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  • New iPhone tool helps American airlines find lost bags

    New iPhone tool helps American airlines find lost bags

    American Airlines has joined a handy iPhone feature that lets travelers share the location of their AirTag-tracked bags at airports, as reported by View from the Wing.

    AirTags Make Bag Tracking Simple

    With the iOS 18.2 update, the Find My app now includes a tool to share the location of an AirTag attached to your luggage with others, like airline staff. If your bags go missing or get delayed, this feature helps the airline find them faster—just pop an AirTag in your suitcase!

    American Airlines started using this tool this week, a spokesperson confirmed. Other airlines, such as Delta, United, Air Canada, Virgin Atlantic, and Lufthansa, already support it too.

    Here’s what an American Airlines spokesperson shared with View from the Wing:

    “We’ve added a simple and safe way for customers to share the location of their AirTag or Find My accessory with us. If a bag is delayed on a trip to or from a U.S. airport, customers can create a link using Apple’s Share Item feature on iOS 18.2 or later and send it to us. At the baggage office, they scan a QR code to file a claim and add their details.”

    How the Share Item Tool Works

    If you’re using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac with iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, or macOS Sequoia 15.2 (or newer), you can make a “Share Item Location” link in the Find My app. Share it with someone, and they’ll see a webpage with a map showing where your item is. The map updates as the item moves. Apple teamed up with airlines to keep this private and secure. Only a few authorized staff can see the link, and they must log in with their Apple Account or work email to view it.

    When Sharing Stops

    The location sharing ends as soon as you get your bag back or after seven days—whichever comes first. Released in December, iOS 18.2 kicked off this feature, and Apple says more airlines will add it soon.

  • New AirTag tool helps top U.S. airline find lost bags faster

    New AirTag tool helps top U.S. airline find lost bags faster

    With the iOS 18.2 update, Apple has added a handy feature to its AirTag trackers, making it simpler to find lost luggage. This new tool, called “Share Item Location,” needs airlines to join in to work. Now, the busiest airline in the U.S. has jumped on board.

    American Airlines may not have the biggest fleet or the most money, but it carries more passengers daily than any other U.S. airline. That’s why its decision to use Apple’s new feature could help tons of travelers track down their missing bags.

    AirTags have been a game-changer for finding lost luggage since they first came out. Before, telling an airline where your bag might be didn’t always mean they could grab it quickly. Now, Share Item Location lets you safely share your AirTag’s spot with the right airline staff.

    Apple teamed up with airlines to set up a secure way to share this info, using the many Apple devices airlines already have. Only a few people can see the location link, and they need to log in with their Apple ID or work email to view it.

    American Airlines says less than 1% of bags get lost, and most are back with owners within a day. With this AirTag feature, they hope to speed that up even more. If your bag with an AirTag gets left behind, you can start a claim by scanning a special QR code at the baggage desk. Want to know which airlines use this feature? Check our updated list here. You can grab a single AirTag on Amazon for just $23.19 or get a four-pack for $79.99 (down from $99.99).

  • Visual Intelligence coming soon to iPhone 15 Pro with a future update

    Visual Intelligence coming soon to iPhone 15 Pro with a future update

    Apple recently unveiled the iPhone 16e on Wednesday, and it comes with a cool feature called Visual Intelligence, even though it doesn’t have a Camera Control button. Excitingly, Apple has now shared that this same feature will also arrive on the iPhone 15 Pro through an upcoming software update.

    What is Visual Intelligence?

    With Visual Intelligence, iPhone 16 users can point their camera at things around them—like objects or places—and get helpful info. It can summarize written words, read them aloud, translate languages, search Google for items, or even chat with ChatGPT. Pretty neat, right?

    On the iPhone 16, this feature normally starts with a special Camera Control button. People thought that button was a must-have to use it. But the new iPhone 16e skips that button entirely. Instead, users can turn on Visual Intelligence using the Action button or through the Control Center.

    Apple has now told John Gruber from Daring Fireball that iPhone 15 Pro owners will get Visual Intelligence too, thanks to a future update. Since the iPhone 15 Pro also lacks the Camera Control button, Apple says you’ll be able to launch it from the Control Center or the Action button once the update arrives.

    When Will It Happen?

    Apple hasn’t said exactly which update will bring this feature to the iPhone 15 Pro. They didn’t confirm if it’s iOS 18.4, which is currently in testing and expected to roll out soon. However, since the iPhone 16e hits stores on February 28, iOS 18.4 feels like a strong guess. After the iPhone 16e launch, Apple updated its website, hinting that iOS 18.4 will be available to everyone in early April. So, iPhone 15 Pro users might not have to wait too long to try out this awesome feature themselves!

  • iPhone 16e comes with an instant software update

    iPhone 16e comes with an instant software update

    People buying the new iPhone 16e will need to update its software as soon as they get it. This update will bring the phone to the latest iOS 18 version. The iPhone 16e will come with iOS 18.3 already installed. However, Apple rolled out iOS 18.3.1 on February 10. So, if you’re setting up your new iPhone 16e and transferring data from an older iPhone running iOS 18.3.1, you’ll need to download this update first.

    The iOS 18.3.1 update doesn’t bring exciting new features, but it fixes a security issue. Apple said this problem was being used by some people in a harmful way, so it’s important to install it.
    Pre-orders for the iPhone 16e start this Friday, and the phone will officially hit stores on February 28.

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  • Does low power mode make your iPhone slower?

    Does low power mode make your iPhone slower?

    Low Power Mode isn’t a new thing for iPhone users. It was first introduced with iOS 9 back in 2015. Now and then, I come across complaints online about new iPhones running slowly, and often, Low Power Mode is turned on. Let’s explore how this feature impacts your iPhone’s performance.

    How Does Low Power Mode Work?

    Low Power Mode is designed to help your iPhone last longer when you’re away from a charger. When you turn it on, it cuts down on power use by turning off or limiting various features.
    iOS will suggest turning on Low Power Mode when your battery hits 20%, but you can switch it on anytime you want.

    Here’s what Apple says about it:

    Low Power Mode helps your iPhone or iPad when the battery is low. It makes the battery last longer before you need to charge it, but some things might work slower or not update as quickly. Some tasks might not work until you turn off Low Power Mode or charge to 80% or more.

    You can see if Low Power Mode is active by checking if the battery icon in your Status Bar is yellow.

    What Changes When Low Power Mode is On?

    Apple has a list on its site detailing what changes:

    • Turns off or limits 5G use
    • Sets Auto-Lock to 30 seconds
    • Reduces screen brightness and limits refresh rate to 60Hz on ProMotion devices
    • Turns off Always-On Display for supported iPhones
    • Reduces visual effects
    • Stops background activities like downloads, iCloud syncing, backups, and email fetching

    Does It Slow Down Your iPhone?

    Yes, it does. Although not officially stated by Apple, Low Power Mode also reduces your iPhone’s speed. Your iPhone’s chip has performance and efficiency cores. Normally, it uses all cores, favoring performance cores for heavy tasks. But in Low Power Mode, it mostly uses the slower efficiency cores to save energy.

    For example, in a benchmark test with Low Power Mode off, the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s A18 Pro chip scored:

    • Single-core: 3341
    • Multi-core: 8270

    With Low Power Mode on, the scores drop significantly:

    • Single-core: 1384
    • Multi-core: 4093

    This shows that your iPhone might run at about half speed with this mode active.

    Conclusion

    While Low Power Mode can extend your battery life, especially when your phone is idle, it’s less effective during active use. It’s best to use Low Power Mode only when necessary. Remember, this feature is also available on iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches.

  • Siri’s big update might be late

    Siri’s big update might be late

    Apple is facing some challenges with the new and improved version of Siri, which includes smart features from Apple Intelligence. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, these updates might not come out on time because of technical issues and software glitches.

    Apple Intelligence Overview

    There was talk that these new Siri features would be part of the iOS 18.4 update. However, with the first beta of iOS 18.4 expected next week, it looks like Siri isn’t quite ready yet.

    Apple has already announced that Apple Intelligence would support more languages in April, hinting that’s when iOS 18.4 might roll out. This leaves Apple with little time to fix Siri’s problems. Some of these new features might get delayed until May, possibly appearing in an iOS 18.5 update.

    The new Siri is supposed to bring three key enhancements: understanding the personal context for better interaction, performing more actions within and across apps, and recognizing what’s on the screen to respond accordingly. However, testers have noted that these features aren’t working smoothly yet.

    Big updates like this usually don’t arrive as late as May since Apple starts focusing on the next iOS version around WWDC in June.

    Gurman suggests that Apple might release these features in iOS 18.4 but keep them off by default for further testing, until they’re fully ready in iOS 18.5. We should see the first iOS 18.4 beta soon, but don’t expect to see the new Siri features right away.

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  • New iPhone 17 Pro camera design leaked

    New iPhone 17 Pro camera design leaked

    A new leak shows that the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro might feature an innovative camera setup. According to the popular YouTube channel “Tech Updates,” the phone will have three back cameras, but this time, they’ll be inside a new, rectangular camera bar with rounded edges.

    In the latest video from “Tech Updates,” host Mike Johnson explains that this camera bar will be much bigger than what we’ve seen in earlier leaks. The cameras will sit on the left side of the bar, and on the right, you’ll find the LED flash, a microphone, and the LiDAR Scanner, all stacked up.

    Johnson also mentioned that the iPhone 17 Pro will have a unique two-tone look, where the camera bar seems darker than the phone’s back panel.

    While it’s not clear if this new design offers any advantages or if it’s just for looks, it certainly changes the phone’s appearance. Johnson claims his information comes from several people who know about the iPhone 17 Pro’s design, and he’s seen the phone himself.

    He suggests that this new camera setup might also appear on the iPhone 17 Pro Max, though he didn’t confirm it. There’s also talk of an “iPhone 17 Lite” model with a similar bar but only one camera. It’s uncertain if this design will make it to the basic iPhone 17, but it would make sense for Apple to keep things uniform across the lineup.

    Other brands like Google have camera bars on their phones too, like the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro, but their cameras are lined up horizontally.

    Mike Johnson has been sharing tech news for years and has had both successes and failures with his predictions. He famously revealed details about the AirTag and iPad mini 6 well before they were launched. However, not all his predictions have been spot-on, like the flat-edged Apple Watch Series 7 rumor.

    Recently, Johnson hinted that iOS 19 might bring a new look to the Camera app, inspired by visionOS, with clear and semi-transparent menus. Apple is expected to reveal the iPhone 17 series in September, and we’re likely to hear more about the design before that.

  • Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra outspeeds iPhone 16 Pro Max in app loading

    Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra outspeeds iPhone 16 Pro Max in app loading

    In a recent speed test by PhoneBuff, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has shown it’s faster than the iPhone 16 Pro Max when opening apps. This test looked at how quickly each phone could handle tasks across different programs, from social media to games.

    The Galaxy S25 Ultra, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and equipped with 12GB of RAM, took the lead right from the start. It was quicker in opening work apps and even faster in processing photos in Snapseed, an editing app. When it came to video editing with LumaFusion, the Samsung phone was 25% faster than the iPhone, which is surprising since Apple phones usually do well in this area.

    Even in games, where iPhones have often led, the S25 Ultra kept ahead. It did better or just as well as the iPhone in games like Subway Surfers and Flip Diving. The iPhone only slightly won in some games, but overall, Samsung was ahead.

    The first round of app openings took the Galaxy S25 Ultra just 2 minutes and 18 seconds, beating the iPhone by 15 seconds. In the second round, which checks how well the phones keep apps running in the background, the iPhone narrowed the gap a bit, but Samsung still won by a clear margin, which PhoneBuff described as one of the biggest victories in recent speed tests.

    Samsung’s advantage seems to come from its powerful chip, more RAM, and a larger cooling system. This setup, along with Android 15 and One UI 7, gives the Galaxy a performance boost. Although Apple has had time to fine-tune iOS 18 for its hardware, Samsung has seemingly taken the lead in speed.

    Looking ahead, Apple might catch up with the iPhone 17 series expected in September. The new models could feature an A19 Pro chip made with an advanced manufacturing process, potentially offering better speed and efficiency. Also, all iPhone 17 models are rumored to have better cooling to manage heat during heavy use.

    This speed test shows that while both phones are top performers, Samsung currently holds the lead in how quickly apps can be loaded and processed.

  • Try free Starlink service on your iPhone until summer

    Try free Starlink service on your iPhone until summer

    T-Mobile has launched a public beta for its Starlink satellite service, inviting everyone in the U.S. with a compatible iPhone or Android phone to join. This is great news even if you’re not with T-Mobile, as you can test this new way to stay connected without traditional cell service.

    How to Get Involved:

    • Free Beta Access: You can sign up to use Starlink for free until July, but there are only a few spots.

    Pricing After July:

    • T-Mobile’s Go5G Next plan users and those with other eligible plans will keep using it for free.
    • If you have another T-Mobile plan, you can add Starlink for $15 a month, per phone line.
    • Users on other carriers will pay $20 a month, per line.
    • Early Bird Discount: Sign up before February ends, and you’ll get the service for just $10 per month starting in July.

    Where It Works:

    • In areas outside the usual cell service range in the U.S., your phone will link up with one of Starlink’s many satellites to send and receive texts when you’re off the grid.

    Future Features:

    • While it currently supports messaging, T-Mobile plans to add voice calls and internet data soon.

    iPhone Users, Take Note:

    • Your iPhone will show “SAT” when using this satellite service.
    • To stop using it, go to Settings, find Cellular, select your carrier, and switch off Satellite.

    What You Need:

    • An iPhone 14, 15, or 16 model.
    • The newest iOS update.
    • A compatible carrier plan.

    This isn’t the first time iPhones have used satellites; Apple already has a deal with Globalstar for emergency messaging. However, Starlink’s network is much bigger, offering smoother, automatic connections without aiming your phone.

    Remember:

    • Apple’s satellite features are currently free, but this might change.
    • The service is available in the U.S., with varying availability elsewhere.

    Starlink’s wide reach could change how we think about staying connected, making it an exciting time for smartphone users looking to stay in touch no matter where they are.

  • New iPhone tool helps find lost luggage at more airports

    New iPhone tool helps find lost luggage at more airports

    A new tool on iPhones is making it simpler for travelers to locate their lost or delayed bags at airports, and now more airlines are using it.

    Tracking Luggage with AirTags

    With the latest update to iOS 18.2, the Find My app now lets you share the location of your luggage if it has an AirTag attached. This means if your bag gets lost, airport staff from participating airlines can help find it more easily.

    This week, airlines like Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings started supporting this feature. Before this, airlines like Delta, United, Air Canada, and Air New Zealand were already on board.

    Sharing the Location

    If you have an iPhone, iPad, or Mac with iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, or macOS Sequoia 15.2 or newer, you can link the Find My app to share your luggage’s location. Anyone with this link can check a webpage that shows where the luggage is on a map, which updates as the bag moves. Apple has ensured that sharing these links is both private and secure. Only a few airport workers can see the link, and they need to log in with an Apple Account or a partner email to access it.

    The sharing stops as soon as you get your bag back, or it automatically ends after one week.

    Expansion Plans

    Apple released iOS 18.2 in December, and they’re planning to work with more airlines in the coming months to expand this helpful feature. This tool is a game-changer for travelers, making the stress of lost luggage a thing of the past.

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