Is the iPhone 11's new U1 chip the wireless foundation of the future?

Plus, a history of the Pebble and the unexpected rise of the Rebble. No Images? Click here What's inside Apple's new U1 chip? Confirmed: Apple developed their own tech for the new U1 chip in the iPhone 11. It's currently being used for AirDrop, but we think that's just the beginning. A handful of industry experts weighed in on its potential future uses.   Read our deep DU1ve       Pebble watches are rising from the dead Where most manufacturers stop supporting a device after it reaches a certain age, the Rebble Alliance keeps about 200,000 Pebble smartwatches running—years after they were supposed to be dead. Rebble without a cause     Happy International Repair Day! Join fixers across the world in celebrating at one of over 250 events taking place today. But first, read how repair is sweeping the globe:    Monday is a big day for Right to Repair  Massachusetts' Right to Repair bill made it to Committee! According to VICE, Monday's hearing in Boston will be the largest and most high-profile yet. How you can help   The woman behind the Repair Café movement  The first Repair Café in Amsterdam turned 10 this week. We talked to founder Martine Postma about how her passion for repair has changed over time. Meet Martine Postma   We're giving away $50,000 in iFixit tools!  Repair Cafés and other spaces are great places to learn new repair skills. To help the community grow, we're giving away $50,000 in tools to 100 lucky repair groups! How to apply   iFixit 1330 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA Thanks for subscribing to the iFixit Newsletter.   Like    Tweet    Forward  Preferences  |  Unsubscribe