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Apple Watch Ultra 3 — Satellite comms, specs & hands-on notes The Apple Watch Ultra 3 introduces built-in satellite communications alongside major hardware and software upgrades: the new S10 chip, a larger LTPO3 wide-angle OLED display, up to 42 hours of battery life, 5G connectivity, and new health features including hypertension notifications and Sleep Score. Apple includes two years of satellite service for safety features with purchase. Quick specs Chip: S10 Display: 49mm case, larger LTPO3 wide-angle OLED, thinner bezels Battery: Up to 42 hours (72 hours in Low Power Mode) Connectivity: 5G, precision GPS, built-in satellite communications Health: Hypertension notifications, Sleep Score, ECG, SpO2, etc. Satellite communications — what it does The Ultra 3 supports Emergency SOS via satellite (included), plus Messages and Find My via satellite in supported…

Apple Watch Series 11 — Summary & Key Features The Apple Watch Series 11 refines Apple's smartwatch formula with health-first upgrades, improved durability and longer battery life. Officially available starting September 19, 2025, its headline features include FDA-cleared hypertension alerts, a new Sleep Score, a wrist-flick gesture, 5G cellular, Ion‑X glass for better scratch resistance, and longer runtime (about 24 hours normal, up to 38 hours in Low Power mode). Quick overview Hypertension alerts: FDA-cleared notifications for high blood pressure trends (setup via iOS Health app). Sleep Score: A ring-based score combining duration, interruptions and bedtime consistency to show sleep quality at a glance. Wrist-flick gesture: Dismiss notifications, end calls and silence alarms by raising then flicking your wrist. Battery:~24 hours typical use; up to 38 hours in Low Power…

iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max — Review Summary and Hands-on Impressions Short take: Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are a meaningful redesign focused on thermal management, durability and camera versatility. The aluminum unibody and an internal vapor chamber help keep the phones cooler while the A19 Pro chip accelerates AI tasks. Battery life is slightly improved on the Max, and the new Center Stage front sensor enhances selfies and FaceTime. What’s new Aluminum unibody with Ceramic Shield 2 and a laser-welded vapor chamber for better heat dissipation. A19 Pro chip — faster AI/graphics performance and better efficiency. Three 48MP rear cameras with expanded zoom options (0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x and greater digital zoom). Center Stage square-front sensor (higher-resolution selfie capture and automatic framing). Design & durability…

Apple Watch 5G (RedCap) — Telekom leads carrier support in Germany Apple's newest Watch models support 5G using a subset of 5G called 5G RedCap ("Reduced Capability") optimized for wearables. While the hardware in the watches includes 5G RedCap modems, actual 5G operation depends on carrier-side support and network upgrades. What is 5G RedCap? 5G RedCap is a lower-power, lower-complexity flavor of 5G designed for devices like smartwatches and many IoT products. It provides many benefits of 5G while keeping power use and device complexity reasonable. (Explainer: What is 5G RedCap?) Carrier availability in Germany Reports indicate that, at the moment, Deutsche Telekom is the carrier in Germany publicly offering Apple Watch 5G connections via 5G RedCap. Other carriers may roll out support later, but users should check with their…

Customize macOS 26 Tahoe: Folder appearance and Safari colors macOS 26 “Tahoe” introduces stronger, more vibrant colors in Finder and even tints menus in apps like Safari. Not everyone likes the change, but Apple provides multiple ways to adjust the look to your taste. Quick summary Finder folders can use bolder colors by default in Tahoe. Safari’s menu area can show color tints that some users find distracting. You can customize folder colors with tags, set a global folder color, and add icons or emojis to folders. How to adjust folder appearance Change folder color using Tags Open Finder → Finder menu → Settings → Tags. Create or edit a tag and pick a color. Enable “Tint folders based on Tags” (if available) and assign the tag to folders. Set…

Meta Ray‑Ban Display (Gen 2) — Overview, Price & Availability Announced at Meta Connect 2025, the Ray‑Ban Display (2nd generation) is a refined smart‑glasses effort that embeds a small see‑through display in the right lens for discreet notifications, directions and even video calls. It’s paired with the Meta Neural Band — a wristband that translates subtle thumb swipes and wrist twists into navigation and volume control — plus a feature called Conversational Focus that provides live captions in noisy environments. Key specs & features Integrated right‑lens micro display for quick glances Meta Neural Band for gesture controls (swipe to navigate, twist for volume) Conversational Focus: live captions for conversations in loud places Improved battery life and camera vs. prior gen Price: $799 (US) Release / availability: Ships Sept 30, 2025;…

Meta Ray‑Ban Display — Hands‑On Summary Revealed at Meta Connect 2025, the Ray‑Ban Display pairs classic Ray‑Ban styling with a tiny integrated display in the right lens and the new Meta Neural Band wrist wearable for gesture controls. Key features Right‑lens micro‑display for discreet notifications, directions and even video calls. Meta Neural Band (wrist) uses EMG gestures: thumb‑swipe to navigate, wrist twist for volume. Conversational Focus: live captions for the person you’re speaking with, even in noisy environments. Designed with EssilorLuxottica; available in Black and Sand. Price: $799. US retail launch: September 30, 2025. Demo scheduling and official product details on Meta’s site. Why it matters These aren’t meant to replace your phone, but they refine the smart‑glasses idea — subtle hardware, natural gestures and useful features like live captions…

DB Navigator integrates rental bikes and e-scooters The Deutsche Bahn has expanded the DB Navigator app to show rental bicycles and electric scooters nationwide. Users can now see available shared bikes and scooters across Germany in the app. However, an important limitation remains: booking the vehicles is currently possible only in selected cities and metropolitan areas. What works The DB Navigator displays nearby shared bikes and e-scooters from partner providers. Availability is visible across Germany in the app's Nearby menu. For booking, the app redirects users to the respective partner's app (for example, Call a Bike or Dott), where registration and rental are completed. Limitations Direct booking through DB Navigator is not available everywhere — only in selected cities where partners have integrated booking support. Some features (like live locations…

Best MagSafe power banks for 2025 — Quick guide Smartphones are getting thinner and batteries smaller — magnetic MagSafe-style power banks are increasingly useful. After testing many portable magnetic banks, the top pick is Anker’s Qi2 MagGo 10K for balance of capacity and speed. There are also strong budget and ultra-slim alternatives. Top picks Anker Qi2 MagGo 10K — Our top pick: 10,000mAh capacity, Qi2-compatible magnetic attachment, good balance of size and charge. Amazon search: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Anker+Qi2+MagGo+10K&tag=f1rede-20 — other retailer: https://www.bestbuy.com/product/anker-maggo-power-bank-10k-black/JJ858R7485 Anker Nano MagGo Slim — Slim, pocketable alternative; often cheaper than Apple’s MagSafe battery. Amazon search: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Anker+Nano+MagGo+Slim&tag=f1rede-20 — Anker store: https://www.anker.com/products/a1664-maggo-10000mah-power-bank Belkin BoostCharge Pro 10K — Premium feel, Qi2-certified; solid performance but can run hot and is a bit bulkier. Amazon search: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Belkin+BoostCharge+Pro+10K&tag=f1rede-20 — Best Buy: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/belkin-boost-charge-pro-10k-magsafe-compatible-power-bank-black/6474523.p Baseus Picogo 5K…

EU continues DMA scrutiny of Apple — developer feedback & risk of daily fines The European Commission is gathering developer and user feedback to assess whether Apple complies with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The move follows earlier findings that led to a €500 million fine for Apple over App Store restrictions. If Apple remains non‑compliant, the Commission can impose daily or periodic fines until compliance is achieved. Summary EU is collecting input from developers and affected users to evaluate Apple's DMA compliance. Apple was fined €500M in relation to DMA breaches regarding App Store restrictions earlier in 2025. Non‑compliance can lead to daily fines or ongoing penalty payments until full compliance. Timeline & context - Spring 2025: EU fined Apple €500M for imposing technical and commercial restrictions limiting alternatives…