Airalo App Relaunch and fraenk Raises Included Data Two digital mobile offerings used the quiet middle of the month to update their plans and apps. Airalo has relaunched its app to make eSIM management simpler, while fraenk, Deutsche Telekom’s app-only tariff, has increased the included data allowance for its customers. Airalo focuses on digital eSIM tariffs for international travelers who need quick, short-term mobile access abroad. The refreshed app aims to streamline buying, installing and managing eSIMs from one place, reducing friction for frequent or spontaneous travelers. Learn more on Airalo’s site: airalo.com. fraenk is an app-first mobile tariff from Deutsche Telekom that targets cost-conscious, app-native users. The recent update increases the data volume included in its plans, giving users more data without changing how they subscribe or manage their…

Wi‑Fi 8: Prioritizing Stability Over Peak Speed The race for higher Wi‑Fi speeds has dominated each new generation — until now. Wi‑Fi 8, the successor to Wi‑Fi 7, is reported to shift priorities away from raw peak throughput and toward more reliable, stable connections that maintain performance in real-world, crowded environments. Instead of focusing solely on top-line megabits per second, Wi‑Fi 8 aims to reduce dropouts, improve quality-of-service (QoS) under load, and handle interference better so multiple devices can coexist without large swings in performance. Improved link stability and fewer disconnections in dense settings Better interference mitigation and channel management Enhanced QoS and resource allocation for many-device scenarios (IoT, smart homes, offices) Potential gains for latency-sensitive use cases like AR/VR and cloud gaming through consistent performance Standards work for new…

macOS 26 Arrives Sept 15 — Why the M4 MacBook Air Is the Best Value in 2025 At Apple’s recent iPhone-focused event, the company confirmed macOS 26 (Tahoe) will be released to the public on September 15. While there wasn’t much new Mac hardware announced, Apple’s laptop lineup is now centered around M4-series chips across Air and Pro models, simplifying choices for buyers. Key takeaways: macOS 26 (Tahoe) official public release: September 15. All current MacBooks use M4-series chips (M4, M4 Pro, M4 Max). The MacBook Air M4 received a $100 price cut and is now a strong value option starting at $999. The MacBook Air M4 is especially notable because Apple bumped the base unified memory to 16GB — a response to heavier workflows and on-device AI features (Apple…

iOS 26.1 Beta 3 Brings Colorful Apple TV App Icon and Other UI Tweaks Apple's third beta of iOS 26.1 introduces several refinements for iPhone and iPad users, most visibly a more colorful Apple TV app icon. The change aligns with a recent rebranding of Apple's streaming service, which will now be presented simply as “Apple TV.” Beyond the icon update, the beta includes additional visual adjustments and quality-of-life tweaks across the system that aim to polish the upcoming release. These changes are being rolled out to developers and public beta testers for feedback ahead of the final version. More colorful Apple TV app icon to match the service's rebrand. Minor UI and visual refinements across iPhone and iPad. Available now in beta for developers and public beta testers. For…

Apple reportedly readies 2nd‑generation Pro Display XDR — now with a camera? Apple appears to be preparing a second-generation version of its high-end Pro Display XDR. First introduced in December 2019 and aimed squarely at professional users, the Pro Display XDR is known for its extreme brightness, color accuracy and premium price — and the next model could add an unexpected feature: a built-in camera. According to early reports, the current model carries the model number A1999 and measures about 41.2 cm tall and 71.8 cm wide. Leaks and hints about the upcoming update suggest Apple may integrate a camera into the display — a notable change for a monitor designed for color-critical and studio workflows. Original launch: December 2019 (Pro Display XDR) Current model number: A1999 (dimensions ~41.2 cm…

Anker's New Qi2 Car Charger: 25W Wireless Charging with Active TEC Cooling Anker has unveiled a Qi2-certified car charger that delivers up to 25W of wireless charging and uses an active thermoelectric cooling (TEC) element to manage temperature and reduce charging time. According to Anker, the new unit can charge an iPhone 17 Pro to 50% in about 22 minutes under the manufacturer's test conditions. The charger stands out from previous in-car wireless mounts by adding active cooling rather than relying solely on passive heatsinks or ventilation. TEC (thermoelectric) cooling uses the Peltier effect to move heat away from the charging coil, which can help maintain higher charging power and avoid thermal throttling—especially in the confined, warm environment of a car. Key points: Qi2-certified for compatibility with the new wireless…

Flix Fixer uses Apple Intelligence to auto-rename video files Flix Fixer, a new macOS app, leverages Apple Intelligence to automatically analyze and rename movie and TV episode files. The tool can detect even unstructured or incomplete filenames, then match files against official episode metadata to produce consistent, customizable filenames. Key features: Automatic analysis of video files using Apple Intelligence. Recognition of unstructured or incomplete filenames. Generation of unified filenames based on official episode information and user-defined templates. The app aims to simplify large-scale video archive maintenance by removing the need for manual renaming and organization. According to the announcement, Flix Fixer consults authoritative episode data to ensure accuracy when renaming series and movie files. Why this matters: messy or inconsistent filenames make media libraries hard to search and keep in…

Rhythm v1.1: Apple Watch support brings heartbeat-guided meditations to the App Store Rhythm, a mindfulness app focused on heartbeat-synced meditations, has released version 1.1 and is now officially available on the App Store. The update is compact — roughly 13 MB — and adds native support for the Apple Watch as a heart-rate data source. Previously, Rhythm could already read heart-rate data from certain in-ear headphones. With the new Watch integration, users can more easily use their wrist-worn heart-rate sensor to guide breathing exercises and timed rests, making heartbeat-driven sessions more accessible across devices. App version: 1.1 Download size: ~13 MB New: Apple Watch supported as a heart-rate source Also supports: heart-rate from compatible in-ear headphones (e.g., some AirPods models) For users who like guided breathing tied to their physiological…

Apple funds 650 MW of wind & solar in Europe to match device charging — Questions remain Apple is increasing investments in European wind and solar projects intended to supply the same amount of electricity that European users consume when charging Apple devices. The company cites projects in countries such as Greece, Poland and Latvia that together add about 650 megawatts (MW) of capacity — which Apple says will produce over one million megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity (roughly 1 terawatt-hour). The announcement frames these investments as a way to offset the electricity used when customers charge iPhones, iPads and other devices in Europe. Key points from the report: Planned additional capacity: ~650 MW across multiple projects. Estimated annual generation: Apple claims over 1,000,000 MWh (≈1 TWh). Locations mentioned include Greece,…

Research: HPI Finds Apple Is Reworking iOS Security Architecture New research from Moritz Steffin and Jiska Classen at the Hasso‑Plattner‑Institut (University of Potsdam) provides the first deep look into modern iOS security mechanisms. Their analysis shows Apple has significantly changed iOS's internal architecture, introducing separated security domains and other structural changes intended to raise the bar for attackers. The paper highlights several key shifts in iOS design: Segmentation of security domains to limit the blast radius of compromises. Changes to process isolation and privilege boundaries within the OS. New or reworked central components that enforce security policies more strictly. These architectural moves suggest Apple is evolving iOS beyond incremental hardening toward a more structural approach to security. That can make exploitation harder for attackers, but may also change how researchers…