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Charge Your iPhone on the Go With This $71 MagSafe Battery Pack

That’s $28 less than what it would cost you from Apple directly and the lowest price we’ve seen to date.

Considering that your phone also functions as your GPS, calendar wallet and much more, getting caught with a dead battery can throw a serious wrench in your day. Fortunately, there are portable battery packs that are designed to prevent that, and if you’re an iPhone user, right now you can pick one up for less. Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart are currently offering $28 off Apple’s MagSafe battery pack, dropping the price down to just $71. Not all retailers have a clear-cut expiration for this deal, but discounts on Apple devices and accessories rarely last for long. We’d recommend getting your order in soon if you’re hoping to grab one at this price.

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This MagSafe battery pack is perfect for those busy days where you don’t have a chance to plug your phone in and wait for it to recharge. With built-in magnets, it stays attached and perfectly aligned on the back of your iPhone 12 for wireless charging on the go. According to Apple, it can hold enough juice to recharge your base model iPhone 12, 13 or 14 up to 60%, or up to 40% on the larger Plus andPro Max models. Plus, it can deliver even faster charging, up to 20W, when connected to a Lightning cable and power adapter. This battery pack isn’t the only helpful MagSafe iPhone attachment, either. Check out our roundup of all the best MagSafe accessories, including grips, stands, wallets and more, to help make the most of your Apple phone.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Might Come in 5G and 4G Cellular Models

If the rumor proves true, the 5G Galaxy Watch Ultra would rival the 5G-enabled $799 Apple Watch Ultra 3 that debuted last fall.

Samsung’s next high-end Galaxy Watch could support faster 5G speeds, but if this leak is true, it will depend on where you live. The rumored Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 might come in 5G and 4G cellular models, with availability for each smartwatch depending on the country.

According to the Dutch website Galaxy Club (and spotted by SamMobile), Samsung’s servers may have revealed a series of model numbers that point to 5G, 4G and Wi-Fi-enabled editions of the next Galaxy Watch Ultra, which would succeed the original model that debuted in 2024.

A representative for Samsung did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The Galaxy Club website speculates that the 5G edition would be sold in the US and Korean markets, while the 4G edition would sell in the rest of the world. In the US, a 5G version of the Galaxy Watch Ultra would rival the 5G-enabled $799 Apple Watch Ultra 3, which debuted last fall. The 4G edition would have broader compatibility worldwide, since the earlier network is far more established.

It will likely be a few months until we hear anything official about the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Samsung typically unveils its new watches in the summer alongside its Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip foldable phones. Last year, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Watch 8 and the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, but otherwise left the prior 2024 Ultra in the lineup for those looking for a larger 47mm smartwatch.

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Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 8, #1032

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for April 8, No. 1032.

Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles.

Today’s NYT Connections puzzle is kind of tough. The purple category is a fun one, once you see the connection. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.

The Times has a Connections Bot, like the one for Wordle. Go there after you play to receive a numeric score and to have the program analyze your answers. Players who are registered with the Times Games section can now nerd out by following their progress, including the number of puzzles completed, win rate, number of times they nabbed a perfect score and their win streak.

Read more: Hints, Tips and Strategies to Help You Win at NYT Connections Every Time

Hints for today’s Connections groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: In the group.

Green group hint: Appearance details.

Blue group hint: Often found in gyms.

Purple group hint: They help you see.