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All this week on Cult of Mac, Graham Bower's been reviewing the best running apps for Apple Watch. And, now we bring them to you!
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We’ve got a jam-packed issue this week including a rundown of six running apps for Apple Watch. See which one comes out on top!

In this week’s issue of Cult of Mac Magazine, you’ll find that story and more. Get the latest on iPhone 8’s Touch ID. Find out everything new with Siri in iOS 11 update. And discover five apps that keep you safe while traveling. Get your free subscription to Cult of Mac Magazine from iTunes. Or read on for this week’s top stories.

Cult of Mac Magazine, Issue 202

running appWhat’s the best Apple Watch running app?
Over the past three months, I’ve run more than a thousand kilometers testing these apps in real-world running conditions, and now it’s time to reveal which one earns pride of place on my sweaty wrist.

 


xperiaiPhone 8’s Touch ID could have a surprising new home
We’re all wondering where Apple will place Touch ID on the iPhone 8, with the physical Home button set to disappear in favor of a larger display.

 


siriEverything new with Siri in iOS 11
Siri often gets dinged for being stupid, but significant upgrades in iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra make Apple’s AI assistant smarter than ever. Here’s a brief look at everything new with Siri in iOS 11.

 



iphone travel

Change these settings to save data when you travel
Today on Tech Travel Tips, we’ll look at ways to stop your iPhone and iPad from using up all your data in the first few days of your vacation.


travel apps5 apps that keep you safe while traveling
Using public Wi-Fi is just about the worst thing you can do with your devices when you travel. Fortunately, there are ways to protect yourself — and they’re cheap and easy.

 

 


ios 10iOS 10.3.3 update eliminates serious Wi-Fi vulnerability
This release fixes a serious vulnerability in the Wi-Fi chips used in iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, which allows an attacker to remotely take control of your device over a wireless network.

 



hacking
Apple issues security updates for all devices
Apple issued a laundry list of updates on most of its operating systems to resolve what appears to be security soft spots.

 

 

 


tech travel tips

Tips to help you relive your great vacation
We share our photos with friends and family while we’re still on the beach, then forget about them. But we can, and probably should, make a little effort to preserve our vacation memories. And — you guessed it — there are apps for that.


double tour
Customization is key with tailor-made bands
The Double Tour and all of OleksynPrannyk’s bands are completely customizable. Best yet, the entire collection is available now in Cult of Mac’s Watch Store. You will love this band.

 

 

 

 


fader dronePerform fun special ops with this sleek minidrone

Drones are awesome. However, they can also be big, complicated and expensive. The Fader Stealth Drone proves they can also be small, sleek and simple to use.

 

cultcast
Why Apple’s making an iPhone Pro

This week on The CultCast: Why Apple’s making an iPhone Pro, a tech-packed cutting-edge phone that will showcase what Cupertino is capable of. Plus: Genius Bar jackpot.

 

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