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Satechi launches 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 foldable wireless chargers with Qi2 and MagSafe

2024 April 26
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Satechi’s new iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch chargers are compatible with the latest 15W Qi2 wireless charging protocol and Apple’s MagSafe.

Satechi's 3-in-1 Qi2 charger folded

Unveiled at CES 2014, the new 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 Wireless Charging Stands can be purchased from the Satechi website starting today.

Both are certified for MagSafe and the latest Qi2 charging protocol, which brings MagSafe-like magnetic alignment and faster charging speed at 15W.

Satechi releases 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 Wireless Charging Stands

Both accessories feature a circular magnetic charger for iPhone and Android phones along with a pedestal at the base to charge your AirPods at 5W. You can wirelessly charge your iPhone in either portrait or landscape orientation in StandBy Mode.

The front and back of Satechi's 2-in-1 charging stand

The 3-in-1 also has a dedicated Apple Watch charger that folds out from behind. It will charge your watch in Night Stand mode and allow you to fast-charge any Apple Watch model from Series 7 and Ultra onward.
They look and feel premium thanks to their aluminum design and sport a hinge mechanism Satechi claims has been tested thoroughly for durability.
The back of Satechi's charging stand with an iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch on itThe hinge not only lets you flatten the charger when traveling but also raise the arm with the charging puck to an angle that works best for video calls, movies, etc.

Other highlights:

  • The charging base is made from an eco-friendly vegan leather material
  • The AirPods charger has a divot to align the charging case
  • A status light on the front indicates when the charger is in use
  • The chargers connect to power via a USB-C port on the back
  • Satechi has included a USB-C charging cable in the box

Pricing and availability

The 2-in-1 Foldable Qi2 Wireless Charging Stand costs $80, and the 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 Wireless Charging Stand is priced at $130. In exchange, you get stylish, future-proof chargers that support the latest Qi2 standard and Apple’s MagSafe. That these things can be folded flat to take anywhere with you is a big plus.
The back of Satechi's charging stand with an iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch on itBoth accessories are only available in Satechi’s trademark space gray finish. The 3-in-1 ships with a 45W power adapter and interchangeable plugs.

Source link: https://www.idownloadblog.com/2024/04/26/satechi-qi2-chargers-magsafe-iphone-airpods-apple-watch-launch/

The overhauled, much improved iMazing 3 is still the ultimate iPhone manager

2024 April 25
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The iPhone manager iMazing 3 has gained a revamped look and new features, including support for Apple’s Vision Pro headset.

The Device Overview section in iMazing 3 for Mac

Company founder and CEO Jérôme Bédat says the new codebase and architecture permit the team to develop features that “no one else can offer.”

Unlike some other apps, iMazing doesn’t use third-party frameworks like Electron. Instead, it brings a native experience on macOS and Windows with support for core platform features such as Light and Dark Mode, Spotlight integration and more.

What’s new in iMazing 3?

The first thing you’ll notice is a fresh new look. iMazing has always looked good, but the interface has been markedly improved in this version. I especially like a new settings interface. It’s better organized, allowing me to quickly find the right setting and configure iMazing to fit my workflow.

The settings interface in iMazing 3 for Mac

A new Discover section provides access to the most commonly used features like downloading and printing your texts, adding music, transferring photos without iTunes or the Finder, backing up your iPhone to a computer, etc.

The Device menu in iMazing 3 for Mac iMazing can create local device snapshots with just the data you need. Nothing is ever sent to the cloud. iMazing supports encryption to prevent anyone from peeking in your local device backups, but don’t forget to enable it and pick a strong encryption password.
The Battery section in iMazing 3 for Mac

Manage your iPhone like a pro

With iMazing, you can drag and drop any file from the Finder to automatically transfer it to the right app. The app supports wired and wireless connections via Lightning, USB and Wi-Fi, and there’s even support for remote pairing.
Also new are Device Overview and Data sections. In Device Overview, you’ll find useful stats about the connected device, including its model number, identifier and serial numbers, diagnostics and configurations, detailed battery health information, etc. In the Data section, you’ll find links to access saved content like messages.

For more info on the app, visit the official iMazing website.

One of the best iPhone managers around

Marketing image highlights the key new features in iMazing 3

iMazing is now eight years old, and it’s one of the best iPhone managers around. Built by DigiDNA, the app lets you not only selectively transfer, back up and restore data on your Apple devices but also extract per-app data, browse files media with more options than Apple provides, manage your texts, easily add music or any media content to the device, download apps (.ipa files) to your computer, and much more.

Pricing and availability

iMazing for Mac and Windows can be downloaded from the official website at imazing.com/download. The app comes with a free trial so you can check out all the features before purchasing a license. Licenses start at $40 and can be reviewed on the iMazing web store at imazing.com/store.

Those who already own iMazing 2 can upgrade to iMazing 3 at half price. Folks who purchased the app after October 20, 2020, will get iMazing 3 for free. “We don’t hold back features to capture upgrade revenue,” the team wrote.

Source link: https://www.idownloadblog.com/2024/04/25/imazing-iphone-manager-version-3-announcement/

6 ways to see deleted Reddit posts and comments

2024 April 25
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Check out these quick ways to view previously deleted posts and comments on Reddit, directly from your iPhone or computer.

Before you begin, you should know that Reddit does not offer an official way to see deleted posts and comments. If it did, deleting would almost be meaningless.

Therefore, you will have to rely on unofficial workarounds, hoping one of them works.

If you do not have the Reddit post URL

This method and the next two will only work if the deleted Reddit post was public and available for a while. If the user posted it and deleted it immediately, the crawlers/bots may not have had time to save a copy of it.

Use PullPush

PullPush indexes Reddit content, and it can help you view posts and comments that are no longer available on the platform. To use it, visit search.pullpush.io or search-new.pullpush.io. Enter the username of the person whose post or comment you want to see. Next, fill in other details like Subreddit name, date, etc., to help narrow down the results.

PullPush in a computer browser to see deleted Reddit post

If you have the Reddit post URL

You can use these two methods if you had saved the URL of the Reddit post for going through it later or if you find the URL somewhere.

Use Wayback Machine

Internet Archive Wayback Machine keeps copies of web pages by date. You can use this to see the previous version of a web page, even if that page has been deleted or edited.

Now, while you may find several previous versions of popular websites and web pages on Wayback Machine, the chances of it archiving an obscure Reddit post or comment are low.

However, if the Reddit post was popular or even mildly viral, it may be archived automatically by Wayback Machine, or someone may have done it manually.

In this case, if you have the deleted post’s URL, visit web.archive.org, paste the URL here to see the original post.

Using wayback machine to see deleted Reddit post

Use Google cache

Similar to Wayback Machine, you can use Google’s cache feature to see a deleted web page or Reddit post, provided you have the URL of that Reddit post. You should also be able to see deleted comments under a Reddit post just by using the post URL (and not necessarily the comment URL).

Add the Reddit post URL at the end of this one and hit the enter key. https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:

For example: https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:https://www.reddit.com/r/airpods/comments/1cb9phj/

You can also enter the shortened version in your browser’s address bar if Google is the default search engine: cache:https://www.reddit.com/r/airpods/comments/1cb9phj/

If Google has a cached version of that post, you will be able to see it.

Seeing deleted Reddit comment using Google cache

Some other things you can try

In case the previously mentioned tips do not work for you, give these ones a try. But note that it will work only if the post or comment was at least mildly popular, newsworthy, or controversial enough to be shared by other people.

Search on Reddit

Even though the original Reddit post or comment was deleted, someone else may have taken a screenshot and posted it on Reddit. Try to find it using the words or phrases of the deleted post you seem to recall.

Find it on Twitter (X)

If the Reddit post was popular, someone may have taken a screenshot and posted it on Twitter or other social platforms. Try searching on Twitter using the Reddit user’s name or post title and words you can recall.

Look at news websites and forums

While most new websites embed Reddit posts directly to their article, much like embedding Twitter links, some may take a screenshot and use that instead so that even if the original social media post is edited or deleted, their article carries the original, unchanged version.

If the deleted Reddit post you are trying to find was popular or newsworthy, some sites may have covered it. Use Google to find it.

More on Reddit:

Source link: https://www.idownloadblog.com/2024/04/25/how-to-see-deleted-reddit-posts/

Looking for AirTag alternatives? AirTag Pebblebee’s Card, Clip and Tag work on iPhone and Android, have loud speakers, LED lights and rechargeable batteries

2024 April 25
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Looking for AirTag alternatives? Pebblebee’s Card, Clip and Tag work on iPhone and Android and will soon support Google’s Find My network.

Pebblebee Clip, Card and Tag trackers set against a solid grey background

Pebblebee has offered its Clip, Card and Tag accessories since September. They’re currently the only item locators worldwide that work with Apple’s Find My network while offering cross-platform compatibility via the Pebblebee app for iOS and Android and upgradable firmware for future-proofing.

Android versions of Clip, Card and Tag that work with Google’s Find My Device network will drop on May 27. If you’re interested, here’s an overview.

Meet your Pebblebee Card, Clip and Tag trackers

These trackers outsmart Apple’s AirTag in ways more than one. First, they’re rechargeable. Second, they’re equipped with LED lights and a loud buzzer, so your lost or misplaced items have a higher chance of being found. And third, they offer extended range via Bluetooth and GPS crowdsourcing.

Pebblebee Clip (Gen 2)
The new Clip is a smaller, lighter version of the original, perfect for keys, wallets, backpacks, luggage, etc. Plus, Gen 2 has a 2x longer battery life at 12 months.
Plus, the battery is rechargeable and a USB-C charge cable is included in the box. It uses Bluetooth tracking within 500 feet and crowd GPS beyond that.

Pebblebee Card (Gen 2)
Thin and lightweight (0.12” x 3.35” x 0.11” or 54mm x 85mm x 2.8mm, weighing 0.5 ounces or 15 grams), the new Card is designed for narrow spaces like wallets.

The battery lasts 18 months on a single charge, and there’s a magnetic USB-C charge cable in the box. The card is IPX6 water resistant and works up to 500 feet over Bluetooth, with crowd GPS activating when out of range.

Pebblebee Tag
This tracker uses Bluetooth within 300 feet. When out of range, crowd GPS activates. It’s IPX6 water resistant and includes a tiny USB-C charger to recharge the internal 8-month battery via magnetic connection.
The rear side of a Pebblebee Tag tracker with a magnetic charge cable connectedThe Tag weighs just 0.23 ounces (6.5 grams) and is one of the smallest trackers on the market. You can attach it to personal items, bags and clothing via the included silicone strap, collar attachment and double-sided adhesive tab.

How to order Pebblebee trackers for iPhone and Android

Use these shopping links to buy the current Card, Clip and Tag. They are at $25, a few bucks more than Apple’s AirTag.

On May 27, Pebblebee will release versions of the Clip, Tag and Card that will work with Google’s Find My Devices network but cost a little more at $34 apiece. You can preorder via the Pebblebee website using these shopping links:

The accessories are available in 1, 2 and 4-pack bundles. The Pebblebee Clip, Card and Tag will launch on the Google Store in June.

Compatible with Apple/Google Find My networks

Apple and Google use Bluetooth on billions of devices to discover nearby trackers and report their location to the Find My network. The Clip, Tag and Card work with unwanted tracking notifications across iOS and Android.
Google's and Apple's Find My apps on Android and iPhoneOn iPhone, these alerts required iOS 17.5. In the Google world, you need Android 15. Should someone hide a Pebble in a stealthy place in your car or plant it in your bag, the Find My network will figure this out and alert you of unwanted tracking.

Source link: https://www.idownloadblog.com/2024/04/25/pebblebee-item-trackers-card-clip-tag-iphone-android-overview/

Right now get 2 Anker 20W USB-C chargers and 2 USB-C cables for just $13

2024 April 25
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You know the old saying, “you can never have too many chargers?” Well, this deal is the embodiment of that. Amazon right now has this bundle of two Anker USB-C chargers and two USB-C cables at a fantastic discount. You get two 20W USB-C power adapters, with both USB-C and USB-A ports, and two 5-foot USB-C to USB-C cables for just $13.

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Everything you need to know:

  • Enjoy fast charging with 20W max output for your iPhone, Samsung phones, and other devices.
  • In addition to the 20W uSB-C port, you also have a USB-A port, and you can use both at the same time to charge two devices simultaneously
  • Uses Anker’s MultiProtect safety system that protects against overheating and overcharging for fast and efficient charging
  • Again you get two of these Anker USB-C chargers and 2 5-foot USB-C charging cables
  • Includes Anker’s impressive 18-month warranty
  • Product has a 4.7-star Amazon rating on more than 3K reviews
  • Must be an Amazon Prime member to ge the full discount — if you’re not a member, you can sign up for a free-trial here

See at Amazon for $13 w/ Prime

Source link: https://www.idownloadblog.com/2024/04/25/great-deal-cheap-usb-c/