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Save $55 on Twelve South’s stunning PowerPic charger for iPhone

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Twelve South PowerPic
A wireless charging stand that never looks out of place.
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Not every wireless charger is an ugly black box you’ll want to hide away. Check out Twelve South’s stunning PowerPic stand, which cleverly integrates wireless charging technology into a modern photo frame.

Get yours today on Amazon for just $34.99 — a generous $55 off the usual price.

Get ready for Big Sur with $300 off MacBook Pro, $100 off MacBook Air

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macBookpro
Big discounts on almost all models.
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If your Mac is getting a little long in the tooth and even basic tasks result in long load times, you might want to think about upgrading before the huge macOS Big Sur update rolls out this fall. And it’s a great time to do it!

Amazon is currently offering up to $300 off the newest MacBook Pro models, as well as $100 off the latest MacBook Air. These are limited-time discounts, so enjoy them while you can.

Fantastic to fugly: All the new app icons in macOS Big Sur

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macOS Big Sur on a MacBook Pro
What do you think of macOS Big Sur's new app icons?
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WWDC 2020There’s a lot to love about macOS Big Sur, but one thing that’s dividing Mac fans is its redesigned app icons. Some look good enough to eat. Others are so ugly they’ll make you want to use Windows (not really). And some have simply lost some of their charm as a result of simplification.

What do you think of Apple’s new desktop icon designs so far? Check out all of them right here.

The best hidden features in iOS and iPadOS 14

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Best hidden features in iOS 14
There's a lot more to discover in iOS 14.
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WWDC 2020Apple showcased some major changes and improvements for iOS 14 during its big WWDC 2020 keynote on Monday — and it was just the tip of the iceberg. There’s so much more that we didn’t get to see.

We’re now discovering what some of those things are, thanks to the first beta release, which is already available to registered developers. Here are our picks for the best hidden features in iOS 14.

Save $19 on AirPods Pro and get set for stunning spatial sound

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AirPods Pro with black background discounts
Or save $39 on renewed models.
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Apple just rolled out an AirPods Pro update that makes noise cancellation even better, and soon, its tiny buds will get another upgrade that adds amazing spatial sound. Don’t already have your own? Change that today.

Pick up AirPods Pro on Amazon and enjoy $19.01 off the usual price — one of the biggest discounts yet — or opt for a renewed pair and save $39.05.

How to customize Home Screen widgets in iOS 14

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How to use widgets in iOS 14
Make the most of widgets in iOS 14.
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WWDC 2020iOS 14 will ship with a bunch of built-in widgets that put helpful information on your Home screen (with many more coming from third-party developers this fall), and most are customizable in some way.

Here’s how you can edit widgets so that they display the information that’s most relevant to you.

Pick up Apple Watch 5 at its lowest price yet in time for watchOS 7

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Get Apple Watch 5 at its lowest price yet
Bag yours before they're all gone!
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Get ready for Apple’s big watchOS 7 update this fall by treating yourself to Apple Watch Series 5 at its lowest price yet. Prices now start at just $299 (down from $399) for a 40mm model with GPS connectivity.

You can also enjoy $20 off Apple Watch Series 3 (also compatible with watchOS 7), which is now down to just $179.

iOS 14’s new Home screen widgets aren’t as powerful as you might think

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Home screen widgets in iOS 14
Widgets are awesome, but they're missing one thing.
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WWDC 2020 For many iPhone users, the biggest and most exciting change in iOS 14 is the addition of Home screen widgets. It’s a feature we’ve been waiting years to get — and a feature Android has offered since the very beginning. But there’s something you should know before you start using them this fall.

iOS 14 Home screen widgets aren’t quite as powerful as you might think they are.

Tap the back of your iPhone to activate handy shortcuts in iOS 14

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Back Tap settings in iOS 14
A quicker, easier way to get things done.
Image: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac

WWDC 2020One of many hidden new features in iOS 14 is an option to set new shortcuts that are activated by tapping the back of your iPhone. It’s a new accessibility option that can be used for things like returning to the Home screen, snapping a screenshot, muting your device, and more. Here’s how it works.