Apple’s Medical ID feature helps man return iPhone lost at sea to its owner

Losing devices such as an or at sea is more common than it seems, as we’ve reported on many similar cases before. However, while owners often use Apple’s Find My to recover their devices, this case is a bit different. An iPhone lost at sea was returned to its owner thanks to the Medical ID feature.

As shared by Thiago Itagaki , he was swimming at Maresias, a beach on the coast of São Paulo, Brazil, when he found a lost iPhone. According to

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iPhone 17

Apple knows it can’t launch iPhone 17 Air without making this key 17 Pro change

Apple’s iPhone lineup this year will be especially exciting. There are five new iPhones coming , with the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air potentially stealing the spotlight. I think that’s why Apple is reportedly bringing a redesign to the iPhone 17 Pro line too. Here are the details.

Do you remember the days of people asking, “Is that the new iPhone?” I’m not sure that happens anymore.

The iPhone’s earlier generations offered more recognizable physical differences from year to year

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Windows users are finally getting a good alternative to Apple’s Magic Trackpad

At CES 2025, Hyper unveiled the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro – a first of its kind. , so far, has been the only good external multi-touch trackpad on the market. Hyper aims to change that with this new product, and unlike the , it’ll also work super well for Windows users.

Trackpads have never been a strong suit on Windows devices, even on laptops. They’ll often have poor sensitivity, lack multitouch gestures, or have poor palm rejection, leading to an overall

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Satechi brings more ports and storage to M4 Mac Mini with new stand & hub unveiled at CES

Satechi has been my go-to for Apple accessories for years. Their , , and are always sleek, functional, and perfectly matched to Apple’s aesthetic. Now, they’re back with something exciting for Mac Mini M4 users—a new hub and stand with built-in SSD storage, revealed at CES 2025.

Here’s what you need to know!

The Mac Mini M4 Stand & Hub with SSD Enclosure is custom-built to enhance Apple’s latest Mac Mini

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Apple promises software update to address Apple Intelligence notification summary complaints

Apple has officially responded to growing concerns around incorrect Apple Intelligence notification summaries. In a statement today, the company said it will release a software update “in the coming weeks” that makes it clearer when Apple Intelligence is summarizing notifications…

In a to the BBC, an Apple spokesperson said:

Apple Intelligence features are in beta and we are continuously making improvements with the help of user feedback. A software update in the coming weeks will further clarify when the text being displayed is summarization provided by Apple Intelligence. We encourage users


Apple Silicon

AMD says its new chip beats Apple’s M4, but here’s what it’s not telling you

AMD introduced a , the Ryzen AI Max. The company compared its new chip to Apple’s M4 line in several benchmarks, but there’s a very important detail it left out.

The new Ryzen AI Max from AMD is a 16-core laptop chip with a heavy emphasis on AI and graphics performance. It’s being marketed as an ultra-powerful option for creators, gamers, and more.

Naturally, AMD wanted to show off its new chip by comparing it to another option commonly favored


MagSafe Monday: EnergyCell delivers a simple 15-watt MagSafe charger for all your Apple products

There’s no shortage of 3-in-1 chargers, but the delivers what matters for a MsagSafe dock: reliable performance, fast charging speeds, and a clean design that fits anywhere.

MagSafe Monday: Every Monday, Bradley Chambers looks at the latest and greatest in the MagSafe and wireless charging industry to help you get the most out of your Apple devices that support wireless charging.

What sets the EnergyCell 3-in-1 charging station apart from other MagSafe docks is Qi2 certification, which ensures actual 1

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Apple One got three recent additions you might have missed, here’s what’s new

Apple One launched in 2019 as a bundle for Apple’s various services. Fresh content is always being added to the likes of TV+, Arcade, and Music, but actual service upgrades or changes are rare. Recently though, Apple introduced three new benefits among the various Apple One services. Here’s what’s new.

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Hands-on with Belkin’s new headphones, charging gear, and more at CES 2025

Belkin unveiled a number of new products at CES 2025, including new MagSafe/Qi2 wireless chargers, all sorts of new USB-C charging bricks, and a new 20,000mAh power bank that’s still relatively compact. They also have new pairs of headphones, and announced an all-new creator bundle. We got to go hands on with it all at CES Unveiled last night.

Belkin’s new BoostCharge Pro Magnetic Wireless Charging Pad supports Qi2, providing up

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iOS 18.2.1 now available for iPhone users

Apple has released iOS 18.2.1 for iPhone users today. The update comes just under a month after iOS 18.2 was released with new Apple Intelligence features, the redesigned Mail app, and more.

iOS 18.2.1 can be downloaded by going to the Settings app, choosing General, then tapping Software Update. The new release comes with the build number 2A3798. Apple has also released iPadOS 18.2.1 for iPad users. No

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