How to take on Mega Gengar in Pokémon Go

Mega Gengar is coming back to Mega Raids in Pokémon Go!

Mega Evolution has arrived in Pokémon Go and with it, Mega Raids! A whole new class of Raids, Mega Raids let you and your friends challenge a Mega Evolved Pokémon. These are some of the most challenging Raids yet, but we here at iMore got your back! Mega Gengar is back and we have everything you need to know to take on its Mega Raid. And be sure to check out our best Pokémon Go accessories so you can be fully equipped on your Pokémon Journey!

Who is Mega Gengar in Pokémon Go?

The Mega Evolution of Gen I’s Ghost and Poison type, Gengar, Mega Gengar isn’t just an incredibly strong Mega Pokémon, but also a big fan favorite. It’s easy to see why; just look at him! A mischievous prankster, Gengar hides in the shadows of people and Pokémon alike. It also can fly, possess others, and even absorbs the warmth from its surroundings, literally chilling the air.

In Pokémon Go, Mega Gengar is one of the most valuable Pokémon …

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M2 MacBook Pro hits 108 degrees C and exposes ’severe throttling’

Is this a worrying sign?

What you need to know

One M2 MacBook Pro user says they’ve peaked their machine at 108 degrees Celsius.
Exporting 8K RAW footage led to severe overheating issues and heavy throttling of the M2 chip.
They’ve said that cooling on the Mac is problematic and that this doesn’t bode well for the MacBook Air.

One user says they’ve managed to take their M2 MacBook Pro to the absolute limit, taking their device to 108 degrees Celsius and severe levels of processor throttling.

The quite worrying revelation comes from Max Tech’s Vadim Yuryev, who took to Twitter this week stating:

We discovered SEVERE thermal throttling with Apple’s new M2 MacBook Pro, proving that it needs a BETTER cooling system with two fans instead of one.
We exported 8K Canon RAW and saw temps hit 108°C, more than we’ve ever seen on a Mac, even an Intel Mac.

Yuryev said the issues for the MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022) got even worse however, with its single fan maxed out at 7200R…

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Three new App Store Greats are coming to Apple Arcade in July

What you need to know

Apple Arcade is getting three new App Store greats in July.
My Bowling 3D+, Samorost 3+, and Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD+ will all debut over the next few weeks.
You’ll need an Apple Arcade subscription to play

More Apple Arcade games are on the horizon.

Apple Arcade subscribers have three new App Store Greats to look forward to in July, with a range of titles making their Apple Arcade debut.

By releasing Apple Arcade versions of popular App Store games, Apple gives gamers the chance to enjoy existing titles with all ads and in-app purchases stripped out. That’s always a good thing and the lack of anything that can get in the way of fun is something that makes Apple Arcade games so accessible. Over the course of the next few weeks, subscribers can look forward to My Bowling 3D+, Samorost 3+, and Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD+ all hitting the App Store.

Let’s dive in and see what’s coming!

My Bowling 3D+ — July 1

Bowling is always a fun pastime and now you …

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Apple’s App Store to support alternative payments in South Korea

”This entitlement allows apps distributed on the App Store solely in South Korea the ability to provide an alternative in-app payment processing option.”

What you need to know

Apple is making a huge change to its App Store in South Korea.
Developers and users can now take advantage of alternative App Store payments.
It means users can make purchases using systems other than in-app purchases.

Apple is making a huge change to the App Store in South Korea, and will now let developers offer alternative payment methods within apps for purchases.

The company announced Thursday:

The Telecommunications Business Act in South Korea was recently amended to mandate that apps distributed by app market operators in South Korea be allowed to offer an alternative payment processing option within their apps. To comply with this law, developers can use the StoreKit External Purchase Entitlement. This entitlement allows apps distributed on the App Store solely in South Korea the ability to …

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Apple’s M2 MacBook Air pre-order date is reportedly just days away

What you need to know

Apple’s M2 MacBook Air is reportedly going on sale on July 15.
Pre-orders for the new MacBook Air are thought to be set for July 8.
The new machine is the first MacBook Air with M2 Apple silicon and a new look.

July 15 is said to be the day.

Apple’s hotly-anticipated M2-powered MacBook Air will reportedly go on sale as soon as July 15, according to a new report.

With the Apple M2 13-inch MacBook Pro already out in the wild, many are waiting for the redesigned MacBook Air to become available. The machine features an all-new look, notch and all, and is set to become a popular product in Apple’s lineup.

Now, citing a retail source, MacRumors claims that the new MacBook Air will go on sale on July 15, with pre-orders kicking off a week prior — July 8.

This will not only be the first major redesign for the MacBook Air in a while, but it’ll also be the most powerful thanks to that new M2 chip. Apple promises all-day battery life and speedy performance thanks…

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Jämförelse: Så står sig Apples M2 mot samtliga M1-chipp

Vi har testat Apples senaste Mac-processor och jämför den med samtliga chipp i M1-familjen.

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Google makes it easier to switch from iPhone to Android

What you need to know

Google has announced that it is expanding compatibility for the Switch to Android app on iOS.
The app is now supported by all Android 12 phones.

Google wants to make it easier to switch to Android from iPhone.

If you’ve been thinking about leaving iMore and heading over to Android Central, Google wants to help you do it.

Today, the company announced that the Switch to Android app on iOS is now rolling out support for all smartphones running Android 12. The company says that, with the app, users will be able to choose between connecting a cable between their two phones or doing the entire transfer wirelessly.

Starting today, support for the Switch to Android app on iOS is rolling out to all Android 12 phones, so you can move over some important information from your iPhone to your new Android seamlessly. Once you’ve got your new Android phone, follow our easy setup instructions to go through the data transfer process. You’ll be prompted to connect your …

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Apple seeds the fourth public beta of iOS 15.6

Are you eager for iOS 15? You can get the public beta right now, here’s how!

iOS 15 is here with new refinements and features that will need to be tested thoroughly before the software is released to the public in the fall. While there is normally a developer beta, Apple also wants regular users to test things out before it’s released to the masses.

Are you one of those users who likes to take some risks and get the latest and greatest before it reaches the general public? Here’s how to get set up with the iOS 15 public beta on your best iPhone (make sure to check device compatibility first).

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What’s new in iOS 15?

June 29, 2022: Apple launches fourth public beta for iOS 15.6

Apple has released the fourth iOS 15.6 public beta….

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Apple launches the Community+ program

What you need to know

Apple has launched the Community+ program.
The program offers top members of the Apple Support community extra perks.
It’s unclear exactly what those perks are.

Apple is giving back to the community.

If you’ve ever explored the Apple Support website with a question, you’ve likely stumbled upon the forums where members of the Apple community have lent a helping hand to someone else that also solved your issue.

Today, Apple announced the Community+ program, a new initiative where the top members of the community will be elevated to a new level of contributor on the Apple Support forums.

In the Apple Support Community, we recognize when a member’s positive attitude, expertise, and curiosity to explore new solutions make a big impact in our community. That’s why we created the global Apple Community+ program to honor and celebrate these members! Each year, we invite a small group of contributors from the highest levels of the community to join the program….

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Apple has released Safari Technology Preview 148

What you need to know

Apple has released Safari Technology Preview 148.
Safari Technology Preview is Apple’s experimental browser available for developers and end-users alike.
The update is only for users running macOS Ventura or macOS Monterey.

Test out the latest and greatest that Safari has to offer.

The latest version of Safari Technology Preview is here.

Today, Apple released Safari Technology Preview 148. The latest version doesn’t include any major features that end-users will notice but does include a number of notable updates for the underlying technology that powers the browser.

The latest version of Safari Technology Preview is an experimental version of Safari for users running a Mac that currently have the beta of macOS Ventura or macOS Monterey installed. The preview allows developers and the generally curious to test out the latest and greatest features of Apple’s browser and provide feedback to the company before the public version goes live for everyone else.

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