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- 49 mins agoSurprise! Your iPhone 12 got an upgrade to 15W magnetic charging with Qi2
Macworld Although it hasn’t officially been announced by Apple, iOS 17.4 appears to have unlocked Qi2 support for the iPhone 12. A series of tests and feedback from Macworld readers prove that the iPhone 12 now works at full 15W wireless charging speed when magnetically connected to a non-MagSafe Qi2 charger. Last December Apple ushered in Qi2 wireless charging support for the iPhone 13 and 14 with iOS 17.2, joining the iPhone 15’s support for the new MagSafe-based fast-charge technology. Apple-certified MagSafe wireless charging is rated at 15W maximum. Non-certified but compatible magnetic Qi wireless charging is limited by Apple to a maximum of 7.5 watts. Qi2 is the next evolution of Qi wireless charging, with better efficiency and magnetic alignment features, inspired by Apple’s MagSafe technology. Apple gave the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) its own MagSafe specifications to use as the basis for Qi2’s Magnetic Power Profile that defines how the new-generation Qi works. Apple is a WPC “steering member” and chair of the WPC board of directors. Qi2, like MagSafe, supports 15W wireless charging. For more details read our Is Qi2 as fast as MagSafe feature. Although Qi2 is based on Apple’s MagSafe, the iPhone 12, the first iPhone to include MagSafe wireless charging, was left off all reports of backdated support. iOS 17.4 adds unofficial Qi2 support for iPhone 12 Since iOS 17.4, Macworld tests have shown that clamped on to Qi2 chargers the iPhone 12 matches the charging speed of fully Apple-certified MagSafe chargers and even shows up the 15W-only charging animation—yet Apple makes no mention of this support in the iOS 17.4 release notes. In our tests, we first used an Apple MagSafe Charger, which was able to power up an empty iPhone 12 Pro Max to 30 percent in 38 minutes and to 50 percent in 70 minutes. Using the Anker Qi2 MagGo Wireless Charger, we powered up an iPhone 12 Pro Max to 30 percent in 33 minutes and to 50 percent in 64 minutes. Anker’s MagGo charger fills up an iPhone 12 as fast as a MagSage charger with iOS 17.4. Anker’s MagGo charger fills up an iPhone 12 as fast as a MagSage charger with iOS 17.4.Foundry Anker’s MagGo charger fills up an iPhone 12 as fast as a MagSage charger with iOS 17.4.Foundry Foundry While Qi2 narrowly beat MagSafe, in other tests using an iPhone 12 with a smaller battery than the 12 Pro Max, charging times were remarkably close between MagSafe and Qi2 (around 20 minutes to 30 percent and 45-50 to 50 percent). A Macworld reader first alerted us to the change after his Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Pad with Qi2 filled up his phone faster and displayed the MagSafe/Qi2 animation. Belkin, a long-time official Apple charging accessory partner, includes the iPhone 12 in its compatibility notes for its Qi2 chargers: “Universal compatibility supports fast charging of Qi2 compatible devices including iPhone 15, 15 Pro, 15 Plus, 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14, 14 Pro, 14 Plus, 14 Pro Max, iPhone 12/ Pro/ Pro Max/Mini, iPhone 13/ Pro/ Pro Max/Mini”. Macworld is awaiting an official statement from Belkin on Qi2 and iPhone 12 compatibility. Anker’s iPhone 12 Qi2 compatibility stance is a little more confusing. The specs for its MagGo Power Bank include the iPhone 12 as a compatible device. And yet for its 3-in-1 Qi2 MagGo Wireless Charging Station, above, it omits the iPhone 12 from its list of Qi2 compatible devices but includes “MagSafe-compatible iPhone 15/14/13 Series” phones. Elsewhere, Anker states: “The iPhone 12 Pro supports the Qi wireless charging standard, but it does not natively support the newer Qi2 wireless charging standard. While the iPhone 12 Pro is equipped with MagSafe, which offers a similar alignment and efficiency improvement over traditional Qi charging, it was designed before the Qi2 standard was finalized and introduced. Therefore, the iPhone 12 Pro’s wireless charging capabilities are built around the original Qi standard and the proprietary MagSafe technology, rather than Qi2.” Note that the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 13 mini charge up to only 12W, but with standard Qi. However, Anker points out that, as Qi2 is fully backward compatible, you can charge an older Qi-compatible or MagSafe iPhone on a Qi2 charger, but at a maximum of 7.5 watts rather than 15W. Read our test results and reviews of the best MagSafe chargers for iPhone and best MagSafe power banks. Accessories, Mobile Phone Accessories, Power08:00 amHeadway makes self-improvement more sustainable, now under $60
Macworld We all recognize the benefit of investing in personal development and trying to learn new things, but it’s hard to find the time. Making learning a habit, however, is much easier with Headway Premium. This daily learning app can banish your doomscrolling habit, making self-growth more feasible for only $59.99 (reg. $299). Named App Store App of the Day four times and winner of the Apple Editors’ Choice in 2023, Headway helps you gain knowledge in short summaries. In 15 minutes or less, you can absorb the ideas and insights of popular nonfiction titles, whether through reading, watching, or listening. There are over 1,500 summaries currently, with 30-50 new ones added monthly, and you can find summaries on topics like business, health, science, and more. The more you learn, the more Headway gets to know your interests to provide more personalized learning materials. Plus, the app gamifies your learning by offering progress tracking, streaks, and achievements to keep you motivated to learn something new every day. Make self-improvement sustainable with a lifetime subscription to Headway Premium for just $59.99. Headway Premium: Lifetime Subscription – $59.99 See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change. Accessories02:57 amHow to open an Apple Maps URL from a screenshot in macOS
The macOS Photos app uses AI to detect details like addresses in images. Here's how to open the addresses in Apple Maps.Apple MapsIf you've ever browsed maps online in a web browser, such as to use mapping sites like MapQuest, you may have taken screenshots of a location's address for later use.Apple's macOS Photos and Preview apps can sense information, such as the text of an address, in screenshots you've taken. There's also a variety of ways you can manipulate text in screenshots from within both apps. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:05 amDeals: Apple's M3 MacBook Air (10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) drops to $1,329
B&H's exclusive flash deals knock $170 off Apple's new M3 MacBook Air in the popular 10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD spec, delivering the lowest price on record.To snap up the exclusive $170 discount, shop through this activation link from a desktop or laptop computer (not valid through the mobile app) and look for the $1,329 price.Buy for $1,329The special price is valid on the 13-inch Midnight and Space Gray models with a bump up to the 10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, and 512GB of storage. This is one of the most popular specs, as it combines affordability with upgraded performance. You can discounts on every configuration in our M3 MacBook Air Price Guide. Continue Reading on AppleInsiderWednesday March 2711:45 pmBrainBox Adds AI Virtual Advisor to Its Facilities Management Solutions Repertoire
The combination of its core AI for HVAC technology and ARIA can make a significant impact on building operations management, reducing HVAC energy costs by up to 25% and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 40%, according to BrainBox. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.11:33 pmTim Cook’s outdated China playbook may bite Apple
Apple CEO Tim Cook's recent all-smiles charm offensive in China is the latest in a long parade of Western business leaders in recent… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.11:00 pmApple TV+ is the streaming platform with the highest rated content on IMDb
It’s been five years since Apple TV+ was announced. Although its content library is not as vast as that of its competitors, Apple TV+ movies and shows have won multiple awards since then. Interestingly, a study by Self Financial found that . more…10:40 pmRecent 'MFA Bombing' Attacks Targeting Apple Users
An anonymous reader quotes a report from KrebsOnSecurity: Several Apple customers recently reported being targeted in elaborate phishing attacks that involve what appears to be a bug in Apple's password reset feature. In this scenario, a target's Apple devices are forced to display dozens of system-level prompts that prevent the devices from being used until the recipient responds "Allow" or "Don't Allow" to each prompt. Assuming the user manages not to fat-finger the wrong button on the umpteenth password reset request, the scammers will then call the victim while spoofing Apple support in the caller ID, saying the user's account is under attack and that Apple support needs to "verify" a one-time code. [...] What sanely designed authentication system would send dozens of requests for a password change in the span of a few moments, when the first requests haven't even been acted on by the user? Could this be the result of a bug in Apple's systems? Kishan Bagaria is a hobbyist security researcher and engineer who founded the website texts.com (now owned by Automattic), and he's convinced Apple has a problem on its end. In August 2019, Bagaria reported to Apple a bug that allowed an exploit he dubbed "AirDoS" because it could be used to let an attacker infinitely spam all nearby iOS devices with a system-level prompt to share a file via AirDrop -- a file-sharing capability built into Apple products. Apple fixed that bug nearly four months later in December 2019, thanking Bagaria in the associated security bulletin. Bagaria said Apple's fix was to add stricter rate limiting on AirDrop requests, and he suspects that someone has figured out a way to bypass Apple's rate limit on how many of these password reset requests can be sent in a given timeframe. "I think this could be a legit Apple rate limit bug that should be reported," Bagaria said. Read more of this story at Slashdot.10:40 pmRecent 'MFA Bombing' Attacks Targeting Apple Users
An anonymous reader quotes a report from KrebsOnSecurity: Several Apple customers recently reported being targeted in elaborate phishing attacks that involve what appears to be a bug in Apple's password reset feature. In this scenario, a target's Apple devices are forced to display dozens of system-level prompts that prevent the devices from being used until the recipient responds "Allow" or "Don't Allow" to each prompt. Assuming the user manages not to fat-finger the wrong button on the umpteenth password reset request, the scammers will then call the victim while spoofing Apple support in the caller ID, saying the user's account is under attack and that Apple support needs to "verify" a one-time code. [...] What sanely designed authentication system would send dozens of requests for a password change in the span of a few moments, when the first requests haven't even been acted on by the user? Could this be the result of a bug in Apple's systems? Kishan Bagaria is a hobbyist security researcher and engineer who founded the website texts.com (now owned by Automattic), and he's convinced Apple has a problem on its end. In August 2019, Bagaria reported to Apple a bug that allowed an exploit he dubbed "AirDoS" because it could be used to let an attacker infinitely spam all nearby iOS devices with a system-level prompt to share a file via AirDrop -- a file-sharing capability built into Apple products. Apple fixed that bug nearly four months later in December 2019, thanking Bagaria in the associated security bulletin. Bagaria said Apple's fix was to add stricter rate limiting on AirDrop requests, and he suspects that someone has figured out a way to bypass Apple's rate limit on how many of these password reset requests can be sent in a given timeframe. "I think this could be a legit Apple rate limit bug that should be reported," Bagaria said. Read more of this story at Slashdot.10:03 pmWhat’s next for Apple Watch? Here are three things coming soon
Apple has big plans for the Apple Watch, ranging from new health features to a completely new design. Read on as we recap three things to expect from the upcoming Apple Watch – potentially called the “Apple Watch X.” more…09:57 pmOregon governor signs nation’s first right-to-repair bill that bans parts pairing
Starting in 2025, devices can't block repair parts with software pairing checks.09:16 pmDespite Apple pushback, Oregon has passed its right-to-repair bill banning parts pairing | AppleInsiderDespite Apple pushback, Oregon has passed its right-to-repair bill banning parts pairing
Despite Apple lobbying hard against the bill, Oregon has passed its right-to-repair bill that outright bans the controversial practice of parts pairing in repairs.Oregon signs its right-to-repair bill into lawOn Wednesday, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed SB 1596 into law. The law is designed to make it easier for consumers to repair their own devices or have them repaired by someone outside of authorized service repair stations.Most notably, the bill is the first of its kind to ban parts pairing. "Parts pairing" is a term that refers to Apple's practice of matching certain components, such as the screen or battery, with the specific iPhone they were originally installed in. This ensures that only genuine Apple parts are used in the device repair. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:16 pmDespite Apple pushback, Oregon has passed its right-to-repair bill banning parts pairing | AppleInsiderDespite Apple pushback, Oregon has passed its right-to-repair bill banning parts pairing
Despite Apple lobbying hard against the bill, Oregon has passed its right-to-repair bill that outright bans the controversial practice of parts pairing in repairs.Oregon signs its right-to-repair bill into lawOn Wednesday, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed SB 1596 into law. The law is designed to make it easier for consumers to repair their own devices or have them repaired by someone outside of authorized service repair stations.Most notably, the bill is the first of its kind to ban parts pairing. "Parts pairing" is a term that refers to Apple's practice of matching certain components, such as the screen or battery, with the specific iPhone they were originally installed in. This ensures that only genuine Apple parts are used in the device repair. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:00 pmApply for up to 150 jobs a day with just one click
LazyApply saves you time by letting you apply for jobs with just a click -- hundreds of them. Get a lifetime sub now for just $59.97. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)08:35 pmApple Vision Pro is $200 off, but the deal is at risk of selling out
The Apple Vision Pro is now $200 off at Amazon-owned Woot, reflecting the first material discount we've seen on the headset.Apple Vision Pro is on sale, but the only while supplies last.Amazon-owned Woot initially launched a $150 price drop on the Apple Vision Pro earlier today, but the retailer has since increased the discount to $200 off, bringing the price for the 256GB model down to $3,299.Save $200 at Woot Continue Reading on AppleInsider08:20 pm9to5Mac Daily: March 27, 2024 – WWDC24 officially announced
Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by FastMinder: Simple, easy to use fasting tracker for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Get started today for free. Introducing 9to5Mac Daily Plus! Support Chance directly with 9to5Mac Daily Plus and unlock: Ad-free versions of every episode Monthly bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. more…08:16 pmPhil Schiller will be Apple's ecosystem defender for quite some time
Phil Schiller is Apple's biggest defender of Apple's ecosystem, a profile into the Apple Fellow declares, with the executive publicly beating the drum to maintain the vision of co-founder Steve Jobs.Phil Schiller, Apple FellowApple's many regulatory and legal scrapes about the App Store, including its long-running battle against Epic Games and having to deal with the EU's Digital Markets Act, often had the company defending its policies and ways of working. At the forefront of that has been Phil Schiller, who is painted as a long-time defender of the ecosystem.In a profile by the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, Schiller is described as the man who delivers the message that Apple won't back down on matters such as ecosystem control and commission fees. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:33 pmDBRX: Inside the creation of the world’s most powerful open source AI model
Startup Databricks just released DBRX, the most powerful open source large language model yet — eclipsing Meta’s Llama 2… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:30 pmApple Maps might gain customizable routes, topographic maps in iOS 18
Apple Maps could receive major updates in iOS 18: custom routes and topographic maps for a better navigation experience. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)07:14 pmWSJ profiles Phil Schiller, who is working nearly 80 hours a week defending the App Store | 9 to 5 MacWSJ profiles Phil Schiller, who is working nearly 80 hours a week defending the App Store
As Apple continues to face App Store battles around the world, it’s leaning heavily on Phil Schiller, its former Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing. A new report from The Wall Street Journal gives an interesting look at how Schiller, who now holds the title of Apple Fellow, is still working 80-hour weeks to defend the App Store against antitrust allegations and developer criticism. more…