Apple Watch has had optional cellular connectivity since Apple Watch Series 3 in 2017. However, the connection has remained 4G LTE while the smartphone market moved to 5G. That may finally change with an upcoming round of Apple Watch models.

According to the reliable Mark Gurman, Apple plans to switch modem suppliers and move the Apple Watch to 5G for the first time. The detail is part of an detailing an upcoming satellite feature possibly slated for Apple Watch Ultra 3.

“The move to MediaTek will

Mark Gurman about a potential Apple Watch Ultra 3 feature that could next year that could be lifesaving. Gurman’s reporting also includes a status update on ongoing health and safety features for future Apple Watches that are currently in development.

According to Gurman’s reliable reporting, Apple plans to introduce the ability to send text messages over satellite as soon as the next revision. This would mark the first time Apple has added satellite connectivity to the Apple Watch. Using the Ultra form factor first is logical considering it has twice the

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Apple’s Podcasts app has received solid updates recently, like its killer transcripts feature —and more is coming in iOS 18.2. But all these improvements have come while a core app problem has gone unaddressed.

Let’s start with the good.

There are two improvements to Apple Podcasts in iOS 18.2 geared toward podcast discovery.

1. You can now choose favorite podcast categories, which should improve podcast recommendations in the app.
2. The app’s Search page is now personalized, highlighting categories and curated

Another entry from the iconic horror game series Resident Evil has arrived on the App Store. Some 26 years after first debuting, Resident Evil 2 has landed on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

*Technically speaking, the title is the remake from 2019, but as a child of the 90s, I love the idea of a game from 1998 coming to modern Apple devices.

As part of the launch, Capcom is discounting the title by 75%

Nomad has unveiled its latest accessory for the M4 iPad Pro: the Leather Folio. This premium case combines sophisticated design with practical functionality, offering users a stylish way to protect and enhance their devices.

As someone who’s a sucker for all things premium leather, I’ve been a long-time fan of Nomad’s craftsmanship. I’ve used their leather iPhone cases for years and have always been impressed by how their full-grain leather develops a unique patina, adding personality and character over time

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Meta is introducing a new way for creators to test content performance before sharing with followers. The new Instagram feature called trial reels allows creators to share videos with non-followers as a way to gauge reactions. This will allow creators to push the most engaging videos to their actively following audience.

Meta how to create a trial reel on Instagram:

To share a reel as a trial, simply take the usual steps to create a reel, but before sharing, tap the toggle to turn on “Trial.” After sharing

iOS 18.2 is releasing any day now , bringing a huge update for iPhone users. The focus of the update is the second wave of Apple Intelligence features , but it also brings a nice enhancement to one of Apple’s least-updated apps: Stocks.

The Stocks app doesn’t tend to get a lot of attention from Apple. After years without much change, Apple brought some big upgrades in iOS 13, such as Apple News integration and a design refresh. Since then, there have