Introduced in iOS 16, Focus Filters are excellent in premise. If you’re in say, a Work focus, you can block out distracting apps, websites, and notifications. It even works in Messages, where you’ll only see texts from people in your Work focus.
There’s one caveat with its implementation in Messages though, and it makes it much less useful for me than it could be.
Personally, I often find myself getting sidetracked in great conversations while working on my Mac. Initially
Insta360, named for its panoramic action camera, is the latest company to jump on the trend.
In March, my colleague Fernando Silva opened my eyes to the world of rear touchscreen iPhone cases. The purpose? Mostly using the highest-quality camera on your iPhone to take selfies. Fair enough.
What I didn’t realize is that this is apparently becoming a trend now. The Selfix iPhone case as a one-off accessory is one thing, but Insta360 is a brand with
Desk setups are ever evolving. Because so much of our workflow and desk revolves around tech, which changes constantly, the products we use every day naturally change alongside it. But one thing I’ve noticed over the years is that when I invest a little more in premium accessories, they tend to last much longer. There will always be a place for budget-conscious products, but the accessories I keep coming back to are usually well-built, thoughtfully designed, and that improve my overall workflow. I wanted
After being introduced at CES, Belkin has recently started shipping some of its newest MagSafe and Qi2 products for 2026. First up is their slim Qi2 battery bank for iPhone – sporting a built in kickstand.
This is by no means the first slim 5000mAh MagSafe battery bank for iPhone, but the has one standout feature: a kickstand. This is great for watching videos, FaceTime, or propping up your phone on a desk.
Beyond the kickstand, the is about everything you
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Over the past few weeks, the Mac admins I talk with have been talking about a report from regarding
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A new filing in the FCC database has revealed an unannounced Apple-made Bluetooth headphone. Here are the details.
As spotted by (via ), a new FCC filing lists an unreleased Apple product with the model number A3577.
In the document, under a section titled “Device Under Test (DUT) Information,” the device is described simply as “Bluetooth over-ear headphones,” and as having “an integral battery, microphone and antenna.”
The filing also lists the information as
In a filing made today appealing the antitrust ruling against its search business, Google argues that its long-running deal with Apple reflects lawful competition, not anticompetitive exclusion. Here are the details.
In August 2024, the Department of Justice won its antitrust case against Google , with the court finding that the company had illegally maintained monopolies in general search and search advertising.
From Judge Amit Mehta’s conclusion:
After having carefully considered and weighed the witness testimony and evidence, the court reaches
At I/O 2026, Google previewed two major features for the Gemini app on macOS that are coming this summer.
Google introduced the in , with a “small team” using to aid development.
is your 24/7 personal AI agent that can take actions on your behalf to help “navigate your digital life.” This includes integrating with Gmail, Docs, and other Workspace apps, as well as third-party services. It will be available to Google AI Ultra ($10
The latest WhatsApp beta for iPhone includes references to a new contacts hub that will make it easier to see who is online and who was active recently. Here are the details.
As spotted by , WhatsApp is working on a new contacts hub that will display who is, or recently was, online.
On WhatsApp, users can choose whether other contacts can see their online activity. Accordingly, WhatsApp only lets users see someone else’s online status if they also make their own online status visible.
Yet, for users