CES smart home roundup on the HomeKit Insider podcast
On this special episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, your host talks through all the smart home releases coming out of CES 2025. HomeKit Insider Podcast CES 2025 has wrapped and we have a ton of new smart home announcements…
Crime blotter: London robberies, Nashville disco, & AirTag help
Crime in the world of Apple continues with bad guys misusing AirTags in Florida, while others elsewhere use them for good. A few thousand in merchandise were stolen in California, and a disco ball was taken with an iPad in…
Here’s the Latest on Next-Generation CarPlay After Missed 2024 Launch
Apple said the first vehicles with next-generation CarPlay would arrive in 2024. It didn’t happen. Now what? We are two weeks into 2025, and Apple has yet to update or remove the 2024 timeframe for next-generation CarPlay advertised on its…
Disney World and Disneyland Rolling Out Food Order Tracking on iPhone’s Lock Screen
Disney today announced that it is rolling out support for the Live Activities feature on iPhones for mobile food and beverage orders at its two big U.S. parks. The feature started rolling out today at select mobile order locations across…
Amazon Introduces Big Savings on Portable Power Stations From Anker and Jackery
Today we’re tracking a big selection of discounts on Anker’s and Jackery’s best portable power stations on Amazon, with as much as $1,500 in savings on these devices. These accessories are high-capacity portable batteries that can provide backup power to…
iPhone 17 could be even thinner than expected
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that previous reports of an iPhone 17 Slim being 6mm are underestimating its thinness, at least for part of the device. A render of what the iPhone 17 Slim could look like While rumors of a…
First iPhone Chips Made in America Soon to Start Mass Production
Apple is nearing the start of mass production for its first U.S.-made A-series chips at TSMC’s Arizona plant, Nikkei Asia reports. The report suggests that test production of the chips at the new TSMC plant near Phoenix has already been…
Apple Smart Home Hub Launch Possibly Delayed Until Later in Year
Apple’s long-rumoured smart home hub or “command center” may not arrive in the spring as previously expected, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. We’ve heard various rumors and reports about Apple developing an all-in-one smart home management hub. The device is…
Apple Focusing on These Eight New Low-Cost Devices in 2025
Apple’s slate of 2025 products look to be dominated by a large number of low-cost and entry-level devices. Here’s what to expect. With advancements like Apple Intelligence and all-new in-house chip designs, Apple is reportedly looking to enhance many of…
10 Tips to Get the Most From Your iPhone’s Battery
If you have regular access to an iPhone charger during the day and a healthy battery, you probably don’t need to worry much about extending your iPhone’s battery. For days when you’re away from home for long periods of time,…