Battery Health on iPhones : My Experience with the iPhone 16 Pro Max

May 8, 2025
Ever since Apple started showing battery health on iPhones, people have been obsessed with tracking this number. I didn't really care about the health of my batteries but since the iPhone 14, I have been keeping an eye on this, although not obsessively. The iPhone 16 Pro Max, which I've been using since launch day, has easily been the healthiest battery I have. I do not know if this is purely based on luck or if Apple made improvements to the battery on the iPhone 16 Pro Max to enhance battery longevity or health. If you look online, people love…

Thoughts on the Backbone Pro Controller

May 6, 2025
I have a Backbone game controller that I sometimes use with my iPhone. I have the second-gen version of their PlayStation edition USB-C controller that works okay, but I am never really satisfied with it.I’ve played a bit of Dead Cells, and it’s a much better experience than using touch controls for a fast-paced game. I also tried playing Cyberpunk 2077 via PS Remote Play. While I didn’t do any main or side missions—preferring to experience those on my big TV rather than a 6.9” iPhone—I did use the Backbone for grinding towards the platinum trophy. It worked okay for…

Rumour : Apple to Introduce Staggered iPhone Release Schedule Starting in 2026

May 3, 2025
Juli Clover, writing for MacRumors based on a report from The Information: Starting in 2026, Apple plans to change the release cycle for its flagship iPhone lineup, according to The Information. Apple will release the more expensive ‌iPhone‌ 18 Pro models in the fall, delaying the release of the standard ‌iPhone‌ 18 until the spring. Shifting the release schedule will make it easier for Apple to manage an ‌iPhone‌ lineup that has six devices instead of five, as The Information suggests that a staggered launch would cut down on the number of manufacturing workers that Apple needs to employ at one…

Xbox Consoles and Games are Going Up in Price

May 2, 2025
Rebekah Valentine writing for IGN: In an announcement today, the company said it will be raising prices on Xbox consoles, controllers, headsets, and some games. The price hike for consoles and accessories kicks in today, May 1, and while game prices will stay the same for now, we should expect to see Xbox charging $79.99 for new, first-party games around the holiday season. Going forward, here are the expected prices on various Xbox consoles and accessories in the U.S.: Xbox Series S 512 - $379.99 (up from $299.99) Xbox Series S 1TB - $429.99 (up from $349.99) Xbox Series X Digital…

Apple Loses Court Case: Third-Party Payments Should Be Allowed on iOS

May 1, 2025
Juli Clover writing for MacRumors: Judge Yvonne Gonzalez-Rogers, who has been handling the Apple vs. ‌Epic Games‌ dispute for the last five years, said that Apple is in "willful violation" of the injunction she issued to prohibit anticompetitive conduct and pricing. "Apple's continued attempts to interfere with competition will not be tolerated," reads the ruling. For background, ‌Epic Games‌ in 2024 accused Apple of violating the 2021 anti-steering injunction. Apple did allow developers to put a single link in their apps that leads to a website where customers can make a purchase without using the in-app purchase system, but Apple continued to charge…