News | iLounge https://www.ilounge.com/news All things iPod, iPhone, iPad and Beyond Sat, 23 May 2026 17:03:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.8 https://www.ilounge.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ilounge-favicon-96x96.png News | iLounge https://www.ilounge.com/news 32 32 Anker Prime 3in1 Wireless Charging Station is $45 Off https://www.ilounge.com/news/daily-deals/anker-prime-3in1-wireless-charging-station-is-45-off Sat, 23 May 2026 17:03:47 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=399853 Enjoy 25W of Qi2.2 wireless MagSafe fast charging that charges your iPhone from 0-50% in below 30 minutes. It features a compact design (the size of your palm), allowing you to accommodate charging needs without having to compromise space, and lets you bring it anywhere with you. The charger works quietly but efficiently, operating at […]

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]]> Google’s First AI Smart Glasses Launching This Fall With iPhone Support https://www.ilounge.com/news/googles-first-ai-smart-glasses-launching-this-fall-with-iphone-support Sat, 23 May 2026 17:02:48 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=399850 The first intelligent eyewear by Google is slated to be released in the fall of this year, collaborating with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, manufacturers of eyewear, and Samsung to release a new pair of AI Audio glasses. The smart glasses will be running on Android XR, the platform made by Google for VR/AR headsets […]

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]]> Apple Manufacturing Liquid Metal for Frames of Future iPhone Pro Models https://www.ilounge.com/news/iphone/apple-manufacturing-liquid-metal-for-frames-of-future-iphone-pro-models Sat, 23 May 2026 17:01:18 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=399847 Apple is reportedly looking to transition from aluminium for the future of the iPhone and is considering two materials for better heat dissipation and weight balance. Titanium was introduced by Apple to the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Pro models in 2023. The following models, the iPhone 16 Pro, also had the same material, and […]

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]]> Apple Hikawa Accessory Re-Releases https://www.ilounge.com/news/apple/apple-hikawa-accessory-re-releases Sat, 23 May 2026 17:00:21 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=399844 The Hikawa Stand and Grip has been re-released by Apple today, coming in three colors after a year of being sold out. The accessory is priced at $54.95 in the United States and is only available on the Apple Online Store. The colors that were released are in Speckled Stone, Glow Blue, and Orange Swirl. […]

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]]> 15-inch M5 MacBook Air 512GB is $150 Off https://www.ilounge.com/news/daily-deals/15-inch-m5-macbook-air-512gb-is-150-off-2 Sat, 23 May 2026 16:55:53 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=399837 The thin and lightweight MacBook Air has been refreshed and given the M5 chip to give you speed and power on your lightweight device, and allows for AI capabilities to be brought in, and enjoy amazing graphics. It features 512GB of storage, allowing you to store games, documents, videos, and photos without having to worry […]

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]]> Entertainment Person of the Year Goes to Eddy Cue https://www.ilounge.com/news/entertainment-person-of-the-year-goes-to-eddy-cue Sat, 23 May 2026 16:53:01 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=399833 Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president, will be receiving the award Entertainment Person of the Year next month during the Cannes Lions festival, acknowledging his leadership at Apple’s services and entertainment business. A keynote will be delivered by Eddy Cue during the opening of the festival from June 22 to June 26 in the South […]

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]]> OLED MacBook Pro Clears Significant Step https://www.ilounge.com/news/mac/macbook-pro/oled-macbook-pro-clears-significant-step Sat, 23 May 2026 16:51:17 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=399830 The OLED MacBook Pro has gotten past a significant hurdle in manufacturing with Samsung, the panel supplier rumored to have gotten a yield of over 90% on their OLED Gen 8.6 production line. Individual process stages have apparently reached a yield as high as 95%, a golden yield as the industry calls it, for stable […]

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]]> Samsung Beats Apple for Customer Satisfaction https://www.ilounge.com/news/samsung-beats-apple-for-customer-satisfaction Sat, 23 May 2026 16:50:16 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=399827 Samsung has surpassed Apple as the number one in terms of customer satisfaction for smartphones. In the ASCI cell phone ranking. Samsung scored 81 while Apple was one point shy of tying it. This breaks the tie between them last year for satisfaction. Satisfaction is improved when the majority of the new features are integrated […]

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]]> AirPods Max 2 is $40 Off https://www.ilounge.com/news/daily-deals/airpods-max-2-is-40-off-2 Wed, 20 May 2026 17:13:22 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=399780 The next generation of over-ear headphones is powered by the H2 chip, delivering high-quality audio with expansive mids, crisp highs, and deep bass, as well as personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking that places sound all around you. Break language barriers with Live Translation, press and hold the listening mode button to activate the […]

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]]> Apple Testing Out Grammar Checker and AI Writing Tools for Upcoming iOS 27 https://www.ilounge.com/news/apple/apple-testing-out-grammar-checker-and-ai-writing-tools-for-upcoming-ios-27 Wed, 20 May 2026 17:11:29 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=399774 iPadOS and iOS 27 will have a new, revamped Siri in the form of an AI chatbot, which comes with new capabilities. Apple is also looking to introduce the new Apple Intelligence features for all operating systems. Apple is trying out a branched-out version of Writing Tools that will do more text generation and rewriting […]

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]]> 10th Anniversary Headphones by Sony Leaked https://www.ilounge.com/news/10th-anniversary-headphones-by-sony-leaked Wed, 20 May 2026 17:09:57 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=399771 The latest noise-cancelling headphones by Sony have been leaked, with photos of the models for the 10th anniversary shared online. The device is called the 100x or the Collexion Edition. The changes made are design-based, with the cans featuring thicker padding of leatherette, separated buttons, and bigger earcups. The stems on the headbands are a […]

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]]> Apple Watch Series 11 46mm Cell is $130 Off https://www.ilounge.com/news/daily-deals/apple-watch-series-11-46mm-cell-is-130-off Wed, 20 May 2026 17:09:00 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=399768 The watch is a versatile fitness partner that provides you with metrics across your workouts and has features such as Workout Buddy powered by Apple Intelligence, Heart Rate Zones, training loads, and pacer. You also get a free three-month trial of Apple Fitness+ with the Apple Watch Series 11. The watch is made to last, […]

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