Hands-on: Anker’s new 45W charger adds a useful built-in display in a compact design [U]

At CES 2026, Anker unveiled a pretty neat with a smart display. You might’ve heard about it already, but as of today, it’s now .

Update 2/15: Now available for purchase in to match the iPhone 17 Pro!

First things first, the is one of the most compact 45W power adapters I’ve ever seen. One of the charging trends I noticed at CES 2026 is that basically every charger is a size smaller than

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Report: Apple’s upcoming low-cost MacBook will come in ‘fun colors,’ launch next month

Apple has long been rumored to be working on a new A18 Pro-powered MacBook, at an effort to gain marketshare with a cheaper product offering. Today, is reporting that the company will announce the device at an ‘event’ in March, and that it should come in a number of unique color choices.

While recent Mac-related rumors have mostly surrounded the upcoming M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pros and the redesigned OLED MacBook Pros , Apple’s first low-cost MacBook is also a really


iOS 27 to include code cleanup and interface tweaks in hopes to boost battery life: report

In , Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman shared a number of new details about Apple’s upcoming software release: iOS 27. The company is aiming to ‘tidy’ its codebase, upgrade older apps, and tweak Liquid Glass – and as a result, battery life should hopefully improve.

It’s been previously reported that iOS 27 would mostly focus on performance improvements and stability. However, today’s report includes three key details on how the company will accomplish that:

  • Removing ‘scraps’ of old code

Tesla is still working on CarPlay support, but here’s why it hasn’t launched yet

According to a new report from , Tesla is still working on adding CarPlay integration to its cars. The automaker, however, reportedly hit “a few hurdles” that it had to ask Apple to fix.

Last November, Bloomberg broke the news that Tesla was working on CarPlay support and that the feature could launch “in the coming months.” Tesla plans to integrate CarPlay as “a window inside its broader interface.”

In the latest edition of his , Mark Gurman reports that “Tesla continues to plan to add


Apple reportedly releasing new ‘Sales Coach’ app soon

Apple is reportedly planning to launch a new “Sales Coach” app later this month. The app will allegedly serve as a place for Apple to provide “sales tips and training resources” to employees, plus integrate with an AI chatbot.

The report comes from , which cites anonymous source “familiar with the matter.”

The “Sales Coach” app will serve as a replacement to Apple’s existing , according to the report. The app will “provide sales tips and training resources to Apple Store and Apple Authorized


AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods Pro 2: There’s more to the upgrade than you might expect

When initially debuted, I was a little bit hesitant about upgrading. I felt that were still excellent. On top of that, one of the key features of , Live Translation, was also coming to AirPods Pro 2. However, after giving them plenty of usage, I can definitely say they’re worth an upgrade for a lot of people.

It all comes down to fit, pretty much. feel a lot nicer in my ears. They’re a lot lighter, in a way – in the sense

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Indie App Spotlight: ‘Peaks’ uses Apple Health data to help you manage your energy

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight . This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact .

If you’re an user, the Apple Health app has loads of useful data based on what it can collect from the watch. However, it’s not always easy to analyze that data and turn it into actionable health advice. solves one part of the problem, by utilizing your

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Here’s why M5 MacBook Pro is still worth buying, even as redesign rumors loom

The current design is nearing five years old. It’s also not at all a secret that Apple is working on a redesign for its MacBook Pro lineup.

Despite those facts though, there’s still one compelling argument to be made about buying one today – even with bigger changes right around the horizon.

First things first, when I say – I specifically mean the base model with M5. This isn’t to be confused with the upcoming M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models that should

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These rumored iPhone 18 Pro features might tempt you to upgrade later this year

Later this year, Apple will once again unveil a full set of flagship iPhones. It may feel like is still pretty recent, but actually – it’s already been five months. Out of everything in the rumor mill, iPhone Fold certainly sounds the most interesting – but there’s still a few interesting upgrades coming to the iPhone 18 Pro.

One of the awesome benefits of switching from aluminum to titanium is the fact that it’s much easier to produce more appealing colors. We saw that last year

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How to disable privacy indicators on external displays connected to your Mac [Video]

Apple includes privacy indicators in the upper-right corner of your Mac’s display to indicate when critical hardware is in use. An orange indicator means your microphone is in use, while a green indicator suggests the camera is in use. These indicators help users stay diligent about apps that may be using the camera or microphone legitimately or, in the worst case, unscrupulously.

While I appreciate having these indicators, they can become a distraction when taking screenshots or recording my Mac’s external display. Thankfully, Apple provides

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