Accessories producer Avido has revealed its WiBa Wireless Power Bank and Charging Dock ahead of CES, with the Qi-compatible power bank able to wirelessly charge an iPhone X, iPhone 8, or iPhone 8 Plus on the move, and is capable of recharging itself via the accompanying dock.
Apple’s new iMac Pro is aimed squarely at the high-end professional market, and with a $4,999 starting price, expectations for the all-in-one desktop are high. But is it worth such a sizable investment? AppleInsider gives you everything you need to know in our full video review.
A new year means new deals, and shoppers can save $70 to $200 on popular Apple devices this week. Pick up a Mid 2017 15″ MacBook Pro with 512GB of space for $2,399 or a 256GB 10.5″ iPad Pro in Space Gray for $729. Apple’s 27″ iMac 5K with top-of-the-line Radeon 580 graphics is also $150 off. All with no tax on orders shipped outside NY and NJ.
Apple could potentially acquire the major video streaming service Netflix, analysts from Citi suggest, highlighting one of a number of ways Apple could use its $252 billion warchest in cash held overseas that it could repatriate to the U.S., following a cut in corporate taxes and changes to tax rules.
For about eight hours on Tuesday morning, Apple asked visitors to checkcoverage.apple.com to enter their Apple ID for verification, where previously they just needed to enter a device’s serial number or IMEI, with the change possibly making a return in the future.
GE is still planning on bringing HomeKit compatibility to its C by GE smart lightbulb lineup, pledging support for Apple’s smart home platform in its C-Life and C-Sleep bulbs and C-Reach Hub in early 2018, long after its original support announcement last year.
Apple stores are reportedly offering their discounted battery replacements to any iPhone owner willing to pay the fee regardless of whether or not an old battery passes testing, and some users are reporting partial refunds on earlier battery exchanges — but this is not a universal policy.
This year was somewhat uncharacteristic for Apple in terms of product announcements, as the company unveiled or preannounced a number of new devices that didn’t actually ship in 2017. Rather than needing to rely on rumors or guesswork, we can tell you with a greater degree of certainty that these products are officially on the horizon from Apple.
Some users are still reluctant to upgrade their iPhone software to iOS 11, but with features like the newly updated control and notification centers, we’re not turning back. It gets even better if you own a set of Apple’s AirPods, with more customization options. AppleInsider shows you how to customize controls to your liking on your AirPods.
Samsung’s Note line of smartphones is continuing to have battery-related issues, with reports of owners discovering their Note 8 fails to recharge at all once the power level for the battery hits zero percent, a problem the South Korean electronics giant has acknowledged and is attempting to rectify.