Apple has been putting a lot of effort into helping iPhone users prevent premature battery wear -- an issue that's plagued the iPhone for years. One of the main ways that Apple has addressed this is with overcharging prevention. Lithium-ion batteries can suffer from overcharging, which can lead to the production of metallic lithium inside the cell, posing a fire hazard. Limiting the charge to 80% significantly reduces the risk of battery damage through overcharging.

How iOS 18 changes the way you charge your iPhone

Last month, reports started to emerge that Apple is testing a new “rigid plastic” body for the next generation Apple Watch SE. While this would undoubtedly reduce costs, it begs the question – will this tradeoff be worth it for customers?. The history of Apple Watch SE.

The next Apple Watch SE might be plastic, but is that worth the tradeoff?

One of the most highly anticipated features announced at WWDC in 2021 was support for storing IDs in the Apple Wallet application. However, the rollout of this feature has been incredibly slow. But starting today, the IDs in Wallet feature is now available in its fifth state: Ohio. IDs in...

Support for IDs in Apple Wallet expands to its fifth state

The Apple Watch SE 3 will reportedly feature a rigid plastic exterior, which could potentially lower its price. The shift away from aluminum could also enable Apple to offer more vibrant colors, making it more appealing for kids. Apple has been offering SE variants of its iconic smartwatch for years,...

Apple Watch SE 3 could appeal to kids with a core material change

Your Apple Watch needs a charge every day or so, but any more than that indicates that something’s wrong. The good news is that excessive battery drain is a problem that many Watch owners have had. The bad news is that it can be hard to diagnose and fix.

10 Fixes for Excessive Apple Watch Battery Drain

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Apple's M2 MacBook Air is now just $799 at Amazon Prime ahead of Prime Day.

Apple just won Prime Day and it hasn't even started yet — M2 MacBook falls to record low $799 for the first time ever

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Apple has just released watchOS 10.6 to Apple Watch users. With that, this might be the last main watchOS 10 updates for Apple Watch Series 4, Apple Watch Series 5, and Apple Watch SE 1 users, as these wearables won’t get watchOS 11.
Unlike previous software updates, watchOS 10.6 is quite mysteryous, and Apple only talks about bug fixes and security improvements. With watchOS 10.5, Apple also hasn’t added much, as that update brought a new Prid Face.
At the time, Apple said this watch face brings “bold, symbolic color to Apple Watch. Signaling hope, strength, and fellowship to LGBTQ+ communities, the...

watchOS 10.6 now available to Apple Watch users

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Assistive Access could cure your smartphone addiction.

Why a simple iPhone setting is delighting the dumbphone community

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Norfolk, VA

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Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. I’m currently the proud owner of a 40mm Apple Watch SE 2, which is a few months shy of its second anniversary. It’s a smartwatch that’s been through a lot in these two years as my training has intensified significantly. I run marathons now and don’t plan to stop anytime soon.

I’d buy a plastic Apple Watch SE 3 in an instant if it had these rumored Series 10 features

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Los Angeles, CA

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L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

Apple has recently reduced the price of the Apple Watch Series 9, making it an attractive option for those looking to upgrade or purchase a smartwatch for the first time. The watch is currently priced at $329, representing a $70 savings from its original price. This particular model comes in a 41mm size with a pink aluminum finish that pairs well with both light and dark clothing.

Apple watch series 9 price drops

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‘Like I could’ve got hibachi for that price.’. What’s the most you would pay for a Chick-fil-A meal? Whatever number you gave is probably still lower than what this first-time Chick-fil-A customer’s meal cost.

‘Did I get got?’: Chick-fil-A customer questions if she got scammed after one meal comes out to $30

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There might not be an iPhone 17 Plus, but Apple has something even better in store. Here's a look at the exciting new rumors surrounding the iPhone 17 line-up.

Apple is replacing the iPhone 17 Plus with something even better

Alongside an all-new Home Screen for iPhone users in iOS 18, Apple is also preparing a revamped Control Center. With this updated feature, it’s easier than ever to access the most important shortcuts on your phone with a few swipes and taps.
In this article, we’ll teach you how to customize the iPhone’s new Control Center in iOS 18 and make it more useful. We also have a guide teaching you how to customize the iPhone’s Lock Screen.
iOS 18 finally gives Control Center the revamp it always needed

Over the years, Apple has made the Control Center a key part of the...

How to customize iPhone’s Control Center in iOS 18

If you’ve been waiting for a folding iPhone, it looks like you won’t have to wait much longer. According to a report from analyst Jeff Pu (seen by MacRumors and 9to5Mac), 2026 may be the year that Apple releases not just one, but two folding devices: a folding iPhone, as well as a folding iPad/Mac hybrid device.

It looks like 2026 will be the year of the folding iPhone

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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California prepares to launch support for adding your driving license to the Apple Wallet app

Despite being announced by Apple in 2021, digital IDs in Wallet have only been adopted in five states so far, with Ohio joining just last week....

California prepares to launch support for adding your driving license to the Apple Wallet app

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