iPhone 12 gains surprise Qi2 support with iOS 17.4 update

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In a quiet update, Apple enabled 15W Qi2 wireless charging on iPhone 12 with the recent iOS 17.4 release. This means you can now leverage the benefits of supported Qi2 chargers. Macworld first discovered this functionality and confirmed it through testing alongside Belkin. Belkin verified that their Qi2 chargers deliver 15W charging to the updated iPhone 12. Anker has also confirmed similar compatibility for their Qi2 chargers.

As the pioneer of MagSafe on iPhones, the iPhone 12 has always supported 15W magnetic charging. However, other iPhones were limited to slower 7.5W wireless charging unless they used certified MagSafe chargers. This update effectively brings all MagSafe iPhones under the Qi2 umbrella, offering greater flexibility and potentially more affordable charging options.

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ChatGPT goes account-free: Dive into AI chat without signing up

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Remember that viral AI chatbot, ChatGPT? The one that sparked excitement about generative AI tools? Well, it just got easier to try. OpenAI, the minds behind ChatGPT, launched a new feature this week: you can now chat with ChatGPT directly on their website, no account required!

This means, anyone curious about AI chatbots but hasn't tried yet can finally experience it firsthand. OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, stated in a recent blog post that it was "core" to its mission to make it widely available. They added, "More than 100 million people across 185 countries use ChatGPT weekly to learn something new, find creative inspiration, and get answers to their questions."

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YouTube's new TV app feature helps you find the good stuff faster

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Navigating YouTube with a TV remote can be a pain point compared to the ease of a touchscreen. So, the latest TV update is aimed at conquering those long intros. Forget guesswork with the progress bar—the app will now auto-generate key moments in videos. You shouldn't confuse this with the AI-powered recommendations for YouTube Premium, though.

Neal Mohan, CEO of YouTube, announced the update on X (formerly Twitter). This means you might soon see white markers appear on the progress bar when watching videos on your TV. (Don't worry if you haven't spotted them yet, the rollout could be ongoing.)

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Beats and Alo Yoga unveil Special Edition Fit Pro

Beats and Alo Yoga have teamed up to create a limited-edition Beats Fit Pro, perfect for the fashion-forward fitness enthusiast. The collaboration boasts a stunning design with a high-gloss, sparkle-infused charging case that shimmers with a liquid metal effect. The interior reflects the same chic vibe with a chrome-like finish.

But it's not just about looks. The earbuds themselves feature lustrous pearlized Beats "b" logos and a debossed Alo logo on the right bud.

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