Apple wants you to pay for fuel through your vehicle’s CarPlay dashboard, and US gas pumps are now preparing to support this feature when it launches this fall.
Gas stations are preparing to let drivers pay for fuel via CarPlay
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Apple Card offering double cash back at select retailers for a limited time
As far as credit card cash back deals are concerned, Apple's offering is par for the course for the most part. But, to help stand out a little bit, Apple is boosting the cash back offerings for select retailers through some of the summer months. But the deal will only last for so long.
Check out the teaser trailer for the upcoming third season of Apple TV+ series ‘See’
See started out as one of the more "out there" ideas for Apple TV+, giving the streaming service a big dose of sci-fi apocalyptic storytelling, with a lot of hand-to-hand combat that was actually pretty great to watch. The first season started out a bit rough, but by the time the final episode aired it was easily one of the best shows not only one Apple's video streaming service, but just in general.
$4/month Snapchat+ subscription unlocks a few perks, keeps the ads coming
The newly-launched Snapchat+ subscription, priced at $4/month, unlocks a few exclusive and early-access features but it won't remove pesky ads from the platform.
The overhauled Apple gift card launches in some of the biggest regions in Europe
The overhauled Apple gift card that made its US debut back in June of 2010 is now available in some of Europe's biggest regions, including Germany, Italy and France.
Apple confirms the iPad will work as a home hub when iOS 16 launches, but not with the new architecture
During the annual Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple confirmed that it is putting some major effort into the Home app. That means a brand new experience, one that's more streamlined and easier to use with more accessories in your home. But there's been some confusion regarding home hub support.
Belkin’s revamped Boost Charge Pro 3-in-1 wireless charger supports fast charging the Apple Watch Series 7
Belkin, one of the most renowned accessory makers for Apple's range of products, has recently updated a fan favorite with a welcomed new addition. Now, for folks who want to charge multiple devices at the same time, while also fast charging their supported Apple Watch, the 3-in-1 wireless charger can help with that.
Apple’s efforts to develop its own 5G modem ‘may have failed’
It has been rumored for a bit of a stretch now that Apple is working on developing its own 5G modem for use in its mobile devices. The idea is to not have to rely on Qualcomm so much, just like Apple doesn't have to rely on Intel so much these days thanks to the M-series processors. However, while rumors said the modem's debut would come in 2023, that might not be the case after all.
Twelve South’s BookBook leather case launches for 14″ and 16″ MacBook Pros
Accessory maker Twelve South's updated its vintage leather case, dubbed BookBook, for the 14-inch and 16-inch M1 MacBook Pro sizes and designs.
watchOS 9 lacks a low-power mode, but it may arrive via the Apple Watch Series 8
watchOS 9 was rumored to gain a low-power mode, but looks like this helpful battery-saving feature might be exclusive to the upcoming Apple Watch Series 8.
Today at Apple shows how to ‘Craft Your Mantra Collage’ on an iPad with artist Quentin Jones
A while back, Apple axed its Today at Apple in-store sessions due to the (ongoing) coronavirus pandemic. This meant that customers couldn't go into a physical retail shop and learn how to do cool things with their devices, like how to make eye-catching artwork on an iPad, for instance. To help with that, Apple started leaning into online tutorials instead, publishing YouTube videos to show folks how to take full advantage of their device(s) from an artistic perspective.
Video: Every new watch face and new Apple Watch feature in watchOS 9
Watch this video if you'd like to see every new Apple Watch face and watchOS 9 feature in action, including updates to sleep, health and fitness tracking.