A bug in watchOS software is causing Apple Watch batteries to drain excessively, but Apple says a fix is coming soon in a future update.
Apple says a fix for Apple Watch battery drain is “coming soon”
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Christian joined iDownloadBlog.com in March 2011 and brought with him his 20+ years of journalism experience. He specializes in Apple news, tips, and reviews, bringing years of expertise in technology journalism to his readers. Known for his insightful analysis and engaging writing style, Christian keeps his audience up-to-date with the latest in the tech world. Before that, he contributed to reputable publications like Geek.com, Tom's Hardware, 9to5Mac and 9to5Google. Christian studied Information Science, specializing in Expert Systems and Management Information Systems. After starting a faculty e-zine in his graduation year, he dropped out to pursue a lifelong career in journalism. He was Editor-in-Chief of a gaming magazine, started three periodicals covering gaming consoles, PCs and consumer technology, and founded a marketing agency specializing in interactive entertainment. macOS 14.1 brings a Mac liquid detection daemon limited to analytics, for now
macOS Sonoma can detect liquids in your Mac’s USB-C ports that could lead to damage not covered by Apple’s standard 1-year manufacturer warranty.
OWC’s Drive Speed app checks if your external drive can record ProRes video
You're recommended to use OWC's free software to verify your external drive is fast enough to store ProRes video recordings made with your USB-C iPhone.
Tip: Use DisplayLink to connect multiple external displays to M1, M2 and M3 Macs
An unofficial workaround for connecting multiple external displays to M1, M2 and M3 Macs involves using DisplayLink software and external USB-C docks.
How to move Chrome’s address bar to the bottom for one-handed browsing on iPhone
Learn how to move Google Chrome’s address bar on your iPhone from the default top position to the bottom of the screen, making one-handed browsing more convenient.
The $5/month Apple Music Voice plan is no more
Apple has discontinued the affordable $5/month Apple Music Voice subscription plan less than two years after launching in the United States.
You can now order the USB-C Apple Pencil for $79
The third-generation Apple Pencil with USB-C charging is now available to order from Apple for $79, with first deliveries starting November 3.
Apple Watch Series 10 could monitor blood pressure and detect sleep apnea
The next Apple Watch could expand health tracking with the ability to detect blood pressure and sleep apnea, starting with 2024 models.
The base MacBook Pro has fewer USB-C ports, no Thunderbolt 4 and still supports just a single external display
The base 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro model has fewer USB-C ports and no Thunderbolt 4 support, limiting the laptop to a single external display.
Apple retires the last Mac with a Touch Bar
Following the new M3 MacBook Pro laptops, Apple discontinued the 13-inch model, the last MacBook Pro with a Touch Bar.
Chrome for iPhone gains the bottom address bar option
Google has updated its Chrome browser on the iPhone and iPad with the option to use the bottom address bar for easier one-handed operation.
M3 MacBook Pro and iMac: Configurations, upgrades, the RAM situation, etc.
Here’s when and how to order the new M3-powered MacBook Pro laptops and the new M3-based iMac all-in-one desktop unveiled at Apple’s “Scary Fast” event.