Ugreen aluminum USB4 NVMe enclosure — cheaper alternative to TerraMaster D1 Plus Ugreen has listed an aluminum M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure compatible with USB4 and advertised at €58.99 — positioning it as a lower-cost alternative to the recently released TerraMaster D1 Plus. Key details Interface: USB4 (up to 40Gbps) Form factor: M.2 NVMe (likely 2280) Material: Aluminum shell Price: listed at €58.99 (may vary by retailer/region) Cooling: reports vary The original report described the Ugreen enclosure as using passive cooling. Ugreen's product page, however, lists a triple heat dissipation approach that includes an aluminum shell, thermal pad and an active cooling fan — so descriptions differ between sources. The TerraMaster D1 Plus is notable for its passive aluminum design. Where to find more info Ugreen product page: https://www.ugreen.com/products/ugreen-40gbps-m-2-nvme-enclosure-with-cooling-fan TerraMaster D1…

Vodafone adds HMD Fusion X1 — a "kids" smartphone to its lineup Vodafone has added the HMD Fusion X1 — marketed as a smartphone for children and teens — to its device portfolio, offering the handset with its mobile plans. The Fusion X1 is an Android-based device co-developed with Xplora and prioritises parental control and safe-first digital habits. Key points Designed for children/teens: strong built-in parental controls and safety features (GPS tracking, SOS, school mode, screen-time limits). Ships without preinstalled apps by default — parents can add and approve apps. Parental features managed through an Xplora Guardian subscription (reported around €4.99/£4.99 per month for extended control features). Hardware highlights: 6.56" HD+ display, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, 50MP front camera / 108MP main (reported variants), 5,000 mAh battery, Android 14,…

Fire TV Soundbar Plus: Current deal — €189.99 The Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus (released in November) is reportedly on sale for €189.99, down from the regular €269.99. Availability and prices can vary by region — check your local Amazon store. Quick facts Model: Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus Reported price: €189.99 (regular €269.99) Originally released: November Where to buy Search for the product on Amazon (US affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Amazon+Fire+TV+Soundbar+Plus&tag=f1rede-20 For additional coverage, see a related article: AndroidHeadlines Notes Prices vary between Amazon regional sites; the linked US search uses our affiliate tag. We removed direct links to the original RSS source per request. If you want, I can update the post with screenshots, exact product page links for your country, or price-tracking history. Reported by: ifun.de (no RSS link…

iPhone 17: Apple expands production to five factories in IndiaWeeks before the expected iPhone 17 launch, Apple’s manufacturing partners have significantly increased production capacity in India. According to recent reports, the full iPhone 17 lineup — including Pro models — is now being assembled across five Indian factories, with two of those facilities only recently opened.Key points:All iPhone 17 variants (including Pro) are being produced in India from the start, and devices for the US market are expected to ship from India at launch.Major contract manufacturers involved include Tata Group and Foxconn, with Tata ramping up capacity near Hosur and other new facilities coming online.The move is part of Apple’s strategy to diversify its supply chain, reduce reliance on China, and mitigate tariff risks.Production expansion is already underway ahead of…

macOS Sequoia 15.6.1, Sonoma & Ventura — Security updates released Apple has released macOS Sequoia 15.6.1 to address a serious security vulnerability related to processing malicious image files that could lead to memory corruption. Apple also released security updates for macOS Sonoma and macOS Ventura on the same day, and iOS 18.6.2 and iPadOS 18.6.2 were issued for iPhone and iPad. What to know Affected: macOS Sequoia, Sonoma, Ventura; iPhone and iPad (iOS/iPadOS). Issue: Processing crafted image files could cause memory corruption and potentially allow execution of malicious code. Action: Install the updates via System Settings → General → Software Update (Mac) or Settings → General → Software Update (iPhone/iPad). Official details / further reading About the security content of macOS Sequoia 15.6.1 (Apple Support) About the security content of…

Apple has completed its acquisition of Pixelmator, the company behind Pixelmator Pro and Photomator. Paperwork reportedly wrapped in February following a late‑2024 announcement. Apple has now taken the next step by integrating the apps into its Support ecosystem, with new overview and troubleshooting resources for Pixelmator Pro, and references to Photomator interoperability.Key pointsAcquisition timing: announced in late 2024; ownership finalized early 2025.Apple Support now features dedicated pages for Pixelmator Pro.Photomator is treated as a companion app with round‑tripping and iCloud sync noted.Why it mattersPixelmator’s tools are popular among Mac and iOS users for photo editing and image composition. Centralizing help on Apple Support should make it easier to learn features and troubleshoot issues, and may hint at deeper integration with Apple technologies going forward.Official sources and app linksPixelmator’s acquisition announcementPixelmator…

Apple has integrated the image-editing apps Pixelmator Pro and Photomator into its Support website, following Apple’s acquisition of Pixelmator around the New Year, with ownership reportedly finalized in February.What’s newDedicated overview pages on Apple’s Support site for Pixelmator apps.Tighter alignment of Pixelmator Pro and Photomator with Apple’s creative ecosystem.Centralized help resources for setup, troubleshooting, and feature guidance.Why it mattersPixelmator Pro and Photomator are among the most popular photo editing tools on macOS and iOS. Official Apple Support resources should make it easier for users to get started, learn advanced features, and resolve issues quickly.Learn morePixelmator’s acquisition announcementPixelmator Pro (official site)Photomator (official site)Pixelmator Pro on the Mac App StorePhotomator on the App StoreWe will update this post with direct Apple Support links as they become available.

With August nearly over, Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is widely expected to debut in September. Here’s what reliable reporting and leakers suggest—keeping in mind these are unconfirmed until Apple announces them. Event timing Rumored Apple event: Tuesday, Sept 9, 2025. Based on carrier guidance reported by MacRumors. Source Lineup and design Models: iPhone 17, 17 Air (new ultra-thin option), 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max. Roundup iPhone 17 Air: Ultra-thin design (~5.5–6.25mm), 6.6" display, single camera, A19 chip, and possibly Apple’s in-house modem. Details Materials: Pro models may move to a color-matched, all-aluminum chassis and camera island; non-Pro remain aluminum. Chassis leak Camera (Pro): Full-width rear camera island; rumored antenna redesign wrapping the larger camera area to improve signal. More Storage: Base storage could jump to 256GB. Report Cases: New “TechWoven”…

With August winding down, the Apple rumor mill is pointing to a September reveal for the iPhone 17 family. Here’s a concise look at what credible leakers and reports suggest so far. Reminder: these are rumors and could change at launch. Expected date Apple’s iPhone event is rumored for Tuesday, September 9, 2025 (based on carrier guidance reported via MacRumors). Source Lineup highlights Models: iPhone 17, 17 Air (new ultra-thin model), 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max. MacRumors roundup iPhone 17 Air: Targeted as the slimmest iPhone yet, rumored 6.6-inch display, single rear camera, A19 chip, and possibly Apple’s in-house modem. Details Materials: Pro models may switch to an all-aluminum chassis (including the camera bump), while non-Pro models remain aluminum. Source Camera design (Pro): New full-width rear camera “island”; antenna redesign…

Apple has completed its acquisition of Pixelmator, the team behind Pixelmator Pro and Photomator. While the agreement was announced in late 2024 and ownership formally wrapped earlier this year, Apple has now taken the next step by publishing dedicated Apple Support resources for Pixelmator Pro.What’s newApple Support now hosts overview and troubleshooting pages for Pixelmator Pro.Photomator is referenced as a companion app with robust interoperability (round‑tripping and iCloud sync), though it does not yet have its own dedicated Apple Support page.Post‑acquisition updates continue to deepen integration with Apple technologies.Key Apple Support pagesAbout Pixelmator ProIf Pixelmator Pro isn’t workingOfficial and app store linksPixelmator’s acquisition announcementPixelmator Pro on the Mac App StorePhotomator on the App StoreWhy it mattersBringing Pixelmator Pro under Apple’s Support umbrella centralizes help content and signals tighter alignment with…