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- 09:34 pmDJI Osmo 360 review: A better action camera choice
The DJI Osmo 360 is an excellent example of how to do a 360-degree camera system right. Its massive optional selfie stick is overkill for most people.DJI Osmo 360 and accessoriesApple has, in recent years, made its iPhones more useful for videography. However, while it has features like Action Mode to make it useful for filming fast activities, it's still not exactly the best choice for some more hazardous situations.In cases where someone wants to ski down a mountain, the action camera is still king. In cases where you want more control over how a shot is framed instead of a fixed-on-body position that looks bad, you need a 360-degree camera. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:30 pmIndie App Spotlight: ‘This Day’ turns photo cleanup into a simple daily habit
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Everyone probably has a massive photo library going back for years, maybe even over a decade. Over time, that consumes more and more storage – and this becomes a problem, especially if you’re paying for iCloud storage. On the other hand, decluttering isn’t easy. This Day turns photo decluttering into a habit, by designing an interface that allows you to address it one day at a time. more…06:31 pmLimited-time Apple Card promo offers $100 Bonus Daily Cash when you add a co-owner
Apple Card has been throwing around loads of limited-time sign up offers lately, but those only help new customers – not existing ones. This new offer, however, benefits existing Apple Card users. Through May 18th, Apple Card users can add a co-owner to their account and get $100 in Daily Cash after the new co-owner spends $100 in their first 30 days. more…06:24 pmxAI is bringing Grok Voice mode to Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay recently gained support for AI chatbots, and the third app to add support is coming soon: Grok. more…02:32 pmKuxiu S4 25W Semi-Solid Wireless 10K Power Bank review: thinnest 10K magnetic power bank
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Slimmest-ever 10K power bank Semi-solid-state technology 25W wireless or 30W wired charging Kickstand Bright smart display Cons S3 has built-in cable Our Verdict The Kuxiu S4 is the slimmest 10K magnetic wireless power bank we have tested yet. If you want thinner, you’ll have to sacrifice half the battery capacity with a 5K battery pack. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$89.99 Best Prices Today: Kuxiu S4 Semi-Solid Safe 25W Wireless 10K Power Bank Retailer Price Kuxiu $84.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket When we reviewed the Kuxiu S3 25W 10K Solid-State Power Bank we called it the “fast 25W wireless battery pack that has it all”. We were impressed by its built-in USB-C cable, integrated kickstand, and super-clear digital battery display. Now, the same company has released the S4 Power Bank. It’s not the S3 plus some more. In fact it’s a bit less than the S3, but in one aspect that’s great news—because the Kuxiu S4 is the slimmest 10K magnetic wireless power bank we’ve ever tested. And it’s pretty special in other ways, too. Simon Jary Power bank specs Capacity: 38.5Wh (10000mAh) Input charger: USB-C (30W) Output charger: Wireless (25W) & USB-C (30W) On test charged iPhone to: 177% Weight: 7.55oz (214g) Dimensions: 4.1 x 2.7 x 0.53 inches (104 x 69 x 13.7mm) Colors: Cosmic Orange, Black Battery capacity: 10000mAh (10K) is the largest battery size that you can clamp to the back of your MagSafe iPhone without it being too cumbersome to pocket—and small pockets will better appreciate a 5000mAh (5K) power bank. Read reviews of all the best magnetic power banks we have tested, both 5K and 10K. Not all 10K or 5K power banks have exactly the same capacity. To get more precise you need to look at the capacity in watt hours (Wh). The S4’s 38.5Wh is a smidge under the S3’s 39.5Wh. The average 10K battery capacity in watt hours is 37.9Wh. Speed: For power output the S4 is rated at the top 25W, using the latest Qi2.2 wireless charging technology. Only the iPhone 16 series and later can take all 25W, with older iPhones pegged back at 15W (still much faster than still-available 7.5W battery packs). Note that the 17e is also limited to 15W, and the iPhone Air to 20W. The S4’s USB-C port is rated at 30W so will charge your iPhone faster if you need to power up as quickly as possible, but you’ll need to bring a USB-C cable—unlike with the S3 that comes with its own built-in. The very fastest wired iPhone charging we’ve seen from a magnetic power bank is 45W from The Baseus PicoGo AM52, but it’s unlikely the iPhone will accept much more than 35W anyway. When recharging the S4 power bank, the power input is 30W—at the top end of magnetic wireless power bank range. Simon Jary Like the S3, the S4 is built using semi-solid-state (SSS) battery technology that’s engineered for superior safety, longevity and thermal stability compared to standard lithium-ion battery packs. You can skip the next bit if you’re not interested in technical details… What are Semi-Solid State batteries? Semi-Solid is a transition technology between traditional liquid lithium-ion batteries and all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs). When all solid-state batteries are mainstream, they will likely replace semi, but semi is as good as we have today. Once proven in electric vehicles, we expect to see ASSB power banks in by 2028. Why so long? All-solid-state batteries will require new manufacturing facilities, while semi-solid-state batteries are compatible with existing lithium-ion production lines, requiring only minimal (10-20%) new equipment. As such, ASSBs will be expensive—maybe 3-4x—than traditional batteries and so are unlikely to be seen in mainstream laptops until manufacturing ramps up and costs go down.. SSS batteries replace a large portion of flammable liquid electrolyte with a gel or slurry, typically only 5–10% liquid remains. The reduction of flammable liquid significantly lowers the risks of thermal runaway, leakage, and fire. They are more resistant to extreme heat and physical damage. This is why we expect airlines to allow only solid-state batteries on flights in the future. This improved thermal stability also means the batteries should perform better in colder temperatures. Aside from greater safety, solid-state tech allows the battery to have a higher energy density, so they can be made smaller. They should also last longer with a greater number of possible charge cycles before capacity degradation. Simon Jary Thinnest design yet Kuxiu calls the aluminum-alloy S4 “the world’s thinnest 10,000mAh semi-solid-state cell”, and it’s not wrong. 13.7mm is the thinnest 10K power bank we’ve tested. The previous champ, the Anker MagGo 10K Slim, is a full millimeter thicker and offers only 15W power output. The average depth of a 10K power bank is 18.2mm. Some other 10K power banks are 16mm or 17mm deep, but the average is 20-22mm. The S4 is a third thinner than those chunky beasts. Let’s be honest, it’s not a sliver of a power bank—it still looks large compared to the thinnest 5K battery packs—but it is the slimmest 10K. Even the 5K power banks we’ve tested average out at 10.7mm depth, although the slimmest of all (the BMX SolidSafe Air 5K) is a mere 6.8mm deep. Kuxiu S4 vs Kuxiu S3: slim vs cable The S4 is noticeably slimmer than the S3 but lacks its long integrated USB-C cable. That means Kuxiu has been able to make the S4 over 35% slimmer—14mm vs 22cm. While we love a built-in cable on a magnetic power bank (wired charging is always faster and a cable makes recharging the power bank itself less hassle), we also desire them to be as slim as can be. That’s the major compromise between choosing between the S3 and S4, but there are more differences. Read our Kuxiu S3 review for more details. Both power banks feature a stand, and the S3’s stand is larger and more robust than the S4’s bottom-mounted pull-out but the S4’s performs well enough. Simon Jary Both have a digital display so you can see precisely how much power remains in the power bank—most make do with four tiny LEDs, each of which represents 25% battery charge, compared to the exact number a digital display readout gives you. The S3’s is clear to read but shows just the remaining battery charge. The TFT display on the S4—tucked behind the stand—is smarter and more colorful, showing battery health, operating temperature, battery level (remaining charge), wireless charging power and USB-C input/output power plus battery safety alerts where appropriate. You might not need to know all that info but it’s there, presented on three digital circles. Finally, the Kuxiu S4 is available in a stunning Cosmic Orange to match the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max as well as the same Black as the S3. Recharging performance At Macworld we produce a battery performance report for all the power banks that pass through our labs. There’s nothing fancy involving microscopes and spectrometers. We simply drain an iPhone’s battery to 0%, connect the power bank and see how many times it can recharge the phone. If it fills the phone up with juice to spare, we wait till the phone has run out again and repeat until the power bank is empty. The best score we have got from a 10000mAh (10K) power bank is 190% (the 15W EcoFlow RAPID 10K), with an average score of 166%. The Kuxiu S4 scored an above-average 172%—around the same ballpark as the S3. The Kuxiu S4 is available in a striking Cosmic Orange color to match the iPhone 17 Pro/Max, or a more standard Black.Kuxiu Price The Kuxiu S4 10K Magnetic Power Bank is priced at $84.99 or £64. The S3 is cheaper at $68.99/£54, even with its integrated cable. If you want the thinnest 10K magnetic power bank, you’ll need to dig a bit deeper, but your trouser-pocket lining may thank you for it over the long term. For more options we have tested and reviewed the best magnetic wireless power banks. Should you buy the Kuxiu S4 25W Wireless 10K Power Bank? First things first: the Kuxiu S4 is the slimmest 10K magnetic wireless power bank we have tested yet. If you want thinner, you’ll have to sacrifice half the battery capacity with a 5K battery pack. The S4 performed above average in our recharging tests. If you can sacrifice the slimness, consider its S3 sibling that boasts an integrated USB-C cable, but we salute the S4 for being the slim semi-solid-state champion… and we love the Cosmic Orange option.02:15 pmToday in Apple history: Apple’s first watch is a freebie for upgraders
On May 2, 1995, Apple launched its first Apple watch -- a giveaway gadget for anyone paying to upgrade to System 7.5 on the Mac. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:00 pmWhat’s the future for the Vision Pro? [Cult of Mac podcast No. 18]
This week on the Cult of Mac podcast: A slightly suspect rumor indicates Apple pulled the plug on the Vision Pro headset. Wait, what?!? (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:59 pmEddy Cue hopes for 'F1' movie sequel, increased streaming rights
Apple is keen for there to be a sequel to "F1: The Movie," SVP Eddy Cue said, as the company hopes to increase its involvement with the motorsport in the future.Apple has big plans for its F1 streaming service. Image source: AppleApple has multiple connections to Formula 1, with it being the official broadcaster of the sport in the United States. It's also behind the Brad Pitt vehicle "F1: The Movie," which is also Apple TV's most-watched movie.With those successes in hand, Apple is planning for there to be more to both sides of the story. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:15 pmGet a Visual Studio Pro lifetime license on sale for $35 (regularly $499.99)
Get a full coding environment for building, testing, debugging and collaborating on projects with this Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2026 deal. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:00 pmThese are my top 8 must-have Vision Pro accessories
If you shelled out well over $3,499 for a Vision Pro, hopefully you have some money left over to buy some must-have headset accessories. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:00 pmApple @ Work: Unpacking the top mobile threats facing your Apple fleet this year
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. If you spend enough time managing Apple devices in an enterprise environment, you start to spot patterns in how security incidents happen. It is rarely a cinematic Ocean’s 11-style hack. Instead, it is usually a user delaying an iOS update for three months or an employee connecting to an open Wi-Fi network at a hotel or coffee shop. Jamf recently released its Security 360: Annual Trends Report on Mobile Devices, and the data paints a very clear picture of the vulnerabilities that IT departments are currently facing. Even in the age of AI, what’s old is new again more…12:34 pmMac mini is the best platform for Perplexity's Personal Computer
Perplexity's Personal Computer arrived on Mac first because it was the best for locally deploying the agentic AI platform, the company has declared.An example of Perplexity Personal Computer at work, from a promotional videoDuring Apple's quarterly financial results. CEO Kevan Parekh referenced to the growing use of the Mac as a base of operations for AI platforms. Parekh namechecked Perplexity as one such company, taking advantage of Apple Silicon and its unified memory structure.Ahead of Apple's results release and analyst call, Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas talked about the Mac during its Ask NYC enterprise and finance event. Specifically, how Personal Computer, its agentic AI platform that works with local files, was made for use on Mac. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:00 amYour packed schedule just met a faster way to learn new ideas — Headway is a one-time $48 | MacworldYour packed schedule just met a faster way to learn new ideas — Headway is a one-time $48
Macworld TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Headway’s 15-minute nonfiction summaries for $47.97 (MSRP $299.95) through May 10. That ever-growing reading list can be hard to keep up with when your day is already packed. Headway Premium, now $47.97 for a lifetime subscription, helps you stay on top of it by turning top nonfiction into quick, digestible summaries you can finish in minutes instead of hours. Think of Headway as your personal “big-idea shortcut.” You get unlimited access to 2,000+ nonfiction summaries, each distilled into an easy 15-minute read or listen. Plus, more are added all the time. Personal growth, business, productivity, psychology, health — if someone wrote a bestselling book about it, there’s a good chance it’s already in Headway. And this isn’t passive skimming. Headway makes learning feel like a game. You can complete self-growth plans, quiz yourself, collect streaks, browse curated collections, dive into bite-sized facts, save highlights, and even explore interactive role-play content to sharpen real-life skills. Offline access also means your growth streak doesn’t die on the plane or subway. For anyone trying to learn more this year—without sacrificing precious free time—Headway Premium is the smartest deal running. Get lifetime access to Headway Premium while it’s $47.97 (MSRP $299.95) until May 10. Headway Premium: Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.08:00 amYou’re not dreaming — this MacBook Air refurb is less than $200
Macworld TL;DR: This 2017 13.3″ refurbished MacBook Air is down to just $199.97 (MSRP $999) through May 10 — a budget-friendly way to pick up a classic Apple laptop that still handles daily tasks with ease. MacBook pricing usually scares people off — this deal flips the script. For $199.97 through May 10, you can score a refurbished 13.3-inch 2017 Air model that delivers the classic Apple feel without the classic Apple cost. From its ultra-slim aluminum design to the fast 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor, this laptop can keep up with your busiest days. The 128GB SSD provides ample storage for your important files and favorite apps while ensuring lightning-fast boot times. Whether working remotely or streaming your favorite shows, the 12-hour battery life and Wi-Fi connectivity will keep you going. Plus, with Intel HD Graphics 6000, you’ll enjoy smooth visuals, whether tackling spreadsheets or binge-watching on Netflix. This MacBook Air is either grade-A or grade-B refurbished, which means it’s in great working condition with light or no cosmetic imperfections. It’s been tested, cleaned, and certified to meet high-performance standards. Don’t miss the chance to get a MacBook Air for less than a week’s worth of groceries. This refurbished MacBook Air is available for just $199.97 (MSRP $999) through May 10. Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13″ i5 1.8GHz 8GB RAM 128GB SSD Silver (Refurbished)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.05:34 amM4 Mac mini now costs more as Apple drops 256GB model
Apple discontinued the 256GB M4 Mac mini, raising the base configuration storage to 512GB with a $799 starting price. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)Friday May 0111:47 pmI think I just vibe coded Lil Finder Guy onto my Mac
Look, it’s Friday. OpenAI updated Codex. It has Tamagotchi-style pets. You can make your own. Lil Finder Guy is hovering over my Dock. more…11:35 pmApple escalates fight with India antitrust watchdog over access to global financials
Apple has accused the Competition Commission of India (CCI) of overstepping its judicial authority in a new court filing tied to an ongoing antitrust case in the country. Here are the details. more…10:45 pmWhatsApp working to bring Liquid Glass to the in-chat interface
As WhatsApp continues its glacially-paced rollout of the Liquid Glass look to the main Chats screen, Meta is also working to add the revamped look to the in-chat interface. Here are the details. more…09:51 pmMiami GP: Cue talks F1 movie sequel, streaming rights expansion, Ternus’s love for racing | 9 to 5 MacMiami GP: Cue talks F1 movie sequel, streaming rights expansion, Ternus’s love for racing
As the 2026 F1 season lands in Miami for the first of three U.S. races for the year, Apple SVP of Services and Health Eddy Cue spoke to the press about the company’s growing involvement in the sport, including John Ternus’s passion for racing. Here are the details. more…09:00 pmApple just gave a clue that a major AI acquisition may be coming
As Apple gears up to roll out its highly anticipated AI features later this year, a notable shift in its financial strategy is fueling… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.