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Apple has announced that it’s replacing European iPhone adapters sold between October 2009 and September 2012 because they can overheat. It’s model A1300 and it came with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and iPhone 4S. You can replace it here.

Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless: Pricey, Rugged Running Headphones

Beats has created a new version of its Powerbeats headphones designed for running. Powerbeats2 Wireless are sweatproof running headphones that get music from you phone via Bluetooth. They cost you $200. And we’ll tell you right now, that’s more than they’re worth. Like their predecessors, Powerbeats2 Wireless are buds with little tails that clamp on…

iPad Split-Screen Multitasking Might Work Like This

Ahead of iOS 8’s launch, there were tantalizing rumors that the iPad would get split-screen multitasking. They were roundly ignored by Cook & Co. but persists because developers have found code which hints at its presence—and here’s how it might work. This GIF and video, below, have been put together by Steve Troughton-Smith after playing…

20 Beautiful Yosemite App and Icon Concept Designs

Apple announced OS X Yosemite along with iOS 8 last Monday and designers are already coming up with beautiful app concepts and gorgeous icon designs for some existing Mac apps. In OS X Yosemite, along with the overall design changes, the apps are also overhauled to match the flat interface. With OS X Yosemite’s new…

Is There Any Reason to Jailbreak After iOS 8?

For millions of people, the entire point of having an iPhone is the ability to jailbreak; without the tweaks and modifications that come with liberation from Apple’s walled garden, the iPhone just wouldn’t be nearly as much fun. But after iOS 8, will there be any point? Or has Apple made jailbreaking obsolete? It’s not…

Mac OS X Yosemite Under the Magnifying Glass

Apple revealed a sneak peek into Mac OS X Yosemite earlier this week. Not surprisingly, Apple updated its desktop OS to match iOS 7’s design language. The new OS X now embodies a brighter and flatter styling, coupled with icon updates, font changes, and translucent materials. Here’s a quick look at the visual design changes…

Apple Patent Hints at a Weightlifting Tracker for the iWatch

If feeling the burn isn’t enough, a new patent issued to Apple suggests that it might, maybe, possibly be working on a weightlifting tracker that will work with itsimminent possible smartwatch. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted Apple U.S. Patent No. 8,749,380— “Shoe wear-out sensor, body-bar sensing system, unitless activity assessment and associated…

iOS developer Hamza Sood has discovered secret settings in the iOS 8 beta hinting that the next version of Apple’s mobile OS could allow users to customize the pop-up Control Center—including adding, removing, and reorganizing shortcuts.

Apple Is Banning Apps That Reward Social Sharing and App Promotion

Apple has always been strict about what makes the cuts in its App Store, and the arrival of iOS 8 seems to be ushering in some extra rules. It seems Cook & Co. are looking to remove apps that rewards social sharing or provide in-game credit for watching videos. A number of developers have reported…

Developer: There’s Code in iOS 8 for Split-Screen Multitasking

An app developer says he’s found code in iOS 8’s SpringBoard, the hidden app that manages the homescreen, that offers the ability to run two apps side-by-side. Not only does the code let you split the screen in two with an app on each side, but you can also go 1/4- or 3/4-size allowing for…

A Hidden Feature in iOS 8 Will Stop Marketers From Spying On You

Mobile marketing companies slurp up your info during moments of desperation: When you’re scanning for a free Wi-Fi network, whether at the mall, airport, or ballgame. A small detail in iOS 8 is going to make that a whole lot harder—but Apple may have an ulterior motive. When your phone scans for networks, it sends…

One of the Best Compact iOS Controllers Just Got Supersized

SteelSeries’ original Stratus—a compact game controller designed to complement pocket-friendly iOS devices like the iPhone—was revealed just a few months ago at CES. But the company is already rolling out an updated version that will appeal to anyone who felt cramped using the tiny original. The aptly-named Stratus XL trades portability for comfort, with a…

Our Favorite Android, iOS, and Windows Phone Apps of the Week

It’s starting to feel like summer out there! Go on and get outside. Give your smartphone some fresh air—and some fresh apps. Multi-Platform Updates Tinder This week saw the addition of Moments, a new feature that lets you share photos with all of your matches at once. Add filters or text, see who “likes” your…

Report: Apple’s First Wearable Will Arrive in October

The ever-reliable John Paczkowski is reporting that Apple’s first ever wearable is slated to launch in October. There’s supposed to be a special event just for the device, and the newly announced HealthKit platform and Health app will be prominently featured. And you can be sure people will be upset if this thing does not…

iOS 8 Lets You Scan Your Credit Card With Your Camera Instead of Typing

Apple’s new iOS 8 is packed with neat little features, but 9to5Mac has just discovered a new one that’s pretty neat: the latest version of Safari will let you scan a credit card with the device’s camera instead of typing. When confronted with a card details form, Safari already allowed you to choose a credit…

OS X Yosemite Hints at Retina iMacs

Apple’s brand-spanking-new OS X Yosemite seems to point to a future where iMacs are equipped with Retina displays. As MacRumors discovered via a French developer forum, the preview version of OS X Yosemite includes display settings that correlate to a 27″ Retina display. Desktop users, prepare for a crystal clear display. True, the rumor of…

Here’s a List of Macs Compatible With OS X Yosemite

Monday’s announcement of OS X Yosemite unveiled some pretty cool new features coming to your Mac. But will your computer be able to run the new OS? For those who want to know if the computer sat in front of them will support the OS, Ars Technica has compiled a list of compatible hardware. It…

Developers are reporting that iOS 8 seems to display app icons on the lock screen when they’ll work nearby—like when you’re walking past Starbucks or sat in a train station. Apple didn’t announce the feature Monday.

A Few WWDC Takeaways That Didn’t Fit Anywhere Else

There’s a lot to unpack from Apple’s WWDC keynote yesterday, and we’ve been doing plenty of that already. But instead of trying to force a few thousand more words on you about what it all means, it seems more humane to just talk out a few of the bits and pieces that have stuck with…

Designers Explain Why Apple’s New OS X Typeface Is a Strange Choice

It was one of the more subtle changes showcased during yesterday’s WWDC keynote: Apple finally ditched its OS typeface Lucida Grande to use Helvetica Neue across the board. Now, at least the OS and iOS systems match. But is Helvetica—which is basically unreadable at small sizes—really a better choice? The slim, unfussy Helvetica Neue is…