Apple is expected to launch its next-generation Mac mini with a faster “M1X” chipset “in the next several months,” according to one reliable reporter.
The new machine will also feature an “updated” design and more ports.
Whether you’re a gamer, a social media junkie, a productivity geek, or just love adding personality to your device, this week’s Awesome Apps of the Week offer something for just about everyone.
For those of you that don’t feel like any of those describe you, some of this weeks apps may still check a box or two for you.
Apple’s original HomePod, the big smart speaker that predated the HomePod mini, lasted less than three years on the market. It never became a hit for the Cupertino tech giant. But a new design concept from a Swiss outfit imagines it coming back in two new forms.
Don’t leave your pricey AirPods Max lying around, waiting to be sat on, when you’re not using them. Pick up Laut’s aluminum Free Stand and give your headphones the perfect place to rest. It’s sturdy, stylish, and nicely priced.
Apple quietly introduced a new app to the App Store earlier this month. It’s called Siri Speech Study. It allows participants — by invitation from Apple — to opt in and share voice requests and other data to help improve the voice-activated digital assistant’s performance.
Redditor 1st_thing_on_my_mind posted about replacing the main machine in his computer setup. He swapped out a 2017 27-inch iMac stacked with 64GB of RAM in favor of a 2020 MacBook Air flexing 16GB of integrated memory. “THATS A DOWNGRADE” hollered one commenter.
And yet the switch pretty much worked out for 1st_thing.
Apple is exploring putting titanium chassis in its iPads, according to an unconfirmed report. This would make the tablet much more rigid.
This isn’t your parents’ Tetris. N3TNetwork updated the classic puzzle game to give it some rhythm — the result is Tetris Beat.
It launched today on the gaming service Apple Arcade.
Apple has delayed its mandatory return to office after a surge in COVID-19 cases. An email to employees confirms they will be given a month’s notice before they have to return, but Apple Store locations remain open.
Cupertino has previously staggered its fall events over September, October and November. But according to some sources, it will unleash a barrage of hardware within just a few weeks this time around.
We’re expecting big refreshes for iPhone and Apple Watch, as well as a new iPad and iPad mini, third-generation AirPods, and more.
Google plans to bring Android apps and games to Mac and Windows in the coming years, according to internal documents recently made public as a result of the ongoing lawsuit between Apple and Epic Games.
As part of a project it calls “Games Future,” the company wants to make quality games available “on all screens.” The service is expected to run alongside Stadia, Google’s platform for streaming PC games to any device.
Satechi launched two new new products today: an Aluminum Dock for MagSafe Charger and a 4-port USB-C Hub. Both are 20% with in a back-to-school sale promotion until August 22.
The first full trailer for Foundation shows that no expense was spared making the sci-fi epic. The gorgeous Apple TV+ series premieres in September and it’s clearly going to be action-packed eye candy.
Watch the explosion-filled trailer now:
MagStand is a slim, sturdy, and foldable stand that sticks onto the back of your iPhone and is always ready to go when you need it. It’s great for watching movies and hands-free FaceTime calls — and it’s affordable.
What’s more, MagStand makes your older iPhone compatible with MagSafe accessories. Bag yours today from the Cult of Mac Store.
Rumors circulating way back in 2011 said Apple was planning an iPhone nano, its first budget iOS device. The handset didn’t come out for years and it used a different name, but new evidence proves the early leaks were 100% accurate.
Pokémon Unite, the newest mobile release from The Pokémon Company, will make its App Store debut next month. You can preorder the team-based battling game now ahead of its official debut on iPhone and iPad.
Nintendo also confirmed this week that the Pokémon Home app will pick up support for its next-generation Pokémon games — Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus — early next year.
Apple Card ranked highest in the Midsize Credit Card segment of the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study. The credit card — which is issued by Goldman Sachs — also ranked highest in its segment across all of the surveyed categories, including credit card terms, benefits and services, and rewards.
Kanye West is planning to host a third Donda listening event ahead of the album’s much-anticipated release this month. It will take place at the Soldier Field stadium in Chicago and stream exclusively on Apple Music.
An international coalition of more than 90 policy and rights groups is urging Apple to drop plans to scan user photos for child abuse material (CSAM).
In an open letter addressed to Apple CEO Tim Cook, published on Thursday, the coalition said it is concerned the feature “will be used to censor protected speech, threaten the privacy and security of people around the world, and have disastrous consequences for children.”
Apple is now offering 24-inch M1 iMac refurbs in a number of markets, including the United States. Prices start at $1,099, with customers able to save up to $320 on the range of models currently available.
Rapper Coi Leray went on Apple’s Play, Pause, Delete to choose her favorite venues, her go-to sidekick, and the superpower she can’t wait to delete forever. That makes her the star of the first episode of what Apple calls a game show but is more of a talk show. It’s available to all on YouTube.
Anker is back again with another new accessories charger after some recent releases. Now you power up your iPhone 12 and AirPods at the same time with the new Anker PowerWave Sense 2-in-1 Station. Better yet, it’s currently a few dollars off the regular price (see below).
Netflix has begun rolling out Spatial Audio support. This lets the streaming service offer a surround sound-like experience but without all the speakers. Currently, it requires AirPods Pro or AirPods Max but that’ll change soon.
And Netflix beat out Apple TV in offering the feature.
Andrey Shumeyko was part of the market for iPhone prototypes and insider secrets. He was also giving Apple the names of other people who shared this type of information.
His hope was the company would pay him for the info. He was very disappointed.
China-based MelGeek has rolled out a Kickstarter campaign for the Mojo68 mechanical keyboard. It’s customizable, programmable and, in an interesting twist, mostly see-through.