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Apple has announced a temporary halt in sales for its flagship smartwatches, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the US. This decision is a response to an International Trade Commission (ITC) ruling in a long-running patent dispute with medical technology firm Masimo. The dispute is specifically regarding the blood oxygen sensor technology in these watch models.
With the introduction of USB-C on the iPhone 15 and later, the iPhone can be used to charge other accessories. The iPhone 15 model series can output 4.5 watts via USB-C. This feature effectively makes the iPhone battery into a backup power brick or universal USB-C charger. Any charging of external devices will, of course, deplete the iPhone battery level.
Stolen Device Protection is a security feature introduced in iOS 17.3 for the iPhone. In the event that your iPhone is stolen and the thief has obtained your passcode, Stolen Device Protection adds an extra layer of security.
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Apple has released iOS 17.2, a significant update introducing the highly anticipated Journal app, among other notable features. This marks the second major update since the release of iOS 17.1 in late October. Following a series of beta tests, iOS 17.2 is now available for public installation on compatible iPhone models.
