#Apple's latest product: a... fashion accessory?
Yes, Apple is releasing another strap for its phones, after the one that was launched with iPhone 17. However, this new strap is more reminiscent of the iPod Socks, launched over 21 years ago.
iPhone Pocket is a collaboration between Apple and design studio ISSEY MIYAKE. It's a textile strap that was "born from the idea of creating an additional pocket" and expresses "the joy of wearing iPhone in your own way." Advertising quotes aside, it's available in 7 colors and 2 variants: a short version and a long version. The short version costs $149.95, while the long one will set you back $229.95.
Both variants will be available beginning November 14 in select Apple Stores.
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Yes, Apple is releasing another strap for its phones, after the one that was launched with iPhone 17. However, this new strap is more reminiscent of the iPod Socks, launched over 21 years ago.
iPhone Pocket is a collaboration between Apple and design studio ISSEY MIYAKE. It's a textile strap that was "born from the idea of creating an additional pocket" and expresses "the joy of wearing iPhone in your own way." Advertising quotes aside, it's available in 7 colors and 2 variants: a short version and a long version. The short version costs $149.95, while the long one will set you back $229.95.
Both variants will be available beginning November 14 in select Apple Stores.
@thetechdroid
Besides the Steam Controller, Valve also announced a new Steam Machine, a PC built for games.
And finally, Steam Frame, Valve's first virtual reality headset since Valve Index.
Still alive: #Valve releases new hardware.
The company best known for Steam and games like Half-Life and Portal has released 3 - yes, three - new devices.
The first is a new Steam Controller, taking the best parts of the Steam Deck's controls.
Besides the Steam Controller, Valve also announced the GabeCube- err, a new Steam Machine, a customizable PC built for games. It is powered by a semi-custom AMD CPU that is 6 times faster than the Steam Deck. It also runs SteamOS.
And finally, Steam Frame, Valve's first virtual reality headset since Valve Index. It's a standalone headset powered by a Snapdragon chip and SteamOS and is capable of running VR and non-VR games. It can also stream games from a PC.
All of the new devices are launching in 2026.
Correction: an earlier version of this post incorrectly said that the Steam Machine is 4 times as powerful as the Steam Deck.
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The company best known for Steam and games like Half-Life and Portal has released 3 - yes, three - new devices.
The first is a new Steam Controller, taking the best parts of the Steam Deck's controls.
Besides the Steam Controller, Valve also announced the GabeCube- err, a new Steam Machine, a customizable PC built for games. It is powered by a semi-custom AMD CPU that is 6 times faster than the Steam Deck. It also runs SteamOS.
And finally, Steam Frame, Valve's first virtual reality headset since Valve Index. It's a standalone headset powered by a Snapdragon chip and SteamOS and is capable of running VR and non-VR games. It can also stream games from a PC.
All of the new devices are launching in 2026.
Correction: an earlier version of this post incorrectly said that the Steam Machine is 4 times as powerful as the Steam Deck.
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#Google brings AirDrop to Android.
In a weird turn of events, Quick Share is now compatible with AirDrop, Apple's effortless sharing feature. Notably, it had already been possible to AirDrop files from an Android device using third-party apps before, but this is the first time that receiving files is possible.
This is the latest part of Google's push for compatibility between the two rival operating systems, following RCS support on iOS and AirTag alerts on Android. However, Google built this feature without help from Apple (via Android Authority), so it's unclear if Apple will block it in future iOS updates.
This feature is available for Pixel 10 series phones in the latest Google Play security update, and will eventually come to more Android phones. To receive files from Quick Share, AirDrop needs to be set to Everyone.
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In a weird turn of events, Quick Share is now compatible with AirDrop, Apple's effortless sharing feature. Notably, it had already been possible to AirDrop files from an Android device using third-party apps before, but this is the first time that receiving files is possible.
This is the latest part of Google's push for compatibility between the two rival operating systems, following RCS support on iOS and AirTag alerts on Android. However, Google built this feature without help from Apple (via Android Authority), so it's unclear if Apple will block it in future iOS updates.
This feature is available for Pixel 10 series phones in the latest Google Play security update, and will eventually come to more Android phones. To receive files from Quick Share, AirDrop needs to be set to Everyone.
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