What rumors reveal about the upcoming M4 iMac and Mac mini
Apple should launch M4 iMac and Mac mini soon. But you don’t have to wait to see what these desktops have to offer. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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iPad mini 7 is here — but where are the M4 Macs? [The CultCast]
This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: iPad mini 7! But does this mean Apple canceled its October Mac event? (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple Intelligence to play catch-up to rivals across 2025
While some employees believe Apple is currently lagging behind rivals its Apple Intelligence development, the company expects to gain ground in 2025 by introducing new chips and new models.The rollout of Apple Intelligence promises a wealth of new and useful features. Image credit: AppleApple has been promoting the arrival of Apple Intelligence in its latest devices, which will roll out slowly across the next few months via software updates. Users will notice some new features and changes starting with Siri as early as iOS 18.1, which is expected to arrive by the end of October.However, a Bloomberg newsletter claims that some employees feel Apple is significantly behind its rivals, who won't be sitting still on AI development either. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple seemingly knows Apple Intelligence is not as good as ChatGPT
Internal studies at Apple apparently point to ChatGPT being smarter and more accurate than Apple Intelligence-powered Siri. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Gurman: Apple internally believes that it’s at least two years behind in AI development
According to the latest edition of Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, some employees at Apple believe that the company is around two years behind in artificial intelligence development. We also get some insight on a few internal studies, and a look ahead at Apple’s strategy. more…

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Alleged iPhone SE 4 dummy units show iPhone 14 design, apparent ‘Plus’ size option
Some new images of iPhone SE 4 dummy units have been shared by Japanese Apple blog Macotakara today, showcasing a similar form factor to the iPhone 14, as we’d been expecting. The blog also highlights compatibility with existing iPhone 14 cases, and an alleged larger size option – which is unlikely to come to fruition. more…

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Irish police seize more than $170,000in counterfeit Apple products
Reports of counterfeiting in County Mayo, western Ireland, have led local police to seize more than 800 counterfeit devices, including AirPods, from businesses in the area.A sample of the counterfeit Apple products seized in the raid — image credit: An Garda SachnaAccording to local radio station Newstalk, the seized counterfeits were worth an estimated $173,904. As well as AirPods, they included various iPhone accessories,The counterfeits were seized over Thursday and Friday, October 17 and 18, 2024. Police raided businesses across Castlebar, Westport, Ballinrobe and Claremorris Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iPhone 16 Pro one month later: This one improvement convinced me to upgrade
It’s been about a month since Apple released the iPhone 16 lineup. As an iPhone 15 Pro Max user, I was honestly quite disappointed keeping up with the rumors, as it sounded like Apple had nothing interesting in store other than just larger displays. However, there was one key upgrade with the iPhone 16 lineup that didn’t necessarily appear in the rumors, and it got me to pull the trigger. more…

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Indie App Spotlight: ‘Qewie’ lets you generate eye-catching QR codes in just a tap
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. Qewie is a new iPhone app that allows users to generate unique, eye-catching QR codes in a breeze, providing a clean interface for the whole experience. It’s ad-free, simple, and easy to understand. The developer calls it the best and last QR generator you’ll ever use. more…

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India moves to restrict imports of Apple's MacBook Pro
India wants to sharply cut imports of laptops like the MacBook Pro in order to force all technology firms to boost local manufacturing.Foxconn facilities will play a key role in Apple's expansion into India — image credit: FoxconnA similar plan to restrict imports of personal computing products was proposed last year, but the government delayed it after protests from Apple and other tech companies. According to Reuters, sources within the local government say that India plans to open consultations with manufacturers from late October.The plan is certain to be met with the same resistance as the 2023 attempt. However, companies require a licence to import products into India, and those licences are currently set to expire at the end of 2024. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple removes independent media app from Russian App Store
Apple has removed the Current Time app from the Russian version of its App Store, telling its developer that local authorities say it contains "undesirable" content.The App Store is a powerful digital ecosystem.Current Time is an independent Russian-language media service and website run by Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). It was removed at the insistence of Roskomnadzor, the Russian media regulatory agency. According to RFE/RL, Apple informed the developer that the agency says the app contained illegal content, as well as materials from an "undesirable" organization.RFE/RL runs independently, and is funded by a grant from the US Agency for Global Media. The US agency sets up broadcasting via radio and television aimed at countries that restrict independent media reporting, including some 23 countries. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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The Apple MagSafe Charger is $10 Off
Apple’s MagSafe charger offers quick and convenient charging to your compatible Apple devices. Today, it’s down to just $39 from its original price of $49 on Amazon. With MagSafe technology, you can secure a wireless charge without having to adjust to get the right connection. Strategic magnets align a compatible iPhone with ease and offer […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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New adapter might allow iPad mini 7 fast charging
A recent regulatory filing reveals a possible new adapter that will fast charge the new iPad mini 7. The newly-released iPad mini 7 boasts 20W fast charging, but it’s possible that it could be charged up to 45W, based on a filing from the China Compulsory Certification. It said that the iPad mini is ‘sold […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Ted Lasso season 4 shown in listings
TV production database hints at a fourth season of the popular Apple TV+ series ‘Ted Lasso’. The Film & Television Industry Alliance had a production list that has ‘Ted Lasso (Season 4) on it, which means the content is either in development or production. While details are hidden from the public, the shooting location is […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Powerbeats Pro faces discontinued list
Apple recently discontinued the Powerbeats Pro after five and a half years. The Powerbeats Pro acted as a fitness-focused earbuds versus the AirPods Pro, featuring adjustable ear hooks that were built into the device. The original model had an H1 chip which was in the AirPods 2, and IPX4-rated water and sweat resistance. Moreover, the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Amazon rolls out kindle colorsoft
Amazon recently debuted a color-screen Kindle alongside new models for its e-reader lineup. The Kindle Colorsoft is a 7-inch colored e-reader with ‘paper-like color’. A new backplane material produces the color without affecting latency or resolution. Amazon said that Colorsoft is the ‘brightest Kindle yet’, offering a front light adjustment for any lighting condition. It […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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The Apple Watch Series 10 42mm GPS is $24 Off
Apple’s latest model smartwatch is a perfect capable device that enhances your daily life. Today, the Apple Watch Series 10 42mm GPS is down to just $374.28 from its original price of $400 on Amazon. The carbon neutral Apple Watch Series 10 is packed with useful features, including an ECG app, Always-On Retina screen, and […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Apple Business Connect receives new updates
Apple’s Business Connect has several new upgrades in the latest version. Business Connect now allows verified businesses to create location presences and consistent branding within the Apple ecosystem, including Mail, Phone, Wallet, and Maps. Companies can sign up to show branding in the Phone app whenever iPhone calls are made, while the incoming email will […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Apple supply partners ramp Up M4 MacBook Pro production
Apple partners are gearing up for production of the upcoming MacBook Pro with M4 chip. DigiTimes recently reported that supply chains are ramping up for the debut of the MacBook Pro models, which will be equipped with the M4 chip. The report claims that Apple might unveil the new models in October and affect component […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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iPhone 16 Pro users face random freezes and repeated restarts
Owners of iPhone 16 devices, especially iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max buyers, say that the units are freezing and then restarting themselves seemingly randomly.iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models seem to be the most affected by the bug.Numerous reports on the Apple Support Communities, as well as on Reddit and other forums on the web suggest that unknown numbers of iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models are having issues out of the box. In each case, the iPhone suddenly becomes very slow or completely stop responding to input, then abruptly restart themselvesSome reports have said that affected iPhones can also restart from a crash when in standby mode, resulting in showing the home screen when awakened rather than where the user left off. The recent update to iOS 18.0.1 doesn't seem to solve the issue, and reports suggest the freezing/crashing cycle can occur up to 20 times a day, according to a report from MacRumors. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Best Apple Watch chargers, stands, power banks & docks
Macworld Apple ships a simple but effective charging cable with the Apple Watch that will fast-charge an Apple Watch Series 7 or later (Watch 8/9/10, Watch Ultra 1/2). You won’t find a faster charging accessory but you can also choose from a wide range of stylish and practical charging stands, docks and power banks for your Apple Watch—including some that can also charge other Apple devices such as your iPhone and AirPods. Here, we round up some of the best Apple Watch chargers, docks and charging stands—some of which can charge your other Apple devices at the same time. Most should be compatible with all generations of the Watch, but be sure to check compatibility before buying. There are simple charging cables, multi-device chargers that can power up your Apple Watch plus your iPhone and AirPods, chargers that are built for portability and travel, designer models that look great at home or in the office, and handy Apple Watch power banks. We’ve tested a lot and selected our favorites here. Best simple Apple Watch chargers Best 2-in-1 Apple Watch/iPhone chargers Best 3-in-1 Apple Watch/iPhone/AirPod chargers Best 3-in-1 Apple Watch travel chargers Best Apple Watch power banks Simple Apple Watch stands Best simple Apple Watch chargers Every Apple Watch comes with the company’s Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable. At $29 / £29 it’s not overly expensive to buy a spare or replacement, but there are more able multifunction Watch chargers available, as well as much cheaper simple cables that we would steer clear of but which we have investigated to see if we can find one we can recommend. First we start our best Apple Watch charger roundup with these simple models, and then we test the more functional and better-designed alternatives. Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable – Best Apple Watch charging cable Pros Fast charge Watch Simple Cons One use only Price When Reviewed: $29 Best Prices Today: $29 at Apple Watch fast charge: Yes Size: 1m cable Weight: 2.6oz (73g) Colors: White Requires USB-C charger: Yes (20W minimum) Apple ships its Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable with its Watch Series 7 and later models, including the Watch Series 8/9/10 and Watch Ultra. The Apple Watch SE (including the current model) and Series 6 and earlier Watch models shipped with the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable that lacks the fast-charging function. Both cables are Apple white and a meter long. The latest version features an enhanced charging puck. The 7.5W Fast Charger Cable can charge 33% faster than the older 5W cable—charging a compatible Watch battery from 0-80% in just 45 minutes. An eight-minute charge will support eight hours of sleep tracking. Without fast charge, it takes about 1.5 hours to charge an Apple Watch to 80%, and about 2.5 hours to 100%. Fast charging requires at least a 20W USB-C charger, like you’d use to charge an iPhone; find our recommended best iPhone chargers for a wider choice that the plain Apple 20W charger. While you can still buy the older Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable, there’s little benefit as the newer Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable is backwards compatible with older Watch models, looks the same, and is the same price. You can use the old cable on a later Watch but obviously without fast charging. Third-party Apple Watch Chargers – Beware cheap imitations Pros Affordable Cons Pot luck on quality Slow charging No name brands Price When Reviewed: $9.99 Best Prices Today: $5.09 at Amazon Watch fast charge: No Size: 1m cable Colors: White, Black Requires USB-C charger: Yes (20W minimum) Apple’s official Watch Charger is fast and reliable but expensive compared to the knock-off Watch chargers you can find online. This is a shame as having a spare in your bag or lying around at home is useful given the Watch’s pretty dreadful battery life. Usually there is a trusted third-party provider with an alternative to Apple’s simple charging cable but we could find none for the Apple Watch that were cheaper than the Apple version. We are sure that the Satechi USB-C Magnetic Charging Cable for Apple Watch is trustworthy but it’s actually pricier than the Apple and doesn’t support fast charging—so why bother? There are some great third-party Apple Watch charging stands and adapters—many of which we review below. But you are taking a chance (albeit a very affordable chance) by picking a cheapo simple Watch charger from Amazon, Temu or other online retailers. We bought one from Amazon that frayed its cable sitting in a bag for a few weeks. If you must, then scan the user reviews but we can’t vouch that the good ones are genuine and others often state problems with durability and extremely slow charging. Satechi USB-C Magnetic Apple Watch Charging Dock – Portable Apple Watch charger Pros Portable Cons No Watch fast charge One use only Price When Reviewed: $39.99 Best Prices Today: $39.99 at Amazon$39.99 at Satechi Watch fast charge: No Size: 2 x 1.73 x 0.45 inches (5.1 x 4.4 x 1.1cm) Weight: 1.1oz (31g) Colors: Space Gray Requires USB-C charger: Any USB-C charging port Small enough to fit in your pocket, this little 5W Watch charger from Satechi can plug straight into a USB-C charger or a USB-C charging port—for example, the Thunderbolt on your MacBook or iPad,a USB-C car charger, or USB-C output power bank. When you get an alert telling you that your Watch battery is fading, you don’t always have your meter-long Apple charging cable with you but you are likely nearer a USB-C power point, and this little Watch charger can live at the bottom of your backpack for when you need it most. Belkin Boost Charge Pro Portable Fast Charger – Best simple Apple Watch charging stand Pros Fast charge Watch Nightstand Portable Cons Expensive for one use only Price When Reviewed: $59.95 Best Prices Today: $59.95 at Apple$59.99 at Best Buy$64.91 at Walmart Electronics Watch fast charge: Yes Size: 3.8 x 3.8 x 0.63 inches (9.7 x 9.7 x 1.6cm) Weight: 6.8oz (192g) Colors: White, Black Requires USB-C charger: Yes (20W minimum) The Belkin Boost Charge Pro Portable Fast Charger for Apple Watch is a long name for a fairly simple square, rubberized Apple Watch charging stand. It’s one of the few Apple Watch accessories that can fast-charge the Watch (Series 7 and later), and, weighing just 6.8oz (192g), is portable, too. The magnetic charging module allows the Watch to be raised to work either lying flat or in Nightstand mode. Its built-in 4-foot (1.2m) USB-C cable wraps neatly around the underside of the dock, so keeping your space clutter-free. There’s a precision dial on the bottom of the dock to raise the puck height depending on the size of your Watch. It is available from Apple. Alternatively, you can save money by buying one of the simple Apple Watch stands that require you to connect your Watch charging cable into the basic stand. Best 2-in-1 Apple Watch/iPhone chargers If you own an Apple Watch there is a high possibility that you also own an iPhone, so why not have one versatile charger that can power up both Apple devices at the same time. Here are some of the favorites we have tested. 1. Twelve South ButterFly 2-in-1 MagSafe Charger – Best portable 2-in-1 Apple Watch charger Pros Charges Watch and iPhone Can swap Watch for AirPods Fast charge Watch 15W MagSafe for iPhone Portable Small footprint Price When Reviewed: $129.99 Best Prices Today: $129.95 at Apple$129.99 at Twelve South Watch fast charge: Yes iPhone charge: 15W (MagSafe) Size: 2.8 x 2.4 x 0.9 inches (7.1 x 6.1 x 2.35cm) Weight: 4.2oz (119g) Colors: Aluminum Requires USB-C charger: 30W wall charger included Twelve South makes our favorite 3-in-1 iPhone/Watch/AirPods charger, the HiRise 3 Deluxe reviewed below, and it has triumphed again with this pocketable 2-in-1 charger that can handle iPhone and Apple Watch (or Watch and AirPods), charging the two devices simultaneously. Technically it can’t be beaten—it is fully Apple certified, so fast wirelessly charges the Watch at 5W and the iPhone at 15W. But its wonder is its clever, dinky foldable size and MacBook-like styling. Unfurl the charger and the two wireless charging pads are revealed. You can even fold 180 degrees and place the Watch in Nightstand mode. Flip it round, and you can set the iPhone in landscape StandBy mode. It chips with a super-compact 30W USB-C wall charger that comes with interchangeable international plug heads: US, UK, EU and AU/NZ. The ButterFly is also our favorite Apple Watch travel charger, but it works back at base just as well. You can buy a cheaper version in three different colors—the Twelve South ButterFly SE uses Qi2 instead of MagSafe, so charges at 15W. if you own one of the iPhone 16 family, the non-SE MagSafe version charges faster at 25W but for earlier iPhones this less-expensive version works at the same 15W and so is better value. Read our full Twelve South ButterFly 2-in-1 MagSafe Charger review 2. Native Union Voyage 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger Pros Charges Watch and iPhone Can swap Watch for AirPods Fast charge Watch 15W Qi2 for iPhone Portable Small footprint Price When Reviewed: $99.99 Best Prices Today: $99.99 at Native Union Watch fast charge: Yes iPhone charge: 15W (Qi2) Size: 2.8 x 2.6 x 0.8 inches (7.1 x 6.6 x 2cm) Weight: 3.7oz (105g) Colors: Sandstone, Black Requires USB-C charger: Yes (27W minimum) Very similar to the Twelve South ButterFly, reviewed above, the Native Union Voyager is a touch larger but also a little lighter. In the same way, it’s a great travel charger for iPhones after version 12 and Apple Watches. It can fast charge both as it uses 15W Qi2 for iPhone magnetic wireless charging (compared to the ButterFly’s MagSafe but the same standard as the ButterFly SE) and 5W for Apple Watch. It is so compact it will easily fit in your pocket or get lost at the bottom of your backpack—the included pouch is handy in this regard, and something we hoped would be included with the ButterFly. Like the ButterFly SE (but not the original ButterFly that ships with a 30W USB-C charger) it doesn’t come with a wall charger so you’ll need to add your own. It seems a shame to just compare this very neat 2-in-1 charger to the very similar chargers that came first. It does beat the Twelve South chargers in two respects. We think the Voyager will likely show less wear than the others as its silicone cover looks more hardy. And we like the fact you can just push out the Watch charging module from the back rather than risking your fingernail on the ButterFly’s notch. take a look at both and make your choice. You won’t be disappointed with any of these dinky and cleverly designed 2-in-1 chargers. 3. Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Dock with MagSafe 15W – Designer 2-in-1 Apple Watch charger Pros Designer looks 15W MagSafe Fast Apple Watch charging Price When Reviewed: $129.99 Best Prices Today: $129.99 at Belkin Watch fast charge: Yes iPhone charge: 15W (MagSafe) Size: 4.1 x 3.1 x 2.75 inches (10.5 x 7.8 x 7cm) Weight: 15.9oz (540g) Colors: Gray Requires USB-C charger: 30W wall charger included The BoostCharge Pro looks rather like a paperweight and will delight interior designers. Compact and low-level in an elegant organic shape, the bulb-like charging stand is made from at least 60% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic and has pleasingly soft edges and a texture that makes you stroke it longingly. The chrome Watch-charging pad sticks out from the back of the stand, and can’t be folded in when not in use, as is possible with some compact multi-device chargers such as the Anker 3-in-1 Cube.  It features fast wireless charging for both Watch and iPhone. While it lacks an AirPods charging module like the 3-in-1 charging stations reviewed here, you can charge the AirPods wireless charging case on the top when the charging pad is flat and not charging your iPhone. Read our full Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Dock with MagSafe 15W review Best 3-in-1 Apple Watch/iPhone/AirPod chargers As well as owning an Apple Watch and iPhone, a fair few of us have further swelled Apple’s coffers by buying AirPods. These are the 3-in-1 chargers that we have tested and approve for simultaneously charging Apple Watch, Apple iPhone and Apple AirPods (with a wireless charging case). 1. Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe – Best 3-in-1 Apple Watch charging stand Pros Charges Watch, iPhone, AirPods Fast charge Watch 15W MagSafe for iPhone Small footprint and tilts Cons Only in black Price When Reviewed: $149.99 Best Prices Today: $149.95 at Apple$149.99 at Twelve South Watch fast charge: Yes (MagSafe) iPhone charge: 15W Size: 6.3 x 3.4 x 6 inches (15.9 x 8.5 x 15.4cm) Weight: 14oz (396g) Colors: Black Requires USB-C charger: 40W wall charger included If you’ve got an Apple Watch, chances are you also own an iPhone and maybe a set of AirPods, too. Here’s where a charging station, which can power up all three devices simultaneously, becomes essential if you want to rid yourself of a snake’s nest of cables. The HiRise 3 Deluxe (available at Apple) can wirelessly charge three devices—iPhone 12/13/14/15 but not SE, Apple Watch 7, 8, 9, SE and Ultra, and Apple AirPods (2nd and 3rd gen AirPods, and all AirPods Pro). The AirPods-charging Qi wireless pad can alternatively be used to charge any iPhone from iPhone 8 up. All the charging points are top-end—iPhone 15W, Watch 5W and Qi pad 7.5W—so all can be fast-charged. The Watch can either lie flat or in Nightstand mode, and the iPhone in iOS 17’s StandBy mode. You can angle the iPhone by up to 35 degrees. It’s taller but much smaller than Belkin’s Belkin Boost Up Charge Pro Wireless Charging Pad, reviewed below, so will save space on your bedside table or desk. Read our full Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe review 2. Journey Trio Ultra 3-in-1 Fast Wireless Charging Station – Best white 3-in-1 Apple Watch charging stand Pros Charges Watch, iPhone, AirPods Fast charge Watch 15W MagSafe for iPhone Small footprint Cons Only in white Price When Reviewed: $169.99 Best Prices Today: $169.99 at Journey Watch fast charge: Yes iPhone charge: 15W (MagSafe) Size: 6.7 x 5.3 x 3.4 inches (17 x 13.4 x 8.6cm) Weight: 11.5oz (325g) Colors: White Requires USB-C charger: 30W wall charger included If you own an Apple Watch it’s a fair bet that you also have an iPhone, and, go on admit it, some AirPods, too—you’re well invested into the Apple ecosystem. This 3-in-1 charging station from Journey has a tiltable MagSafe-certified pad (15W) for all iPhones 12/13/14/15, plus a Qi charger for AirPods that have a wireless charging case. Important to us here, though, is the Apple Watch charger at the back, which can fast-charge your Apple wearable. The Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe, reviewed above, is similar and features a tiltable Watch charger at the front rather than the back. If you want a 3-in-1 fast charging stand in white, then pick this Journey stand or the OtterBox 3-in-1 reviewed below; if you prefer black, go for the Twelve South. There is a cheaper version, the Journey Trio 3-in-1 Charging Station, which features a handy detachable Watch charger that you can slip into your pocket and plug into a USB-C charger, including your MacBook, away from the base unit. While that is a neat feature (and might save you $40 on a standalone Watch adapter) the MagSafe pad is only compatible so charges the iPhone at 7.5W and the Watch charger is slower than the one featured on the Trio Ultra 3-in-1. 3. Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (Foldable 3-in-1) – Best compact 3-in-1 Apple Watch charging stand Pros Charges Watch, iPhone, AirPods 15W Qi2 iPhone charging Fast charges Apple Watch Compact, light and portable Price When Reviewed: $109.99 Best Prices Today: $87.99 at Walmart Electronics$109.99 at Amazon$109.99 at Anker Watch fast charge: Yes iPhone charge: 15W (Qi2) Size: 3.5 x 2.4 x 1 inches (8.9 x 6 x 2.5cm) Weight: 6.9oz (195g) Colors: White, Black Requires USB-C charger: 40W wall charger included The first 3-in-1 device charger based on the fast MagSafe-like 15W Qi2 magnetic wireless charging tech, the Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station not only boosts wireless charging speeds that match Apple’s MagSafe but wraps up everything into a solid, foldable and compact yet flexible design. Apple Watch fast charging is the cream on the top. Foldable and super compact, the Anler MagGo Wireless Charging Station is a great portable option for your travels. The Watch-charging module neatly folds into the base of the charging station. It’s just as great as a permanent charger at home. We also like Anker’s 3-in-1 Cube, reviewed below—but while it’s gorgeous, it is heavier than the MagGo and doesn’t feature Watch fast charging. If you can live without the MagSafe wireless charging iPhone stand element, we are rather in love with another Apple Watch charger from the same company, which is also a power bank: the Anker MagGo 10K Power Bank For Apple Watch, reviewed below in our Best Apple Watch Power Banks reviews. Read our full Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (Foldable 3-in-1) review 4. Belkin Boost Up Charge Pro Wireless Charger Pad with MagSafe – Best 3-in-1 Apple Watch pad Pros Charges Watch, iPhone, AirPods Fast charge Watch 15W MagSafe for iPhone Cons Large footprint Price When Reviewed: $59.99 Best Prices Today: $29.99 at Amazon$29.99 at Walmart$59.99 at Belkin Watch fast charge: Yes iPhone charge: 15W (MagSafe) Size: 9.3 x 3.4 x 0.84 inches (23.7 x 8.6 x 2.1cm) Weight: 22.8oz (476g) Colors: White, Black Requires USB-C charger: 20W wall charger included Belkin’s Boost Up Charge Pro Wireless Charging Pad 3-in-1 charger (available at Apple) is the fastest way you can wirelessly charge both your Apple Watch and iPhone (12/13/14/15/16-series models), plus AirPods that come in a wireless charging case. It’s a flat pad so the iPhone charges lying down rather than visible as it would be on a stand. It boasts both Watch fast charging (7.5W) and iPhone MagSafe fast charging (15W). The included 20W USB-C wall charger is a little underpowered if charging all three devices simultaneously. A 30W or 40W charger would better handle that situation. The Watch can either lie flat or in Nightstand mode, but because the iPhone lies flat you can’t take advantage of iOS 17’s StandBy mode. The Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe, reviewed above, is a better option if you want to view your iPhone while it’s charging—and it also comes with a more powerful 40W power supply. The magnetic charging module features a precision dial that can adjust the height for the best Watch, depending on the screen size. 5. Anker 3-in-1 Cube with MagSafe – Stunning compact 3-in-1 Apple Watch charger Pros Charges Watch, iPhone and AirPods 15W MagSafe for iPhone Portable Small footprint Cons No Watch fast charge Heavy Price When Reviewed: $129.99 Best Prices Today: $102.99 at Walmart Electronics$119.44 at Amazon$129.95 at Apple Watch fast charge: No iPhone charge: 15W (MagSafe) Size: 2.49 x 2.3 x 2.3 inches (6.3 x 6 x 6cm) Weight: 14.5oz (410g) Colors: Gray Requires USB-C charger: 30W wall charger included Charge your Apple Watch plus your other small Apple gadgets with this dinky (if weighty) designer 3-in-1 cube that is MagSafe certified so can wirelessly charge an iPhone 12/13/14 at 15W. Watch and AirPods charge at a more sedate 5W, so no Watch fast charge. The beauty of this compact charger is its portable 3-in-1 power options, all contained in one tiny-footprint device. The Watch charging part can be hidden away within the Anker Cube when not in use. 6. OtterBox 3-in-1 Charging Station with MagSafe Pros Charges Watch, iPhone, AirPods Fast charge Watch 15W MagSafe for iPhone Small footprint Cons US only Price When Reviewed: $149.95 Best Prices Today: $149.95 at OtterBox Watch fast charge: Yes iPhone charge: 15W (MagSafe) Size: 5.6 x 4.6 x 4.6 inches (13.9 x 11.7 x 11.7cm) Weight: 18.8oz (534g) Colors: Black or White Requires USB-C charger: 36W wall charger included Matching the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe in terms of charging speed, the OtterBox 3-in-1 Charging Station is a super-fast iPhone/Watch/AirPods charger with a small footprint—indeed, it’s a little smaller than its rival. The charging points for iPhone and Apple Watch are fully certified—iPhone 15W and Watch 5W. At 5W, the lower Qi pad is slower than the Twelve South. We prefer the HiRise 3 Deluxe for its tilting iPhone MagSafe pad and more flexible Watch module. But if the white color option fits your decor better than the black-only HiRise, the OtterBox 3-in-1 is a great choice. Read our full OtterBox 3-in-1 Charging Station with MagSafe review Best Apple Watch travel chargers If you travel with a USB-C charger, then the Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable is all you need to pack in your hand luggage, but there are some far superior solutions available that charge the Apple Watch and more. 1. Twelve South ButterFly 2-in-1 MagSafe Charger – Best 2-in-1 Apple Watch travel charger Pros Charges Watch and iPhone Can swap Watch for AirPods Fast charge Watch 15W MagSafe for iPhone Portable Small footprint Price When Reviewed: $129.99 Best Prices Today: $129.95 at Apple$129.99 at Twelve South This 2-in-1 Apple Watch and iPhone Charger already won our accolade for overall best 2-in-1 Apple Watch charger—see fuller review above—but is supreme here too as our favorite Apple Watch travel charger. It folds down into a beautiful and compact circular package that looks great on your nightstand at home or in your AirBnB or hotel. It’s my personal go-to Apple Watch charger at home and on my travels. Read our full Twelve South ButterFly 2-in-1 MagSafe Charger review 2. Journey SWIV 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Station – Best 3-in-1 Apple Watch travel charger Pros 3-in-1 charging Foldable for travel Super compact design Price When Reviewed: $119.99 Best Prices Today: $119.99 at Journey Watch fast charge: Yes iPhone charge: 7.5W Size: 5.2-x-2.9-x-1 inches (13.3-x-7.4-x-2.5cm) closed Weight: 5.2oz (147g) Colors: White Requires USB-C charger: Yes (20W minimum) There are few foldable 3-in-1 iPhone/Watch/AirPods portable chargers on the market but we think this is one of the neatest. It’s a little larger than the Evolved Foldable Charger but noticeably lighter. It measures 13.3-x-7.4-x-2.5cm when closed, and 2.1-x-7.4-x-1.3cm open. The Apple Watch charging module flips up so the Watch can be shown in Nightstand mode; it can also lie flat. It is also the only one to offer fast charging for the Apple Watch. None of them offer 15W certified MagSafe charging for the phone—for that you’ll need a less flexible 3-in-1, of which we have reviewed several here. Its design is neat because the MagSafe charging pad folds over and magnetically locks to the Watch module. if traveling with the SWIV, it’s just a matter of putting it in your bag, and you won’t notice it weighing down your luggage. It comes with a 1.5m USB-C cable. Read our full Journey SWIV 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Station review 3. Evolved 3-in-1 Foldable Charger – Smallest 3-in-1 Apple Watch travel charger Pros 3-in-1 charging Foldable for travel Super compact design Cons No Watch fast charge No iPhone fast charge Price When Reviewed: $89.95 Best Prices Today: $89.95 at Evolved Watch fast charge: No iPhone charge: 7.5W Size: 3.5-x-2.4-x-0.9 inches (9-x-6.1-x-2.3cm) Weight: 6.9oz (195g) Colors: Metallic gray Requires USB-C charger: Yes (20W minimum) You can use this charger as a fat wireless iPhone charging pad or height-adjustable and tilting phone stand. But you want to know about its Apple Watch charging credentials. In the battle of the foldable travel MagSafe iPhone and Watch chargers, we crown the Evolved 3-in-1 Foldable Charger as the best for Apple Watch users. It’s heavier and deeper than the ESR HaloLock 3-in-1 Travel Wireless Charging Set, reviewed below, and doesn’t come with the smart case and USB-C charger, but it wins because its Watch charger is built-in rather than a separate module. Its also also an inch shorter and a little less wide, and can raise your iPhone higher and is more adjustable. The Twelve South Butterfly, reviewed above, might not be able to charge three devices at once but it is more compact and lighter than the Evolved charger, and can properly fast-charge two Apple devices at the same time. 4. ESR HaloLock 3-in-1 Travel Wireless Charging Set – 3-in-1 travel charger with detachable Watch charger Pros Charges Watch, iPhone & AirPods Foldable & portable Cons No Watch fast charge No iPhone fast charge Price When Reviewed: $89.99 Best Prices Today: $59.99 at Amazon$86.99 at ESR Watch fast charge: No iPhone charge: 7.5W Size: 4.3 x 2.6 x 0.67 inches (11 x 6.5 x 1.7cm) Weight: 5.2oz (148g) Colors: Black (Watch module is white) Requires USB-C charger: 20W wall charger included iPhone charging stands are usually quite bulky given that they need to hold a vertical-oriented iPhone, but this 3-in-1 Watch/iPhone/AirPods charger folds to a very compact and lightweight form factor. The Watch-charging module is separate and plugs into the charger via its integrated USB-C connector. It’s built with Apple’s first-generation charging module that doesn’t support Watch fast charging. It’s oddly white, which doesn’t quite fit with the rest of the black charger but this shouldn’t really matter. What impresses us is that this certified Made for Watch device can charge three Apple devices at the same time, and slip into your pocket when you’re done—obviously you need either the included 20W charger (and 5ft cable) or your own USB-C charger and cable. The iPhone charger is MagSafe compatible (7.5W). Handily, the whole package fits into an included smart travel case. 5. Zens 2-in-1 MagSafe + Watch travel charger Pros Charges Watch and iPhone 15W MagSafe for iPhone Portable Cons No Watch fast charge Best Prices Today: $99.99 at Zens Watch fast charge: No iPhone charge: 15W (MagSafe) Size: 2.36 x 2.36 x 0.79 inches (6 x 6 x 2cm) Weight: 6.4oz (182g) Colors: White Requires USB-C charger: Yes (20W minimum) This pocketable 2-in-1 Apple Watch and iPhone charger from Zens is a quality travel accessory for Apple users. The foldout Watch arm works as a kickstand for the iPhone in either landscape or portrait orientation. It doesn’t support Apple Watch fast charging but is MagSafe-certified for full 15W MagSafe charging for iPhones 12 and later. There’s a cute hard-shell travel case so you can keep the included braided USB-C cable and the charger protected in transit. Its a great charger in its own right and doesn’t need to be reserved for just travel duties. Best Apple Watch power banks Many of us have discovered how handy it is having a portable power bank to carry around for when our phones need a charge when we’re away from a power socket. As the Apple Watch has such a short battery life, having a power bank that is built for the Watch is even more useful when your Watch gives you that dreaded 10% battery warning and you are an hour or more away from your USB charger. We’ve tested a bunch of Apple Watch power banks and battery packs and here are the best. 1. Anker MagGo Power Bank 10K for Apple Watch – Best Apple Watch power bank Pros High 10K battery power bank Built-in USB-C cable (30W) Compact Price When Reviewed: $79.99 Best Prices Today: $63.98 at Amazon$79.99 at Anker Watch fast charge: Yes iPhone charge: 30W Wired Colors: White Dimensions: 3.7-x-2-x-1.3 inches (9.4-x-5.1-x-3.3cm) Weight: 8.6oz (245g) Requires USB-C charger: 30W to recharge the power bank If you don’t need your power bank to double up an iPhone stand, this highly pocketable iPhone and Apple Watch battery pack is a great option to keep in your bag for those recharging emergencies. The 5W Apple Watch charging module will fast-charge your Watch and is adjustable so allows for Nightstand mode. It’s not a wireless charger but with its own built-in USB-C cable you don’t need it and get 30W wired charging that is so much faster than 7.5W MagSafe compatible or even 15W MagSafe/Qi2 wireless. That cable can also be used to charge the power bank itself. In our tests, an Apple Watch Series 10 was charged by 65% within 30 minutes. The iPhone 15 also charged quickly; we measured a 50% increase in 30 minutes. We even gave our MacBook Air a boost using the power bank. The cute power display also showed that the Apple Watch Series 10 charged at times at 4W, the iPhone 15 at 23W and the MacBook at 29W. Rubber feet protect the power bank and your table from scratches. Read our full Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K, 35W, For Apple Watch) review 2. OneAdaptr OneGo – Best 3-in-1 Apple Watch travel power bank Pros High 10K battery power bank Compact iPhone, Watch, AirPods charging stand Can charge 4 devices simultaneously Foldable for travel Cons No Watch fast charge Price When Reviewed: $89 Best Prices Today: $89 at OneAdaptr Watch fast charge: No iPhone charge: 7.5W (18W Wired) Colors: White, Gray Dimensions: 2.8 x 0.94 x H 4.7 inches (7 x 2.4 x 12cm) Weight: 7.8oz (220g) Requires USB-C charger: 30W to recharge the power bank This power bank is built for travel. It is compact like a standard wireless power bank, but from the back fold out an Apple Watch charging module and a Qi wireless base that can charge your AirPods and act as a kick stand if you want to see your iPhone while it’s in the charging saddle. The 10K battery pack performed superbly: giving an iPhone 15 Pro nearly two full recharges – either at 7.5W wireless charging or 18W using a separate USB-C cable. It could comfortable recharge an Apple Watch over 10 times if that’s all you needed it for. At 2W, however, the OneGo can’t fast-charge a Watch in comparison to the Anker MagGo reviewed above that boasts a 5W Watch charger. That Anker power bank is cute but it doesn’t work as a stand or wireless iPhone charger. 3. Alogic Lift 4-in-1 MagSafe Wireless 10000mAh Power Bank – Best multi-device Apple Watch power bank iPhone stand Pros High 10K battery power bank Can charge 4 devices at once 2x USB ports Built-in stand Cons No Watch fast charge Price When Reviewed: $99.99 Best Prices Today: $99.99 at Alogic Watch fast charge: No iPhone charge: 7.5W Colors: White Dimensions: 4.25-x-2.7-x-0.95 inches (10.8-x-6.8-x-2.4cm) Weight: 8oz (228g) Requires USB-C charger: 20W to recharge the power bank This is the smallest iPhone and Apple Watch charging stand that doubles up as a power bank. It’s a great portable solution when you are away from a power source, and it can charge not just your Apple Watch and iPhone simultaneously, but two more devices via its USB ports (one USB-C for fast 18W iPhone charging and one USB-A). The Watch charging module flips up from the back of the power bank’s pull-out stand. It chargers at 3W rather than 5W so doesn’t support Apple Watch Fast Charge but it will inject the juice that your Watch requires when you need it. If you’re carrying your Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable, you can connect it here to achieve fast Watch charging. In our tests, using an iPhone 15 Pro, the power bank wirelessly charged close to 150%. The OtterBox Power Bank with Apple Watch Charger, reviewed below, can fast charge a Watch and can wired-charge an iPhone but not act as a wireless iPhone stand. 4. OtterBox Power Bank with Apple Watch Charger – Simple Apple Watch power bank Pros Fast charge Watch Portable Cons Battery capacity low compared to others Price When Reviewed: $49.95 Best Prices Today: $49.95 at Otterbox Watch fast charge: Yes Colors: Silver Dimensions: 3.2 x 1.3 x 1.6 inches (8 x 3.4 x 4cm) Weight: 6.6oz (188g) Requires USB-C charger: 20W to recharge the power bank This portable 3000mAh power bank can fast-charge an Apple Watch at 7.5W, and also wirelessly charge AirPods Pro (2nd generation) and wired-charge an iPhone (or any other device) at 15W. Four LED battery indicator lights let you know when it’s time to recharge the power bank itself. In testing, we recharged a flat Apple Watch 8 nearly four times (3.8x). Its battery capacity is great if you’re going away on a five-day camping trip away from a wall power socket and only need to charge your Watch, but its relatively low in power if you also want to juice up your iPhone, too. Belkin’s BoostCharge Pro Apple Watch power bank has three times the capacity, but is bigger and heavier. The Otterbox Apple Watch Power Bank weighs 6.6oz (188g). Pass-through charging means you can wirelessly charge your Apple Watch when charging the power bankIt ships with a 20-inch (50cm) USB-C to USB-C cable. The Alogic Lift 4-in-1 MagSafe Wireless 10000mAh Power Bank, reviewed above, is more functional, acting as a wireless iPhone/Watch charger and stand as well as a power bank. 5. BoostCharge Pro Pros Fast charge Watch Portable Cons Expensive Price When Reviewed: $99.99 Best Prices Today: $99.99 at Belkin Watch fast charge: Yes Colors: Black Dimensions: 5.3 x 2.2 x 1.1 inches (13.5 x 5.6 x 2.9cm) Requires USB-C charger: 20W to recharge the power bank Belkin’s BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger for Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K might be pricier and heavier than the OtterBox Apple Watch Power Bank, but it packs a mighty 10000mAh capacity that can fast-charge an Apple Watch at 7.5W or wirelessly charge AirPods Pro (2nd generation), as well as wired-charge an iPhone (or any other device) at 20W. While it’s bigger and heavier than the OtterBox, its 3x battery capacity makes it a more sensible choice if you need to charge Watch and iPhone multiple times. It can charge a Watch eight times over, or up to twice for an iPhone. The likelihood is that you might need to charge both at least once, which this battery pack can handle easily. It ships with a 12-inch (30cm) USB-C to USB-C cable. Read our full BoostCharge Pro review Simple Apple Watch stands While not charging the Apple Watch by themselves, these simple and affordable Apple Watch stands connect with your Apple Watch charging cable to prop the Watch at a convenient nightstand angle while charging. 1. Lamicall Watch Stand Pros Affordable stand Cons Requires Apple charging cable Price When Reviewed: $11.99 Best Prices Today: $9.99 at Amazon Watch fast charge: Yes, with Apple fast-charge cable Size: 3.54 x 5.31 x 1.85 inches (9 x 13.5 x 4.7cm) Colors: Black, Silver, Gray, Rose Gold Requires USB-C charger: Yes (20W minimum) Lamicall’s Apple Watch Stand is a super-affordable wired Watch-charging stand, available in four different colors. Keep in mind that you will still need to use a separate charging cable as this is only a stand and won’t charge your Apple Watch on its own.  It’s a nifty little bedside stand if you don’t want to splurge more than you need to. 2. Spigen S350 Apple Watch Stand Pros Affordable stand Cons Requires Apple charging cable Price When Reviewed: $14.95 Best Prices Today: $13.99 at Amazon$14.95 at Spigen Watch fast charge: Yes, with Apple fast-charge cable Size: 2.2 x 2 x 1.8 inches (5.6 x 5.1 x 4.6cm) Weight: 11oz (312g) Colors: White, Black, Blue, Pink Requires USB-C charger: Yes (20W minimum) This is a simple, secure stand that you slip your Apple charging cable into so that you can set your Watch in Nightstand mode by your bedside or at your desk if you prefer to charge during the day so that you can track your sleep at night. Note that it’s just a stand so you still need the Apple charging cable. From Spigen. 3. Elago Apple Watch Vintage Stand Pros Affordable stand Looks like a tiny Mac Cons Requires charging cable Price When Reviewed: $24.99 Best Prices Today: $14.99 at Amazon$14.99 at Walmart Watch fast charge: Yes, with Apple fast-charge cable Colors: Beige, Black Requires USB-C charger: Yes (20W minimum) Here’s one for the Apple enthusiasts that have been following the company since long before all this fancy touch-screen malarkey started, and when a watch told the time and nothing else. Elago’s cute W3 Stand (a.k.a. the Apple Watch Vintage Stand) turns your Apple Watch into a tiny original Macintosh while it’s charging. It even sits at a slight angle to match the original Mac, and uses Nightstand mode to make sure the screen is aligned correctly. FAQ 1. How much time does Apple Watch take to fast charge? The Apple Watch battery life is notoriously short between charges so fast charging is a great way to keep your smart timepiece topped up and ready for action. Using a Fast Charger cable, such as the Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable, or stand, such as the Belkin Boost Charge Pro Portable Fast Charger for Apple Watch, you can charge a Watch 33% faster than using an older cable or stand. Fast charging will get a compatible Watch battery from 0-80% in 45 minutes. An eight-minute charge will power your Watch for eight hours of sleep tracking. Fast charging requires at least a 20W USB-C charger. See How to fast charge Apple Watch for more information. 2. Which Apple Watch models can fast charge? The following Apple Watch models support Fast Charge: Apple Watch Series 7, Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, Apple Watch Ultra and Ultra 2. The Apple Watch SE does not support Fast Charge. 3. How can I see my Apple Watch battery percentage? To see how much power remains on your Apple Watch, hold the bottom of the screen and swipe up to open the Control Center. You can add the battery life percentage to the watch face by adding a battery complication, in this way: Hold the display, then tap Edit Swipe left to the end to see if the watch face includes a possible battery complication Tap the complication to select it, then turn the Digital Crown to choose the battery complication To save your changes, press the Digital Crown, then tap the face to switch to it. You can also add a battery widget to show the battery percentage of a connected Apple Watch on your iPhone. 4. How to save battery power on the Apple watch When you can’t get to your Apple Watch charger fast enough and the Watch battery is dangerously low, you can eke out the remaining battery charge by saving power. The easiest way save battery life is to turn on Low Power Mode. This turns off Always On Display, background heart rate and blood oxygen measurements, plus heart rate notifications. Cellular access is also turned off in Low Power Mode. If you’re just going for a walk, then maybe you don’t need the heart monitor on—although this may impact your Exercise score, it could keep your Watch going till you get back to base and a charging socket. To turn on Low Power Mode, tap the side button on your Apple Watch to open Control Center, and select the battery percentage. Then tap Low Power Mode. Apple states that “other notifications may be delayed, emergency alerts may not arrive, and certain cellular and Wi-Fi connections are limited” in Low Power Mode. When the Watch battery is charged to 80%, Low Power Mode turns off automatically. Other Apple Watch battery saving tips include: Don’t use an Exercise or other tracking. If you are exercising you can still save some battery by turning on Low Power Mode—open the Watch app on your iPhone, and scroll to Workout where you can turn Low Power Mode on by tapping the slider on the right. To further conserve battery life, turn on Fewer GPS and Heart Rate Readings by tapping the slider. Turn off Always On Display in the Settings app Turn off the Wake Screen so that when you raise the watch to your face the screen doesn’t automatically turn on. Tap the screen or press the Digital Crown to manually wake up the screen instead. Open Settings on your Apple Watch. Select General > Display & Brightness. Turn off Wake on Wrist Raise by tapping the slider. Turn off background apps: push the side button (not the digital crown) and release it; then scroll through the running apps using the digital crown; close the apps by swiping from left to right and tapping on the “X” Turn off the heart rate monitor and advanced health tracking in the Watch app on your iPhone: Privacy Turn off voice assistant Siri—which is always listening for your commands—in Apple Watch Settings Turn on Theater mode, which prevents the Apple Watch display from turning on when you raise your wrist, and also turns on Silent Mode Turn on Silent Mode Use a darker watch face as black pixels use less power than bright ones such as Mickey Mouse or the Activity Face In extreme circumstances when you know you’ll need your Apple Watch later but not right now, turn off your Apple Watch by pressing and holding the side button until you see the Power Off slider Unpair AirPods from your Apple Watch in Settings. Always keep your Watch software up to date. Some Watch software updates are specifically to improve battery life, while others keep your Watch operating as efficiently as possible. In the Watch app on your iPhone, go to My Watch > General > Software Update. Optimized Battery Charging is turned on by default when you set up your Apple Watch, but check it’s on by opening Settings on the Apple Watch,a nd then selecting Battery > Battery Health. Turn Optimized Battery Charging on via the slider. See more on Optimized Battery Charging below. See: How to improve Apple Watch battery life for more advice. 5. How to turn on Low Power Mode on the Apple Watch When its battery charge falls to 10% or lower, your Apple Watch alerts you and suggests that you enter Low Power Mode. Hold the bottom of the Watch screen, then swipe up to open Control Center. Tap the battery percentage icon, then turn on Low Power Mode. Scroll down, and tap Turn On Low Power Mode. 6. Optimize Apple Watch Charging The Apple Watch Optimized Battery Charging feature uses on-device machine learning to discover your charging habits over time along with your daily usage to either charge the Watch to an optimized level or charge it to full in order to improve the lifespan of your Watch battery. This will slow down the wear on your Watch battery to improve its lifespan by reducing the time your Apple Watch spends fully charged. When turned on, your watch delays charging past 80% in certain situations, so that the battery level remains between 75-80%. Optimised Battery Charging is only activated when your watch predicts it will be connected to a charger for an extended period of time, and still aims to ensure your Apple Watch is fully charged when removed from the charger. If, for example, you mostly leave your Watch on charge overnight, Optimised Battery Charging will slow down the charging to make it more efficient over the period you are usually asleep, while still making sure that the battery is full and ready for your daytime usage by the time you wake up.

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Today in Apple history: The forgotten first Mac with an internal CD-ROM
The Mac IIvx launches, bringing a key new component for the multimedia boom. So why isn't the first Mac with an internal CD-ROM beloved? (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple @ Work: Popular Apple TV digital signage tool launches new 2.0 version
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 & 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. Kitcast, a popular Apple TV-based digital signage software, has launched a new 2.0 platform for businesses of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises. The 2.0 platforms aim to simplify content management across multiple screens and enhance internal and external communication. Key features include zero-touch deployment, Single Sign-On (SSO), an AI-powered content creator, and unlimited cloud storage. With enterprise-grade reliability and scalability, Kitcast aims to streamline digital signage worldwide for businesses, educational institutions, and non-profits. more…

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Best AirTag key rings, luggage tags, wallets & accessories
Macworld Here at Macworld we’re extremely fond of Apple’s AirTag, which we consider by far the best Bluetooth tracker for an iPhone or Mac user. However, one complaint raised in our AirTag review was that it doesn’t have a hole, which means you’re forced in most situations to buy an accessory to put it in. Want to attach it to your keys? You need to buy a special key ring. Want to attach it to your luggage? Special luggage label. An ecosystem has quickly sprung up offering straps, loops, pet tags, cases and holders for AirTag owners. But which ones are worth buying? We’ve been testing out all the AirTags accessories we can get our hands on, so we can help you find the best AirTag holder for your needs from key rings, luggage tags, wallets and more. Best AirTag Key Rings Apple AirTag FineWoven Key Ring Pros Made by Apple Cons Fabric can scuff Price When Reviewed: $35 Best Prices Today: $25 at Amazon$32.99 at Best Buy There are cheaper alternatives, but this is the classic AirTag key ring—replacing the previous Apple Leather Key Ring, now that Apple has gone fully vegan in honor of its legendary co-founder Steve Jobs. It’s light, attractive and reassuringly well-made. It’s easy to put the AirTag inside, but the metal popper won’t let it escape. And we love the large, chunky (but quite flat) ring, although we’d recommend testing it out in a shop if you’re planning on attaching car keys with a small aperture. This reviewer’s Nissan and Skoda keys were both a tight fit. The fabric covering protects the AirTag’s edge from drop damage but leaves most of its chassis, both front and back, open to the elements and liable to scuff a little—a complaint publicly made about Apple’s FineWoven iPhone cases. We think this is worth it for the pleasing look, and scuffing is both inevitable and minor, but if you want total protection you’ll need to look elsewhere. It’s available in five colors: Black, Coral, Taupe, Mulberry and Pacific Blue–David Price Belkin Secure Holder with Wire Cable for AirTag Pros Feels more secure than Apple ring Cons Plastic feel Price When Reviewed: $19.95 Best Prices Today: $13.99 at Amazon$19.95 at Apple Belkin’s Secure Holder is made of hard plastic, which gives it more of a budget feel, but it’s reassuringly robust, and looks tough with its wire cable that includes a hex key to lock the AirTag in place. As with Apple’s key ring, both faces of the AirTag are left exposed, but the plastic surround sticks out more and thus provides more drop protection. It’s available in white or black.–David Price OtterBox Rugged Case for AirTag Pros Super protective Cons Larger than most Price When Reviewed: $19.95 Best Prices Today: $12.99 at Amazon$19.95 at Apple$19.95 at Apple United States OtterBox is a company known for its ultra-protective phone cases, and its Rugged Case for AirTag continues this tradition, as its name suggests. The protective perimeter is increased to allow for larger bumps and mishaps than most AirTag key rings. OtterBox also has a Rugged Passport Series of the Rugged Case that is styled with the coordinates of iconic cities, such as New York, London, Paris and Tokyo, as well as a large range of other AirTag cases and key rings.–Simon Jary Nomad AirTag Keyrings Pros Range of AirTag keychain options Price When Reviewed: From $15 Best Prices Today: $15 at Nomad Available in black and white, the Nomad Rugged Keychain is built with a polycarbonate frame and TPU overmold, and ships with two enclosure options: a closed back option and an open speaker option. It is rated IP66 for water and dust resistance. With a Rustic Brown option, the Nomad Leather Keychain carries your AirTag in a good-looking, thermoformed, American Horween Leather holder. Over time, the raw, vegetable-tanned leather will patina to create a unique lived-in look. Adding a third available Natural (tan) color, the Nomad Leather Loop for AirTag is a Horween leather loop that attaches to your AirTag with a powerful 3M adhesive. The AirTag battery, however, remains easily accessible for replacement.–Simon Jary OtterBox Core Series Case for AirTag Pros Sustainable materials Price When Reviewed: $19.95 Best Prices Today: $14.37 at Amazon The OtterBox Core Series Case is the most sustainable AirTag key ring—made from a FSC-certified recycled and recyclable material. Its speckled looks shows off an authentic recycled appearance.–Simon Jary Orbitkey Leather Holder for AirTag Pros Leather Cons Covers one side Slight wobble Price When Reviewed: $39.90 Best Prices Today: $39.90 at Orbitkey Orbitkey‘s leather offering is well worth your consideration. It costs roughly the same as Apple’s non-leather key ring but it has a nice-looking design and a couple of advantages up its sleeve. One is the slenderness of the ring itself. Whereas Apple’s broad, flat ring can be awkward for attaching car keys with a narrow aperture, this will fit into holes of the smallest dimensions. The second advantage lies in the innovative way keys are attached: an initially baffling locking system that, once mastered, is far quicker and easier (and far less painful) than prising apart the traditional two-layer ring with your fingernails. The only real quibble is that the leather fob is quite a lot bigger than the AirTag itself. It has more space than it needs and wobbles around slightly inside the pocket. The key ring thus takes up more room in your pocket than it needs to. This does also give the AirTag far more protection than Apple’s version. It’s less likely to get scuffed than with the other key rings we tried out. If the price tag puts you off, Orbitkey also makes a much cheaper Slim Case with a similar locking system.–David Price ElevationLab TagVault: Keychain Pros Waterproof Cons Reduces volume of AirTag sounds Price When Reviewed: $12.95 (single); $39.95 (4 pack) Best Prices Today: $12.95 at ElevationLab$28.95 at Amazon Elevation Lab’s TagVault: Keychain claims that it is fully waterproof. This rugged case has a gasket that prevents water intrusion while passing through ultra-wideband and Bluetooth signals and allowing about two-thirds of the AirTag’s sound volume. It has an integral loop for a keychain ring and comes with a simple but robust one.–Glenn Fleishman Read our full TagVault: Keychain review Caseology Vault Pros Rugged Karabiner attachment Cons Larger than most Price When Reviewed: $13.99 Best Prices Today: $14.69 at Amazon$14.99 at Walmart How about a properly rugged key ring accessory for your AirTag? The Caseology Vault is made from military-grade thermoplastic polyurethane, with a nicely grippy sandstone finish that makes it less prone to drops. Like the Olixar Silicone it features a karabiner attachment. This is removable, which makes the Vault a versatile accessory. It’s just as happy tracking rucksacks as keys.–David Price Best AirTag luggage tags Apple AirTag Loop Pros Made by Apple Price When Reviewed: $29 Best Prices Today: $11.37 at Amazon$29 at Apple$29 at Best Buy Apple’s AirTag Loop is made of polyurethane and feels and looks smart, with two of the color options (Electric Orange and Sunflower) particularly bright and cheerful. This will also help you to spot your suitcase on the conveyor belt. The AirTag clips in using a metal clasp that’s easy to use and secure; you then put the strap around your luggage’s handle and loop the head part back through the slit in the tail. It looks slightly delicate at first glance–the strap gets quite thin at a certain point–but proved resistant to moderate tugging and should be fine under non-military usage conditions. Like Apple’s key ring, it protects the edges of the AirTag but not the center of its two faces, so expect some scuffing.–David Price Belkin Secure Holder with Strap for AirTag Pros Robust Price When Reviewed: $12.95 Best Prices Today: $9.95 at Amazon$10.99 at Best Buy$12.95 at Apple Belkin’s Secure Holder is also available with a robust string for attaching it to the handle of a suitcase or bag. Like the strap-style loops provided by other manufacturers this threads back through itself to easily attach to your luggage. It’s available in white, black, blue, and pink with a matching string. Since the front and back sections, string and key ring are all detachable, you could create a multicolor accessory by mixing and matching more than one holder.–David Price Casetify Customisable AirTag Holder Pros Colorful design options Price When Reviewed: $29 Best Prices Today: $29 at Casetify The principal appeal of Casetify’s AirTag holder is the sheer range of designs and colors you can choose from. The ones pictured are, from left, Colorful Floral in Turquoise and Pink (with Peach background); Flowers for you by Matthew Langille (with Licorice); and Egg Tart with Mice (with Avocado). That last one is our favorite, but there are hundreds of options.–David Price Best AirTag wallet and card holders It’s not just keys and luggage that’e easy to lose. Misplacing your wallet or card holder is a common occurance, and as long as you also haven’t lost your iPhone, finding one with an AirTag pocket is an easy solution. Artpaxy Wallet with AirTag Holder Pros Full bifold wallet with AirTag pocket Price When Reviewed: $29.99 Best Prices Today: $29.99 at Amazon This traditional-looking bifold wallet includes a front-mounted pocket for an Apple AirTag, and then does the usual wallet business with 13 card slots, two cash pockets and two ID windows. It also claims to include Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) blocking to stop device scanning. Bosca Old Leather AirTag Seven Pocket ID Card Case Pros Slim and stylish AirTag wallet ID window Cons High International shipping fees Price When Reviewed: $85 Best Prices Today: $85 at Amazon$85 at Bosca This slim, stylish and minimalist hand-stained, vegetable-tanned leather card case comprises of a surprising seven small pockets to store your cards and cash, with a snap-close AirTag pocket on the front so you be able to loate it when it’s left in another jacket or trouser pocket—or left behind on the bar. Two or three of the pockets can be sued for bank notes or business cards, three are definitely for creadit or other types of card, and there’s a clear ID card window on the side opposite the AirTag. It’s available in three colours: Saddle (tan), Dark Brown and Black. Customers outside the U.S. will encounter quite stiff customs and shipping charges. Bazza AirTag Card Wallet Pros Colorful, fun AirTag card wallet Cons Feels a little plasticky Price When Reviewed: $22.99 Best Prices Today: $22.99 at Bazza This super-lightweight card wallet from Italy nicely nestles an AirTag in a selection of attractive and fun colors. It feels a little plasticky but is in fact made from sustainable, recyclable plant-based materials—there’s not even any glue introduced into the manufacturing process. You can buy with the AirTag preinstalled, or fit in your own. The Bazza AirTag Card Wallet is available in pink, yellow, red, dark blue, light blue, white, black and green. Best AirTag pet collars ElevationLab TagVault: Pet Price When Reviewed: $19.95 Best Prices Today: $17.95 at Amazon$19.95 at Elevation Lab$30.25 at Walmart Electronics The TagVault: Pet uses screws with the small Torx T6 star-shaped drive for the portion that contains the AirTag and maintains the waterproof seal. These screws are piercing, self-tapping screws with a T10 slot. They’re used to hold a hard plastic anchor to provide further stability when attached to a pet collar that you provide–though the case may be too big for smaller collars. The kit includes a steel Torx T6 L-shaped wrench with screw tips on both ends.–Glenn Fleishman Read our full Elevation Lab TagVault: Pet review Best AirTag wallet holders ElevationLab TagVault: Wallet – card holds AirTag Pros Securely holds AirTag Best Prices Today: $9.95 at Amazon$9.95 at ElevationLab Designed to hold an AirTag firmly in place in a wallet, it comes in two form factors: standard, 3.25 by 1.5 inches (83 by 38 mm), and compact, 2 by 1.5 inches (51 by 38 mm). Both are 0.05 inches (1.3 mm) thick. The more rectangular style works well in billfold slots; the squarer design in other parts of a wallet. With the AirTag exposed front and back, there’s no additional blocking beyond your wallet to block wireless signals for tracking and Precision Finding.–Glenn Fleishman Read our full TagVault: Wallet review Nomad Card for AirTag Pros Securely holds AirTag Price When Reviewed: $20 Best Prices Today: $20 at Nomad Though it tapers to the edges, the Card for AirTag is 3.2 by 2.1 by 0.2 inches (54 by 82 by 5 mm) at its largest. The AirTag sits like a gem in its center, bulging slightly outwards to 0.3 inches (8 mm). A combination of soft and hard materials–polycarbonate and TPU rubber–provides both a nice outside feel and the rigidity and flexibility to insert an AirTag into the Card’s opening with a satisfying click.–Glenn Fleishman Read our full Nomad Card for AirTag review Best AirTag mounts Olixar AirTags Adhesive Silicone Pocket Price When Reviewed: $11.99 Best Prices Today: $11.99 at Mobile Fun If the thing you want to track hasn’t got a handle you can loop the AirTags to, or a pocket you can slip one inside, then the next option is stickiness. These neat silicone pockets (which come in a pack of four) both protect the tracker from external damage, and give it a strong and reliable adhesive surface to cling to a jewel box, schoolbag or games console. Despite the unobtrusive look of the pocket the AirTag is still fairly obvious and easily slipped out, so this solution isn’t ideal for tracking down stolen property (unless there’s a more discreet internal surface you can stick it to). But for locating TV remotes–and for sheer versatility of application–they’re indispensable.–David Price Pelican Protector Sticker Mount Case for AirTag Devices Pros Strong adhesive connection Cons No built-in water resistance Price When Reviewed: $19.99 Best Prices Today: $9.99 at Amazon$9.99 at Walmart Electronics$19.99 at Pelican Outdoor If you’re looking for an AirTag mount that can stick to almost any surface and allows for easy AirTag removal, the Pelican Protector fits the bill. It’s not discreet, it’s not rugged, and it doesn’t offer additional water protection, but as a mount, it works well. Pelican relies on 3M VHB adhesive for attachment, which creates a near-permanent mount that becomes stronger over time.—Glenn Fleishman Read our full Pelican Protector Sticker Mount Case for AirTag Devices review Other types of AirTag cases and holders ElevationLab TagVault: Bike – AirTag bike tracker Pros Built for bikes Price When Reviewed: $19.95 Best Prices Today: $19.95 at Amazon$19.95 at Elevation Lab The TagVault: Bike is a lozenged-shaped plastic shell that houses the AirTag AirTag nestles inside its waterproof seal. It attaches to a bike via the bike’s water bottle mount, using longer screws to attach the bottle cage, or shorter screws if you don’t attach the cage. The case is a matte black, rendering it unobtrusive. Screwed in between a cage and the frame, a thief would first have to recognize it and then work hard to remove it quickly.–Glenn Fleishman Read our full Elevation Lab TagVault: Bike review Pitaka PitaTag for Lighter Pros Never lose your lighter Price When Reviewed: $69.99 Best Prices Today: $69.99 at Pitaka Lighters are easy to leave behind or lend to someone and forget to ask for it back. One solution is to hide an AirTag inside the lighter so you can track it down and get it back when this happens. This refillable lighter, crafted like the company’s iPhone cases, from military-grade aramid fiber and premium zinc alloy, looks like a card case rather than a cheap off-the-shelf lighter. Pitaka claims that the lighter’s blue pyramid-shaped flame is unaffected by wind, and that it features a built-in gravity lock pin to ensures that it can’t create a flame when upside down. Nomad Hydro Flask AirTag Tracker Pros Easily track your Hydro Flask Cons For specific models only Requires Medium Flex Boot Price When Reviewed: $15 Best Prices Today: $15 at Nomad Hydro Flask water bottles are popular but also surprisingly easy to leave behind after a run, bike ride, or visit to the park. The Nomad Hydro Flask Tracker is a hidden inner AirTag compartment in a slim TPU body that fits between your Hydro Flask and the Medium Flex Boot (accessory sold separately) and features It works with 32oz or 40oz Wide Mouth Hydro Flasks. If the Apple AirTag is just not right for you, check out these Bluetooth tracker recommended AirTag alternatives. What you can expect in an AirTag case Because the AirTag comes in a single variety, you don’t need to choose which kind to acquire. Apple sells them singly ($29) and in a four-pack ($99). Engraving is free. An AirTag regularly broadcasts 2.4GHz Bluetooth signals with an encrypted device ID for other Apple devices to pick up and relay along with those devices’ locations. The 2.4GHz band penetrates solid objects well, but case designers need to be mindful of materials that have the potential to block the signal. In our survey of AirTag cases, we didn’t find a case so far that had that design problem. AirTags also use ultrawideband (USB) technology for Precision Finding, exclusive to Apple’s own Find My items. Precision Finding lets an iPhone with UWB identify the direction and distance within inches when it’s within about 15 to 30 feet (4.5 to 9 m). Consider to what use you may put an AirTag to determine the features you want: Purpose: Cases exist in enough variety that you can find one designed as a luggage tag, another as a stylish keyring, and another to resist enormous amounts of damage. Figure out where you want to put the AirTag and match the case to it. Water resistance: Many cases feature some degree of water resistance, some using the IP rating that defines precisely how much. If you’re using an AirTag outside or on a pet’s collar, you may want one with a high degree of resistance. When attaching to a bag or keyring, it may seem less important or not important at all. Ring, clip, loop, or carabiner: Case makers offer many variants on attachments. Some include a simple hole to attach a keychain, while others incorporate a keychain as part of the product and may include a keyring. You can purchase multiple cases built into a carabiner, including one with a three-digit combination lock. You can also get a string or similar loop design, in which the case passes through a loop and pulls tight on a handle without a knot. Removable or adhesive: You might want an AirTag case that’s easy to move about or attach and reattach. Other cases include adhesive for semi-permanent fixed attachment. Hidden for theft recovery: Some cases are designed to hide an AirTag, making its presence less apparent and thus less likely to be discovered if stolen; others are obvious, such as in a keychain or luggage tag. Temper hideability with the knowledge that Apple’s anti-stalking features built into AirTag tech makes them discoverable to criminals with a smartphone.Shows the front: Conversely, some cases show off an AirTag, revealing its front where you might have had added custom engraving from Apple with an emoji or text. You might want to see that engraving to differentiate among AirTags you own. Cost: Cases generally cost from about $20 to $35—around the price of a single AirTag. However, there are outliers below $10 and above $40. It’s all about the function, ruggedness, and complexity of purpose. Some charge extra for style. How we test AirTag case features For each kind of case, we rated them based on specific features around which they were designed. These include: Easy to insert the AirTag for secure retention: Every case has a slightly different approach to getting an AirTag inside. Some cases have an elaborate locking procedure or require removing and restoring four tiny screws to preserve a waterproof seal. Others are simple as sliding the tag into a holding or popping it into a rubber ring. Attaches securely for attachable cases: We tested cases that market themselves as attachable at how well they succeed at that task. Cases may come with or be part of a keyring, carabiner, wrist strip, or pet collar, or may have an adhesive to stick on to objects, like the inside of luggage. Access for battery replacement: Apple expects an AirTag battery to last for about a year in everyday usage, which it defines as one case of Precision Finding and four tones played per day. A case should allow access that isn’t maddening for replacing the battery every several months to a year. 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Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Qi2 review: Car charger with built-in NFC shortcuts
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Excellent magnetic hold Good adjustment NFC shortcuts are helpful; Fast Qi2 charging Cons High price Our Verdict The MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 impresses across the board: fast charging, strong hold, and integrated NFC function. No competitor offers a comparable range of functions. Pitaka also offers a version for Tesla Model 3 and Y cars. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Retailer Price $59.99 View Deal Pitaka $60 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Price When Reviewed$69.99 Best Prices Today: Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Qi2 Retailer Price $59.99 View Deal Pitaka $60 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Pitaka has updated its classic MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 for fast charging according to the Qi2 standard with 15 watts for iPhones. There are two versions of the MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2, one for one specifically for Tesla 3 and Tesla Y cars and another universal mount for ventilation grilles on other cars. The version for the ventilation grille has a hook that is screwed to a ventilation lamella using a rotary wheel. This is easy to do if the ventilation grille is large enough. The magnet with an adhesive force of 1.2 kilograms ensures that the iPhone is securely attached to the holder. A long USB-C cable is included for the power supply, which is connected directly to the power supply in modern cars. If you don’t have a USB port in your car, you must also provide a charger for the cigarette lighter. Pitaka also includes two practical adhesive cable guides. What makes the MagEX Car Mount Pro 2 unique is ts built-in NFC support and its ability to work with iOS’s Shortcuts app. The NFC chips are small circles on the mount that can trigger a short command when the iPhone is held over them. Three NFC links are even possible with one switch. For example, when getting into the car, the NFC can trigger the iPhone to set the focus to “Do not disturb” and play your favorite music. It’s a great feature and Pitaka has a guide on how to set up NFC with your iPhone. With the Tesla version you can expect a perfect hold, but with the version for the ventilation grille, it depends on the grille. With large ventilation grilles such as in an older BMW X3 it works well, with a new X1 with its narrow ventilation grille it is more difficult. It did hold in the X1, but the bracket left marks on the leather of the dashboard. The design with the aramid fiber surface is very stylish and the magnetic hold is excellent. The NFC function is one of the killer features if you are someone who likes to use automatic functions such as shortcuts. The charging speed of 32 percent after 30 minutes is on par with stationary solutions. However, this also depends heavily on how much power the USB port in the car can deliver. Should you buy the Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Qi2? The MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 impresses across the board: fast charging, strong hold, and integrated NFC function. No competitor offers a comparable range of functions. Pitaka also offers a version for Tesla Model 3 and Y cars.

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