Newsletter Friday 12/05/25

 
 
 
 
 
 
Your iPhone 17 Pro Is Missing a 5-Year-Old Camera Feature
 
 

You can't activate low-light photography features within the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max's Portrait mode. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Three iPhone 17 Pro features that continue to surprise me every day
 
 

From the cameras to improved cooling, these updates make the iPhone 17 Pro stand out. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
GIFT IDEA: Rearview Mirror Phone Mount
 
 

REARVIEW MOUNT: Mounts your phone right on your rearview mirror, so you don't have to look down while using navigation.  PERFECT ANGLE: The 240° swivel allows you to rotate your phone to the perfect viewing angle. Reduce distractions by positioning your iPhone for minimal eye movement. Keeps your eyes on the road... CONTINUE...

 
 
 
15 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 26.2
 
 

Apple is about to release iOS 26.2, the second major point update for iPhones since iOS 26 was rolled out in September, and there are at least 15 notable changes and improvements worth checking out. We've rounded them up below. Apple is expected to CONTINUE...

 
 
 
After Venmo’s outage, should you still trust it with your money? –
 
 

The payment app says it’s "back up and running," but federal regulators still urge caution about leaving large balances outside FDIC-insured accounts. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Where the hell is Samsung's Ballie robot?
 
 

Ballie has been promised to us multiple times over the last few years, but we're still waiting to see if it becomes a real product. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
GIFT IDEA: iPhone Wireless Charging Stand
 
 

Keeps You Charged Up... While You Use Your iPhone! Fast & Easy: Simply place your iPhone on the stand and it Quickly Charges your iPhone. Functional Style: Sleek Compact Design ideal for any Home or Workspace. Ergonomic: Designed with the perfect 60° viewing angle for comfortable and convenient extended viewing. Wireless: No more tangled and lost charging cables. Say goodbye to CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Spotify says Wrapped 2025 is its biggest yet, with 200M+ users in its first day
 
 

After last year's flop, Spotify Wrapped engagement is up 19% and shares were up 41%, the company says. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
X's new 'transparent' location labels for accounts have people questioning everything
 
 

X (formerly Twitter) rolled out location labels for users, but it has quickly started stirring the pot as users and experts find faults. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Recall alert: 10K writing tablet toys recalled
 
 

More than 10,000 writing tablet toys have been recalled because the screw does not remain attached to the battery cover as required, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
TECH GEAR: Deluxe Power Bank - Battery Backup Charger
 
 

YOUR ULTIMATE RECHARGEABLE POWER SORCE! Power for a Week: Carry around enough power to recharge your iPhone for a week under typical usage. Now you can easily CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Apple's Return to Intel Rumored to Extend to iPhone
 
 

Intel is expected to begin supplying some Mac and iPad chips in a few years, and the latest rumor claims the partnership might extend to the iPhone. In a research note with CONTINUE...

 
 
 

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