iPhone 18 Pro Impressions, Aqara FP400 Hands On, & New App Updates

Andrew O’Hara recaps a packed week of Apple launches, hands-on impressions with the new iPhone 18 Pro models and Apple Watch features, and the latest smart home news that actually matters for daily use. He also digs into new beta changes, battery tracking tools, smarter security features, and several interesting product updates from IKEA, Govee, and Aqara.
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• HomeBatteries App (apps.apple.com/us/app/homebatteries-for-homeki…)
• Aqara FP400 (amazon.com/dp/B0GTLBBTQF/?tag=apinsiderpod-20)
• Ostation 2 Pro Battery Charger (amazon.com/dp/B0G2WVKZRG/r?th=1&tag=apinsi…)
• Govee Wallwash Table Lamp (amazon.com/dp/B0H7XFH5WK/?tag=apinsiderpod-20)
• Govee Ball Lights (amazon.com/dp/B0H5JN78YW/?tag=apinsiderpod-20)
• IKEA DUBBELKISEL Cabinet Light Driver (ikea.com/se/en/p/dubbelkisel-driver-for-wirele…)
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