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Apple has released a firmware update for the 25W MagSafe Charger compatible with the iPhone 12 and later, but it’s unclear what the update contains.
Apple does not provide release notes for MagSafe Charger software, meaning we don’t know what improvements the new update brings to the hockey-puck magnetic charger. It’s probably some bug fixes and charging optimizations.
There’s no user-facing mechanism to manually install the update. Instead, keep your MagSafe charger connected to power and your iPhone snapped on it overnight, which will prompt iOS to eventually download and install the latest firmware.
Apple releases updated MagSafe Charger firmware with build number 2A146
The update bumps the version number from 2A143 (released in January 2025) to 2A146, displayed in the Settings apps as 136. To view the firmware version number of your charger, venture into Settings> General > About > MagSafe Charger.
Installing the new firmware requires no action other than keeping your iPhone snapped on the charger overnight, which will eventually trigger an update. There’s no set schedule for these things, so be patient and check later if your MagSafe Charger firmware is still on the previous firmware version.
The updated MagSafe Charger ($40) was released alongside the iPhone 16 models in September 2024. It supports fast wireless charging up to 25W on the iPhone 16 lineup and can also charge AirPods with a wireless charging case.
MagSafe Charger has fast-charge support
It can charge any iPhone 16 model from zero to fifty percent battery in around 30 minutes when paired with a 30W or higher USB‑C power adapter. The charging speed for the iPhone 12 to the iPhone 15 models is 15W (a 20W USB‑C charger is required for fast charging). For the iPhone 8 to the iPhone 12 models, charging speed is 7.5W. Keep in mind that magnetic alignment is only available on the iPhone 12 and later models. The accesory is compatible with the Qi and Qi2 specifications, so you can use it to charge compatible Android phones as well.
Source link: https://www.idownloadblog.com/2025/03/18/magsafe-charger-firmware-update-build-number-2a146/
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Apple’s recent iOS 18.3.2 software update contains a bug that prevents iCloud Mail from pushing new messages to some iPhone owners.
Reddit complaints note that the issue raises its ugly head after installing iOS 18.3.2 and iPadOS 18.3.2. Manually refreshing the Mail app does retrieve new emails, but they’re not pushed to the device. Other email providers seem to work fine. For example, there are no issues with push delivery in Microsoft 365.
The issue doesn’t seem to affect Macs. It’s definitely a bug, and Apple appears to be aware of it, although it hasn’t;t yet commented on the matter. Unfortunately, there’s little clarity about why only some people are affected and others are not.
OS 18.3.2 breaks iCloud Mail push for some
I haven’t noticed this problem on my devices, probably because I mainly read my email on my Mac instead of my iPhone. If you notice you have a bunch of unread emails in your Mac’s Mail app that your iPhone wasn’t showing, now you know why. Turning the device off and then back on will not do anything, nor will restarting. Only folks who upgraded to iOS 18.3.2 are reporting this behavior. It’s not a server-side problem, so a fix will probably take a few days to arrive via an iOS update.
Apple hasn’t acknowledged the problem (yet), and its System Status Page suggests all systems are fully operational. The company could issue a rapid response update to deliver a fix for this problem before including it in the main iOS update.
We certainly hope Apple will eliminate this annoying bug sooner rather than later. In the future, you can help make Apple aware of stupid bugs like this by filing a complaint at apple.com/feedback. If you encounter other problems with iCloud Mail on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, try our troubleshooting fixes.
Source link: https://www.idownloadblog.com/2025/03/18/iphone-icloud-mail-push-not-working/
Apple could bring a live translation feature to its AirPods earbuds when this year’s iOS 19 update arrives sometime in the fall.
Mark Gurman described the feature in his Bloomberg piece as being able to translate live in-person conversations from one language to another. If that sounds a lot like the Babel Fish, it’s because it does. There are already earbuds with similar functionality on the market, like Google’s Pixel Buds and Samsung’s Galaxy Buds.
It doesn’t look like new AirPods hardware will be required; Gurman claims that live translation will arrive to existing AirPods models as part of the iOS 19 update later this year. He didn’t say which models might be compatible, but we imagine only H2-powered AirPods have enough processing power to support live translation.
Rumor: Live translation coming to AirPods
From the Bloomberg article:
The move promises to bring a Star Trek-like experience to AirPods users. The capability will work like this: If an English speaker is hearing someone talk in Spanish, the iPhone will translate the speech and relay it to the user’s AirPods in English. The English speaker’s words, meanwhile, will be translated into Spanish and played back by the iPhone.
This feature sounds like a no-brainer because Apple already has all the necessary technological pieces to make it work. The built-in Translate app handles translation well, and AirPods are deeply integrated into iOS. What’s required to support live translation on AirPods is new logic and some glue to hold everything together.
While live translation may not require new AirPod hardware, another rumored feature certainly will: AirPods with cameras. According to Gurman’s earlier reporting, Apple is actively working on putting cameras in your ears that could be used for Apple Intelligence features such as visual intelligence. He also reiterrated that the iPhone maker is still working on a third-generation version of the AirPods Pro that could have health functions such as heart rate monitoring.
iOS 19 coming this fall
Apple is apparently planning major changes to its operating systems this fall. iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 15 will significantly redesign the iPhone, iPad, and Mac user interfaces. The goal is to make moving between devices easier via a unified interface. The redesign is said to include Vision Pro-inspired menus, buttons, updated icon styles and other changes. In June, Apple will preview iOS 19 and other OS updates at its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference.
Source link: https://www.idownloadblog.com/2025/03/17/airpods-live-translation-rumor/
Learn how to access, download, add, and remove files and folders saved to Apple iCloud Drive on your Windows computer.
The official iCloud app for Windows PC allows you to sync iCloud Photos, iCloud Drive files, iCloud Keychain passwords, bookmarks, iCloud Mail, Calendar, and Contacts.
Once installed and set up, you can access your iCloud Drive files from your iPhone, iPad, and Mac on your PC. This includes your Mac’s Desktop and Documents folders if you’ve enabled saving them to iCloud Drive. Additionally, you can add new files to iCloud Drive from your PC or delete existing ones. Any changes you make on your PC sync to your other Apple devices and vice versa.
Set up iCloud Drive on your Windows PC
1) Download the iCloud app from the Microsoft Store on your PC.
2) Open the app and log in with your Apple Account email address and password.
3) Go through the setup process until you see “Sync iCloud Drive files to File Explorer,” then click the Sync Files button.
If you’ve already set up the iCloud app on your PC, open it and click iCloud Drive. Now turn on the switch for “Your files stored in iCloud Drive will sync to their own folder in File Explorer” and hit Done.
4) Wait for files from your iCloud storage to prepare and download to your Windows computer.
Access all iCloud Drive files on your PC
After you’ve set up iCloud on your Windows PC, click “View in File Explorer” in the iCloud app. You can also manually open File Explorer to find a new iCloud Drive section and click it to access your files and folders.
Add, move, or delete iCloud Drive files on Windows PC
The iCloud Drive folder in PC File Explorer works in a similar fashion to the iCloud Drive folder in Mac’s Finder. You can drag and drop or paste new files here, and they will upload to iCloud Drive, eventually appearing on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the web.
If you move a file out of iCloud Drive to your PC desktop or another folder, that file will no longer be available in iCloud on all your devices. Similarly, if you delete a file from the iCloud Drive section, it will disappear from all devices.
In the event you want to restore the deleted file, recover it by going to the Recycle Bin. You can also recover it from the Recently Deleted folder in the Files app on your iOS device or the Trash on Mac, provided you’re using iCloud Drive on these devices.
Download iCloud Drive files to File Explorer on Windows PC
iCloud Drive files behave in File Explorer the same way as iCloud Photos.
Files with a green check mark are already saved to your PC for offline viewing. But if you want to keep a file, folder, or even the entire iCloud Drive section always downloaded to the local storage, right-click on it and select “Always keep on this device.” After this, the green check mark becomes solid.
You can also copy and paste downloaded files to another folder in File Explorer.
Change the folder where iCloud Drive files are saved
By default, your iCloud data on Windows PC is saved to C:UsersusernameiCloudDrive. However, you can switch to a different File Explorer folder by clicking the Change button in the iCloud Drive section of the iCloud app.
Access iCloud Drive files in Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Firefox
Visit iCloud.com/iclouddrive in a web browser on your PC and sign in with your Apple ID credentials to access, download, and upload new files.
Stop using iCloud Drive on Windows PC
If you don’t want to use iCloud Drive on your PC, do the following:
- Turn off iCloud Drive from the iCloud app.
- Click Account Details in the iCloud app, hit Sign Out, and select Delete from PC in the popup that says “Turn off iCloud Drive.”
- If you’re using iCloud Drive in a web browser, sign out of your iCloud account by clicking your profile icon in the top right corner of the screen.
More tips for your PC:
- How to transfer local iPhone photos and videos to a Windows PC
- How to use the Apple Devices app on your Windows PC
- How to get iPhone texts and app notifications on Windows PC and reply to them
Source link: https://www.idownloadblog.com/2025/03/17/how-to-get-icloud-drive-files-on-windows-pc/
