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Slimmer chips could enable Apple to increase the size of battery fitted in iPhones and other devices, without affecting the overall dimensions. A supply-chain report indicates that Apple will be increasing its use of a technology the company referenced in a patent last month … Patently Apple reports. It’s being reported today by DigiTimes (paywall report) that Apple is expected to…

When Apple introduced MagSafe to the iPhone 12 series in late 2020, we didn’t expect it to take almost a year for similar magnetic tricks to arrive on Android. However, Realme is looking to one-up MagSafe with its own MagDart magnetic charger. Although not officially announced, the team over at XDA Developers has managed to get hold of a video showcasing Realme MagDart charging in action…

With Beta 3 earlier this week, Google’s upcoming design language is appearing in more places throughout the OS. Some Android 12 users are now seeing the Gboard Material You redesign live. Update 8/2: The Gboard redesign with Material You theming and button tweaks (which is available for all theme options as seen in the third screenshot below) is now widely rolled out. If “Dynamic Color”…

Over the weekend, Nest Thermostat owners using the Nest app have reported that Energy History is missing. This widespread issue comes as that data remains available on the actual device and in Google Home. This problem first emerged on Thursday with the Energy History view in the Nest app showing “No usage.” That happens to coincide with a particularly significant outage the same day that…