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Test your iPad's battery

It's pretty easy to check its status, as it turns out.

Leander Kahney
April 26, 2024

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For several years, you’ve been able to check the battery health of your iPhone.

You’ve been able to do this on your MacBook for even longer (using third-party apps like coconutBattery.

But the iPad? You’re SOL!

In fact, a while back, I tried to find a way to check the battery on my trusty old iPad Pro (circa 2020), whose battery is dying.

But I came up short, and a couple of apps I downloaded were no good, either. One app gives the battery an almost perfect score, saying it should last 72 hours, even though it usually dies before the day’s out. It’s clearly wrong.

But it turns out, there are a couple of good ways to test your iPad battery that don’t involve downloading sketchy apps or taking your tablet to the Genius Bar. Here’s how to easily test your iPad’s battery yourself.

Also in today’s newsletter:

Some AI-powered apps that turn regular photos into nudes nonconsensually have been kicked out of the App Store. How the hell did they get approved in the first place?
Here’s how 4K Video Downloader+’s app downloads videos from YouTube and turns them into MP4s.
This retro-styled compact mechanical keyboard includes a customizable LCD screen. You can display keyboard stats, system information, or personalized logos or animations. Looks pretty cool.
With a pair of stacked shelves, this setup looks to me like a multilevel car park. Way too many toys for my taste.

— Leander Kahney, EIC.

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How to check iPad battery health

Learn how to check the battery health and maximum capacity of your iPad. Knowing this can help you determine if it's time for an upgrade.

Nonconsensual AI nude apps kicked out of the App Store

Apple reportedly boots several apps that use AI to turn regular images into nudes.

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How to download and convert YouTube videos to MP4

An easy way to convert a YouTube video to an MP4 for free is with an app called 4K Video Downloader+ for Mac and PC.

This compact new mechanical keyboard sports customizable screen

The retro-themed Epomaker TH80 Pro V2 Via mechanical keyboard boasts an unusual modern feature -- a multifunction LCD screen.

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These rechargeable batteries can save you hundreds

Save 67% on a four-pack of rechargeable batteries that use an included micro-USB cable to charge. AA and AAA sizes are available.

Today in Apple history: It's the beginning of the end for Mac OS Copland

On April 26, 1996, a key exec behind Apple's eagerly anticipated, but much delayed, Mac OS Copland operating system for Mac left the company.

Handsome desk shelf brings calm to chaos [Setups]

In today's crowded and whimsical dual-display Mac mini setup, a Fenge monitor stand makes the most of desk space.

Tweetz o’ the day

The IMAX app for Apple Vision Pro is 👍. Nice touch to make their "A Beautiful Planet" documentary available to all Vision Pro users. It's remarkable how a headset can adequately replace $$ specialized movie theaters.
— Neil Cybart (@neilcybart)
Apr 26, 2024

It's crazy to think that just a few years ago we got all of this in the box
— Apple Hub (@theapplehub)
Apr 25, 2024

One more thing ...

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It's really hard to design products by focus groups. A lot of times, people don't know what they want until you show it to them.

— Steve Jobs, 1998.

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