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Hands-on: Apple Watch Series 11, SE 3 & Ultra 3 — First Impressions At Apple’s latest event the smartwatch lineup got a refresh: Series 11, SE 3 and Ultra 3. I spent time trying them on and here are the highlights and first impressions. Apple Watch Series 11 Design: Looks nearly identical to Series 10 — same thinness and dimensions, new IonX coating with ~2× improved scratch resistance and a new Space Gray option. Sizes available at launch. Health: New “Possible hypertension” alerts use existing optical heart sensors and pattern analysis (changes in blood-vessel constriction/expansion vs heart rate) to flag concerning variations — it’s an alert system, not a blood-pressure reading. Software & battery: watchOS 26 brings a sleep score feature. Apple lists ~24 hours battery life, with about 8…

Final Cut Camera 2.0 — Pro features arrive on iPhone Apple has released Final Cut Camera 2.0, a major update that brings professional video tools to compatible iPhones (debuting with the iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max). The update adds ProRes RAW recording, genlock synchronization, Open Gate sensor use, Apple Log 2 and expanded timecode options — features typically found in high-end production workflows. Key features ProRes RAW: Capture unprocessed sensor data for maximum post-production flexibility (exposure, color temperature, tint, demosaicing). Genlock: Frame-accurate synchronization with external reference for multi-camera shoots. Open Gate: Use the full sensor area rather than a cropped window for wider field-of-view and greater reframing room. Apple Log 2: Wider color gamut for improved grading. Timecode options: Time of Day and external timecode support for tight synchronization. High-bitrate ProRes:…

iPhone 17 Pro hands-on: Unibody, camera plateau, battery hopes I spent a brief hands-on with the iPhone 17 Pro at Apple Park. Below are the key impressions from the preview and links to official product pages. Quick summary New unibody design with a matte, soft-touch finish (Cosmic Orange looked great). Camera "plateau" houses three 48MP Fusion cameras; viewfinder shows zoom options up to 8x. Ceramic Shield on the back’s paler rectangle and a sturdier aluminum frame may improve scratch resistance and drop durability. Redesign likely frees internal space for a larger battery; A19 Pro chip promises better power efficiency — both could mean longer battery life. Center Stage selfie camera adds auto-rotating aspect ratios and dual-camera video; camera app layout changed in iOS 26. What I liked The new finish…

Best Laptops for Gaming and School in 2025 — Picks & Buying Guide Finding a laptop that balances work and play doesn’t have to be hard. Gaming laptops now range from slim, portable machines to powerful rigs with dedicated GPUs, and many make excellent school laptops when you need to run productivity apps, edit video, or render 3D projects. Quick takeaway Prioritize at least 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD (if budget allows) — these are often hard to upgrade later. Choose a 14–15" model for the best mix of portability and performance; 15" often hits the best price/performance point. If your work is light (docs, browsing), a standard ultraportable may last longer due to less heat and wear. Recommended models to consider (search links) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 —…

Dropbox Paper apps for iPadOS, iOS and Mac beta reportedly to be discontinued (Oct 9, 2025) — unconfirmed Summary: A report claims that Dropbox will discontinue its Paper app for iPadOS and iOS on 9 October 2025. The apps are said to be removed from the App Stores on that date. Installed versions reportedly will no longer receive updates and may only work in a limited way afterwards. The Mac desktop app distributed as a beta is also said to be discontinued on the same date. Important: I could not find an official Dropbox announcement confirming this exact date. The report linked below appears to be based on third-party reporting. If you rely on Dropbox Paper, consider exporting or backing up important documents and checking Dropbox’s official blog or help…

Apple MagSafe Battery Pack (~€115) — Not limited to "iPhone Air" Apple’s accessory is officially called the MagSafe Battery Pack. Recent German coverage mentioned an "iPhone Air MagSafe Battery," but that naming is inaccurate — the accessory is the standard MagSafe Battery Pack (listed on Apple’s store) and is not a dedicated product only for an "iPhone Air" model. Price Reported price: approx. €115 (US pricing is $99). Compatibility Designed to magnetically attach to iPhones with MagSafe (iPhone 12, 13, 14 series and other MagSafe-compatible models). Not a battery case — it’s a magnetic external battery that attaches to the phone’s back. Does not specifically target an "iPhone 17" or any unreleased model. Where to buy / More info Official Apple product page: Apple — MagSafe Battery Pack Amazon search…

New Apple videos: Quick recap, user stories and shopping guide Following yesterday’s Apple event, Apple has posted several new videos to its official YouTube channel: a short 3-minute recap, a 10-minute shopping guide, and the full event replay. These are useful whether you want a quick summary, help deciding on preorders, or the full keynote experience. Official videos Quick recap (≈3 min): Watch on YouTube Full event replay: Watch on YouTube What’s useful The quick recap is perfect if you have little time. The 10-minute shopping guide helps compare models and decide on preorders. The full replay contains everything announced, with timestamps for deeper details. Links to keep an eye on Search for the announced iPhone on Amazon (affiliate search): iPhone 17 on Amazon Search for the new Apple Watch…

Apple AirPods Pro (3rd Gen) — What’s New Apple announced the 3rd generation AirPods Pro with a redesigned fit, stronger active noise cancellation and longer battery life. Below are the key details, availability and what to expect. Key features Redesigned earbuds with foam-infused ear tips (more sizes) for a better in-ear fit. Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) reportedly up to 2× better than the AirPods Pro 2. Longer battery life — around 8 hours with ANC enabled (up to ~10 hours in other modes). New heart-rate sensor built into the earbuds. IP57 rating for water and dust resistance (improved over previous models). U2 chip in the case for enhanced Find My precision. Live translations / Live Translate feature confirmed by Apple; regional availability (notably in Europe) is not fully clear yet.…

PingPlace: Place macOS notification banners where you want PingPlace is a free, open-source macOS utility that lets you choose where notification banners appear on your screen. Where macOS normally pins banners to the top-right, PingPlace offers eight positions: top-left, top-center, top-right, middle-left, middle-right, bottom-left, bottom-center and bottom-right. Key features Eight configurable banner positions across the screen Free and open-source (source code on GitHub) Installable via Homebrew or direct download from GitHub releases Requirements & permissions PingPlace requires a modern macOS (reports indicate support for macOS 14 and later) and needs Accessibility permissions to move notification banners. Because it is not distributed through the Mac App Store, you may need to bypass Gatekeeper the first time you run it. How to get it Official releases and source code: PingPlace on GitHub…

Beats' New iPhone 17 Cases: Kickstand Lanyard, Thin & Rugged Options Beats has launched a new collection of cases for Apple's iPhone 17 lineup. The standout is the Beats iPhone 17 Kickstand Case with MagSafe & Camera Control, which features a removable lanyard that converts into a magnetic kickstand for hands-free use — handy for travel and preventing accidental loss or pickpocketing. Kickstand Case — Key Details Price: $59 (Apple) Features: Removable lanyard that attaches magnetically and doubles as a kickstand, MagSafe support, Camera Control gestures, hard polycarbonate back with shock-absorbing sidewalls, microfiber interior. Colors: Granite Gray, Bedrock Blue, Limestone (aka Lime Stone), Pebble Pink Buy / More info: Apple product page · Amazon search (affiliate) Thin Case Beats also offers a thin, lightweight case described as "thin, light, and…