With less than a week to go for Apple’s “Wonderlust” event, a new report revealed key details about the iPhone 15’s camera setup. It appears Apple plans big camera upgrades this year — but probably not in the way you expect.
Corroborating previous rumors, the report confirms the periscope camera will be exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
There certainly will not be a dearth of apps for the Vision Pro when it launches — Apple said Tuesday that every compatible iOS and iPadOS application will be automatically listed in an upcoming App Store for the AR headset.
That means there’ll be “hundreds of thousands” of apps for Vision Pro at its debut early next year, according to Apple.
Apple is reportedly working on a MacBook with a price low enough to compete with Chromebooks in the education market.
If true, then the company may well be intending to follow the same strategy for macOS notebooks that it does for the iPhone SE and Apple Watch SE.
Anybody who ever owned a record collection knows those slender discs aren’t just a bygone way to deliver sound. They’re a way to connect tangibly with your music and supply an earthy sound you just can’t replicate with Apple Music and other streaming services.
The problem? Few people have the space (or the funds) for a quality record player anymore. The solution? The RokBlok 2.0, a portable record player that lets you enjoy your favorite vinyl anywhere, anytime. Right now, you can get this innovative record-playing gadget for only $89.99 (regularly $99).
Labor Day weekend is always a great time to find deals on tech gear, including Apple computers, gear and accessories. And shockingly, some of those great Labor Day deals are still available from the Cult of Mac Store, Amazon.com and Woot!
Still, we don’t know how long all of these will last, so have at it!
Kingston just took the wraps off the XS1000 External SSD. It’s about the size of pack of gum but holds up to 2 terabytes of data. And it can transfer files at high speed, too.
Or there’s the already announced XS2000, which is twice as fast. Just not for everyone.
Two new Anker Solix portable power stations give you power for camping, home-backup and other off-the-grid power needs, the company said last week at IFA 2023 in Berlin, Germany.
Anker unveiled Anker Solix C1000 Portable Power Station and Anker Solix F3800 Portable Power Station at the show.
Jabra just rolled out its new flagship wireless active noise-canceling earbuds, Jabra Elite 10, alongside its rugged Jabra Elite 8 Active buds.
Elite 10 features 10mm drivers, comfortable open-ear construction and, in a first for Jabra, Dolby Atmos spatial audio with head tracking.
September 5, 2007: Just months after the first iPhone went on sale, Apple ditches its bottom-tier 4GB model and cuts the price of the 8GB version by $200.
A rare misstep (considering Apple’s usual mastery of the press), this tone-deaf PR move backfires immediately. Early adopters rage about shelling out premium prices for their first-generation iPhones. Fortunately, Apple makes good.
Aqara showcased its new Smart Lock U200, Camera E1, Dual Relay Module T2 and Ceiling Light T1M at IFA 2023 in Berlin, Germany, last week, the company said.
The products support the Matter home automation standard and should go on sale in the coming months, Aqara said.
Blofeld, the criminal mastermind and head of Spectre, is once again scheming to defeat James Bond in Cypher 007. The action game launches for a range of Apple devices in late September on Apple Arcade.
And there are three more games headed for Apple’s gaming subscription service in September.
The Philips Creator Series 27E2F7901 is an expansive 27-inch desktop display for your Mac that offers a high degree of color accuracy and quality in a crisp 4K resolution.
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As the world increasingly turns to USB-C connectivity — looking at you, imminent iPhone 15 — Ugreen is there. Its powerful new Nexode 300-watt GaN fast-charger, launched Tuesday, powers up five devices at once — four via USB-C and one via USB-A.
Ugreen calls it “the world’s first 5-Port 300W GaN desktop charger,” and the company sent me the beast to check out. You’ll want to keep this hefty brick in one place, not carry it around with you.
Sick of the subscription costs of Microsoft 365 or the limitations of Microsoft Office? Try OfficeSuite. It’s compatible with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, and you can get lifetime plans for you or your family for super-low prices.
Freshly brushed teeth might make you feel more refreshed than anything. To elevate your oral hygiene, we have a limited-time opportunity. During Cult of Mac Deals’ Labor Day Sale, you can get an AquaSonic Black Series electric toothbrush with a handy travel case and eight DuPont brush heads for only $29.97 (regularly $59).
Act fast, though, because this deal ends September 4 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific.
Add mophie (and its parent company Zagg) to the list of accessory-makers jumping on the Qi2 bandwagon. It unveiled a collection of wireless chargers that use the new standard that’s heavily based on Apple’s MagSafe, including magnetic attachment.
Both Belkin and Anker also announced Qi2-compatible products designed to work equally well for iPhone and Android.
Apple’s Magic Keyboard for the revamped 2024 iPad Pros could feature an aluminum top case. This could make the accessory more like a laptop.
Like Macs, the aluminum area around the keyboard will give the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro a premium look and feel. It also should make the case a lot sturdier when holding the tablet.
Cult of Mac Deals is offering a Labor Day deal on your ticket to a lifetime of unlimited learning. Get $30 off a package deal for training courses through StackSkills plus a lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone.
Simply use code ROSETTA to score this lifetime learning bundle for only $159.97 (regularly $189.99) during our Labor Day sale. But act fast since this deal ends September 4.
This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: Apple’s invite for the September 12 “Wonderlust” event offers potential clues about what to expect. Mostly it makes us wonder: Will Apple ever release an iPhone in a truly bold, lust-worthy color?
The main thing we can agree on is that it looks like the iPhone 15 colors might be more boring than usual.
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Hurricane Idalia struck Florida hard on August 30, downing trees, ripping roofs off buildings and flooding roads enough to submerge cars. In some parts of the state, residents face rebuilding their homes and lives.
The Major League Soccer playoffs kick off in October, and fans can watch all the action with an MLS Season Pass that’s now available at less than a third of the cost it was earlier.
Cheer on your favorite team, or see if Lionel Messi can take Inter Miami CF all the way, without breaking the bank.
New users can get lifetime access to Microsoft Office for less than ever, thanks to our Labor Day sale on two lifetime licenses for Mac or PC.
Ready to master the stock market? This combo deal pairs a tool that helps you identify solid investments with a comprehensive online course that will teach you how Wall Street works.
During a Labor Day Sale, you can purchase a lifetime subscription to the Tykr stock screener, plus access to “Top Tools for Better Stock Picking,” both at one low price. Normally sold for $930, this package is available for only $99.97 with coupon code STOCK for a limited time.
★★★★☆
Salvor and Gaal are in trouble this week as incredible Apple TV+ space opera Foundation heads into the home stretch of its great second season.
With the Mentalics moving on our two heroines, it seems that everyone has their fair share of trouble in the episode, entitled “The Last Empress.” Cleric and Constant find themselves at the business end of a Trantor firing squad. Dusk and Dawn see themselves fading into obsolescence. And Sareth’s running out of time to make her move.
Shake to the rhythm of the beat in the revival of Sega’s Samba de Amigo: Party-to-Go. The game debuted in arcades and on consoles more than 20 years ago, and is now available for an Apple TV, Mac and more.
It’s this week’s addition to the Apple Arcade gaming service.