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Apple updates the firmware again for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4

Apple has released new firmware for the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4, another software update for its personal audio devices.


Apple's fourth-generation AirPods

Apple has been uncharacteristically frequent with its firmware updates for its AirPods product lines. The relatively high tempo of updates has continued with yet another AirPods firmware update.

Rolled out on Monday, the latest firmware updates are for the AirPods Pro 2 with both Lightning and USB-C charging cases, as well as both of the AirPods 4 models.


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iPhone 14 Pro prototype reveals the humble beginnings of Apple's haptic button project

A newly-discovered iPhone 14 Pro prototype features one of the earliest known incarnations of Apple's scrapped haptic button project.


An iPhone 14 Pro featuring Apple's Bongo design was recently discovered.

Back in July of 2024, AppleInsider published exclusive imagery of a prototype iPhone 15 Pro Max equipped with Apple's long-rumored haptic buttons. Developed under the codename Project Bongo, the haptic buttons were supposed to make their debut in 2023 but never ended up on mass-production units.




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Power press: Fixes for Apple's oddly-placed Mac mini button

Apple's decision to place the power button of the M4 Mac mini underneath has been questioned by users. In some cases, they've come up with their own "solutions" to the problem.


Mac mini power button

The introduction of the M4 Mac mini was welcomed by critics, with the already small Mac made to be even smaller. Getting to that size meant there had to be a compromise, and that took the form of an awkward power button placement.

Rather than at the rear, the button is instead underneath the corner of the Mac mini's enclosure. It's in a position that you have to lift or tilt the Mac mini to access it, which can be awkward for people with larger digits.


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Apple's smart display with smart home AI focus predicted for March 2025

The pivot from Apple Car set the stage for bigger investments in the smart home, and the initial products from that shift could be launching as soon as March according to a new rumor.


Apple could release an iPad-like home hub with AI and smart home features

Apple has offered smart home options since 2014 with the launch of HomeKit. Beyond Siri integrations, HomePod, and few product category additions over the years, the company's investment in the area hasn't been as strong as some of its competitors.

That could change as soon as March with the launch of a new smart display that isn't an iPad, doesn't have an App Store, and is voice-first. This device would be a precursor to the rumored display with a robotic arm that's been rumored since Apple Car was abandoned.


Rumor Score: ???? Possible


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Bluetti's new Elite 200 portable power station provides 17 years of charging

Check out the latest from Bluetti with an exclusive discount on the Elite 200 V2 portable power station capable of generating reliable 2 kWh power for 17 years.


Bluetti Elite 200 V2 is rated for 17-years of use - Image credit: Bluetti

Bluetti is an innovator in the home battery backup space that's been pushing the limits of consumer backup power solutions. The company offers some of the best portable power station units that serve you everywhere from the campground to your home during a power outage.

Tuesday, Bluetti has unveiled the latest in its lineup — the Elite 200 V2. It is a 2 kWh portable power station that is rated for 6,000 life cycles, which equates to over 17 years.


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Demon cast out through prayer

The Transform Surflink team prayed for a woman suffering from demon possession, and the demon came out.




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God provides for Hanta to join an OM outreach

Hanta, a committed young Christian from a rural village in Madagascar, learns that if she’s willing to obey God, He provides a way.




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Waves of prayer envelop Madagascar

The OM Madagascar team mobilises the Malagasy church for prayer through radio programmes and SMS messages.




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Project Namana: reaching out a hand of friendship

Starting a Christian micro-finance programme has been a long-time dream for OM Madagascar. In partnership with OM Hong Kong, this will soon become a reality.




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New hope found through Project Namana

Project Namana is OM Madagascar's microfinance project designed to empower the marginalised people in the city.




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Perline of great price

Since joining OM’s Namana Project, one couple has developed a successful business, built their own home and can give their children an education.




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The well(ness) project

A well is built in the village of Tsimihevo, Madagascar, improving the standard of living for the whole community.




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Spreading the gospel

Siniore desires for her family and friends to know Christ’s love as she does. After a training, she took what she learnt and put it into practice.




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News24 Business | Eskom back with unbundled tariff proposal

Eskom has proposed a raft of changes to its tariff structure, including a fee for grid connection.




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A practical tribute to Dave and Joy Thomas

The OM Ships’ Thomas Guesthouse in South Carolina, USA, was dedicated to Dave and Joy Thomas, faithful members of OM Ships for 40 years.




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Freedom Climbers press on for the oppressed

The Freedom Climbers remain encouraged through increasing altitudes and dropping temperatures as they continue upward to Mt. Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar Peak.




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Human initiative meets divine provision

An underprivileged young man succeeds in building a future as God brings encounters with the right people at the right moments.




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You are God’s answer to our prayers!

Two Moldovan church planters desperately seek help for a local outreach. God sends a Love Moldova team in response to their prayers.




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A church planter, called from a prison cell

Moldovan OM worker Petru Castraveț talks about his church planting ministry after God’s call reached him in a Romanian prison cell.




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The most precious gift

Bibles and prayer were the most appreciated gifts Love Moldova outreach teams gave the old, the poor and the abandoned.




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A double answer to prayer

The Bus4Life provided a long-desired Bible for an old lady, opened doors to community leaders and encourageed isolated church planters and small congregations of believers.




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God prepares the way

A trekking team in Moldova encourages two local believers and discover they found God through a team member’s father ten years before.




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Indigenous protests cause serious problems for OM Panama

OM Panama team members struggle to continue ministry as the Gnöbe Buglé people protest and bring the country to a halt.




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Panama begins the process of recovery

After a week of tensions between government and the indigenous inhabitants, Panamá is on the road to recovery.




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Protection and forgiveness

A man goes from being sought by gangsters to being sought by God.




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Small group, big prayer

A change of plans for OM Panama volunteers leads to a powerful prayer meeting.




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Surprise results when young Christians are godly

How a team of young Christians’ actions and love for each other can impact other people.




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Camel and donkey preach the gospel to thousands

OM Ireland's two multi-media puppet shows perform over 75 times in schools around Ireland. The gospel message is expected to be heard by thousands.




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Prayerful obedience

Sent from OM Ireland, the Fitzgibbon family followed God's call on their lives to Russia and back.




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Pub prayers for revival

“Looking around that pub at the various people enjoying their tea, I started really thinking about what he’d said,” Hannah remembers. “Praying for revival…In a country that many have come to learn is spiritually dark, have we given up on praying for the people? Has the belief in revival died, or are we still trusting that God can move in a mighty way?”




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Three guitars on the promenade

A group of believers worshiping Jesus in public leads to the opportunity to share the Gospel with a young, religious Jew.




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‘God really answers our prayer?’

A Bible study led by OM team members prompts a special prayer...and God answers!




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God provides during medical outreach in Guatemala

When specific medicine is not available during a medical outreach, OM Guatemala sees God miraculously provide for one mother in need.




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No coincidence: an answer to prayer

Puerto Barrios, Guatemala :: Logos Hope is welcomed by the mayor, who believes the ship brings what the city needs.




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Lynchee Buakham (Thailand) Profile

Name: Lynchee Buakham Home: Chaing Rai,Thailand Born in: April 1983 Joined OM Ships: January 2013 Previous employment: Marketing assistant Current job on board: Hotel Services team member




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Simple ways to a profound love

Singapore :: A Frenchman makes friends with a community of foreign workers in Singapore.




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The precious stone

Former Logos Hope port volunteer Swens Wong discovers God’s creativity in his cake-baking business and uses his creations, and story, to bring God glory.




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Praying for the prisoners

Prison ministry in Ntaja, Malawi is reaching out to prisoners and guards alike; planting seeds and bearing fruit.




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Paralysis provides platform to preach

Miraculous healing from sudden paralysis gives an OM worker opportunity to preach the gospel in a community.




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Variety of healing prayer

As the women's team goes out to pray and encourage believers, a woman in hospital and a young man experience Him first hand.




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A walk of prayer

An OM Pakistan team and local believers carry out a prayer walk through the city in spite of fear of opposition.




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Tales of encouragement and prayer

As OM teams spread out across Pakistan, they witness God’s work in people's lives through encouragement, prayer and God’s Word.




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Open doors to God who answers prayer 

As OM Pakistan teams go door-to-door, they make a difference to the lives of two families who see how God changes their situations through prayer.




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Practical love for the hurting

OM Pakistan encourages a believing doctor, and through their support a young woman hears about the One who brings true comfort.




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Prayer changes hearts

An OM team in Pakistan regularly visits families to share God’s Word and pray for them, and sometimes they witness God change the families’ lives.




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Repairing smiles in the Odessa province

A team of dentists and volunteers recently visited an orphanage in the Odessa province to fix 75 young smiles.




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Easter puppet outreach in Vinnitsa province

In the weeks around Easter, the OM team in Vinnitsa reached out with a gospel puppet show to more than 1,500 people.




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Godly provision

A lady visits a women's conference during the OM Mexico July outreach and finds the doctor she needs.




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Imagination and prayer

Young Mexicans are challenged to do their part in missions during a conference in August, in which OM participated.




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The prettiest thing

Children from broken families in Mexico celebrate Christmas together.