BMW backtracks from charging subscriptions for heated seats
Drivers have been much less willing to pay to use features relying on pre-installed hardware, such as the heated seats, remote-start function on a key fob, or simply going faster......»»
Monday’s best deals drop AirPods Pro 2 and Apple Watch SE 2 to $189 each, plus more
Now’s the time to upgrade to AirPods Pro 2 and its refreshed USB-C charging case. A $60 price cut lands at $189 to join these discounted Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen styles from $189. Plus, Belkin’s 15W BoostCharge Pro MagSafe pad now comes in two new.....»»
These are my favorite MagSafe stands for iPhone and StandBy
One of my favorite features in iOS 17 is StandBy, which turns your iPhone into a smart display when it’s in landscape orientation and charging. One of the best ways to take full advantage of StandBy is with an upright wireless charger. Head bel.....»»
Spotify’s second price hike in 9 months will target audiobook listeners
Bloomberg report claims price hike coming to Australia, Pakistan, and the UK first. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Spotify Premium subscriptions include up to 15 hours of audiobook listening. But starting in April, the company.....»»
Google might make users pay for AI features in search results
Plan would represent a first for what has been a completely ad-funded search engine. Enlarge / You think this cute little search robot is going to work for free? (credit: Getty Images) Google might start charging for acc.....»»
Everything you need to know about EV charging
While there's rarely a one-size-fits-all answer, we've demystified the ins and outs of EV charging......»»
Spotify raising prices for subscribers again this year
Spotify is cranking up the volume, err, subscription price, for the second time in a year. Whether it’s to cover the increased cost of licensing music or to fund future complaints against Apple, Spotify will start charging subscribers $1 to $2 more.....»»
Webasto sells majority stake in struggling EV charging unit
Webasto today closed on the sale of a majority stake in its EV charger business as the German supplier eyes a financial turnaround......»»
Anker finally shipping its new 15W 3-in-1 Qi2 magnetic charging stations
The final Anker Qi2 releases that were first shown off at CES 2024 are beginning to ship. We’ve seen a handful of the company’s new 15W chargers already debut, but today, the brand’s new 3-in-1 charging stands hit store shelves, complete with 1.....»»
Samsung’s One UI 6.1 update just killed the charging speeds on its phones
Following the release of the One UI 6.1 update, it seems that Samsung users are reporting a slowdown on charging speeds. The post Samsung’s One UI 6.1 update just killed the charging speeds on its phones appeared first on Phandroid. The.....»»
An Android phone you haven’t heard of just won the charging game
The $300 Infinix Note 40 Pro+ has a premium persona and does something with charging that no other Android phone does......»»
Apple likes Services revenue, so you should listen to this podcast, claims report
Want to be featured on the App Store? Develop a new feature that uses Apple’s latest technologies. Looking for a similar featured spot on Apple Podcasts? Consider charging listeners for your podcast. more….....»»
Save $150 on the Google Pixel Tablet with Charging Speaker Dock
The 256GB model of the feature-packed Google Pixel Tablet with Charging Speaker Dock is on sale from Best Buy at $150 off, which brings its price down to $449......»»
iOS 17.4 has an unexpected charging benefit for iPhone 12 owners
While still not getting the full charging speed that Qi2 allows, the iPhone 12 now charges a bit faster after the iOS 17.4 release.Apple's iPhone 12 introduced wireless MagSafe charging in 2020Apple's MagSafe first launched as a competitor to Qi char.....»»
iPhone 12 Qi2 charging is a surprise upgrade in iOS 17.4
There was a surprise upgrade for some in iOS 17.4: tests reveal that it enabled iPhone 12 Qi2 charging, at the full 15W speed. Support for 15W Qi2 charging was first announced for the iPhone 15, and then extended to the iPhone 13 and 14 through th.....»»
mophie unveils its first Qi2 chargers for a more affordable MagSafe experience [Update]
We learned more about the second generation of the Qi wireless charging standard last year and it’s ended up as compatible with iPhone 13 through 15. Now mophie is one of the first accessory makers to unveil its Qi2 devices. more….....»»
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6 will have disappointing charging speeds
According to leaked specs, it seems that Samsung won’t be improving the charging speeds of its upcoming foldables. The post Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6 will have disappointing charging speeds appeared first on Phandroid. One of the t.....»»
UGREEN’s Newest Powerbanks come with on-the-go Fast Charging
UGREEN recently announced the launch of its 5,000 and 10,000 magnetic power banks, which are designed for easy battery top-ups for users on the move. The post UGREEN’s Newest Powerbanks come with on-the-go Fast Charging appeared first on Phandr.....»»
Switch to iPhone 15? You’ll need this cable for CarPlay
Apple changed the charging port from Lightning to USB-C with the iPhone 15. A USB-C charging cable comes in the box, but upgraders may need to purchase a separate cable to continue using CarPlay. more….....»»
EV, hybrid owners are increasingly pleased with home chargers, J.D. Power says
Equipment has improved and, compared with public charging, charging at home is convenient and cost-effective......»»
Apple"s removable battery standard could change device charging forever
Apple's engineers are researching how to best make a series of standardized enclosures that would allow users to routinely swap batteries between higher-powered devices like an iMac, and lower powered ones like keyboards or other peripherals.Multiple.....»»