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    List of Airlines That Support the Share Item Location Feature of AirTag

    part of iOS 18.2, the Location Sharing feature for Apple’s AirTag has emerged as one of the most beneficial enhancements released during the iOS 18 period. Sharing the whereabouts of an AirTag I’m using with friends, family, and even airlines has become more straightforward than ever, which can help guarantee that you never misplace an item or luggage again.

    As summer approaches, an increasing number of individuals are discovering this handy function as they travel to the airport for vacations. Even more impressively — this capability isn’t limited to the U.S. or U.S. carriers. Since the Location Sharing feature debuted in 2024, 30 airlines globally have allied with Apple to endorse it.

    This feature offers reassurance for your journeys. After all, even prior to this feature being accessible, I was already placing AirTags into all my suitcases and reaching out to airlines in case my luggage went missing (which has happened more than once). While we’ve previously instructed you on how to share a misplaced AirTag using the Find My app, here’s the compilation of airlines that back AirTag’s Location Sharing feature.

    30 airlines support AirTag’s Location Sharing feature

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    How to Utilize a Neglected iOS Function to Prolong Your iPhone’s Battery Life

    can assist in prolonging your iPhone’s battery life: Charge Limit. Launched with the iPhone 15, this relatively obscure option could provide you an additional year or two of overall battery lifespan for your device. This certainly surpasses the inconvenience of needing to lug around a portable charger or relying on the availability of a wall socket wherever your day takes you and your iPhone.

    How to utilize the Charge Limit feature

    How to use the Charge Limit setting

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    Two Enigmas Regarding Doctor Doom’s Look in The Fantastic Four Clarified

    Rotten Tomatoes rating is around 90%, and the worldwide box office earnings are nearly $250 million.

    “First Steps” functions effectively as an independent superhero film. There’s no need to be an MCU fanatic to grasp the plot. This iteration of the Fantastic Four occurs in a distinct universe: Earth-828. This isn’t a spoiler, as Marvel has acknowledged that this First Family comes from a different dimension than Earth-616, which hosts our cherished Avengers.

    However, “First Steps” is integrated into the MCU, necessitating some connections. After all, the Fantastic Four vessel appeared in the MCU at the conclusion of “Thunderbolts*” earlier this year. “The Fantastic Four” follows this up with a surprising mid-credits reveal featuring none other than Doctor Doom. Most fans anticipated this appearance, given that “First Steps” is among the final MCU films leading up to “Avengers: Doomsday.”

    As thrilling as the credits sequence may have been, we were left with two critical inquiries regarding Doctor Doom. Fortunately, we have solutions for both. This is where I caution you about significant spoilers below, which might pertain to “Doomsday,” set to release in theaters on December 18, 2026.

    Which MCU reality does Doctor Doom originate from?

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    An image of a DVD player with its tray out, holding a disc on a blue background.

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    You may believe that CD and DVD players have seen their last days, yet they are treasure troves for DIY ventures. Open one up, and you will discover stepper motors, laser assemblies, DAC chips, power circuits, infrared receivers, and precision mechanical elements — components that remain perfectly functional even if the device itself is no longer operational.

    These components were designed to endure countless hours of disc spinning, data reading, and signal converting, making them sturdy. They are dependable, over-engineered in the most positive sense, and unexpectedly adaptable for hobby electronics, robotic applications, audio modifications, or custom control systems.

    If you have one of these gathering dust in a cupboard or are about to dispose of it, consider pausing. Instead of adding to electronic waste, you can actually transform these into something beneficial. Here are five intriguing ways to revitalize that old CD or DVD player of yours.

    Construct a laser engraver

    Have you ever opened an old DVD writer? Inside, you’ll find a laser diode, sled mechanism, and stepper motor, which just so happen to be everything you require to create a miniature laser engraver. An Argentine maker named Aoshido discovered how to convert multiple DVD drives into a functioning engraver. He arranged the sled assemblies from two drives in an XY layout — one managing horizontal movement, the other vertical. An Arduino running GRBL firmware controlled the steppers, while the laser

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    Assessing Apple Watch Battery Condition and Enhancing Its Longevity

    The Apple Watch continues to be one of the top-selling smartwatches, with a variety of models available. Its reputation stems from its smooth integration with iOS, user-friendly watchOS interface, and dependable health and fitness tracking capabilities. As of July 2025, whether your priorities lie in fitness, wellness, or daily productivity, there’s an Apple Watch suited for everyone.

    Regardless of whether you have the latest Apple Watch Series 10 or an earlier version, one fact remains: Apple Watch batteries deteriorate over time. Similar to all lithium-ion batteries, the battery inside your Apple Watch undergoes chemical aging, limiting its charge retention as time progresses. Frequent usage, elevated temperatures, and standard charging cycles all contribute to this gradual performance decline.

    Apple states that a standard Apple Watch battery is intended to maintain up to 80% of its initial capacity after 1,000 complete charge cycles. You can track your device’s battery health directly within the watch settings to identify if a replacement is necessary.

    Apple Watch battery duration is influenced by several factors, including the specific model you possess. For instance, when it’s brand new, the Apple Watch Series 10 is rated for as much as 18 hours of battery life per charge. The more robust and premium Apple Watch Ultra 2 significantly enhances performance, offering up to 36 hours of battery life in standard mode and up to 72 hours when utilizing Low Power Mode.

    ### How to assess your Apple Watch battery health

    While it isn’t necessary to check your Apple Watch battery health every day, it’s wise to review it from time to time, especially if you encounter issues like unexpected shutdowns or if your watch isn’t lasting as long on a full charge as it used to. These indications often suggest battery degradation, a normal aspect of any lithium-ion battery’s lifecycle.

    The primary metric to examine is the Maximum Capacity, which shows how much charge your Apple Watch battery can hold in comparison to when it was new. For example, if the maximum capacity significantly falls below 100%, your watch may struggle to last a full day on one charge. This figure aids in assessing whether your battery is still in sound condition or if it’s time for a replacement.

    You can verify your battery health on your Apple Watch in just a few straightforward steps. Here’s what to do:

    1. Press the crown to access the Home Screen.
    2. Tap on the Settings icon.
    3. Tap on Battery.
    4. Scroll down to Battery Health.

    When reviewing your Apple Watch battery health, you will see a Maximum Capacity percentage. A healthy battery usually displays above 80%, and anything under that may necessitate a battery replacement, no matter how long you’ve had the watch. Although a brand-new Apple Watch should show nearly 100% capacity, Apple acknowledges that minor discrepancies can occur due to the time between manufacture and purchase. Following regular usage, it’s typical to observe a decrease in capacity.

    ### How to enhance your Apple Watch battery

    Apple provides several integrated features to optimize Apple Watch battery life, and keeping your device updated guarantees that you benefit from the latest energy-efficiency enhancements in watchOS. Activating Low Power Mode (accessible via Control Center or Settings) turns off non-essential features, like always-on display, background heart and oxygen monitoring, and cellular connections.

    For long-term battery health maintenance, Apple suggests using Optimized Battery Charging, available in watchOS 7 and later, which learns your routine and pauses charging past 80% when necessary. Optimized Charge Limit further fine-tunes charging behavior to maintain battery longevity on supported models (Series 6 and later, SE, and Ultra). You can also minimize screen wake-ups by deactivating Wake on Wrist Raise, or activating Theater Mode, and enabling Bluetooth on your iPhone ensures efficient syncing and reduced power drain on the watch.

    While exercising, you can enable Power Saving Mode, which will turn off the heart rate sensor. Simply navigate to the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, select My Watch, and then choose Workout. From there, you can activate Power Saving Mode; however, keep in mind that calorie burn estimates may be less precise.

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    Reasons to Steer Clear of Putting an AirTag in Your Child’s Footwear

    a collection of children’s footwear that includes a concealed space beneath the insole for parents to insert an Apple AirTag. Although this may seem like an effective way to ensure your child’s safety and keep tabs on their location at all times, it is advisable not to purchase these shoes solely for this reason.

    To begin with, this isn’t about whether this infringes on a child’s privacy. However, when Apple launched the AirTag in 2021, it highlighted several scenarios where reliance on this tracking device is discouraged. For instance: avoid attaching it to your pet’s collar, refrain from using it to monitor your kids, and most notably, never use it to secretly track anyone.

    This is why, in recent years, Apple has enhanced the privacy aspects of the AirTag to ensure that it begins to emit sound if it becomes disconnected from its original owner’s iPhone or detects another AirTag nearby for a prolonged duration. Nonetheless, the crucial takeaway is that the AirTag cannot deliver real-time location information if the tracked object (or individual) is moving.

    Why the AirTag is effective for objects but not individuals

    AirTag Keychain in blue

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    For the AirTag to function properly, it must be in proximity to a Bluetooth device, like an Apple product, enabling the AirTag to connect to the network and transmit an updated signal. While this is ideal for verifying whether your luggage arrived safely at the airport, it is not as effective with moving entities. This is particularly relevant for young children, many of whom likely do not possess a smartphone.

    Worst case scenario, if a teenager or adult is accompanying your child, there is a chance they may hear the AirTag beep or receive a notification stating that “an Air

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    Assessing the Advantages of Holding Out for the Google Pixel Watch 4

    We’re just under a month away from the unveiling of the [Pixel Watch 4](https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/google-pixel-watch-4) at the upcoming [Made by Google 2025](https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel/made-by-google-2025-how-to-watch-pixel-10-launch-and-what-to-expect) event. Luckily for you, we’ve already come across several leaks regarding the Watch 4 that give us insight into what to anticipate — both good and (possibly) bad. With Google slashing prices on the Watch 3 to move inventory, I’m here to assist you in deciding whether to wait or make a purchase.

    When I [evaluated the Pixel Watch 3](https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/google-pixel-watch-3-review), I had a very favorable experience, which only elevated my expectations for the Watch 4. This sentiment was echoed when I [spoke with the Qualcomm VP of wearables](https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/wear-os/qualcomms-next-wear-os-chipset-could-arrive-in-2025) regarding the brand’s prospective new Wear OS chipset. I thought this might be the iteration that revolutionizes Wear OS.

    Instead, the rumored and leaked [differences between the Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Watch 3](https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/google-pixel-watch/google-pixel-watch-4-vs-pixel-watch-3) we’ve encountered have been somewhat inconsistent. A brighter screen with thinner bezels sounds appealing, while blood oxygen alerts could serve as an interesting contrast to Samsung’s sleep apnea detection. However, we might not witness the significant processor upgrade I was hoping for, and the updated design may come with just as many drawbacks as advantages.

    ### The Pixel Watch 4’s most understated yet crucial enhancement

    The Pixel Watch 4 is purported to [utilize the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1](https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/google-pixel-watch/pixel-watch-4-might-stick-with-the-same-chip-as-its-predecessors), which is the chip from 2022 first seen in the [Pixel Watch 2](https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/google-pixel-watch-2-review). This implies it will retain the same four Cortex-A53 cores as its predecessor, while the latest Galaxy Watches incorporate one Cortex-A78 and four Cortex-A55 cores.

    If [this leak](https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/google-pixel-watch/pixel-watch-4-might-stick-with-the-same-chip-as-its-predecessors) holds true, that’s a clear advantage for choosing the Pixel Watch 3, or sticking with the Watch 2: It will offer equivalent performance. The Watch 3 is already adept at running [Gemini on Wear OS](https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/i-tested-new-gemini-wear-os-app-on-galaxy-watch-8-improvements-and-problems), and [Wear OS 6 operated smoothly during my tests](https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/i-tested-early-wear-os-6-build-on-pixel-watch-3-at-google-io-2025).

    I’m uncertain if Google opted not to enhance the processor because it concluded it didn’t *require* the additional power or if its [RISC-V ambitions with Qualcomm fell apart](https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/wear-os/upcoming-pixel-watches-could-play-it-safe-and-i-dont-like-it), but it remains disheartening if accurate.

    A [subsequent leak](https://www.androidheadlines.com/google-pixel-watch-4-specs) verified Google’s intentions, while also indicating that the Watch 4 will replace the 2016 Cortex-M33 co-processor with the 2020 Cortex-M55, enabling it to provide “5x the AI workload at a fraction of the power.”

    Consider whether you plan to utilize [Gemini](https://www.androidcentral.com/tag/gemini) frequently enough for this enhancement to be relevant, or if you’re okay with a few extra seconds of delay for each query. If you primarily use the AI on your phone already, the Wear OS iteration might be more of a limited novelty.

    Aside from Gemini, I hope the M55 improves the efficiency of other background operations, akin to how the [OnePlus Watch 3](https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/oneplus-watch-3-review) endures for days by processing health and notifications through its upgraded BES2800 co-processor.

    This leak indicates that the Pixel Watch 4 in 41mm and 45mm will last 30 and 40 hours with AOD active, respectively, greatly surpassing the Watch 3’s 24-hour-with-AOD estimate. It’s still far from OnePlus’s offering, but it’s now set to compete with the

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    Determine if an Android device is locked using the IMEI number

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    Microsoft Recognizes Positions Probably to Be Superseded by AI

    the originator of AI contends that certain roles will be supplanted by AI. And now, it appears that Microsoft is embracing this trend.

    The tech behemoth has been advancing AI initiatives since the onset of the revolution, and based on a new yet-to-be-validated study that researchers from the company have submitted to arXiv, the occupations most susceptible to being replaced by AI consist of teaching roles, advising roles, and writing roles.

    AI is incapable of emulating human emotion and spirit

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    Apple Creates Internal ‘Answers’ Team to Rival ChatGPT, As Per Reports

    **Apple’s Latest AI Search Endeavor: A Transformative Change in the Tech Arena**

    As per the recent release of Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, Apple is making notable progress to venture into the AI search domain, signaling a shift from its earlier hesitance to embrace chatbot solutions. This transition comes as Apple seeks to bolster its contributions to artificial intelligence, particularly in light of mounting rivalry.

    In the past, Apple Intelligence has encountered difficulties, with features such as Genmoji and Notification Summaries garnering only modest feedback. Additionally, the highly awaited revamp of Siri has experienced delays, postponing its rollout by more than a year. This situation has led Apple to reevaluate its tactics and competencies in AI.

    To rejuvenate its initiative, Apple has formed a new internal group referred to as “Answers, Knowledge, and Information” (AKI). This group is responsible for investigating various internal AI offerings, aiming to forge a search experience similar to ChatGPT. Although there are some philosophical hesitations among Apple leaders about AI, the creation of AKI marks a decisive engagement in advancing this field.

    The team is headed by Robby Walker, a former executive affiliated with Siri, who has previously voiced concerns regarding delays in Siri’s progression. Walker’s guidance is anticipated to direct the new endeavor towards a more competitive AI search solution. Apple has also expressed interest in partnering with AI startups like Perplexity, which focuses on AI-enhanced search engines, further underscoring its aspiration to innovate in this domain.

    Although the initiative remains in its nascent phase, the prospect of Apple launching a robust AI search experience is stirring enthusiasm among users and industry analysts alike. As the tech behemoth continues to hone its AI capabilities, many are keen to observe how this new path will evolve and its implications for the future of search technology.

    In summary, Apple’s shift towards AI search is a strategic effort to enrich its product lineup and compete more effectively in the swiftly changing tech landscape. The advancements from the AKI group will be monitored closely as they strive to provide a new AI-powered search experience that could transform how users engage with information on Apple devices.

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