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Why we want iPhone wireless charging *in reverse*
The iPhone 12's "secret" reverse wireless charging works with Apple's new MagSafe Battery Pack. That's great and all, but Cupertino should let the iPhone charge other gear, too.
Think how cool it would be to top off your AirPods Pro simply by setting them atop your iPhone.
It's a logical next step (and it might be coming soon). Find out why we think Apple should go all in on iPhone reverse wireless charging in this week's top story.
— Lewis Wallace, managing editor
News and opinion
Turns out the iPhone 12 could do reverse wireless charging all along — Apple just didn’t talk about it until this week. And now that the cat’s out of the bag, Apple should embrace the capability and let iPhones wirelessly charge any other compatible device.
That bouncing address bar? Fixed.The Safari Share button? Much more prominent. Both welcome changes apparently come in response to complaints from beta testers about Apple’s updated mobile web browser.
This beast could come with a 30-inch screen. And it could well be Apple’s fastest desktop to date
Plus, more Apple rumors:
When you think about the types of items typically seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, you might picture contraband like drugs or weapons. You probably don’t imagine knockoff AirPods as a target. In fact, bogus earbuds are a big deal.
The new power pack will work with the iPhone 12 series from mini to Pro Max.
Soon there could be new emoji that let you show you are melting, have a low battery or are feeling ambivalent or teary-eyed. These and more are on the list for approval in Emoji 14.0.
How-tos
Google rolled out a couple of new search-related security tools Thursday for its main iOS app. With them, you can add security to saved search histories and quickly delete recent searches. We’ll show you how to use them.
Emoji just got a sonic boost in Facebook Messenger. Now you can send catchphrases from TV shows, bits of hit songs, and garden-variety stock sounds in the social network's chat app.
Your six-digit iPhone passcode isn't safe any more. Here's how to change it, and why you should care.
Deals
They say a tidy desk equals a tidy mind, and it’s true: Research shows that clutter can harm your mental health, causing stress, anxiety and even depression over time. Do yourself a favor with this sleek accessory.
Apple’s nifty and well-loved over-ear headphones are on sale for a full $100 off list. All colors are available at that price, too!
This top-rated app lets you scan basically anything, and comes with some cool tricks up its sleeve.
Plus, more software deals:
Laptop screens are large enough to enjoy movies and work efficiently, but sometimes a little more screen space proves beneficial.
Reviews
If you want to use your iPad like a laptop, adding a Brydge keyboard has long been the best way to do it. There are other solutions, and many are more affordable. But none of them are as good as a Brydge -- and it just got better.
With a murderers’ row of talent behind and in front of the camera, and nods to handsome musicals and TV of the past, Schmigadoon! could become a major crossover hit for Apple TV+.
If you have fond memories of ’70s tech generously steeped in woodgrain panels, you’ll love this sweet iPhone 12 case from Limited77.
The time has come for a bool hunt in Lisey’s Story! In the series finale, Lisey and Dooley reach their final showdown — and get their last look at the brutal past just in the rearview mirror. It’s a fitting end to the Stephen King miniseries.