Apple today released the MagSafe Battery Pack accessory for iPhone 12 models. Many months after the iPhone 12 series was unveiled, Apple has quietly released a new first-party MagSafe accessory in the form of a wireless battery pack. (Unofficial magnetic battery packs for iPhone 12 have been around for several months from third-party makers.)
The MagSafe battery pack attaches magnetically to the…
iOS 14.7 RC now available with MagSafe Battery Pack support, Apple Card Family updates, more
July 14, 2021
Following the announcement of the MagSafe Battery Pack for the iPhone 12, Apple is now rolling out the release candidate of iOS 14.7 to developers and public beta testers. Head below for the full release notes.
As a reminder, Apple has moved away from the previously-used…
Over the last year, Twitter has rolled out a handful of features designed to give users more control over replies to their tweets. Twitter is now expanding on these features and rolling out support for changing who can reply to a tweet after it’s posted.
Twitter first…
iPhone 12 MagSafe Battery Pack tidbits: Capacity, charging speed, simultaneous and reverse charging, more
July 14, 2021
In a surprise launch, Apple debuted its MagSafe Battery Pack for the iPhone 12 lineup with a clean white design. Let’s dive into all the details on the new accessory like the capacity and how much charge it might offer, charging speed, simultaneous and reverse charging, what’s in the box, and more.
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iPhone 12 MagSafe Battery Pack tidbits
What’s in the box?
How it…
While a lot of MagSafe stands include metal for at least some part of their build, there’s usually a good amount of plastic involved. Native Union’s MagSafe Rise Dock takes the path less traveled with a solid metal build and a minimalistic (and portable) design. Read…
MagSafe Battery Pack suggests that iPhone 12 is indeed capable of reverse wireless charging
July 14, 2021
Apple unexpectedly introduced on Tuesday a new MagSafe Battery Pack, which is basically an official power bank for the iPhone 12 lineup. The accessory, which is now available to order from Apple’s online store, seems to confirm a long-standing rumor about iPhone 12 being…
As of December 2020, the Pixel 2 series is no longer officially supported by Google, which rounds off three full years of software support for the former flagship smartphone. But what kind of mark has it left on the Android space?
While the original Google Pixel proved to be a huge entrance for the new series, the follow-up helped cement the wider device series as a candidate for the “best…
Google Messages rolling out unified emoji, GIF, and sticker picker with search [Updated]
July 14, 2021
There are many ways to enter emoji and other expressive media, with most messaging apps offering their own experience. Google Messages is now redesigning its emoji and GIF picker while simplifying entry.
Update 7/13: A few weeks after it first appeared in May, the redesign…
Outside of Assistant displays and speakers, as well as thermostats and Wi-Fi routers, Google’s smart home lineup is quite old and due for an overhaul. Google looks to be laying the groundwork for that by selling out of the Nest Detect and removing product listings for the…
At the end of last month, Google announced a 4K Plus add-on for its cord-cutting service. YouTube TV is also planning to add 5.1 Dolby surround sound for all members free of charge, but it won’t be coming to the Chromecast with Google TV until “later this year.”
In a promo email to customers today, Google advertised the addition of 4K quality for select content, the ability to download…
