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Here’s how you put together a tight triple-display rig [Setups]

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Mounted devices make for a space-saving triple-display setup.
Mounted devices make for a space-saving triple-display setup.
Photo: [email protected]

The sometimes-overlooked heroes of computer setups are stands and mounts. They make a big difference. They free-up space on the desk. They bring screens to eye level for better ergonomics. And they can even help turn a one-display setup into a three-display workstation, as they do in today’s featured MacBook Pro and iPad mini rig.

The user relies on one main external monitor — a Studio Display — but raising the MacBook and the iPad up to eye level and using Universal Control gives him three prominent screens. And that’s without having to buy and make room for multiple external monitors.

Here’s your chance to pass out in the Ted Lasso pub

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Stay overnight in The Crown & Anchor from
Stay overnight in The Crown & Anchor from "Ted Lasso" for $13? Sign us up.
Photo: Airbnb

Who doesn’t love a quaint pub, especially if it’s the 100% real one in greater London where many scenes from the hit Apple TV+ comedy Ted Lasso are shot?

Believe it or not, if you’re quick about it and quite lucky indeed, you can actually sleep in Richmond’s Crown & Anchor (known as The Prince’s Head in real life) for just $13 per night, thanks to Airbnb — and we don’t mean nodding off in a pool of Guinness.

iOS 16.4 beta 3: All the new features and changes

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New emoji will arrive in iOS 16.4 and macOS Ventura 13.3
iOS 16.4 beta packs plenty of new features and changes.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

A week after the second iOS 16.4 beta dropped, Apple seeded the third build to developers. Unlike the first and second build, the third beta is light on changes.

You can find everything new in iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 beta 3 below. There’s also an archive of the new features spotted in beta 1 and 2.

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.

Sorry, HomePod! Sonos speakers add Apple Music’s spatial audio.

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The new Sonos Era 300 features a new look and support for Apple Music's spatial audio.
The new Sonos Era 300 features a new look and support for Apple Music's spatial audio.
Photo: Sonos

Alongside the release of its new Era 300 and Era 100 speakers, Sonos said Tuesday it will “add support for spatial audio on Apple Music in what will be a significant expansion of its next-gen sound experience offerings.”

The company said customers can access spatial audio on Apple Music via the Era 300 and two older Sonos speaker systems starting in three weeks — Tuesday, March 28 (the new speakers’ shipping date).

Cool clear case keeps AirPods Max safe and looking new

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Want your AirPods Max headphones to keep looking like they did the day you bought them? Try Elago's clear case.
Want your AirPods Max headphones to keep looking like they did the day you bought them? Try Elago's clear case.
Photo: Elago

Apple’s AirPods Max are premium wireless noise-cancelling headphones, and they don’t come cheap ($549). So shouldn’t you protect those top-shelf cans like you protect your other Apple gear?

Fortunately, Elago makes a clear case that’ll keep your headphones looking new. And unlike other cases, you can keep them on the headphones all the time, even when you’re wearing them. And they’re inexpensive, too.

New multicolored Hermès Apple Watch band is $599 of unicorn vomit

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The new Hermes Casaque line of Apple Watch bands is inspired by
The new Hermes Casaque line of Apple Watch bands is inspired by "bold jerseys worn by horse jockeys."
Photo: Apple

Apple introduced a veritable rainbow of new hues for Apple Watch bands Tuesday — including the new Hermès Casaque multicolor bands inspired by “bold jerseys worn by horse jockeys,” Apple said.

The top Casaque band, a double-strapped leather number with four colors in it, costs $599. And that’s with no watch included. But at least you get a borderline-hideous Apple Watch band.

Fortunately, new spring colors are also available for several styles of reasonably priced bands like the Solo Loop and Sport Band.

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 launches yellow iPhone 14 and 14 Plus, plus new case colors

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iPhone 14 lineup colors: You can't miss the yellow one on the right. The others are midnight, starlight, Product (Red), blue and purple.
You can't miss the yellow one on the right. The others are midnight, starlight, Product(Red), blue and purple.
Photo: Apple

Apple rolled out yellow versions of its iPhone 14 and 14 Plus handsets Tuesday as part of a typical midcycle refresh. The new color joins midnight, starlight, Product(Red), blue and purple in the lineup. Apple made four new silicone case colors available, too.

You can preorder the new yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus as of Friday. The new phones arrive in stores on March 14, Apple said. The cases are available now.

Yellow iPhone 14’s launch is ‘imminent’ [Updated]

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Yellow iPhone 14 might be right around the corner
Do you think the iPhone 14 will look cool in yellow?
Concept: Apple/Cult of Mac

Apple could launch the yellow iPhone 14 sooner than you think. This won’t be the first time Apple has announced a mid-cycle color refresh for its iPhone lineup.

Alongside the new color, Apple should launch its spring collection of iPhone 14 cases and watch bands.

Update: As predicted, a new yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus joined Apple’s lineup on Tuesday. 

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?

Small desk fits mini-but-mighty workstation [Setups]

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Small desk? No problem. You can still have a solid computer setup.
Small desk? No problem. You can still have a solid computer setup.
Photo: [email protected]

Even a small desk can’t keep you from having a powerful computer setup — if you get the right gear and not too much of it. All it takes is a great laptop — like a MacBook Pro or MacBook Air — a vertical laptop stand, a not-gargantuan display and a minimal amount of other gear, as shown in today’s featured setup.

Oh, and consider a monitor arm rather than a stand. That helps keep the external screen out of the way.

Severance grabs top Writers Guild awards

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From left, Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, John Turturro and Britt Lower star in “Severance.”
From left, Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, John Turturro and Britt Lower star in Severance.
Photo: Apple TV+

Apple TV+ correctly referred to its hit psycho-drama Severance as a “cultural phenomenon” Sunday when it pointed out the show nabbed Best Drama and Best New Series at the Writers Guild Awards. It’s the only show to win two major categories this year.

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.

iMessage vs. WhatsApp: Why Apple can’t win the global messaging war

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iMessage vs. WhatsApp comparison
iMessage has its advantages, but WhatsApp is a better communication tool.
Graphics: Rajesh/WhatsApp/Apple

Apple heavily pushes iMessage as the best messaging app on iPhone. However, WhatsApp reigns as the world’s most popular messaging service, with more than 2 billion daily users.

What makes WhatsApp so popular? Should you ditch iMessage and switch to WhatsApp for a superior chatting experience? Find out in this comparison.

Apple’s M3 iMac might ship in second half of 2023

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M1 iMac with yellow light
Apple's next iMac could look a lot like the current iMac.
Photo: Ishtiaq Khan Parag/Unplash

Apple might launch an upgraded iMac in the second half of 2023. The machine is currently in an advanced development stage, according to the latest report.

While the upcoming iMac will retain the same 24-inch display as the current model, Apple reportedly will make some internal layout changes.

New Mac Pro and 15-inch MacBook Air could arrive at WWDC23

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Why the Mac Pro might lack upgradable RAM and eGPUs
Your wait for an Apple silicon-Mac Pro will have to continue for now.
Image: Cult of Mac

Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Air and new Mac Pro could launch later than initially believed. The machines are reportedly on track to launch between late spring and summer.

This hints at the possibility of the new Macs debuting at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference.

iOS 16.4’s best new features and an iPhone security hack you need ASAP [The CultCast]

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Coming Soon in iOS 16.4: CultCast title page.
Join us for a rundown of what you can expect in iOS 16.4.
Image: Cult of Mac

This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: iOS 16.4 doesn’t look earth-shattering or anything, but there are some cool new features coming.

Also on The CultCast:

  • You need to toggle this switch on your iPhone ASAP so thieves don’t ruin your life.
  • Working for Apple’s secret Exploratory Design Group sounds like a dream job.
  • We’re giving away a very fancy backpack from Harber London.
  • Erfon put his new HomePod stereo pair to the test in a head-to-head audio smackdown with the originals. The results are … disappointing.
  • Windows users get a little taste of iMessage goodness. But just a taste!

Listen to this week’s episode of The CultCast in the Podcasts app or your favorite podcast app. (Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review if you like it!) Or watch the video live stream, embedded below.