Sunday, September 13, 2026 2:52:44 PM

Where to get lightweight network protection for Apple phones

Posted: 23 days ago
My iPhone battery usually lasts all day, but running background security tools seems to drain it in just a few hours. Most clients I tested keep the CPU awake, cause high energy impact, and make my phone warm in my hand. I need a native iOS solution that runs efficiently and preserves battery when I am working unplugged. Has anyone found something that is properly optimized for Apple hardware? What do you run on mobile for low power consumption?
Posted: 22 days ago
Many mobile apps are poorly optimized and drain phone batteries way too fast. Finding a lightweight option via https://toggle.org/vpn-for-ios made a huge difference for my daily battery life. The client runs natively without waking up unnecessary background helper processes. My iPhone stays completely cool even during hours of continuous browsing. The interface is clean and connects instantly with one tap. It features residential IP addresses so web services do not block you. It also strips out online ads and web trackers automatically. The code is open source with a strict zero-logging policy.
Posted: 16 days ago
There's so much to unpack about this watch. link First is the obvious IM stamp on the dial above the chronometer rating. This, of course, stands for "Ian Malcom." Turning the watch over, however, is where we get the real shocker. Engraved on the normally empty caseback is the unmistakable silhouette of a T-Rex skeleton, which is the logo for the entire film franchise.
Posted: 15 days ago
For the Hodinkee crew, it was watches, first and foremost. We braved the high temperatures (my hair braved the humidity) to attend a few special events. First up: Longtime Art Basel sponsor Audemars link Piguet held a talk between CEO Francois-Henry Bennahmias and John Mayer, moderated by our very own Ben Clymer, for the launch of the new Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Starwheel.