March 2025 – Page 6 – Battery One Blog

Mar 10

Apple Reportedly Developing AirPods with Built-In Cameras for AI and Spatial Audio

Apple is reportedly working on a next-generation AirPods model with integrated cameras, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. While AirPods Pro 3, expected later this year, won’t feature this technology, Apple is actively developing camera-equipped AirPods for future releases. Why Put Cameras in AirPods? Apple’s goal with camera-equipped AirPods is to enhance spatial awareness and integrate AI-driven features into its ecosystem. This could bring Visual Intelligence—a feature introduced with the iPhone 16’s […]

Mar 10

Google’s Pixel 9 Series Gets Multi-Angle Video with New “Connected Cameras” Feature

Google has just introduced Connected Cameras, a powerful new multi-angle video feature that lets Pixel 9 users wirelessly connect an external camera—without needing third-party apps like those required on the iPhone. Part of Google’s March Pixel Feature Drop, Connected Cameras lets Pixel 9 users stream video from two different angles simultaneously while using popular apps like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. Unlike traditional setups that […]

Mar 08

Apple Wins Appeals Case Against AliveCor, Avoids Potential Apple Watch Import Ban

Apple has secured another legal victory in its ongoing battle with AliveCor, as a federal appeals court upheld the invalidation of three patents that AliveCor claimed Apple infringed with the Apple Watch. As a result, the court has vacated a prior International Trade Commission (ITC) ruling, preventing a potential import ban on the Apple Watch. What […]

Mar 07

Xiaomi plans international electric vehicle expansion by 2027

Xiaomi might be best known for smartphones, but its electric vehicle (EV) ambitions are getting real. The company has now set its sights on going global by 2027, following the success of its first electric car, the SU7, in China. Xiaomi launched the SU7 in March 2024, with prices starting at 215,900 yuan ($29,636). Competing directly with Tesla, it quickly gained […]

Mar 07

Brazilian Court Orders Apple to Allow iOS Sideloading Within 90 Days

After the European Union forced Apple to open iOS to third-party app stores, other countries have ramped up their own antitrust investigations. Now, a Brazilian court has ruled that Apple must allow sideloading on iPhones in Brazil within 90 days, marking another significant legal challenge for the company. As reported by Valor Econômico, a federal judge in […]

Mar 07

Apple Claims New M4 MacBook Air is 23x Faster—But There’s a Catch

Apple is making a bold marketing claim for its new MacBook Air with the M4 chip, stating that it’s up to 23 times faster than the last Intel-based MacBook Air. Sounds impressive, right? Well, there’s some fine print that adds important context. How Apple Tested the 23x Speed Boost Apple’s comparison pits the new 2025 MacBook Air (M4, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD) against the fastest-ever […]

Mar 06

Realme 14 Pro Lite Debuts as a Stripped-Down “Pro” Model

Realme has expanded its 14 Pro series, introducing a new model with an unexpected name—the Realme 14 Pro Lite. At its core, the Realme 14 Pro Lite is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. However, unlike its Pro siblings, which launched with Android 15-based Realme UI 6.0, the Pro Lite ships with Android […]

Mar 06

OnePlus Clears Up Confusion: OnePlus 13 and 13R Will Get Full 4 OS Updates

Alright, you can relax—OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R are getting their full four major Android updates as originally promised. That means they’ll receive Android 16, 17, 18, and 19, considering they launched with Android 15. The confusion started earlier today when a OnePlus US PR rep mistakenly suggested that the out-of-the-box Android 15 would count as […]

Mar 06

OpenAI Introduces GPT-4.5: Now Available to ChatGPT Plus Users

Last week, OpenAI announced GPT-4.5, describing it as its “largest and most knowledgeable model yet.” Initially, it was exclusively available to ChatGPT Pro subscribers for $200 per month. However, today, it has become accessible at a lower cost. On Wednesday, OpenAI announced via X (formerly Twitter) that GPT-4.5 is now available to ChatGPT Plus users for $20 per month. While […]

Mar 05

Huawei’s Watch D2 Aims to Revolutionize Smartwatch Blood Pressure Monitoring

While blood pressure monitors are widely available, smartwatches with reliable and independent blood pressure tracking are still rare. Huawei Watch D2 might truly change that. Unlike other smartwatches that require external calibration tools, the Huawei Watch D2 features a built-in ambulatory blood pressure monitoring system, making it the first wrist-based device of its kind. Certified by China’s National Medical […]