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Leaked Beats Studio Buds+ come in delightfully ’90s transparent casing

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Transparent plastic is a new look for Beats.
Transparent plastic is a new look for Beats.
Photo: Amazon/Beats

Before Apple subsidiary Beats could get the word out, a listing appeared briefly on Amazon.com Tuesday showing upgraded Beats Studio Buds+ coming out May 18.

They take the same shape as existing Beats Studio Buds, but they feature a cool new transparent design option, upgraded performance and a slightly higher price of $169.95.

iPhone 15 Pro could support Thunderbolt over USB-C

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iPhone 15 already in trial production
iPhone 15's USB-C port could be a lot faster than a regular USB port.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac/Pixabay/Pexels

Apple will seemingly equip the USB-C port on the iPhone 15 Pro lineup with Thunderbolt 3 capabilities. This opens the door to connecting high-bandwidth storage devices and other accessories to the upcoming iPhone.

Apple already includes a Thunderbolt 3 port as standard across its iPad Air and iPad Pro lineups. This allows the tablets to drive external monitors with up to 6K resolution.

Astropad Studio direct wireless connection makes iPad an even better Mac drawing tablet

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Astropad Studio
Astropad Studio can now mirror macOS drawing apps on an iPad through a fast, peer-to-peer wireless connection.
Photo: Astropad

Astropad Studio now has peer-to-peer networking, reducing the latency between the iPad and Mac. That improves the usability of this software that lets artists mirror their favorite professional drawing or painting apps on the tablet.

Cutting the router out of the conection reduces latency by up to 46%, according to Astropad.

Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen are hilarious disasters in trailer for Apple TV+ comedy Platonic

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Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen are hilarious disasters in Apple TV+ comedy 'Platonic' trailer
New comedy series Platonic starring Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen premieres on Apple TV+ in May.
Photo: Apple TV+

Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen play a pair of friends having dual midlife crises in Platonic, a comedy series coming to Apple TV+ in May.

The Platonic trailer, released Wednesday, shows just how funny but destructive their friendship can be.

Apple shows how it empowers small-business success

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With National Small Business Week upon us, Apple celebrates how it helps entrepreneurs.
With National Small Business Week upon us, Apple celebrates how it helps entrepreneurs.
Image: Apple

With National Small Business Week starting Sunday, Apple profiled three small businesses Wednesday, describing how they harness Apple products to grow.

In addition, the company will feature “Grow Your Business with Apple” Today at Apple sessions next week in select U.S. cities.

Mac mini drives 3 displays in wild winged formation [Setups]

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That's not a display configuration you see every day.
That's not a display configuration you see every day.

Just when you thought you’d seen every arrangement of displays known to computer setups, something comes along to surprise you. Today’s featured M2 Pro Mac mini setup puts a portrait-mode display at center and two landscape-mode displays sticking out like wings on either side of it. It’s kind of odd how rarely seen it actually is.

Another rarity is the user’s amazing assortment of audio components, including an unusually big “Schiit stack.”

14-inch MacBook Pro is cheaper than ever [Update: Not anymore!]

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2023 MacBook Pro.
Don't miss this amazing deal on the 14-inch MacBook Pro.
Photo: Apple

Update: We hope you jumped on this MacBook Pro deal as soon as we posted it, because it looks like it evaporated.

Apple’s 14-inch MacBook Pro is down to its lowest price on Amazon. You can get the machine with a discount of as much as $250.

The entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro is listed with a $250 discount, bringing its price down to $1,749. This is the cheapest the machine has been available for since its launch earlier this year.

Apple VR/AR headset remains on course to launch at WWDC23

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Apple VR/AR headset concept created by Ahmed Chenni.
We might not be waiting much longer.
Concept: Ahmed Chenni/Freelancer.com

Production of Apple’s first VR/AR headset is in “the final sprint,” according to a new report out of Taiwan. This falls in line with earlier leaks indicating that Apple will unveil the device at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June.

The latest info even suggests the mixed-reality headset will begin shipping before the end of that month.

Apple shows off its second store in Shenzhen, China

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Locally sourced building materials help give a bright and airy feel to the store, which opens Friday.
Locally sourced building materials help give a bright and airy feel to the store, which opens Friday.
Photo: Apple

Apple previewed MixC Shenzhen Wednesday, showing off its second retail store to open in China’s third most-populous city after Shanghai and Beijing.

“We are very excited to open a beautiful new Apple Store in Shenzhen and deepen our connection with the local community,” said Deirdre O’Brien, Apple’s senior vice president of Retail.

“At Apple, we’re constantly innovating to deliver the best possible experience for our customers, and our incredible team members in Shenzhen can’t wait to welcome them when doors open on Friday,” she added.

iOS 17 could bring new Lock Screen features, App Library customization

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iPhone with an iOS 17 logo
iOS 17 might bring Apple Music lyrics to your iPhone's Lock Screen.
Photo: Cult of Mac
WWDC23

As WWDC23 inches closer to its scheduled date, more leaks about iOS 17 are surfacing online. A new rumor details all the Lock Screen changes Apple plans to debut in the next iOS release.

The tweaks include changing the Lock Screen font size, sharing custom Lock Screen designs with other iPhone users, and more.

Apple Health app might finally come to iPad

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Apple's Health app would be much more accessible on the larger screen of an iPad.
Apple's Health app would be much more accessible on the larger screen of an iPad.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Apple is reportedly about to fill a glaring hole in the collection of software that comes bundled on iPads. A version of Apple’s Health app for tablets will, at long last, launch in autumn 2023, according to a reliable source.

It’s a feature many iPad users have wanted for years.

Apple preps an AI-powered personal wellness coach

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Apple preps an AI-powered personal wellness coach
You won't need this guy if a AI on your Apple Watch can do the same job.
Photo: Cliff Booth/Pexels

Apple reportedly wants to use the power of artificial intelligence to create a virtual coach integrated into Apple Watch.

In addition, Apple’s Health app allegedly will get new features for those with vision problems, and to help users track their moods.

New DJI Mavic 3 Pro drone adds a third camera

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The new drone's third medium telephoto lens opens up lots of possibilities.
The new drone's third medium telephoto lens opens up lots of possibilities.

DJI said Tuesday its new flagship consumer drone, the DJI Mavic 3 Pro, features the company’s first triple-camera setup, adding a 70mm medium-telephoto lens to previous configurations.

“The additional 70mm 48MP medium telephoto lens gives beginner and professional content creators alike increased creative options when shooting aerial images and video,” B&H Photo Video said in a press release about the news.

Anker’s newest power bank is a steal right now

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At just over $22 for a limited time, this power bank is a good deal.
At just over $22 for a limited time, this power bank is a good deal.

Anker unveiled its newest and lowest-priced magnetic power bank Monday. And a 30% off launch discount makes the new 321 MagGo Battery PowerCore 5K an even better deal. See below for details.

Update: This deal has expired. Nevertheless, the power bank is only $31.99, which is a third of the cost of Apple’s own version.

Appeals court agrees App Store doesn’t violate US antitrust law

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App Store faces barrage of antitrust charges
A higher court agrees with an earlier ruling that Apple's iPhone App Store does not break U.S. antitrust laws.
Photo: Sora Shimazaki/Pexels CC

A United States appeals court agreed with a lower court’s ruling that Apple’s App Store does not break U.S. antitrust law. This is a victory for Apple’s efforts to keep the government from changing the way the App Store runs.

A different ruling from the courts could have resulted in Apple be forced to modify iOS so the iPhone supports sideloading and/or rival software stores.

Trapped hikers rescued by iPhone 14 satellite SOS

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Trapped hikers rescued by iPhone 14 satellite SOS
Three hikers trapped in the San Rafael Swell were rescued by an iPhone 14.
Photo: Dept. of Interior -- Bureau of Land Management

A trio of hikers in Utah got trapped at the bottom of a deep canyon, and their situation could have been dire except they were able to call for help via the Emergency SOS via satellite service built into the iPhone 14 series.

It’s a new feature anyone going where they’ll out of range of cellular network coverage should know how to use.

Download the Apple Watch face Tim Cook uses

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Image of Tim Cook with his Apple Watch highlighted.
There’s just enough detail in this photo to go from.
Photo: Apple

How does Tim Cook customize his Apple Watch face? During his recent tour of India, people zoomed in on this picture of him meeting with developers to dissect his choice of watch face and complications.

I’ll break down Cook’s watch and show you how to download it yourself.

After all, the Apple Watch is celebrating eight years since its release on this very day in 2015. What better way to mark the occasion than with a celebratory new watch face?

Top 20 items to boost your setup for less than $50 [Setups]

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In my case, the great sub-$50 adds were a wrist rest (wood or memory foam), a laptop stand and a monitor light bar.
In my case, the great sub-$50 adds were a wrist rest (wood or memory foam), a laptop stand and a monitor light bar.
Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac

Computer setups aren’t all about the main machine and displays that cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. Plenty of smaller, less-expensive items turn out to be crucial — like gadget stands, USB-C hubs, the perfect mouse, smart light strips, desk mats and much more.

Today’s featured setup is a tribute to all the little things that make a difference — even double-sided tape.

Apple’s App Store is having technical problems [Updated]

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Apple online services having technical problems
Can't purchase an iPhone or Mac application? Blame an App Store glitch.
Photo: Cult of Mac/Linnaea Mallette/PublicDomainPictures.net

Apple reports that the App Store is has a problem that might prevent users from buying applications. That includes the iOS and Mac App Stores. And the same issue could affect attempts to buy ebooks.

A similar problem is causing problems with buying subscriptions.

UPDATE: Fixed after about 14 hours.

How Apple headset’s external battery pack will work

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Apple VR/AR headset concept by Amin Jony.
The external battery seemingly looks like the iPhone's MagSafe battery pack.
Concept: Amin Jony/Freelancer.com

Apple’s upcoming AR/VR headset reportedly will use an external battery pack with a new type of proprietary magnetic connector. The wearer will keep the external battery in their pocket while using the headset.

It’s just one more way Apple’s as-yet-unannounced headset will differ from the competition.

Can Apple’s ‘Reality’ headset spark an AR/VR revolution? [The CultCast]

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A woman wearing a VR headset, with The CultCast logo and Episode 591.
Many have tried to make AR/VR a sparkling reality. So far, nobody's nailed it. Can Apple?
Photo: Sara Kurig/Unsplash License/Modified by Cult of Mac
WWDC23

This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: The latest leaks about Apple’s AR/VR headset — possibly called the “Reality” — get us thinking about real-world applications. Will this thing kick-start a mixed-reality revolution, or flop harder than the Pippin?

Also on The CultCast:

  • The new Apple Card Savings account pays high interest — and we’re definitely interested!
  • WWDC23 might bring additional new hardware beyond the headset.
  • It’s your last chance to snag a limited-edition Sunset Moment iPhone case from Pitaka.

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.