Apple may release "AirPods Pro" wireless earphones with active noise cancellation and other improvements near the end of this month, with a price tag of approximately $260.
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A cheaper HomePod with just two tweeters could drop as early as next year
Apple is reportedly working on a new model of its Siri-powered HomePod wireless speaker that is thought to feature just two tweeters instead of seven along with a lower price point.
Bloomberg: higher-end AirPods with water resistance and noise cancellation due in 2020
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and Debby Wu have summarized their knowledge of Apple's roadmap ahead of the September 10 iPhone event, saying in a report that the company is planning to release a pair of AirPods next year that are likely to cost more than the current $159 model because they will offer features like water resistance and noise cancellation.
NetworkManager gives iPhone users more control over cellular radio selection
As you move from one part of town to the next, your iPhone intelligently moves from one cellular connection to another in an effort to maintain the highest-quality internet connection that it can. Unfortunately, sometimes the iPhone favors slower connections with a higher signal over faster connections with a lower signal, and this can impact performance.
Those who’d like to have more control over their handset’s cellular network selection might take a liking to a newly-released jailbreak tweak dubbed NetworkManager by iOS developer NoisyFlake, as it lets you switch between preferred network type(s) on the fly.
iFrogz Airtime review — a budget alternative to AirPods with sweat resistance, EQ & more
iFrogz, a Utah-based audio accessories brand owned by Zagg, last month unveiled Airtime, its first pair of true wireless earbuds that cost just $60 and include AirPods-like automatic pairing mode and some capacities not found on Apple's earbuds, like built-in equalizer settings.
The stylish AirTime buds from iFrogz offer sweat resistance, auto-pair mode, long battery life, EQ & other perks for the price you can’t beat
iFrogz, a Zagg-owned headphone brand, last week unveiled their latest pair of totally affordable, truly wireless earbuds with sweat resistance, Bluetooth 5, long battery life and other cool features that we didn't have the time to mention due to the influx of WWDC news.
Chipmaker Broadcom extends its supply deal with Apple for another two years
Broadcom today announced a renewal of its supply deal with Apple for another two years.
Powerbeats Pro go on sale in the United Kingdom, France and Germany
Powerbeats Pro, Apple's sporty, Beats-branded, sweat-resistant headphones with the H1 headphone chip, longer battery life, Hey Siri, seamless pairing and other perks, are now available to purchase in the United Kingdom, France and Germany.
Satechi unveils a wireless mouse with USB-C charging along with a stylish desk pad
Satechi yesterday unveiled a stylish new wireless Bluetooth mouse for Mac and Windows PCs that features a convenient USB-C port for charging, along with a faux leather desktop pad.
AutoBlue imposes Bluetooth and Wi-Fi timeout thresholds to improve any iPhone’s battery life
Your Bluetooth and Wi-Fi radios are always searching for new devices and networks, even when they aren’t being used. That said, both can have an impact on your device’s battery life, and a new free jailbreak tweak called AutoBlue by iOS developer Karimo299 attempts to help you find that ideal sweet spot in between performance and battery savings.
AutoBlue works by automatically disabling Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi after a certain amount of time of being unused. The timers are fully configurable by the end user, and you can even configure the triggers that will re-enable Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi whenever they become disabled by the tweak.
WiCellSwitcher helps your iPhone conserve battery and reduce data usage
Your iPhone uses an assortment of cellular and Wi-Fi-based networks to keep you connected to the internet throughout the day, but as you might come to expect, your iPhone uses more battery and data when it stays connected to both.
WiCellSwitcher is a new free jailbreak tweak by iOS developer Bruno Andrade that automatically disables your iPhone’s cellular radio whenever you connect to a Wi-Fi network, and as you might come to expect, it automatically turns the cellular radio back on again after your handset drops its Wi-Fi connection.
NotifyWiFi X notifies you when your handset jumps to a new Wi-Fi network
It’s normal for your iPhone or iPad to automatically bounce from one Wi-Fi network to another as you migrate from one location to the next, and sometimes that involves unsecured public Wi-Fi networks. With that in mind, wouldn’t it be nice if iOS notified you whenever it connects to a new Wi-Fi network?
If you’re thinking along the same lines that I am, then you might take a liking to a newly-released jailbreak tweak dubbed NotifyWiFi X by iOS developer ichitaso. Much like the name implies, NotifyWiFi X promises to let you know whenever your handset connects to a different Wi-Fi network, and it even provides a plethora of options beyond that.