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How to change iPhone default notification sound

Robert Nardis — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 23:48:42 +0000

With iOS 17, Apple changed the default iPhone notification sound — and many users didn’t like it. Some said it was too quiet, others simply preferred the old sound. But there wasn’t much you could do about it. Until now.

With the release of iOS 17.2 software update for iPhone, iPhone users can now customize their alert tone and choose their own sound for default notifications. Here’s how.

Up to now, the iPhone sound settings have let users choose their own ringtone and text tones, including making custom ringtones with GarageBand or even buying tones from the store. You could pick your own alert sound for incoming calls, text messages, voicemails, emails, as well as calendar and reminder alerts. But an option to change the default notification sound was not exposed, so everyone was stuck with the same noise.

With iOS 17.2, Apple has made that setting available to customize. Before following the steps below, ensure your iPhone or iPad is update to the latest software version. Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update to check for updates on your device.

How to change iPhone notification sound

Open the Settings app.
Navigate to the ‘Sounds & Haptics’ settings pane.
Select ‘Default Alerts’.
Choose your new sound for the alert tone. You can pick from an array of built-in sounds, buy a tone from the Tone Store, or choose to use no sound at all.
You can also change the haptic vibration used. Customize the vibration in the Default Alerts -> Haptics screen.
Press Back to confirm and save your changes.

After changing the settings as above, all future iPhone notification sounds will now use that new sound you selected, if they use the default alert tone.

The new setting for default alerts controls the noise that apps make that use the default sound for notifications. This includes apps like Facebook and Instagram. This setting will have no effect on apps that use their own custom sounds.

The sound used by Apple Messages app is separately controlled by the ‘Text Tone’ preference in Sounds & Haptics settings.

How to change notification sound back to what it was before

If you have updated from iOS 16 to iOS 17 and do not like the new alert sound, you can use this new setting to undo the change. The iOS 17 default is called ‘Rebound’. To go back to what it was in iOS 16, go into Sound settings and choose ‘Tri-tone’ as the new Default Alerts setting.

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Apple criticized for blocking Beeper Mini iMessage on Android app

Robert Nardis — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 23:18:38 +0000

Last week, Beeper Mini debuted as a way to bring iMessage to Android, without having to hand over your Apple ID credentials. A few days later, Apple made a change that stopped Beeper Mini from working – and it promised to continue doing so.

Apple’s decision has already attracted attention from at least one lawmaker, with US Senator Elizabeth Warren criticizing Apple’s move to shut down Beeper Mini.

In a post on social media, Warren questioned why Apple would “block a new app allowing Android users to chat with iPhone users on iMessage,” given that “green bubble texts are less secure.” According to the Massachusetts senator, this is another example of tech companies “protecting profits by squashing competitors.”

“Green bubble texts are less secure. So why would Apple block a new app allowing Android users to chat with iPhone users on iMessage? Big Tech executives are protecting profits by squashing competitors.

Chatting between different platforms should be easy and secure.”

Apple is already under intense antitrust scrutiny for a variety of different reasons, ranging from the App Store to iPhone lock-in. Whether its decision to crack down on Beeper Mini actually adds much fuel to that fire remains to be seen. Still, it took surprisingly little time for lawmakers to get involved in the saga.

In a statement to 9to5Mac late on Saturday night, Apple confirmed it had taken steps to block “techniques that exploit fake credentials in order to gain access to iMessage.” While the statement didn’t specifically mention Beeper Mini, Apple promised to continue to “continue to make updates in the future to protect our users.”

Similar to Warren, Apple’s statement also emphasized the importance of security – but with a different twist. Apple argued that it has no way of telling whether messages sent through Beeper Mini maintain end-to-end encryption.

As of Monday afternoon, Beeper Mini is back online – though there are a few asterisks this time around. Not to mention, Apple will almost certainly find a way to block it once more.

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iOS 17.2 improves Telephoto camera on iPhone 15 Pro, Apple says

Robert Nardis — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 22:18:40 +0000

Alongside the host of other new features, iOS 17.2 includes an upgrade for the Telephoto camera on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

In the release notes for iOS 17.2, Apple says that the update includes “improved Telephoto camera focusing speed when capturing small faraway objects on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.”

iOS 17.2’s camera upgrade

Essentially, this means that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max should now be faster at focusing on objects that are off in the distance. We’ll have to put iOS 17.2 through more testing to know just how big of a change this is. Still, the fact it got a mention in the iOS 17.2 release notes is a good sign.

The other big camera change in iOS 17.2 is support for taking spatial video on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro. This footage is designed to be watched on Apple’s Vision Pro headset, which is on track to be released in early 2024.

Spatial video lets you capture video on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max so you can relive your memories in three dimensions on Apple Vision Pro
Improved Telephoto camera focusing speed when capturing small faraway objects on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max

iOS 17.2 is now available to iPhone users everywhere. For a full rundown of everything new, check out our coverage here.

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Tested: Anker’s new 250W USBC Prime Power Bank is the ultimate MacBook battery pack

Robert Nardis — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 21:19:15 +0000

Anker launched its most capable personal power banks yet earlier in the year with the new Prime lineup. These hefty portable chargers fully embraced GaN tech in order to serve as the ultimate way to refuel your entire Apple kit away from home – and yes, even your shiny new M3 MacBook Pro. I’ve been so improved by the 27,650mAh model with its 250W power output and companion charging dock.

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Anker has been on a roll with its portable power banks this year. A new collection hit store shelves in the fall to go alongside the iPhone 15, and I have written quite fondly about a few of them at this point. But as much as I love those, they’re really only suitable for smartphones. The new Anker Prime Power Banks on the other hand are capable of handling any kind of personal charging needs, no matter what kind of gear you need to refuel.

The lineup is headlined by the 250W portable charger that has a 27,650mAh internal battery, but there’s also two other models with 130W and 200W outputs respectively. The whole collection is largely the same, just with some different capacity batteries and those different charging capability tiers. Then there’s the companion charging base, which you can add on to improve the experience of any Anker Prime Power Bank model. It isn’t a must for actually refueling the power bank, but really delivers one of my favorite charging experiences out there – not to spoil the rest of this review.

Here’s a closer look at the spec sheet:

Powered by the latest PD 3.1 technology, the power bank comes with 2 USB-C ports and 1 USB-A port to deliver up to 250W of power.
Use the Anker app to quickly locate your power bank with sound alerts, access real-time stats, and optimize device battery life with smart charging.
The power bank is the size of a soda can with a capacity of 27,650mAh and can charge all your gear.
Recharge your power bank at lightning speed with the convenience of dual 170W USB-C ports.

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9to5Toys’ Take

Last year, I fell in love with Anker’s PowerCore 24K power bank. I talked about it a lot through the final months of the year, and it even earned the honor of being one of our Favorite Things in 2022. So when Anker announced its new Prime Power Banks earlier in the year, you better believe my interest was piqued. After all, it was effectively a successor to the portable battery I had already fallen in love with. So to make sure that it’s actually just not residual love for the original, I’ve been putting it to the test over the past couple of months alongside the companion charging base.

But let’s stick with the Anker Prime Power Bank to start. Like I said above, I’ve been rocking the 250W model, which is the most capable one from the lineup at $180. It features a sturdy plastic shell with a shiny black front panel and a matte finish on the other three sides. Much like the other, smaller models that it shares a name with, this version has a built-in display on the front to show off charging speeds, remaining capacity, and other stats about the battery. The portable charger has been the centerpiece of my portable setup for awhile now and it has just completely changed how I get work done.

It powered me through entire days of shooting and editing photos in the field back at Overwatch League Grand Finals (which I covered here). The power bank doesn’t even break a sweat handling remote work days in the city where a wall outlet always ends up eluding me no matter what coffee shop I work out, let alone the days where I just want to work somewhere different at home and don’t feel like dragging the MagSafe cable away from my desk. All of that prowess is thanks to the Anker Prime Power Bank’s internal 27,650mAh battery and the dual USB-C port design. It can handle 250W of output at once, but it realistically means pumping out up to 170W to a MacBook Pro.

As for the charging base, I couldn’t be more sold. At first the idea of paying an extra $70 for what is effectively an add-on to a $180 charger was a bit of a tough sell. But I really am here to tell you that it’s worth the extra cost – if not just fro the convenience alone. The charger has a set of pins on the top that refuel the power banks just by coming in contact with it.

I’ve had it on the side table right when you come into my apartment, and that experience has been impossible to beat. Just being able to come in the door and drop down the power bank after unpacking my gear is so convenient, not to even mention the two built-in USB-C ports on the side that are a permanent place to top off gadgets. I never have to worry about if it’s going to be recharged or not, because refueling it really is as easy as just setting it down. There’s also a USB-A port, too.

And if the idea of spending $250 on a complete package is far too much, Anker at least has you covered with some smaller models. Each one is compatible with that charging dock, with the 200W model running you $130 and the 130W model clocking in at $90. These are certainly going to be more capable products than most of the company’s other releases, but if your workflow pulls you away from an outlet, the Anker Prime Power Banks are easily worth the cash.

I know that these are pricy, but I would buy the setup all over again right now. If there’s one power bank and wall adapter that you could have in your arsenal going into 2024, it’s definitely the Prime power bank and Anker’s charging base.

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December 11, 2023 – Vision Pro prep, Apple design shakeup

Robert Nardis — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 20:33:38 +0000

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Apple officially delays two remaining iOS 17 features to 2024

Robert Nardis — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 19:48:39 +0000

Following today’s release of iOS 17.2, Apple has updated its website to officially delay two features that were previously promised as coming this year. According to Apple, iOS 17’s AirPlay in hotels feature and Apple Music collaborative playlists have been delayed to 2024.

As we’ve covered extensively, support for collaborative playlists in Apple Music was initially included in the early iOS 17.2 betas. Apple ended up removing the feature due to concerns about spam and abuse. Its website now says that the feature won’t make a return until 2024.

Meanwhile, Apple also says that iOS 17’s AirPlay in hotel rooms feature has also been pushed to 2024, missing Apple’s initial deadline of before the end of this year. When this feature is available, hotel guests will be able to connect an iPhone or iPad to an in-room TV by scanning a unique QR code.

Apple had initially said that the feature would “be available before the end of the year in select hotels, starting with brands from IHG Hotels & Resorts.”

Back in June, LG – apparently the world’s “leading provider of in-room hotel TVs” – announced that it had worked closely with Apple on the development of these new AirPlay features. LG says that AirPlay will come to its “Pro:Centric Smart Hotel TVs.”

Apple will likely release the first beta of iOS 17.3 soon, which could add support for these features. In the meantime, iOS 17.2 is available to all iPhone users now. Learn more about what’s new in our detailed coverage.

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Jailbreak iOS 17.2 On iPhone Or iPad Status [Latest Update]

Robert Nardis — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 19:10:33 +0000

If you are looking to jailbreak iOS 17.2 on your iPhone or jailbreak iPadOS 17.2 on your iPad, here’s the latest status update and all the jailbreaking information you need to know.

Apple has now released iOS 17.2 to the public after going through weeks of beta testing and you can download it for yourself right now.

The update adds support for the new Journal app and more, and the company has added more beyond that as well. But as many people are no doubt asking once more, can iOS 17.2 be jailbroken? If that’s a consideration for you, you might want to read on.

Unfortunately, the news isn’t good. Whereas those using an iPhone X or iPhone 8 (or older) can continue to jailbreak just fine thanks to the bootrom-based jailbreaks, iOS 17.2 isn’t supported on those devices.

Unfortunately, all of the iPhones that do support iOS 17.2 are protected against those bootrom-based jailbreaks and as such can’t be jailbroken. That might change in the future, but at the moment there is little sign that it will happen soon.

This all means that we’d suggest installing iOS 17.2 now rather than wait to see if it can be jailbroken because, frankly, that’s unlikely to happen. And with new features, fixes, and security improvements abound it’s always worth having the latest version of iOS installed.

iOS 17.2 comes with these 10 important security fixes

Robert Nardis — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:50:14 +0000

Apple released iOS 17.2 for all users today with the new Journal app, spatial video capture, iMessage Contact Key Verification, and more. Along with those new features, the update comes with 10 important security fixes across Find My, kernel, Safari, WebKit, and Siri.

Apple’s security updates page shared all the details of the vulnerability fixes that come with iOS 17.2. Fortunately, none of the flaws were known as actively exploited.

However, the update is still important to install as it fixes issues like:

Find My bug where an “app may be able to read sensitive location information”
Kernel flaw where an “app may be able to break out of its sandbox”
Safari bug where “Private Browsing tabs may be accessed without authentication”
Siri flaw where an “attacker with physical access may be able to use Siri to access sensitive user data”

Head to your Apple devices > Settings now to see if the latest releases are available. Apple has also released macOS 14.2, watchOS 10.2, and tvOS 17.2. Most of these patches are also available for older devices with iOS 16.7.3.

Full iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 security update release notes:

Accounts

Available for: iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation and later, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 6th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later

Impact: An app may be able to access sensitive user data

Description: A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries.

CVE-2023-42919: Kirin (@Pwnrin)

AVEVideoEncoder

Impact: An app may be able to disclose kernel memory

Description: This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information.

CVE-2023-42884: an anonymous researcher

ExtensionKit

Impact: An app may be able to access sensitive user data

Description: A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries.

CVE-2023-42927: Noah Roskin-Frazee and Prof. J. (ZeroClicks.ai Lab)

Find My

Impact: An app may be able to read sensitive location information

Description: This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information.

CVE-2023-42922: Wojciech Regula of SecuRing (wojciechregula.blog)

ImageIO

Impact: Processing an image may lead to arbitrary code execution

Description: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

CVE-2023-42898: Junsung Lee

CVE-2023-42899: Meysam Firouzi @R00tkitSMM and Junsung Lee

Kernel

Impact: An app may be able to break out of its sandbox

Description: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

CVE-2023-42914: Eloi Benoist-Vanderbeken (@elvanderb) of Synacktiv (@Synacktiv)

Safari Private Browsing

Impact: Private Browsing tabs may be accessed without authentication

Description: This issue was addressed through improved state management.

CVE-2023-42923: ARJUN S D

Siri

Impact: An attacker with physical access may be able to use Siri to access sensitive user data

Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks.

CVE-2023-42897: Andrew Goldberg of The McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin (linkedin.com/andrew-goldberg-/)

WebKit

Impact: Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution

Description: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

WebKit Bugzilla: 259830
CVE-2023-42890: Pwn2car

WebKit

Impact: Processing an image may lead to a denial-of-service

Description: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

WebKit Bugzilla: 263349
CVE-2023-42883: Zoom Offensive Security Team

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Download: iOS 17.2 Final IPSW Links, OTA Update For iPhone, iPad Released

Robert Nardis — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:05:29 +0000

Apple has today released for download iOS 17.2 final IPSW links and the OTA update for iPhone and iPad to the public, giving them the chance to download the new releases for the first time.

Apple has been testing this update in various beta forms for weeks now and the company is now finally ready to make the update available to everyone who wants it.

The update can be installed in a couple of different ways, both automatically via the Settings app on the iPhone and iPad as well as manually using the IPSW files. Those files have to be installed via the Finder on a Mac or via the iTunes app on a PC.

This new update brings with it a few new features including the Journal app, something that was shown off at the WWDC event in June. The feature allows people to write in a journal on their iPhone while iOS will also offer suggestions for the content of those journal entries based on a variety of things including locations visited, music listened to, and more.

There are other additions in this update as well as the usual bug fixes and security updates, so we’d suggest that everyone installs iOS 17.2 as soon as possible if you have a compatible device.

You can download iOS 17.2 now via the links below.

iOS 17.2 IPSW Direct Download Links:

iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15
iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13
iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS
iPhone 11, iPhone XR
iPhone SE (2nd Generation), (3rd Generation)

iPadOS 17.2 IPSW Direct Download Links:

12.9-in. iPad Pro (5th generation)
12.9-in. iPad Pro (4th generation)
11-in. iPad Pro (3rd generation)
11-in. iPad Pro (2nd generation)
11-in. iPad Pro (4th generation), 12.9-in. iPad Pro (6th generation)
11-in. iPad Pro (1st generation), 12.9-in. iPad Pro (3rd generation)
10.5-in. iPad Pro (1st generation), 12.9-in. iPad Pro (2nd generation)
iPad (6th generation)
iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (5th generation), iPad Air (3rd generation),
iPad Air (4th generation)
iPad Air (5th Generation)
10.2-in. iPad (7th generation and 8th generation), 10.2-in. iPad (9th generation | 10th generation)

Full official changelog is here:

This update introduces Journal, an all-new way to reflect on life’s moments and preserve your memories. This release also includes Action button and Camera enhancements, as well as other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone.

Journal
– Journal is a new app that lets you write about the small moments and big events in your life so you can practice gratitude and improve your wellbeing
– Journaling suggestions make it easy to remember your experiences by intelligently grouping your outings, photos, workouts, and more into moments you can add to your journal
– Filters let you quickly find bookmarked entries or show entries with attachments so you can revisit and reflect on key moments in your life
– Scheduled notifications help you keep a consistent journaling practice by reminding you to write on the days and time you choose
– Option to lock your journal using Touch ID or Face ID
iCloud sync keeps your journal entries safe and encrypted on iCloud

Action Button
– Translate option for the Action button on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max to quickly translate phrases or have a conversation with someone in another language

Camera
– Spatial video lets you capture video on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max so you can relive your memories in three dimensions on Apple Vision Pro
– Improved Telephoto camera focusing speed when capturing small faraway objects on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max

Messages
– Catch-up arrow lets you easily jump to your first unread message in a conversation by tapping the arrow visible in the top-right corner
– Add sticker option in the context menu lets you add a sticker directly to a bubble
– Memoji updates include the ability to adjust the body shape of any Memoji
– Contact Key Verification provides automatic alerts and Contact Verification Codes to help verify people facing extraordinary digital threats are messaging only with the people they intend.

Weather
– Precipitation amounts help you stay on top of rain and snow conditions for a given day over the next 10 days
– New widgets let you choose from next-hour precipitation, daily forecast, sunrise and sunset times, and current conditions such as Air Quality, Feels Like, and wind speed
– Wind map snapshot helps you quickly assess wind patterns and access the animated wind map overlay to prepare for forecasted wind conditions for the next 24 hours
– Interactive moon calendar lets you easily visualize the phase of the moon on any day for the next month

This update also includes the following improvements and bug fixes:
– Siri support for privately accessing and logging Health app data using your voice
– AirDrop improvements including expanded contact sharing options and the ability to share boarding passes, movie tickets, and other eligible passes by bringing two iPhones together
– Favorite Songs Playlist in Apple Music lets you quickly get back to the songs you mark as favorites
– Use Listening History in Apple Music can be disabled in a Focus so music you listen to does not appear in Recently Played or influence your recommendations
– A new Digital Clock Widget lets you quickly catch a glimpse of the time on your Home Screen and while in StandBy
– Enhanced AutoFill identifies fields in PDFs and other forms enabling you to populate them with information such as names and addresses from your contacts
– New keyboard layouts provide support for 8 Sámi languages
– Sensitive Content Warning for stickers in Messages prevents you from being unexpectedly shown a sticker containing nudity
– Qi2 charger support for all iPhone 13 models and iPhone 14 models
– Fixes an issue that may prevent wireless charging in certain vehicles

AirPods 3 land under the tree at $140, Samsung Thunderbolt 4 5K monitor $600 off, Anker gear, more

Robert Nardis — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:03:39 +0000

A discount down to $140 means you can wrap up AirPods 3 under the tree for less ahead of the holidays. It comes joined by a new all-time low on Samsung’s 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor with Thunderbolt 4 at $600 off, as well as Anker’s recent Prime 240W USB-C charging station at $130. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

AirPods 3 deliver Spatial Audio and Hey Siri

Another chance to put Apple’s latest AirPods 3 under the tree for less has arrived. Thanks to a discount at Amazon, the company’s latest standard earbuds are now selling for $140. This is marking down the Lightning case version from its usual $169 price tag and matching the second-best price to date for one of the first times. It’s right at the Black Friday price we saw last month, and comes within $1 of the Amazon all-time low set back in July. Go learn more over at 9to5Mac and then head below for a full breakdown on what to expect.

Apple’s latest entry-level earbuds originally launched back in October of 2021 and then were refreshed with a new wired-only charging case last fall that takes much of the same page out of the pro version’s playbook as before. While you’re ditching the silicone eartips, AirPods 3 arrive with much of the same Spatial Audio support, as well as added water-resistance for tagging along on runs or workouts. Circling back to the charging case, there’s no MagSafe charging on this model, with only a Lightning port on the bottom to refuel when you’ve worked through the 30 hours of listening time.

Samsung’s 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor with Thunderbolt 4 now $600 off

A new all-time low on the Samsung 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor has arrived. After seeing a few discounts throughout the fall and early holiday shopping season so far, an even more enticing offer is live now courtesy of Best Buy and Samsung that lands at $999.99 shipped. This is $600 off the usual $1,600 going rate and marking the best discount ever. This is really only the third chance to save since debuting earlier in the year and beats our previous Black Friday mention by an extra $250. Get a closer look in our launch coverage over at 9to5Mac.

If you’re looking for an alternative to Apple’s Studio Display, this is it. Samsung’s new ViewFinity S9 monitor steals the spotlight as one of the first 5K Thunderbolt 4 on the market. The iMac-like design is going to fit in perfectly with the rest of your Apple setup, and arrives with some smart features baked in like onboard AirPlay and direct access to streaming services. There’s also the 5K panel with 99% DCI-P3 support and a built-in color calibration engine, as well as a 4K webcam, and more.

Anker’s recent Prime 240W USB-C charging station hits $130

Anker’s official Amazon storefront is currently offering its new Prime 240W USB-C Charging Station for its best price yet. The recent debut is now dropping lower than ever before, landing at $129.99 shipped after you’ve clipped the on-page coupon. Normally fetching $200, today’s offer lands with $70 in savings attached as one of the first chances to save so far. It’s the second-best price to date at within $20 of our previous mention, too. This is one of my personal favorite chargers on the market, and our recent Tested with 9to5Toys review takes a closer look at why.

Anker’s new 240W Power Station launched earlier this fall as one of its most capable chargers to date. That total 240W of juice can be leveraged across four different devices, thanks to a trio of USB-C slots and a USB-A port for good measure. Anker’s own in-house charging tech like its ActiveShield 2.0 monitoring adds a little peace of mind for not overheating when maxing out its capacity, and comes joined by ports that can automatically handle charging plugged in devices at their maximum rate.

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