Cult of Mac Magazine: Everything we think we know about this year’s iPhones, and more!

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In this week's Cult of Mac Magazine: Apple is set to unleash its newest iPhones on the world in just a couple weeks and based on the rumors, these will be the most lust-worthy phones to ever come out of Cupertino.
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In this week’s Cult of Mac Magazine: Apple is set to unleash its newest iPhones on the world in just a couple weeks and based on the rumors, these will be the most lust-worthy phones to ever come out of Cupertino.

Not only will the 2018 iPhone lineup include the biggest iPhone display Apple’s ever made, it will also be more colorful and more expensive than ever. We’ve been keeping our pulse on all the rumors leading up to Apple’s big September 12 unveiling and have a pretty solid idea on what’s coming through the pipeline.

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Cult of Mac Magazine, Issue 260

iPhone XEverything we think we know about new iPhones
Judging by the latest rumors, these will be the most lust-worthy phones to ever come out of Cupertino. Here’s what to expect from the Sept. 12 iPhone event.

iphone xLeaked images of iPhone Xs & Apple Watch Series 4 surface
Apple fans won’t have to wait until the company’s event on September 12 to see the new goodies Apple plans to unleash on the world this year. Images of the new iPhone Xs and the Apple Watch 4 have leaked online.

siriSiri is the best way to search photos on iPhone
Siri is useless for a lot of things, but when it works, it can be a real timesaver. For instance, you can use Siri to perform powerful searches for photos in your iPhone or iPad photo library. Here’s how.

labor day saleLabor Day sale: Save up to 40% on Apple Watch bands
Reap massive savings on great Apple Watch bands, chargers and accessories during the Cult of Mac Watch Store’s biggest sale to date!

survival strapsHands-on with Survival Straps’ paracord Apple Watch bands
Survival Straps’ paracord Apple Watch bands are a big hit with Watch Store customers. These custom-made bands are the real deal, made with military-grade materials and great craftsmanship — yet the unboxing experience isn’t what we expected.

ios 11Use iOS 12’s cool new selfie filters and AR stickers
You’ve long been able to take photos inside the Messages app on your iPhone, sending pictures directly into conversations without saving them to your camera roll first. But in iOS 12, things get way better.

measureUse Apple’s new app to measure almost anything
iOS 12 brings a new app called Measure that lets you use your iPhone’s camera to gauge distances instead of breaking out a tape measure or ruler. Here’s how this extremely useful app works.

adobeMaster Adobe’s creative software with these 11 courses
If you work with visual media, you’ve got to deal with Adobe. The company’s creative applications are fundamental in the world of digital photography, video, web design and more. So getting an affordable education in Adobe’s creative suite is a can’t-miss opportunity.

computersScore 11-course education in computer science
Coding, app development and computer science in general are some of the most marketable skills you can earn. So it’s easy to wish you’d studied computer science in college. But if you didn’t, this massive bundle of lessons can help you get caught up.

PowerUpCapacious portable battery pulls triple duty
The PowerUp Battery sports three USB ports and a massive 11,000mAh capacity. That’s enough juice to charge a tablet and two phones simultaneously, keeping your crew juiced through the day.

MoodoControl the way your home smells from your iPhone
It was only a matter of time until someone made a smart scent dispenser. Moodo is a brainy home fragrance box that lets you control how your home smells from your iPhone or smart speaker.

UE BoomBoom 3 crams ‘magic’ features into iridescent package
Like a cute iMac G3 blossoming into a “simply breathtaking” iMac G4, Ultimate Ears’ awesome Bluetooth speakers just morphed into something even more wonderful. Now they pack a Magic Button!

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