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Apple rolls out new dev tool to test 5G switching in iOS 15

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Tim Cook seems really excited about 5G. Should you be?
Apple wants developers to take advantage of speedy 5G connectivity.
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Apple is offering developers a new tool that allows them to test automatic 5G switching in their apps. iOS 15, which makes its public debut this fall, will prioritize 5G over Wi-Fi connectivity when available on compatible devices.

Wild ‘iPhone 13 Pro’ concept dazzles with dual displays

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iPhone 13 Pro concept
See your notifications on both sides.
Photo: ConceptsiPhone

What if “iPhone 13 Pro” had a second screen on its back that allowed you to see incoming notifications even when it’s face-down? There’s no need to imagine it because one concept designer has done that for you.

Check out the two-minute video below that shows off a next-generation Apple handset dream with “rear Retina XDR display,” no ports, and a significantly smaller notch. It’s a beauty, even if it will never come to life.

Apple drops lawsuit against Corellium’s virtual iOS devices

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Apple drops lawsuit against Corellium
Corellium continues to sell iPhone in your browser.
Photo: Corellium

Apple on Tuesday dropped its intellectual property lawsuit against Corellium, the Florida firm that sells virtual iOS devices. The case was scheduled to go to trial on August 16 after Apple filed to have Corellium closed down in 2019.

Elago adds 3 multi-device chargers to MagSafe lineup

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Elago's MS5 Duo Charging Stand powers up your iPhone 12 and Apple Watch.
Elago's MS5 Duo Charging Stand powers up your iPhone 12 and Apple Watch.
Photo: Elago

Elago has added three new MagSafe-compatible multi-device chargers to its collection. Made from silicone, the new Elago MS5 Duo Stand, MS Charging Hub Duo and MS Trio 1 Charging Hub give you MagSafe-compatible options for powering up your iPhone 12, Apple Watch and Airpods.

Bamboo makes for stylish, sustainable Apple Watch + iPhone dock

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iPhone and Apple Watch dock
Get yours for under $25.
Photo: Limited77

Give your Apple Watch and iPhone a safe and stylish place to charge and avoid unfriendly plastics with this brilliant charging dock from Limited77. Made entirely from bamboo, it looks great and it’s incredibly sustainable.

Bag yours today at its Cult of Mac Store launch price of under $25.

Hey kids, fight crime with Batman in new AR app for iOS

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Games, comics, stickers -- the new Bat-Tech app for iOS packs a lot of fun.
Games, comics, stickers -- the new Bat-Tech app for iOS packs a lot of fun.
Photo: Warner Bros.

On Thursday Warner Bros. launched its DC: Batman Bat-Tech Edition app for iOS, aimed at kids aged 6 to 12 (but who’s counting?). The app comes loaded with exclusive Batman content, mini-games, augmented reality (AR) filters and digital comic books.

Edward Snowden, privacy advocates speak out against Apple’s photo scanning plan

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Apple photo scanning
A "slippery slope" that could lead to mass surveillance.
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Whistleblower Edward Snowden and other privacy advocates are speaking out against Apple’s plan to scan user photos for child abuse imagery.

The move will turn everybody’s iPhone into an “iNarcs,” Snowden said on Twitter. “If they can scan for kiddie porn today, they can scan for anything tomorrow.” The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is also against the plan.

Apple suppliers fight for staff ahead of ‘iPhone 13’ production

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Apple's relationship with Foxconn on the rocks
Fewer people are interesting in building Apple products.
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Apple’s manufacturing partners are reportedly competing for staff as they ramp up for “iPhone 13” production in the coming months.

Foxconn, Luxshare, and Lens Technology are said to be among the assemblers offering incentives — including larger bonuses — to attract new staff. Competition has increased following a decline in interest in the work.

Apple plans to scan iPhones and iCloud for child abuse imagery [Updated]

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Learn the financial lingo to get the most out of earnings call chatter.
Learn the financial lingo to get the most out of earnings call chatter.
Photo: Kevin Dooley/Flickr CC

Apple plans to scan photos stored on peoples’ iPhones and in their iCloud accounts for imagery suggesting child abuse, according to news reports Thursday. The effort might aid in law-enforcement investigations, but also could invite controversial access to user data by government agencies.

Apple’s update to its web page “Expanded Protections for Children” — see under the “CSAM Detection” subheading — appears to make the scanning plan official. CSAM stands for “child sexual abuse material.”

How to check for Pegasus spyware on iPhone

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iMazing's new Pegasus spyware detector
Get your hands on the Pegasus detector today.
Photo: iMazing

Worried your iPhone may have been infected with Pegasus spyware that’s being used by governments to spy on people? You can now use the free Pegasus detector built into iMazing to find out if your handset is safe.

We’ll show you how.

Apple expands student IDs on iPhone to Canada and more US universities

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Student IDs on iPhone and Apple Watch
Starting this school year.
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Apple on Tuesday confirmed that is expanding student IDs on iPhone and Apple Watch to Canada and more U.S. universities.

Starting this school year, tens of thousands of new students will be able to use the feature to conveniently and securely get around campus and make purchases. With a digital student ID, plastic cards are no longer necessary.

How to disable notifications while screen sharing in iOS and iPadOS 15

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Disable notifications while screen sharing
Don't let others see your incoming alerts.
Image: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac

Apple’s newest iOS and iPadOS 15 beta, rolled out to registered developers on Tuesday, gives you the ability to automatically disable notifications when screen sharing. The toggle ensures others cannot see your incoming alerts.

Here’s how to activate the block on iPhone and iPad.

How to add Amazon’s new ‘Ask Alexa’ widget to your iPhone’s Home screen

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How to add the Alexa widget to your Home screen
Ask Alexa faster than ever before.
Image: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac

Amazon just rolled out a new update for its Alexa app that adds a much-anticipated Home screen widget for iPhone and iPad. You can use it to ask Alexa anything you like faster than ever before. Here’s how to set it up.

Use Hide My Email to protect your privacy in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey

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How to use Hide My Email
Keep your real email address a closely guarded secret.
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iCloud+ gives you the ability to hide your email address when completing online forms and signing up for newsletters in iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey. Here’s how to activate and use the new Hide My Email feature.

Casetify’s cool Python case keep your precious iPhone ssssafe

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Casetify Python case for iPhone
All-around protection with an antimicrobial coating.
Photo: Casetify

Keep your iPhone clean, protected and looking snake-tacular with these cool Python cases from Casetify. They’re impact-resistant yet super-slim, and finished with an antimicrobial coating that eliminates 99% of bacteria.

They’re also MagSafe compatible, so you won’t have to worry about shedding your wireless charger.

How to enable and disable iCloud Private Relay in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey

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How to enable iCloud Private Relay
Keep your Safari browsing habits a secret.
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iCloud Private Relay is a new privacy feature baked into iOS 15, iPadOS 15 and macOS Monterey that’s designed to hide your browsing habits inside Safari. Here’s how you can enable or disable it on iPhone, iPad and Mac.

5 reasons to sell your used iPhone XR

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Gadget Salvation: Why you should sell your preowned iPhone XR and how to do it.
Why you should sell your preowned iPhone XR and how to do it.
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This iPhone buyback post is brought to you by Gadget Salvation.

Thinking about upgrading your iPhone this fall, but not sure what to do with your older iPhone XR? Selling it is a great option. Not only will that put a few extra bucks in your pocket, but it is also environmentally friendly.

Here are five reasons to sell your preowned iPhone XR.

Safari holds all web links shared with you in iOS 15 — here’s where to find them

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Safari shared links in iOS 15
Keep track of links you've received from friends.
Image: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac

iOS and iPadOS 15 make it easier than ever to keep track of web links that are shared with you in Messages by putting them all in one place inside Safari.

Here’s where you can find them — and how to view them all on iPhone and iPad.