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A collaboration of developers announced on Monday that Speedometer 3.0, a new version of the online tool used to gauge the speed of web browsers. Developed by Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla, Speedometer 3.0 claims to be “a better way of measuring performance and a more representative set of tests that reflect the modern Web.”

Speedometer was originally created by Apple 10 years ago, and critics of the benchmark claimed that it was optimized for Apple’s WebKit/JavaScriptCore browser engine... Читать дальше...

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We all probably know someone (or you are that person) who wears AirPods all the time. Well, you might be seeing even more people leaving their AirPods in their ears if the latest report on a future feature pans out.

In the paid edition of the Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that the upcoming iOS 18 update will come with a “hearing aid mode” that will work on the AirPods Pro. Details on how this feature works were not provided and it’s not clear... Читать дальше...

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There’s an important and long-desired change coming to Apple’s iPad range, and it’s been more than a decade in the making.

The second-gen iPad, which came out in 2011, was the first model with cameras. This included a front-facing camera, positioned on one of the short edges so it sat at the top when holding the device in portrait orientation. Perfect for selfies, but less ideal for video chats where the iPad is more commonly positioned in landscape mode.

It took a while... Читать дальше...

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When Apple released the new MacBook Air last week, it called out three key upgrades: the M3 chip, Wi-Fi 6E, and support for dual external displays. But now that people have gotten to use the new machines, a fourth upgrade has been discovered.

As discovered by Max Tech on YouTube, Apple has changed the configuration of the base model’s storage array to include two 128GB NAND chips rather than a single 256GB chip. That means the two drives can process data simultaneously... Читать дальше...

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USB-C is the latest standard of USB that allows data transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps, can fast-charge devices, and conveniently fits in a port either way up—which means that you can wave bye-bye to the age-old USB guessing game of “Which way does it go in?”.

While some of the newer hubs reviewed here do boast 10Gbps legacy USB-A ports, USB-A is mostly seen in devices at 5Gbps, offers slower charging speeds, and is annoyingly fussy at which way up it is when you try to connect it to a port. Читать дальше...

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At a glance

Expert's Rating

Pros

• Still an outstanding performer in its class
• Excellent battery life
• Great combination of price, features, and performance
• 256GB SSD is now two NAND chips, maintaining performance

Cons

• Dual external display support requires closed lid
• Pricey memory upgrades

Our Verdict

The MacBook Air gets a nice performance boost, thanks to the M3 chip upgrade. The... Читать дальше...

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Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too.

If you love somebody, set them free

Intriguing developments last week, as Apple published a summary of its DMA Compliance Report. This outlines the... Читать дальше...

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The Polar Wolf Aluminum Ultra is a portable 256GB SSD with ultra-speedy transfer abilities and could make bringing work files to and from the office more manageable. This portable file storage has been temporarily marked down from $75 to $43.99.

This external SSD doesn’t need any drivers to be installed. It’s a plug-and-play storage device that automatically enters sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity. The Polar Wolf also comes with an adaptive cable that has USB-A and USB-C connectors... Читать дальше...

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If you want to learn a new language, Babbel Language Learning is an app with 14 to choose from and thousands of hours of material to study at multiple skill levels. Normally, a lifetime subscription to Babbel would cost $599, but you can get it for $149.97, but this deal will not be available for long. 

Babbel gives users unlimited access to lessons for 14 different languages, including French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Turkish, Danish, Russian, and more. Users can take lessons in any language at any time... Читать дальше...