Apple is gearing up to launch AirTag 2 soon , but four years after the first AirTag debuted, a new test of competing options on Google’s ‘Find My Device’ network shows that Apple is still very much ahead in lost item tracking.

It’s rare for Apple to go four years between product updates. But that’s exactly what it’s done with AirTag.

And a could explain why.

Dominic Preston decided to put Google’s ‘Find My Device’ network to the test, pitting

On paper, the might look like a pretty standard iterative update. But diving into the details, it stands out as one of Apple’s easiest products to recommend , and two new changes specifically may offer the best reason yet for MacBook Pro users to switch to the Air.

For years, Apple has pushed laptop shoppers to the MacBook Pro over the Air with one very important feature: external display support.

With the M1 and M2 MacBook Air, Apple only let you connect to a single display.

This

Apple just shipped new betas across its array of software platforms. Beta 4 for watchOS 11.5, visionOS 2.5, tvOS 18.5, and more is now available.

One week after its last developer betas shipped, Apple has another wave of updates ready.

Beta 4 is now available for users testing visionOS 2.5, watchOS 11.5, tvOS 18.5, and more.

These updates so far have been unusually light on new features or changes.

Unfortunately, that

Apple’s next Mac software update, macOS 15.5, is inching closer to wide distribution. Today Apple released macOS 15.5 beta 4 to developers, bringing the latest refinements and fixes.

If you have opted in to receive developer software updates from Apple, there’s a new one available today for Mac.

macOS Sequoia 15.5 beta 4 is likely one of the last betas in this current software cycle.

Why? Because Apple doesn’t seem to have much it’s

Apple has released iOS 18.5 beta 4 for developers. The pre-release iPhone and iPad software update has been light on features, although there are some small changes.

Changes so far include tweaks to Apple Mail categories and profile pictures .

iOS 18.5 isn’t expected to include any major new features. That’s because iOS 19 development is well underway internally, and Apple has shipped nearly all of its promised features for the iOS 18 cycle.

However, last year’s

I’ve tried many MagSafe wallets over the years, and I’ve yet to find the perfect one. I recently picked up ESR’s new five-card , and it’s become my daily carry thanks to its separate ID slots and ability to hold multiple cards.

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.

The white iPhone 4 release day is always a fun Apple anniversary for me to think about. It comes a week before I bought my very first iPhone (the iPhone 4 in white, of course) and 308 days after the black iPhone 4 arrived in stores.

Between the announcement and release, the white iPhone 4 spanned six Apple press releases:

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