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Spansive, a company developing new wireless charging technology, today announced the launch of the Spansive Source, a multi-phone wireless charging accessory that's designed for families. The Spansive Source is able to charge up to four Qi-enabled devices at one time, using what the company calls "Drop-N-Charge" technology that doesn't require exact placement on the charging surface. ...

Back in March, Apple launched the new 10.5-inch iPad Air with Touch ID, a headphone jack, A12 Bionic processor, support for the Apple Pencil, and compatibility with the Smart Keyboard. Today, B&H Photo and Amazon have kicked off the first sales for the 2019 iPad Air, discounting select configurations by up to $40. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with these vendors. When you click a...

A security researcher found a flaw in Instagram's website that caused thousands of users' email addresses and phone numbers to be exposed online for several weeks, it was revealed on Thursday. David Stier, a data scientist and business consultant, told CNET the website source code for some Instagram user profiles included the account holder's contact information whenever it loaded in a web...

Once you've successfully paired your Powerbeats Pro earbuds to an iPhone or iPad, they'll be given the default name "[Your Name]'s ‌Powerbeats Pro‌." If you want, you can change this name by following the simple steps below. How to Change the Name of Powerbeats Pro on iOSOn your iOS device, launch the Settings app. Tap Bluetooth. Tap the "i" icon next to your ‌Powerbeats Pro‌ in the My...

Apple announced Beats-branded Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds in April 2019, adding a number of new features that set them apart from its wired fitness-oriented Powerbeats 3 earbuds. One of those features is the ability to summon Siri entirely handsfree, allowing you to speak a variety of commands and ask questions. Like with Apple's second-generation AirPods, all you have to do is say "Hey ‌...

Apple in April 2019 debuted its completely wireless Powerbeats Pro headphones, featuring multiple improvements over the original Beats-branded wired Powerbeats 3. If you've purchased a pair of Apple's fitness-focused earbuds, you'll be eager to use them to listen to music, take phone calls, use Siri, and more. Keep reading to learn how to set up and connect them to your devices. Update...

Though designed for iOS devices, Apple's Beats-branded Powerbeats Pro are also compatible with Android smartphones and tablets, so you can take advantage of Apple's wire-free tech even if you're an Android user or have both Android and Apple devices. The downside to using ‌Powerbeats Pro‌ with Android is that you do lose some functions, like Apple's unique H1 chip pairing features and its Si...

Since 2014, Apple has included a little-known feature in iOS called Live Listen that allows an iPhone or iPad to serve as a remote microphone for an MFI-compatible hearing aid. In iOS 12 and later, Live Listen supports Powerbeats Pro, Apple's sporty Beats-branded earphones, making it possible to use your iOS device as a directional mic and have the audio relayed to your ears. As an...

Panic, a company known for developing apps for iOS and macOS, today announced plans to enter the hardware market with the launch of the Playdate, a new handheld gaming system. Playdate features an entirely unique design with a black and white display, d-pad, A+B buttons, and a crank on the side that's designed to be similar to an analog stick. Oh yeah, the crank! No, it doesn't power the ...

Apple may have discontinued its solid gold Apple Watch Edition back in 2016, but that hasn't stopped some keen do-it-yourselfers from filling the void. YouTube stars Casey Neistat and JerryRigEverything's Zack Nelson have teamed up to dip an Apple Watch Series 4 in 24-karat pure gold -- the Apple Watch Edition used 18-karat gold for comparison, but it was solid, not just plated. Bonus:...

Popular PC game League of Legends is on its way to mobile devices, according to three sources with knowledge of plans for the game who spoke with Reuters. The smartphone version of the game is being worked on by Tencent Holdings in China and Riot Games in the United States. Work on the game has been ongoing for over a year, but the game is "unlikely" to debut in 2019. The mobile game faced...

Nintendo today kicked off the beta for its mobile game Mario Kart Tour, limited to Android in Japan and the United States. Thanks to players starting to get their hands on the game, we now have a video and a few screenshots of Mario Kart Tour that provide a good idea of what you can expect from the mobile version of Mario Kart (via iGeneration). Images via iGeneration Like the console...

Apple's Beats-branded Powerbeats Pro earbuds feature integrated buttons and include beamforming microphones that allow you to answer incoming calls when you're wearing them and carry on a handsfree conversation. You can also hang up the call by using the physical buttons when the conversation is over, or even decline a call altogether. Here's how it works. When you hear a ringing tone...

Apple's Beats-branded Powerbeats Pro earbuds include a feature called Automatic Ear Detection that allows the audio routed from a connected device to seamlessly switch to the Powerbeats buds the moment you put them in your ears. This means the ‌Powerbeats Pro‌ can automatically pause the audio track when you remove them, and resume playback when you put them back in again, allowing you to...

Mobile network EE has announced it will launch 5G in the United Kingdom on May 30, beating rival Vodafone's 5G offering which launches in early July. At a London press event this morning, EE revealed that the new 5G service will run alongside 4G. EE also confirmed that it won't be throttling its 4G service to make the 5G look faster. Marc Allera, chief executive of EE, said its 5G radio...

Valve has released a new free standalone Steam Chat app for iOS and Android that brings several of the desktop Steam chat client's features to mobile. Steam users can now use their smartphones and tablets to see who in their friends list is in game or online at a glance, participate in group chats, send invite links, customize notifications for friends, groups and channels, and embed rich...

As of today, transit users in the Portland-Vancouver area are able to use their iPhones and Apple Watches to ride the TriMet, C-Tran, and Portland Streetcar, according to the Portland Tribune. A new update to the Hop app for the Portland area allows the Hop Fastpass for these transit services to be added to Apple Wallet, and from Apple Wallet, they can be used in lieu of a physical ticket or...

There are quite a few deals happening today that could save shoppers some money on iTunes credit, Apple's Smart Battery Case for the iPhone XR, and previous generation Retina iMacs. All of these discounts can be seen below, and our readers should also remember to check out an exclusive Anker sale we have going on this week only, with discounts on high-quality battery packs and Bluetooth speakers. ...