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Apple releases macOS Monterey 12.2.1 update, chases after Bluetooth/battery drain issue

Apple on Thursday released macOS Monterey 12.2.1. The update, a 1.04 gigabyte download, adds the following fixes and changes: Important security updates and fixes an issue for Intel-based Mac computers that may cause the battery to drain during sleep when connected to Bluetooth peripherals. The update looks to chase down a bug that caused batteries […]

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Some users cite complete Bluetooth-based overnight battery drain following macOS Monterey 12.2 update

Well, this is why they have follow up updates after major releases. It’s also sort of a mess. Following the update to macOS Monterey 12.2, a number of users have reported issues with their Bluetooth in which their Mac battery life goes from 100 percent to 0 percent overnight. Since Apple released the public beta […]

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Apple discontinues selling the Beddit Sleep Monitor, Beats Pill+ speaker on its website

Apple has quietly discontinued selling the Beats Pill+ as well as the Beddit Sleep Monitor from its online storefront. Beddit, the Apple-owned sleep tracking and monitoring service, launched the Beddit Sleep Monitor 3.5 in late 2018, roughly a year and a half after the firm was acquired. Three years later, it’s no longer being sold. […]

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Apple expanding in-house wireless chip creation team

Per Apple’s activity on the job listing boards, Apple is creating a new office that will focus on wireless chip production, thus bringing more of its chip development in-house. Apple is hiring a few dozen engineers for an office in Southern California to develop components that may eventually replace parts that are currently sourced from […]

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Apple releases updated firmware for AirPods 2, AirPods 3, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max units

Apple released firmware version 4C165 for its AirPods 2, AirPods 3, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max units on Thursday. While a specific list of changes has yet to be released, it’s believed that the update fixes assorted functionalities with the wireless earbuds and wireless headphones. To check your AirPods firmware version, make sure your AirPods […]