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    • What does background app refresh on iPhone actually do?

      Background App Refresh is an iPhone setting that lets apps fetch new content from the internet while running in the background, so information is ready and up to date when you open them. This matters for anyone trying to conserve battery life or mobile data, as the feature is enabled by default for nearly every…

    • Is AppleCare really worth the extra cost?

      AppleCare, Apple’s optional extended warranty and accidental damage protection scheme, has evolved from a simple flat-fee plan into a range of subscription and bundled options covering nearly every Apple device. The distinction matters because Apple’s standard one-year warranty only covers factory defects, not accidental damage such as a cracked screen, which can otherwise cost hundreds…

    • How to block time-wasting apps on iPhone using Screen Time

      This how-to guide explains how iPhone and iPad users can use Apple’s built-in Screen Time feature to curb excessive phone use, whether for themselves or their children. It matters because uncontrolled app usage is a common frustration, and Screen Time offers a free, native way to monitor habits and impose limits without third-party software. The…

    • Nintendo celebrates GameCube’s 25 years through catalogue’s lasting appeal

      Engadget marks the Nintendo GameCube’s 25th anniversary with a retrospective celebrating its most memorable games, arguing that despite arriving without DVD playback or the strong third-party support enjoyed by the PlayStation 2, the console built a library that has aged remarkably well. The console launched in Japan on 14 September 2001 and in North America…

    • TalkFuse morning briefing, 14 Sep 2026 10:39

      The NSPCC has dropped its same-sex supervision guidance for children changing, sparking backlash, while Australia faces calls to ditch coal and petrol cars. A deadly North Carolina shooting ended in an Ohio manhunt, Google brings Gemini to Android Auto, Celine Dion returned to the stage, and punk guitarist Cheetah C…

    • Man City edge derby thriller as Goldsmith weds, Apple unveils iOS 27

      City beat United 1-0 despite a red card as Jemima Goldsmith marries Cameron O’Reilly; plus Apple’s iOS 27 transparency slider, a deep-tech-heavy YC Demo Day, a Guns N’ Roses origin doc, and Cloverfield streaming free.

    • Pixel 11 Pro Fold review: the foldable with the best triple camera

      Google has launched the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, its fourth-generation folding phone, keeping the same design formula as previous models rather than following rivals such as Apple and Samsung towards squatter shapes. The device stands out for retaining full IP68 water and dust resistance, a rarity among foldables, while offering what the reviewer considers the…

    • Scottish education row deepens as tech titans, City and conkers make headlines

      Mairi McAllan faces school-standards backlash and Andy Burnham stumbles on the constitutional question; elsewhere, Altman and Musk back Amodei’s AI slowdown call, City beat United 1-0, and heatwaves may scupper the World Conker Championships.

    • MagSafe vs. USB-C: Which is better for charging your MacBook?

      MagSafe and USB-C both remain viable ways to charge modern MacBooks, and choosing between them comes down to safety, speed and convenience rather than one being outright superior. MagSafe’s magnetic connector detaches safely if the cable is yanked or tripped over, protecting the laptop from being pulled off a surface, whereas a plugged-in USB-C cable…

    • At what length do Ethernet cables drop to lower speeds?

      Ethernet cables generally maintain full speed up to 328 feet (100 metres), the industry-standard maximum distance for reliable signal transmission before issues like signal loss and interference become significant. This matters for anyone installing home or office networking, as choosing the wrong cable category for a given run length or target speed can lead to…