This week: Blood oxygen is back, baby! Also: Apple’s push into smart homes and robotics, more flip-flopping in iOS 26 beta 6, a weird Mac mini setup, how to stop AirPods switching and a travel charger review!
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This week’s stories:
Blood Oxygen testing returns to Apple Watch in the US
- A redesigned Blood Oxygen testing feature will launch Thursday for Apple Watch models that lost access to it after a U.S. court order.
Apple preps slew of new home security products
- Apple home-security devices on the drawing board could include smart cameras and doorbell that knows who's trying to get in.
Apple’s ‘Pixar Lamp’ robot could feature a human-like Siri
- Apple's 'Pixar Lamp' robot could feature a much more personable and interactive Siri. It might even butt into your conversations.
iOS 26 beta 6: All the new features and changes
- The sixth iOS 26 beta expands Liquid Glass to more UI elements, adds new ringtones and brings a much faster app opening animation.
iPad Air as external display makes this Mac mini mobile
- Using an iPad external display with an M4 Mac mini makes this odd setup mobile. And the self-built split keyboard adds to the weirdness.
Under Review: Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1, Foldable Pad)
- This 3-in-1 wireless charger tops up your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods at 15W fast charging speeds. It’s travel-friendly and ultra portable.
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