iFixit Launches FixHub Portable USB-C Soldering System to Encourage Repair Projects

As part of its longstanding efforts to encourage users to repair their electronic devices and other items, iFixit is announcing FixHub, a USB-C soldering iron and portable power station designed to allow all types of users to handle soldering work wherever they may be. The Portable Power Station serves as the command and power center …
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Apple Shares First Example of Image Playground in Action, and It’s Based on Craig Federighi’s Dog

Apple has shared its first “real-world example” of Image Playground, the upcoming Apple Intelligence feature that generates cartoon-like illustrations based on a text prompt. The picture was apparently made by Apple’s senior VP of software engineering Craig Federighi for his wife, in honor of his dog Bailey’s recent birthday. The picture shows a cute dog …
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iPhone 16 Pro Models Reportedly Boast Up to 26% Faster 5G Speeds

Apple’s latest iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are delivering significantly faster 5G speeds compared to their predecessors, according to new data from SpeedSmart. The speed boost comes courtesy of the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 modem integrated into the Pro models. SpeedSmart’s testing revealed an average 23.7% increase in 5G download speeds for …
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Netflix App to End Support for iOS 16, Require iPhone XS or Later to Work

The Netlix app is set to end support for iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, requiring all users to be running iOS 17 or later or iPadOS 17 or later in order to receive new updates, features, and bug fixes. That means iOS 16 users – who will mainly be iPhone X owners as well as …
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All iPhone 16 Models Support Up to 45W Fast Charging via USB-C

All iPhone 16 models support up to 45W of wired fast charging via the USB-C port, up from 29W on the iPhone 15, according to a new certification shared by leaker ShrimpApplePro. Details submitted to the China Quality Certification Center (CQC) and posted to Weibo confirm that all iPhone 16 models tested at 5-15V and …
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