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How to use your iPhone’s new Journal app in iOS 17.2

Apple’s iOS 17.2 update has arrived with its highly anticipated Journal app. Here’s how to get everything out of the new journalling experience.
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iOS 17.2 will enable Qi2 next-gen wireless charging on iPhone 13 and 14

Apple, which usually plays safe when it comes to new standards, already surprised us with Qi2 compatibility on its iPhone 15, but it turns out that Cupertino has more up its sleeve. As spotted by 9to5Mac and some users, the release notes for iOS 17.2 RC (release candidate) state that this update adds “Qi2 charger support for all iPhone 13 models and iPhone 14 models.” This means that said iPhone models should support up to 15W of wireless charging with Qi2-certified chargers, though the release notes stopped short at confirming the power specs. We’ll be able to find out when iOS 17.2 rolls out for the general public — likely in a few days’ time.

Until now, 15W input on these iPhone models was only possible through MagSafe-certified chargers, whereas the cheaper MagSafe-compatible ones are limited to 7.5W. With Qi2’s matching performance, consumers will be offered more affordable choices when it comes to 15W wireless chargers, as manufacturers won’t need to pay the Apple premium for MagSafe certification.

Qi2 was first announced at CES 2023, with its main highlight being its MagSafe-like wireless fast charging standard — even for Android devices. This uses “Magnetic Power Profile” to ensure compatibility across phones and chargers. While the output is currently capped at 15W, future iterations will “significantly” raise charging levels past 15W, according to the WPC (Wireless Power Consortium). We’ve been told to expect a slew of Qi2-compatible accessories — including some from Anker — arriving by the holidays, and I’m sure that it’ll also become a theme at CES 2024 next month.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ios-172-will-enable-qi2-next-gen-wireless-charging-on-iphone-13-and-14-042459126.html?src=rss
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Samsung manufacturing 17.2 million Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge units, report says

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Samsung will manufacture 17.2 million Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge smartphones by the end of April, according to Korean news outlet ETNews.

Samsung has had a lot of success with its Galaxy S lineup, particularly with the GS6 and GS6 Edge. Combined, they sold a total of 15.8 million units within their first three months of sale. Samsung is anticipating even better results this year, especially with the raving response received for the upcoming Galaxy S7 Edge.

Another problem Samsung experienced last year was that the Galaxy S6 Edge was always in short supply because of a 4:1 ratio (one Edge for every four Galaxy S6’s manufactured). This time around Samsung has reportedly moved to a 6:4 ratio to hopefully keep up with the demand this time around.

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Samsung announced the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge at its Unpacked event on February 21, just a day before Mobile World Congress began in Barcelona.

Currently, both the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge are up for pre-order at all the major carriers, slating both handsets for a March 11 launch.

source: ETNews
via: GSMArena

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