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Last chance! Win a Mophie battery pack that’ll recharge your iPhone and your car [Cult of Mac giveaway]

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powerstation go rugged line from Mophie
Mophie's powerstation go rugged line charges, jump starts and lights the way.
Photo: Mophie

This week we’re giving away four rugged and powerful battery packs from Mophie’s powerstation go rugged lineup.

Mophie’s go rugged portable batteries aren’t just for iPhones and iPads. They are powerful enough to start full-size vehicles, including trucks and boats.

There are four different styles to choose from: a flashlight-cum-battery pack; one with a built-in air pump; one that can power small appliances; and a super portable pack that can still fire up a monster truck.

If you want to be super prepared and fully charged, make sure and enter this week’s giveaway. Four lucky winners will each win one powerstation go rugged portable battery.

Apple still hasn’t caught up with demand for 2021 iPad Pro

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There’s more 2021 iPad Pro RAM than in any previous Apple tablet.
The wait for a newest 12.9-inch iPad Pro is fairly short. But there is one if you buy it from Apple and most places.
Photo: Apple

Those eager to get the 12.9-inch version of the 2021 iPad Pro still face a week+ wait when ordering from Apple. But the situation has improved — not too long ago, the wait stretched for a month or more.

As recently as June, customers had to wait four to six weeks to get this tablet shipped from Apple.com. And in May, the wait time was about two months.

Delve into the dark secrets of Truth Be Told season two in new trailer

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‘Truth Be Told’ season 2 brings another cold case to Apple TV+ on August 20
Kate Hudson and Octavia Spencer in Truth Be Told, season 2, premiering August 20 on Apple TV+.
Photo: Apple TV+

Season two of Truth Be Told premieres Aug. 20, and Apple TV+ released a trailer on Tuesday to whet fans’ appetites. True-crime podcaster Poppy Parnell (Octavia Spencer) has another mystery to solve, and she’s going to get the truth, no mater what it costs anyone. Including herself.

Watch the trailer now.

Mac Pro gets even faster graphics with AMD’s new Radeon Pro GPUs

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Mac Pro gets even faster graphics with AMD's new Radeon Pro GPUs
The AMD Radeon PRO W6000X series graphics cards are engineered to a wide variety of demanding professional graphics applications.
Photo: AMD

AMD launched new Radeon Pro W6000X series GPUs for Mac Pro on Tuesday. These add-on graphics processing units for Apple’s most powerful macOS desktop are designed for demanding professional applications, including 3D rendering, 8K video compositing, color correction and more.

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.
Photo: Apple

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.

Logitech gets down to business with Zone wireless and wired earbuds

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Aimed at business users, the Logitech Zone True Wireless Earbuds should be out in fall 2021.
Aimed at business users, the Logitech Zone True Wireless Earbuds should be out in fall 2021.
Photo: Logitech

Today Logitech launched two sets of earbuds aimed at helping professionals connect in hybrid remote and onsite workplaces. Its Zone True Wireless and Zone Wired earbuds are the first targeted for certification “by all three major cloud video conferencing platforms: Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Zoom Video Communications,” the company said.

Cool, colorful Tire Tread bands are a great match for Apple Watch

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Carterjett Tire Tread adapters don’t have screws, which means you’ll never have to worry about them loosening or popping out.
Bag yours in one of seven awesome color options.
Photo: Benjamin McKay/Cult of Mac

Made from strong and sturdy silicone, Carterjett’s terrific Tire Tread band for Apple Watch is ideal for even the toughest workouts. It’s easy to clean and doesn’t mind getting wet, and it’s a steal at just $24.99.

It also comes in a bunch of great color options — including a red and a blue that are a great match for Apple Watch Series 6.

Why an Apple ‘M1X’ MacBook processor would be a billion dollar mistake

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Why an ‘M1X’ processor would be a billion dollar mistake
Releasing MacBooks running an M1X processor this autumn would cost Apple so much money.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Rumors point to Apple releasing redesigned MacBooks later this year running an improved version of the M1 processor dubbed the M1X. I don’t believe it.

I completely agree that new MacBooks are on the way. But I don’t see these running an M1X processor. This chip will be called the M2.

Master & Dynamic’s swanky earbuds get wireless charging and a kevlar case

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Sapphire glass construction and a kevlar charging case make the MW08 Sport earbids pretty tough.
Sapphire glass construction and a kevlar charging case make the MW08 Sport earbids pretty tough.
Photo: Master & Dynamic

Master & Dynamic’s MW08 earbuds came out earlier this year to widespread acclaim for their quality and durability. Now the company has released a new “Sport” version that adds wireless charging and an even heftier pricetag — $349.

Apple becomes world’s most profitable company

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International governments plan to rethink tax rules for the ‘digital age’
Apple earned more profits than any other company in the world.
Photo: Pixabay/Pexels CC

Apple made more money in the last year than any other company in the world, according to the new Fortune 500 rankings. With annual profits of $57.5 billion, no other enterprise came particularly close, with the nearest rival earning about $8 billion less.

This goes a long way toward explaining why Apple remains the most valuable publicly-traded company in the world.

Intel chief accidentally spills big upgrade for Thunderbolt 5

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MacBook Thunderbolt 3 ports
Speeds of up to 80 Gbps?
Photo: Apple

Thunderbolt 5 could double the speed of data transfers in future Mac and iPad Pro models, according to an accidental leak from one Intel executive.

The technology will use the same USB-C connector we’re now accustomed to, but with double the effective bandwidth — from 40 Gbps in Thunderbolt 4 to a staggering 80 Gbps.

YouTube lets you eliminate ads for less with ‘Premium Lite’ subscription

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YouTube Premium Lite
Premium Lite costs just €6.99 a month, but it's tight on benefits.
Photo: YouTube

YouTube has begun piloting a “Premium Lite” subscription that lets you eliminate ads for a more affordable price. The new tier, currently available in some parts of Europe, costs just €6.99 a month. But it doesn’t include background playback or other benefits available with a full Premium plan.

Think Apple Silicon is exciting now? Just wait and see what’s to come

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Amazing Mac Pro concept shrinks the casing but keeps the cheese grater
A smaller, more powerful Mac Pro is expected in 2022.
Concept: Róbert Hallon.svetapple.sk

Apple just reported a hugely successful quarter for the Mac — one of its best ever — and it looks like it’s only going to get better. A new report detailing the company’s Apple Silicon roadmap says the best is yet to come.

In addition to new MacBook Pro models powered by faster Apple Silicon chips, which are still on track for this year, Apple is expected to roll out a high-end Mac mini before the year is out. Then, in 2022, we could see a “revamped, smaller Mac Pro” featuring custom Apple chips — and more.