The right case can turn your iPad Pro into a multi-functional tablet. Today, the Twelve South BookBook Vol 2 Cover is down to just $67.19 from its original price of $80 on Amazon. The BookBook case gives your iPad Pro a classic leather book appearance on the outside. A zippered design opens up to reveal more space for a Magic Keyboard, and an interior pocket for documents and charging cables. Once it opens, you can prop up your M2 iPad Pro and use the case as a pseudo stand for work or play. The full-grain genuine leather develops a patina…
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Samantha Wiley
Samantha is a senior news editor at iLounge. She has been covering the technology industry for over five years, writing about Apple, Google, and other major companies. Samantha has also worked as a reporter and editor for several other publications.
Car manufacturer Lucid Air has added wireless CarPlay support for its EV lineup. Lucid Motors recently announced wireless CarPlay integration to its EV models. Lucid Air owners will now see their iPhones connect to the system automatically and without having to plug any cables. CarPlay offers access to Messages, Apple Music, Apple Maps, and others using a similar interface for seamless navigation. The dashboard will sport a familiar user interface for navigation, playing music, or reading and responding to messages, for example. https://twitter.com/LucidMotors/status/1638973487619670017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed Lucid Motors also shared a video on Twitter along with the announcement of CarPlay integration. The 15-second…
The DEA used an AirTag to track drug-making items from China to a US manufacturer. According to a Forbes report, border agents intercepted two packages containing pill dyes and a pill press and promptly contacted the DEA as they suspected it will be sent to a drug dealer. The Drug Enforcement Agency opted to put in an AirTag to see where it goes. In the shared search warrant, it was said that an AirTag offered benefits, including ‘precise location information’ so investigators could ‘obtain evidence about where the drugs are stored and its proceeds.’ A retired detective said that an…
Apple today has updated its mobile carrier activation list by removing Sprint from the picture. Customers who purchase an Apple Watch, cellular iPad, or iPhone will no longer have the option to activate Sprint. Also, all references to the mobile carrier brand have been removed from Apple’s online store. Prior to the move, Sprint customers were able to activate their devices and listed carrier deals. The change should not affect too many people as Sprint and T-Mobile merged in 2020. A large percentage of Sprint customers have already been converted, although there are still some that haven’t transferred to T-Mobile.…
Tired of your AirPods Pro looking the same as everyone else’s? Grab a new and unique case for your earbuds case. Today, the Spigen Urban Fit AirPods Pro Fabric Case is down to just $17.39 from its original price of $30 on Amazon. Wrap the Urban Fit around your AirPods Pro charging case and it transforms into a neat portable speaker grille. PC lining and premium knit fabric keep scratches, bumps, and the occasional drops at bay and give the earbuds case a stylish makeover. Inside is a layer of microfiber to minimize clean and scratch-free. You can raise and…
Season 23 of the Major League Baseball is well underway, and Apple TV+ subscribers will be able to watch premier games on the Apple TV app. MLS Season Pass is different from Friday Night Baseball in several ways. MLS Season Pass requires additional payment to unlock all the available MLS games, while Friday Night Baseball only requires an Apple TV+ subscription. The MLB Network will be handling the production, and announcer booths will be graced by notable personalities such as Dontrelle Willis, Alex Faust, Wayne Randazzo, Heidi Witney, Tricia Whitaker, and Ryan Spilborghs. Friday Night Baseball will begin with the…
CWBChicago recently reported a foiled car theft attempt with an AirTag. The news said that a carjacking attempt failed when the suspect discovered the vehicle to run on a manual transmission. He did not know how to drive a stick and carried the victim’s keys which had an AirTag. Andrew Moran, 25, said that he was told to steal the car or he would be killed. The woman believed Moran had a gun and got out, then she attempted to call the police via a nearby store. Moran was unable to drive the Audi A3, and fled as soon as…
A number of Apple Music subscribers are saying that their playlists have been altered or switched with somebody else’s collection. Apple’s music service seems to have an issue with cloud server sync problems, with the result mixing people’s playlists with one another. The data leak bug is not yet proven to be the work of a hack; however, users are confused by seeing random playlists coming up and edited collections that seem to be the work of another subscriber. The bug is said to be concentrated on just the iPhone Apple Music app and does not appear on Mac or…
Home theater systems are important if you’re fond of binge-watching movies, YouTube videos, and TV shows on your smart TV. Today, you can grab the Sony HT-A9 7.1.4-Channel Wireless Home Theater Speaker System for just $1,798 from its original price of $1,998 on Amazon. Sony is a leader in the home theater niche, and the HT-A9 is a testament to premium speaker sounds. 360 Spatial Sound Mapping allows the four speakers to bring sound to life in an array of supported formats, including Dolby Atmos and DTS X while keeping resolution at a high. To get more thump and bass,…
Apple is introducing a new voice clarification feature in the upcoming iOS 16.4 update. Voice Isolation works by prioritizing the sound of the user’s voice and blocking out the surrounding ambient noise. This results in a clearer phone call where the caller can hear the person on the other line better, and vice versa. Voice Isolation is available on WhatsApp, FaceTime, and other VoIP apps that run macOS Monterey and iOS 15. The technology focuses on the microphone quality when the user is on a call by removing as much background noise as possible. Before, there wasn’t a way to…
The iOS 16.4 update brings a lot of new features, including image detection on its cloud photo library platform. Duplicate detection was introduced to the Photos app in iOS 16. The feature puts up a separate ‘Duplicates’ folder in the Utilities section for duplicate images. However, it was not functional with the iCloud Shared Photo Library until iOS 16.4 came along. Once users download the update, they can now detect duplicate videos and photos in their iCloud library and merge them to save on storage space. iOS 16.4 is set to launch starting next week. The update includes iPhone 14…
The latest patent submitted by Apple reveals a color-changing band that can match the wearer’s clothes. ‘Band Identifier System for Wearable Devices’ revolves around the NFC, or near field communications technology to identify the band, and operations such as the displayed content, theme, and color. Apple also says the user interface and home screen will be customized or automatically updated to coincide with the band color. It’s also worth noting that the NFC recognizes only authorized bands, and could auto shutoff some features or prompt the user if their bands are considered unauthorized. It’s believed that the mechanism will be…
If small and insignificant isn’t your style for desktop accessories, then you should get this deal as soon as possible. Today, the Belkin Apple Watch Charger is down to just $50.99 from its original price of $60 on Amazon. With a square base that’s totally encased in premium white material (or black, if you prefer), this wireless fast charger will surely appeal to the senses. The device is specially made for Apple Watch and boasts up to 33% faster charging for the Apple Watch 7. Style-wise, the MagSafe charging station can stand on its own even without a watch. However,…
A rare Jobs-signed award plaque is currently for sale for a whopping $95,000. Moments in Time recently put up a piece of Apple history, a plaque that co-founder Steve Jobs signed in commemoration of former marketing executive Suzanne Lindbergh. The award was given after Lindbergh completed ten years of their stay with Apple. It was presented in 2000. The award plaque comes with a PSA/DNA letter of authenticity. Jobs presented it when he returned to Apple, and it’s a significant item as Jobs did not sign them personally when the company moved to facsimile signatures for anniversary awards. Suzanne Lindbergh…
Apple’s payment platform finally launches in South Korea after several years of waiting. South Koreans can now use Apple Pay and their Apple Watch or iPhone to make contactless payments for goods. Apple and South Korean regulators have been in talks since 2017, which was delayed due to local officials debating whether Apple Pay violated laws and regulations. In February, legislators finally approved the payment system. At the time when Apple Pay was initially launched, the region had a low NFC terminal adoption. The Korea Times reported that Apple Pay will have ‘significant challenges’ in this regard. Supported banks will…
Gaming peripheral brand 8BitDo has added support for Apple devices on several of its products. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4g, Pro 2, Pro+, SN30 Pro, SN30 Pro for Android, and Lite SE can now be paired natively on Apple devices such as Apple TV, Mac, iPad, and iPhones after a firmware update. With the latest version, the controllers can be used like other Made for iPhone gamepads to play controller-supported titles, which include Apple Arcade games. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYGB8IPCE2Q&feature=youtu.be Bluetooth connection is supported, as well as wired connections via USB-C. Depending on the Apple device, up to four 8BitDo controllers can be connected…
The Biden administration and Apple jointly announced that the cast of Apple TV+ show ‘Ted Lasso’ will be talking about mental health and well-being. President Biden went on Twitter to post a photo showing the ‘Believe’ sign on the show outside the Oval Office. In the event, Joe Biden and Jill Biden will host the cast to ‘discuss the importance of addressing your mental health to promote your overall well-being.’ It’s believed that Biden has watched the hit series. The cast visiting the White House includes Jason Sudeikis, Brett Goldstein, Hannah Waddingham, Phil Dunster, Jeremy Swift, Cristo Fernandez, Brenan Hunt,…
After two months of renovations and refitting, the Apple Confluence location in France has once again opened its doors to the public. Apple announced the temporary closure in January and promised that the store will reopen on March 17. French website Consomac has echoed the move and made several mentions about the store’s alterations. The exterior had very little change except for a new aluminum wall section with an Apple logo. Consomac said that the renovation was to give the shoppers a clearer idea of where they should go for their orders. The Genius Bar is notably absent, and there…