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Omnivore looks like a feast for the eyes [Apple TV+ trailer]

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How did that tasty food wind up on your plate? Watch Omnivore to find out.
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Upcoming Apple TV+ docuseries Omnivore looks like a visually stunning deep dive into key ingredients that feed the world. The globe-hopping trailer takes us on a whirlwind tour of farmland, fisheries and more. It’s a tasty tease for a show that delivers an international perspective on humanity’s common denominator: food.

Each episode of the show, which arrives July 19 on Apple TV+, focuses on a single ingredient — salt, pork, bananas, etc. — and explores the long path it takes to wind up on hungry diners’ plates.

Moving pics from Google to iCloud Photos just got easy

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Moving pics from Google to iCloud Photos just got easy
Transferring from Google Photos to iCloud Photos is as easy as asking.
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It’s now possible to transfer images and videos stored on Google Photos directly into iCloud Photos. Apple and Google cooperated to make this possible.

Wow, these two rivals actually worked together on something.

Apple Ring is the health accessory we need

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Apple Ring is the health accessory we need
An Apple Ring should join Apple Watch as a way to let wearers monitor their health.
Concept: Victor Soto/BluePoly

Apple’s next new product should be a smart ring. No, not so you can scroll through Instagram on a teeny-tiny display. The Apple Ring would be packed with health sensors that allow wearers to track their exercise and fitness goals while carrying no other device.

It wouldn’t even require developing new technology. All that’s needed is for Apple CEO Tim Cook to make the decision to offer a new type of health tracker.

Samsung unveiled Galaxy Ring on Wednesday, showing that this type of wearable is going mainstream. It’s time for Apple to step in and show its rivals how it should be done.

Early Prime Day deals: Up to $90 off M2 iPad Air models

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early Prime Day deals on M2 iPad Air
M2 iPad Air is a new tablet, yet you can get almost $100 off it already.
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If you can’t wait for Amazon Prime Day July 16 and 17, turns out you don’t even need to — every Prime Day, deals start leaking out early. Right now you can take up to $90 off the recently released M2 iPad Air, for example. And that’s just the biggest savings on a top model. Plenty of early Prime Day deals on M2 iPad Air models with lesser specs can be had, too. See the examples below.

Mac shipments shoot up a whopping 20%

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The new MacBook Air with M3
The new MacBook Air with M3 likely helped push up Mac shipments.
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No PC maker is growing faster than Apple. Mac shipments increased 20.8% year over year in Q2, according to market analysts. That’s a growth rate that dwarfs larger rivals.

It’s the second quarter in a row of double-digit growth for Apple.

iPhone 16 could get twice as fast charging

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iPhone 16 rumors
iPhone 16 rumors
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Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 lineup could see a significant boost in charging speeds, potentially doubling the current fast-charging capability to 40W when using a compatible power adapter, according to a recent rumor.

While late-model iPhones are already pretty fast chargers, twice as fast is a serious improvement.

Code for HomePod with large touchscreen found in tvOS 18

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HomePod with a larger Display concept
A HomePod with a larger touchscreen -- perhaps something like this concept -- is supposedly on the drawing board at Apple.
Concept: Apple/Cult of Mac

A bit of the user interface for a rumored HomePod smart speaker with a large touchscreen reportedly turned up in the latest beta for tvOS 18.

We’ve heard leaks and rumors about such a smart home device since at least 2021, but now the product seems to be moving nearer to release.

Catch a scary glimpse of Severance season 2, coming in January

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Severance season 2 trailer
This glimpse of Adam Scott carrying balloons down a Lumon Industries hallway appeared during the WWDC24 keynote.
Photo: Apple TV+

Just as we thought when Apple put out a Severance teaser Tuesday in Morse code saying nothing but “tomorrow,” word of a season 2 air date arrived Wednesday, along with a spooky teaser trailer. But our wishful thinking that the air date would come in fall 2024 was just that. It’s actually slated for January 17, 2025. And in the meantime, the short trailer below is worth a watch. It brings eerie Severance vibes.

iPhone 17 may get cutting-edge 2nm chip from TSMC after all

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TSMC looks ahead to super-speedy 2nm processors
2nm processors made by TSMC will be faster while using less power than today's 3nm iPhone chips.
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Apple’s chip-maker TSMC will begin trial production of 2 nm processors next week. This is months earlier than expected, and raises the possibility that the company’s next generation production process will be ready in time for the A19 chip in the iPhone 17.

The improvement over the current 3nm process should bring a jump in performance without affecting battery life.

2TB package deal: Get 1TB lifetime cloud storage and 1TB hard drive for one low price

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The Complete 1TB (x2) Cloud & Hard Drive Storage Lifetime Bundle.
Fix your file hoarding once and for all with this combo deal on cloud storage and an external hard drive.
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The Complete 1TB (x2) Cloud & Hard Drive Storage Lifetime Bundle is a two-part deal that nets you a massive 2TB of storage. It’s split right down the middle, with 1TB of cloud storage and a 1TB external hard drive.

Since it’s a package deal, you’ll save big-time. Instead of paying $341 for this lifetime 2TB storage solution, you can secure the whole thing for just $109.99.

How to use Final Cut Camera, Apple’s free pro video app for iPhone

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Pro Video Recording
Final Cut Camera goes above and beyond the regular Camera app.
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Final Cut Camera is a new Apple app that offers incredible manual control over your iPhone’s camera system. If you use your phone for professional videography — or even for a hobby project — you should use this free app to take videos rather than sticking with the stock Camera app.

Final Cut Camera comes absolutely packed with professional features the Camera app can’t match. The new app gives you finer control over exposure, white balance, color temperature and more. You can enable image overlays to see which parts of the frame are in focus or overexposed. In short, it’s a highly versatile camera. You can even pair it with Final Cut Pro for iPad to capture footage from multiple iPhones simultaneously.

Final Cut Camera is totally free on the App Store. Keep reading to learn how to use it. 

Add Logitech Keys-to-Go 2 keyboard to your iPad without bulking it up [Review] ★★★★☆

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Logitech Keys-to-Go 2 review★★★★☆
Logitech Keys-to-Go 2 helps make you productive wherever you go.
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Logitech Keys-to-Go 2 for iPad is the portable keyboard for those who need to type on the go but don’t want a keyboard built into their tablet’s case. It’s a standalone accessory designed to travel with a tablet or be left behind when it’s not needed.

I tested the very slim and lightweight product with my iPad Pro and my iPhone 15. Its extreme portability makes it useful in situations that more typical keyboards are not.

Handheld DockKit-enabled gimbal keeps iPhone camera pointed at you

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Insta360 Flow Pro: Hand held DockKit-enabled gimbal keeps iPhone pointed at you
Insta360 Flow Pro helps make more exciting videos.
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Hold the Insta360 Flow Pro and walk around and the stabilizer always keeps your iPhone camera pointed at you or your subject thanks to Apple’s DockKit and Deep Track 3.0. It’s designed for content creators on the move.

The gimbal includes a selfie stick, tripod, power bank and tracking ring light.

Apple TV+ Morse code video hints at big Severance season 2 news

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Severance Morse code teaser video
The WWDC24 keynote featured an Apple TV+ reel with Severance season two footage of Adam Scott walking down a Lumon Industries hallway with balloons.
Photo: Apple TV+

Apple TV+ dropped an odd Severance Morse code teaser video Tuesday that simply spells out “tomorrow,” suggesting news about the workplace thriller’s second season will arrive Wednesday. We expect an air date announcement for fall 2024, and perhaps more.

Apple offered a scant first look at the upcoming season of the hit show during the WWDC24 keynote in June. But other than that, fans of the funny and disturbing workplace thriller have had little to go on — until now (or until tomorrow, that is).

Microsoft mandates employees in China dump Android, use iPhones

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Microsoft employees in China must use iPhones
Microsoft will make its employees in China use iPhones for security purposes.
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Starting in September, Microsoft will require its employees in China to use iPhones for work-related activities, effectively banning Android devices from work use, according to a new report. And of course the irony of a new policy stating that Microsoft employees in China must use Apple devices isn’t lost on us.

Make TikTok vids larger than life with this rotating TV wall mount

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Samsung auto-rotating TV wall mount
Get ready to watch vertical videos on your big screen TV the right way.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

You can watch your favorite TikTok videos (and other vertically oriented content) on a massive screen with Samsung’s auto-rotating TV wall mount. This model can handle TVs with screens between 55 inches and 65 inches. That means your favorite viral videos will look awesome.

For a limited time, you can get this rotating TV mount at a massive discount — with free shipping included.

How to reset AirPods Pro

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How to Reset AirPods Pro
Discover the difference between soft and hard resets.
Photo/Graphics: Apple/Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Mac

Are your Apple earbuds acting weird? Sometimes you need to reset your AirPods Pro, AirPods Max or regular AirPods to eliminate connection problems and other minor glitches. You have two possible courses of action: a hard reset and a soft reset.

Follow this guide to learn the difference between those two options, plus how to reset, unpair and remove the earbuds from the Find My network.

Save $50 on clear, noise-canceling Beats Studio Buds+

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Beats Studio Buds+
Save big on a pair of Apple's other earbuds.
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For a limited time, you can grab a pair of open-box Beats Studio Buds+ in the popular clear color for just $99.99 (regularly $149) through Cult of Mac Deals. And you can save even more if you go for the red version of Beats Studio Buds (no “+”), which costs just $79.99.

Those are steep discounts off the regular price of $149.99 for these noise-canceling earbuds from Apple.

Step up your portable gaming experience with $110 off this 2K monitor

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16-inch portable 2K monitor from UXbox
Take a monitor optimized for gaming anywhere you want to go.
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Aiming to maximize your mobile gaming setup? You’ll need the right monitor to do that. And for a limited time, we’re offering special pricing on an impressive upgrade. Featuring a 144Hz refresh rate, this 16-inch UXbox 2K portable monitor is currently available for only $219.99 (regularly $329) with no coupon required.

That’s more than 30% off a product that is primed to provide immersive gameplay on the go via versatile connectivity.

Check In: Everyone should know this essential iPhone safety feature

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Where Did You Go?
A smarter way to keep tabs on your loved ones’ travels.
Image: Boonlert Aroonpiboon/Wikimedia Commons/D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac

Check In is an iPhone feature that tracks your travels and lets contacts know when you’ve safely reached your destination. It’s great for traveling, or kids going to and from school, or even going on a date. You no longer need to count on remembering to text someone when you make it home safely — your iPhone will let them know for you.

Check In is like sharing your ETA in Apple Maps, but tweaked for personal safety. Friends, family and loved ones will be automatically notified if you’re stopped for any reason before reaching your destination. The safety feature also offers timer-based check-ins, which come in handy for situations like meeting a stranger from Craigslist. If you don’t check in after a set time, your iPhone will alert your contacts.

Here’s how to use it — frankly, every parent should know how this works.

Affordable new gaming headset aims high on audio, comfort

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OXS Storm G2 Wireless Gaming Headset on gamer
Whether you're gaming, taking a call or listening to tunes, this affordable headset might do the trick.
Photo: OXS

The new OXS Storm G2 Wireless Gaming Headset comes equipped with a 50mm full-range dynamic driver and 7.1 virtual surround sound technology for wired, wireless and dongle connectivity to Macs, PCs, consoles, tablets and more, OXS said Monday.

And despite aiming high on audio quality for gaming, music and calls, the new cans go low on price. You can buy them on Amazon for $59.99 (with 25% off coupon), or just $49.99 for Prime Day, July 16 and 17. The regular price is $79.99.

Want to try a mechanical keyboard? Don’t miss these deals.

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mechanical keyboard deals -- Keychron's tenkyeless Q3 follows the popular Q1 and Q2 custom keebs.
Keychron's customizable, tenkyeless Q3 followed release of the popular Q1 and Q2 custom keebs.
Photo: Keychron

Amazon bargain site Woot! celebrates summer with a big blowout sale on an unusual item — mechanical keyboards. The site offers up to 61% off an array of Keychron mechanical keebs, plus a couple of other can’t-miss mechanical keyboard deals.

A dozen keebs are on sale. Most items are discounted to at least half off regular prices. The sale runs through Friday, July 12, at 10 p.m. Pacific.