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iOS 26, iPhone 17 event and AirPods Pro 3 — What to know Apple’s iPhone 17 event revealed the new iPhone 17 lineup (including the ultra‑thin iPhone Air), three new Apple Watch models and the all‑new AirPods Pro 3. iOS 26 will be released to the public on September 15, and the iOS 26 RC is already available to public and developer beta testers. Quick highlights New Liquid Glass design: a translucent, cohesive UI across iPhone, iPad and Mac. Phone app redesign & Hold Assist: scroll contacts and hold your place on long support calls. Live Translation: real‑time translation for Phone, FaceTime, Messages (also coming to AirPods). Visual Intelligence: search anything shown on your screen (like reverse image search). Photos tabs return, Camera app cleanup, new lock screen options and…

Anker Soundcore Space A40 — Budget ANC Earbuds on Sale for $45 Right now the Anker Soundcore Space A40 true wireless earbuds are on sale for a record-low price of $45 (about 44% off). They’re one of the best value picks if you want active noise cancellation (ANC) without spending flagship money. Quick summary Sale price: $45 (limited-time) Main features: Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Transparency mode, Soundcore app with EQ Battery: ~10 hours per charge + ~50 extra hours from the case Sound: Warm profile with strong upper-bass; some detail loss in higher frequencies Microphone: Adequate for calls in quiet environments, weaker in noisy places Who should consider these? If you’re on a budget and want ANC for travel, commuting, or noisy offices without paying $200+, the A40s are an…

Firefox for iOS: 'Shake to Summarize' brings Apple Intelligence to web browsing Mozilla has added a new "Shake to Summarize" feature to Firefox for iOS that generates AI-powered summaries of webpages. Users can trigger a summary by shaking their iPhone, tapping the thunderbolt (⚡) icon in the address bar, or selecting Summarize Page from the menu. How it works On supported devices (iPhone 15 Pro and newer with iOS 26+), summaries are generated on-device using Apple Intelligence. Older iPhones or iOS versions will use Mozilla's cloud-based AI fallback. The feature summarizes pages under ~5,000 words and adapts to content type (e.g., recipes become steps; news becomes key takeaways). Privacy & Control Mozilla emphasizes privacy: when possible, processing happens on-device. Users can disable the feature in Firefox settings to avoid accidental…

macOS Tahoe 26: Release Date Confirmed — Early Stability Concerns Persist Apple released the Release Candidate for macOS Tahoe (macOS 26) last week and has confirmed the final launch for September 15, 2025, alongside iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26 and visionOS 26. What’s happening The RC signals Apple’s last major pre-release step before the public rollout. Early beta/RC reports from testers and community sites indicate several stability and reliability complaints, including: Performance slowdowns on some Mac models UI lag related to the new Liquid Glass visual effects Occasional crashes or freezes in Finder and Spotlight Inconsistent behavior with new features (e.g., clipboard history in Spotlight, Phone app integration) What you should do If you rely on your Mac for critical work, wait for the first post-release updates…

Paramount+ — 50% off annual plans (Limited time) Paramount+ is running a limited-time promotion: annual subscriptions are half off. The Essential plan (ad-supported) is $30/year (regularly $60), and the Premium plan (mostly ad-free) is $60/year (regularly $120). This pricing is available for sign-ups through September 18. Note: you must pay for the full year up front; month-to-month pricing is unchanged. Why it’s worth considering Great for fans of Star Trek — includes Strange New Worlds, Lower Decks and other series. Good catalog of shows for RuPaul fans and access to Showtime titles (Premium) like Yellowjackets and the new Dexter. Sports coverage and other originals make it a solid value at half price. Important: The offer requires paying for the entire year in advance. The deal applies to both new and…

Apple Live Translation with AirPods — EU availability limited at launch Apple’s new Live Translation feature for AirPods, introduced with iOS 26 and showcased for the AirPods Pro 3, will not be available to users located in the European Union or using Apple accounts registered in the EU. Apple’s feature-availability page notes the restriction but gives no specific public reason. What the feature does Real-time conversation translation via AirPods (audio heard by both participants if both have AirPods). If the other person doesn’t have AirPods, translations appear or are spoken via the iPhone. Introduced with iOS 26 and supported on iPhone 15+ and the AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4. Why the EU is excluded Apple hasn’t given an official reason. Reporting and context point to the…

iPhone 16: Apple drops larger storage options — 128GB now €849 After the iPhone 17 presentation, Apple has adjusted the iPhone 16 lineup. The standard iPhone 16 is now offered only with 128 GB of storage and is priced at €849 in the Apple Store — €100 less than before. The previously available 256 GB (€1,079) and 512 GB (€1,329) versions have been discontinued. What changed Base model: 128 GB only — €849 256 GB and 512 GB options removed Implications: Users who needed more onboard storage will now need to choose iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max (if available) or rely on cloud storage and external solutions. For shopping, see Apple's iPhone 16 page and an Amazon product search below. Official Apple page: https://www.apple.com/iphone-16/ Search iPhone 16 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=iPhone+16&tag=f1rede-20 Source:…

Anker 622 Magnetic Battery — 42% Off (MagSafe Power Bank Deals) One of the best compact MagSafe power banks, the Anker 622 Magnetic Battery (5,000mAh), is on sale for about 42% off — around $28. This slim, portable charger has a foldable magnetic stand that opens to a 30° angle and supports MagSafe alignment, so you can charge in portrait or landscape while keeping your phone propped up. Key specs Capacity: 5,000mAh MagSafe-compatible magnetic wireless charging Foldable 30° stand (portrait & landscape) Wireless output: up to 7.5W (Qi, older model) Real-world charging According to reported tests, the Anker 622 can recharge an iPhone 16 or 16 Pro to just over 80%, and an iPhone 16 Pro Max to just over 60% from empty. If you need faster wireless refill rates…

Apple updates AI guidelines for Siri amid political scrutiny Recent reporting based on internal documents reveals Apple updated its AI training guidelines in March 2025, changing how its models — including Siri — handle politically sensitive topics. The changes reportedly reclassified topics such as diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI), elections and vaccines as "controversial" and removed terms like "intolerance" and "systemic racism" from earlier drafts. Apple has denied that the guideline updates represent a politically motivated shift to appease any politician, saying its Responsible AI Principles remain intact and that guidelines are regularly revised to improve safety and regional relevance. Key points Guideline update: March 2025 internal documents show changes in how Apple labels and handles sensitive political topics. Language changes: Some DEI-related terms were removed and certain topics labeled…

gematik expands the electronic patient record (ePA) The German digital health agency (gematik) is planning to expand the electronic patient record (ePA) with two patient-focused features: Push notifications to inform patients when their ePA is accessed. Expanded medication plan with clearer overviews of medications and dosages. These changes are part of Germany’s broader digital health strategy to increase transparency, improve medication safety and give patients more control over their data. Why this matters Improves oversight: patients can be alerted to any access to their medical record. Medication safety: a comprehensive meds list helps caregivers and patients avoid errors. Aligned with national digitalisation goals and gematik’s evolving role. Original German (translated) "Die Gesellschafter der gematik haben eine Ausweitung der elektronischen Patientenakte beschlossen. Ziel ist es, die digitale Dokumentation in der Versorgung…