Gentler Streak is now ready for iOS 18 with tinted icons and widgets

The popular fitness and wellness app Gentler Streak recently released a major update that turned the app into a workout journal . Now the developers behind the app are back with another update, this time adding support for iOS 18’s tinted icons and widgets.

The latest version of Gentler Streak takes advantage of the features available in iOS 18, which was released to the public on Monday. For instance, all 24 icons available in the app have been updated to be compatible with dark and tinted modes. What’

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First iPhone 16 Pro durability tests show downside to new ultra-thin bezels

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are here , and so are the first durability tests. If you want to watch Apple’s latest flagship phones go through drop tests, knife tests, and more, head below for some links.

Our all the way to Australia just to be one of the first to test the iPhone 16 Pro durability. In his testing, Sam noticed a potential durability downside of the iPhone 16 Pro’s thinner bezels during drop tests. When dropped on the side


iOS 18: How to lock and hide apps on iPhone

Apple has improved iPhone security and privacy with iOS 18. One of the valuable new features is the ability to require Face ID for individual apps as well as putting them in a hidden folder. Read along for how to lock and hide apps on iPhone in iOS 18.

In iOS 18, Apple’s native apps can be set with individual locks, and third-party apps can be locked and stored in a hidden folder on your .

For the greatest security and privacy, the data of apps that

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WSJ: Qualcomm wants to acquire Intel as PC makers switch from x86 to ARM

In a surprising move, chipmaker Qualcomm has been considering a full takeover of Intel, known for its computer processors. A report in on Friday revealed that although a deal is “far from certain,” the two companies have held talks on the subject.

Intel, which is currently valued at $87 billion, has been facing a huge crisis in recent years. The company’s shares have fallen by 60% this year alone. In 2020, Intel lost Apple from its customer portfolio with

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iPhone 16 tip: Replace the camera button on your Lock Screen

The iPhone 16 and 16 Pro are now in users’ hands. If you’ve purchased the latest iPhone, that means you now have Camera Control —a dedicated side button for the camera. Hot tip: now you can replace the Lock Screen’s camera button with something else . Here’s how to do it.

iOS 18 introduced the ability to customize your iPhone in so many ways . One of its new customization features impacts the Lock Screen.

The iPhone’s standard flashlight and camera

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Here’s every tool you’ll need to replace the iPhone 16’s battery

Apple is celebrating iPhone 16 launch day in a variety of ways, including . Hopefully no one will need a battery repair or replacement for their new iPhone 16 any time soon. But if and when there’s a need, here are all the tools you’ll want to have on hand.

Apple has worked for years to help make each iPhone last as long as possible. But recently its efforts have clearly been ramping up. The new Repair Assistant feature is a part of that, plus key changes


dbrand delivers the grippiest iPhone 16 case, ‘idiot-proof’ screen protector, Area 51 skin

“Definitely not a cult” dbrand has launched three new products for the iPhone 16 lineup to protect and uniquely style your new device. The offers the “world’s grippiest phone case™” with a free skin of your choice included, there’s the new “idiot-proof” screen protector that guarantees a “flawless” installation, plus a new Area 51 skin that features a slick 3D textured design. Order yours below.

The iPhone 16 and 16 Pro devices are officially here

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HomeKit’s Matter 1.2 update expands support for new devices on Apple’s smart home platform

With the release of iOS 18 , HomeKit now supports Matter 1.2, which brings new opportunities for HomeKit vendors. A perfect example of this is the . It will now be fully available within HomeKit.

The WELOV P200 Pro features state-of-the-art air purification technology, including advanced filtration systems and real-time air quality monitoring, offering users a comprehensive solution for maintaining optimal air quality.

With the latest updates to Apple’s HomeKit platform, the WELOV Matter P20

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Pocket Casts adds clip sharing and support for transcripts

The next notable update (version 7.72) for Pocket Casts on and adds support for transcripts and video/audio clip sharing.

Podcasters have to manually add their own transcripts, with Pocket Casts not going the Apple or YouTube (Music) route of automatic generation. Transcript support in Pocket Casts is based on the Podcasting 2.0 Transcript tag.

On supported shows, there will be an active/tappable Transcript button in the bottom Now Playing toolbar, which you can customize and move into the overflow menu.

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Apple calls AirPods design ‘the snorkel,’ plus other AirPods 4 details

AirPods 4 are , and Engadget has a with the team behind the product. Details include the timing of when development started, how ANC is made possible on an open-ear design, use of the term ‘snorkel,’ and more.

Apparently, Apple’s team refers to the front end of AirPods as the ‘snorkel.’ A technical term, clearly.

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The front end of the buds, which Bergeron revealed the team calls the “snorkel,” is very different from the AirPods 3…With

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