Hey Geeks! Dhvanesh here, your friendly neighborhood Apple enthusiast and editor-in-chief of iGeeksBlog+.

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Recently, I stumbled upon a new study from CIRP that says a growing group of iPad owners are keeping the tablet longer than ever before upgrading. The report's data showed an increasing trend in the iPad ownership lifecycle.

Interestingly, the percentage of users opting to wait 3 years or more before upgrading has seen a substantial increase, from 28% to 40%, since 2022. This is a significant shift in user behavior. Those who would typically upgrade in 1-2 years, which was the largest share at 34% in 2022, have now decreased to 25% in 2024.

What about you? Hit the reply button and let me know how long you will wait between iPad purchases if you own one.

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In this issue, you'll find:

💡 4 Things To Know This Week

⚙️ 3 Hacks You Should Try This Week

🔌 MagSafe Monday

📲 3 Apps You Should Download This Week

🖼️ Wallpaper of The Week

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💡 4 Things To Know This Week

👀 You can now control an iPhone or iPad with your eyes link​

• Apple has announced new accessibility features coming later this year. These new features will make an impact on the lives of a wide range of users, providing new ways to communicate, control their devices, and move through the world.
• Eye Tracking is a way for users with physical disabilities to control an iPad or iPhone with their eyes. Additionally, Music Haptics will offer a new way for users who are deaf or hard of hearing to experience music using the Taptic Engine in iPhone; Vocal Shortcuts will allow users to perform tasks by making a custom sound; Vehicle Motion Cues can help reduce motion sickness when using iPhone or iPad in a moving vehicle; and more accessibility features will come to visionOS.
• These features combine the power of Apple hardware and software, harnessing Apple silicon, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to further Apple’s decades-long commitment to designing products for everyone.

🤔 Now, the iPad Pro is lighter than the Air; what's the point of the Air? link​

• MrWhoistheboss (Arun Maini) managed to have a chat with John Ternus and Greg Joswiak from Apple about the new iPads, and there are 3 biggest insights:
• Why do they keep making the iPad thinner? How is the new iPad more durable? And now that the iPad Pro is lighter than the Air, what's the point of the Air?
• Take a look at what are the answers from Apple executives.

🤖 ChatGPT arriving on Mac in a new desktop app from OpenAI ahead of WWDC link​

• OpenAI recently announced that ChatGPT would soon become more easily accessible thanks to a brand new desktop app launching on the Mac.
• Apple and OpenAI were recently rumored to be striking a partnership ahead of WWDC. This partnership would bring ChatGPT to iOS 18 as a built-in, system-integrated chatbot option.
• Ahead of that partnership, OpenAI has announced its own first-party ChatGPT app coming to the Mac. The app is designed to make ChatGPT more easily accessible and perpetually available for users.

🔥 iPhone 16 Pro Max Looks This Much Bigger Beside iPhone 15 Pro Max link​

• This year's upcoming iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to get a boost in overall size from 6.7 inches to 6.9 inches, and a new image gives us a good idea of how the current iPhone 15 Pro Max compares to what could be Apple's largest-ever iPhone.
• The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro Max will be slightly larger than the current iPhone 15 Pro Max, with a 0.2-inch increase in size.
• The new models are expected to have slimmer bezels, a brighter display, and a potential release around mid-September.

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⚙️ 3 Hacks You Should Try This Week

1️⃣ Use the Finder on your Mac like a pro link​

• Finder on your Mac has useful Quick Actions like background removal, image combining to PDF, and image format conversion. These features can help you easily edit and manage your images within Finder.
• Take a look at this Twitter thread from Marius Hauken to learn these tips for using Quick Actions effectively.

2️⃣ Be a productivity pro with your iPad link​

• If you're after a low-distraction computer to get some really good focused work done, the iPad can't be beaten. But you need to know how to use it properly to get the most out of it.
• So, in this video, you are going to explore the best way to make your iPad truly productive, broken down into the Home Screen, Multitasking, File Management, Settings, and Search, as well as a few bonus tips for good measure.
• You will also learn how to set up different screens for work and personal tasks, as well as features like Split View and Quick Notes for multitasking. You will also learn how to streamline app access, customise gestures, and enhance productivity with accessories like the Apple Pencil.

3️⃣ How to repurpose an old iPad and make it useful again link​

• After upgrading an iPad, you may want to find a use for your old one instead of disposing of it. Here are ways you can make your older iPads more useful.
• Ways to repurpose an old iPad include using it as a second Mac display, a photo frame, a weather station, or a smart home controller.
• You can also turn it into an alarm clock or donate, sell, or recycle it to reduce e-waste. Various options exist to keep your old iPad useful instead of throwing it away.

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🔌 MagSafe Monday

🔋Spigen ArcHybrid Mag​

Charge faster, do more—unleash the power of Spigen ArcHybrid Mag.

• This week, introducing the Spigen ArcHybrid Mag (MagFit) for MagSafe Battery Pack, a 5000mAh magnetic power bank designed for iPhone users. This fast wireless portable charger offers a seamless charging experience, delivering 7.5W speed—1.5x faster than standard magnetic wireless battery packs.
• Its strong magnetic hold and non-slip coating ensure secure, hands-free charging. With pass-through charging, you can power up your phone and the battery pack simultaneously.
• Compatible with the latest iPhone models, the ArcHybrid Mag is perfect for those who need extra power on the go. It includes a 3.3-foot USB-C to USB-C cable and a 24-month warranty.

Buy Now!

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📲 3 Apps You Should Download This Week

1️⃣ Gamma - Game Emulator link​

• Gamma Emulator brings Classic PlayStation 1 gaming to iPhone and iPad. Similar to the fantastically popular Delta emulator, the Gamma app uses third-party cloud syncing services to back up game files and save states and also downloads game cover artwork.
• Fortunately for PS1 fans, Gamma does not require BIOS files to run games. Although some users have reported a few issues getting some ROMs to run smoothly, bug fixes are likely coming soon.
• While free to download, the app collects some user data, including identifiers and usage information.

2️⃣ Matter: 1% Smarter Every Day link​

• Matter gathers everything you want to read – articles, threads, newsletters, and more – into one super-sleek feed.
• What you may love are all the ways to customise our reading. Fan of a particular writer? Follow them wherever they publish, not just a specific feed – Matter will scour the web for their latest publications. Love newsletters but hate emails? Get all your subscriptions delivered straight to Matter.
• A quick tip: Readable Podcasts let you save your favorite shows and transcribe their audio to text. You can highlight key passages, add notes, share memorable quotes, and interact with the podcast as you would any saved article.

3️⃣ Creatures of the Deep link​

• Reel in the ocean's mysterious bounty in Creatures of the Deep. Take the helm of a small vessel and navigate idyllic waters, casting your fishing line to see what might bite. As in real life, fishing in this game requires patience, so chill out, enjoy being on the water, and master your technique.
• You may love completing challenges and chatting with other seafarers. Clearing up the plastic bags, bottles, and other rubbish in the ocean is even better. You can then exchange your wares for coins, invest profits in new fishing rods, upgrade your boat, or temporarily luck.
• Quick tip for you: Expand your collection of unique aquatic creatures by adopting multiple techniques – some species favor the proactive angler, while others reward those who wait. As your fishing prowess improves, you can make your name by catching one of the elusive sea monsters lurking in the depths.

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🖼️ Wallpaper of The Week

Minimal “Rings” Wallpapers

This collection of concentric circle wallpapers brings incredible simplicity to your lock and home screens. It proves that just the basics can improve any device setup. A creative take on a common geometric shape, download this pack for your iPhone today.

Click Here for Wallpapers

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Thank you again for joining iGeeksBlog+. I look forward to embarking on this exciting journey with you! Best regards, Dhvanesh Founder, iGeeksBlog​