone battery’s lifespan by […]