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Schmigadoon! season 2 trailer visits sexy musicals of the ’60s and ’70s

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After the lighthearted musicals of 'Schmigadoon!' season 1, fans will need to adjust for darker and sexier fare in season 2.
Schmigadoon! season 2 won't be quite like season 1.
Photo: Apple TV+

After the lighthearted musicals of the first season of Schmigadoon!, fans of the Apple TV+ series will need to adjust for darker and sexier fare in season two. The first trailer shows the upcoming episodes will be set in a new town, where everyone lives in a musical from the 1960s or 1970s.

Watch the just-released Schmigadoon! season two trailer to see what’s coming to Apple TV+ in April.

Brighten up your iPhone with new wallpaper coming with yellow iPhone 14

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iPhone 14 in yellow
Your can now put Apple's wallpaper from the yellow iPhone 14 on your own handset.
Image: Apple

Anyone who just can’t wait for the newly announced yellow iPhone 14 can at least put Apple’s wallpaper for the upcoming handset on their current device.

The same is also true for those who simply like yellow and green.

Keep your AirPods 3 safe in this rugged carabiner case cover from SwitchEasy [Review] ★★★★

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SwitchEasy Odyssey Rugged Utility Protective AirPod 3 Case review★★★★
Protect your AirPods 3 charging case with this rugged case cover from SwitchEasy.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

The SwitchEasy Odyssey Rugged Utility Protective Case shields your AirPods 3 from scratches and helps prevent accidental loss. Surprisingly, it does not interfere with wireless charging.

I’ve carried the case cover on multiple vacations. It stood up to the real world very well. And the product is currently on sale at 20% off.

iPhone 14’s Emergency SOS via satellite service expands to 6 more countries

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Apple launches free Emergency SOS via satellite on all iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models
iPhone 14 users will soon be able to get emergency help via satellite in ten European countries.
Photo: Apple/Cult of Mac

Half a dozen additional European countries will soon gain access to the iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via satellite feature. It was already available in six countries around the world.

It allows users away from cellular networks to reach out for help from almost anywhere … as long as the local emergency services are prepared for the satellite service.

Apple tipsters can’t agree on 15-inch MacBook Air release window

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15-inch MacBook Air rumor
A 15-inch MacBook Air has been the topic of many leaks.
Photo: Apple/Cult of Mac

Multiple sources concur that the first ever 15-inch MacBook Air will launch in the coming months. What they don’t agree on is exactly what month that will be.

One very reliable source says the largest MacBook Air ever will be out in April, but an equally reliable one says it might not debut until summer.

tvOS 16.3.3 fixes pesky remote bug on latest Apple TV 4K

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Apple TV 4K with Siri Remote
The Siri Remote should once again communicate with your 2022 Apple TV 4K.
Photo: Apple/Cult of Mac

Apple released tvOS 16.3.3 on Monday, but it makes only a single change: it fixes a connection bug that’s caused problems with the Siri Remote since the latest Apple TV 4K version debuted in late 2022.

The update is available only for that model. Users of other versions shouldn’t waste time looking for it.

Microsoft makes Outlook for Mac free for everyone

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Microsoft makes Outlook for Mac free for everyone
A subscription is no longer required to use Microsoft's Outlook for Mac.
Photo: Microsoft

Microsoft no longer charges for Outlook for Mac. It’s free to use, no subscription fee required.

The macOS app can be used with a variety of email account types, including iCloud and Gmail. And the software handles both email and calendar.

Explore the deep mystery of the Silo in first trailer

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Explore the deep mystery of the 'Silo'
In Silo, if the lies don't kill you, the truth will.
Photo: Apple TV+

Apple TV+ just released the first trailer for Silo, an upcoming a drama series based on a bestselling trilogy of dystopian novels.

In the series, a few thousand people are left on earth hiding in a mile-deep silo. But what if everything they’ve ever been told about the outside world is a lie?

Leaked screen panels for iPhone 15 show the end of the notch

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Leaked screen panels for iPhone 15 show the end of the notch
Ding dong, the notch is dead.
Screenshot: Bilibili, Douyin

The iPhone notch is about to disappear. A video allegedly featuring the screen panels for the upcoming iPhone 15 series leaked out showing the cutout that’s been a prominent part of Apple handsets since 2017 will soon be a thing of the past.

The new plan: Dynamic Island for everyone.

Shrinking and Sharper both find large audiences for Apple TV+

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The thriller 'Sharper' has been a hit ever since the film debuted on Apple TV+.
Photo: Apple

The comedy series Shrinking continues its streak of being among the most popular shows on any streaming service. It made the top list for all of February, and continues to hold on to its audience.

And the recently released neo-noir thriller Sharper is also proving to be popular.

Both are available now to Apple TV+ subscribers.

6 reasons you should be spinning your way through Sp!ng

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6 reasons you should be spining your way through 'Sp!ng'
Flip your way through a moving maze in Sp!ng.
Screenshot: SMG Studios

Sp!ng challenges players to maneuver through a vertical maze while collecting gems. It’s easy to learn — you play with a single finger. The game can be exciting or relaxing, depending on how you play.

This offering from SMG Studio is one of my favorites on Apple Arcade. Here are six reasons why I think you’ll like it, too.

Yellow iPhone 14 might be right around the corner

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Yellow iPhone 14 might be right around the corner
Maybe replace the Apple with a banana?
Concept: Apple/Cult of Mac

Apple is reportedly close to adding a new color option to a couple of models in the iPhone 14 series. The latest iOS handset in a yellow casing might be out this spring. No other changes are expected.

It’s not unprecedented: New green options were added to the iPhone 13 Pro models in 2022, months after the products had reached the market.

Enjoy some light, charming fun with Kimono Cats

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Enjoy some light, charming fun with 'Kimono Cats'
Kids can relax while having fun with the latest addition to Apple Arcade.
Image: HumaNature Studios

Choose your cat and their feline friend then wander through a Japanese “matsuri” festival playing mini games in Kimono Cats. Intended for children, it’s both charming and easy to play.

The game debuted Friday on Apple Arcade, and there are versions for a wide variety of Apple computers.

Armor up all your Apple gear with new Mandalorian cases

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Armor up all your Apple gear with new 'Mandalorian' cases
This is the way.
Photo: Casetify

With The Mandalorian season 3 thrilling viewers, Casetify is about to launch a collection of cases for iPhone and AirPods that celebrate everyone’s favorite space bounty hunter and his little green friend.

The selection of designs is extensive, and also includes MacBook and iPad cases, MagSafe wallets, wireless chargers and more — all emblazoned with Mando-themed images.

Prehistoric Planet dino documentary season 2 thunders toward Apple TV+

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'Prehistoric Planet' dino documentary season 2 thunders toward Apple TV+
Tarchia, a type of large Ankylosauri, are featured in Prehistoric Planet season 2.
Photo: Apple TV+

Dinosaurs are extinct but the epic documentary series Prehistoric Planet certainly is not. Its second season is scheduled to stomp onto Apple TV+ in May.

Get ready for fresh episodes about Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the largest ankylosaurids and other amazing archosaurs that are gone but not forgotten.

Apple shutters N.C. store after nearby shootings

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Apple retail store closed after multiple nearby shootings
Apple Northlake Mall shut down forever on Wednesday.
Photo: Apple

An Apple retail store in Charlotte, North Carolina has closed its doors, reportedly because there were too many shootings nearby.

The Mac-maker says it plans to replace it with a new Charlotte store in 2024.

Tests go on of iPhone security-fix system that doesn’t require full iOS updates

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Tests go on of iPhone bug-fix system that doesn’t require full iOS updates
Apple wants to be able to patch iOS without the hassle of a full system software update.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Apple sent developers a “Rapid Security Response” bug patch for the iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 betas. This is part of an ongoing series of tests on a system that will eventually allow Apple to quickly fix security problems without requiring a full OS update.

Testing started in November 2022.

Apple boosts iPhone, Mac and iPad trade-in values

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MacBook, iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch
Users of many Apple computers can trade them in for cash.
Photo: Apple

Apple bumped how much it will pay for trading in used products. An iPhone 13 series model now brings in as much as $600, a previous-generation iPad Air is worth up to $320, while the trade-in value for a MacBook Pro is as much as $730.

The payouts have increased up to $160 when compared to what Apple was offering last week.

One year in, Amazon Luna+ cloud gaming is fun but limited [Review]

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Amazon Luna brings console-quality games to iOS and iPadOS.
Amazon Luna+ lets Mac, iPad and iPhone play console games. The technology is brilliant -- game selection is less so.
Image: Amazon

You don’t need a console to play console games. Amazon Luna+ lets Mac, iPad and iPhone play top-quality titles with an external controller.

It’s been exactly a year since the cloud-gaming service launched, so I revisited Luna+ to see how it’s evolved. There’s a lot to like, but some significant limitations too.

Apple remains committed to completely dumping Intel chips

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Why the Mac Pro might lack upgradable RAM and eGPUs
The 2023 Mac Pro won't be simply the 2019 model with an M-series processor. But it is expected soon.
Image: Cult of Mac

A high-level Apple executive says an upgraded Mac Pro is on the way, even if he did so in a backhanded way.

The company’s VP of Worldwide Product Marketing said in an interview that his company has “a clear goal to transition fully to Apple silicon.” That’s an oblique reference to the Mac Pro, the only macOS computer still running an Intel processor. A replacement with an Apple M-series chip could be out in mere weeks.

Connect 3 displays to any Mac with these new docking stations

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Connect 3 displays to any Mac with these new docking stations
The Plugable UD-768PDZ (at left) and UD-3900PDH are USB-C docks that add up to three external displays to a Mac.
Photo: Plugable

Plugable expanded its product line with two new triple display USB-C docking stations. These can add three screens even to Macs that are ordinarily limited to one external monitor.

The UD-3900PDH and UD-768PDZ docks also feature additional ports, including USB-A, Ethernet and SD card readers.

These tiny robots are actually a charger and a Bluetooth speaker

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Power your devices with GravaStar Alpha65
This mecha is really a 65W three-port charger for your iPhone, iPad or Mac.
Photo: GravaStar

There’s no reason your USB-C charger has to be dull. Rather than being the usual white or black box, GravaStar’s Alpha65 looks like a miniature robot. But it really is a 65W charger with multiple USB ports.

And the company’s Supernova is both a Bluetooth speaker and a portable lantern even though it looks like a mini mecha.

Why you should expect to pay more for the next iPad Pro

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Here's more proof iPad will get gorgeous OLED screens
An iPad with a beautiful OLED display seems inevitable at this point. It’s only a question of when.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

The OLED screen supposedly coming in the 2024 iPad Pro might push the price up quite a bit. The component reportedly will cost significantly more than the one used in the current version of Apple’s high-end tablet.

If that’s the only change in the next-generation model, it’s going to be hard to justify a price hike. But there are plenty of other modifications Apple could make that would help buyers accept a $100 or more increase in the iPad Pro cost.

Reports of iPhone SE 4’s death were greatly exaggerated

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iPhone 14
The iPhone SE 4 might look very much like the iPhone 14.
Photo: Apple

Apple plans to release an iPhone SE 4 based heavily on the design of the iPhone 14, according to a new report from a reliable source.

Word that Apple canceled the low-cost handset leaked out recently, but work on the device has supposedly started again.

How Apple’s secret Exploratory Design Group makes magic happen

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The Exploratory Design Group works at Tantau 9, this building on the Apple campus.
The Exploratory Design Group works at Tantau 9 on the Apple campus.
Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac

Few outside of Apple have ever heard of the company’s secretive Exploratory Design Group. However, the team includes many of Apple’s brightest minds — and is developing some of its most innovative products.

Despite the secrecy, the XDG made headlines recently when its project to add blood glucose monitoring to Apple Watch leaked out. Now more details on the group and its moonshot projects have come to light.