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Beats Studio Buds+ come in 2 new cosmic colors

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The cosmic pink ones have a two-tone thing going on.
The cosmic pink ones have a two-tone thing going on.
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Apple subsidiary Beats added two new color options to its recently released Beats Studio Buds+ noise-cancelling earbuds — cosmic pink and cosmic silver.

The new metallic finishes are part of a collaboration with press-on nails retailer Olive & June. They’ll become available September 7, the companies said.

Adorable puppy prosthetics star in new ‘Shot on iPhone’ video

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Adorable puppy prosthetics star in new ‘Shot on iPhone’ video
3DPets uses the Lidar scanner in an iPhone 14 Pro to make a custom prosthetic for Trip the dog.
Screenshot: Apple

The latest “Shot on iPhone” film is the heart-warming story of Trip the dog receiving a prosthetic leg. It came from a company that uses lidar built into Apple handsets to scan his body to make sure it fits.

Watch The Invincibles to see how the process works.

This $25 smart toothbrush knows when to stop cleaning

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This $25 smart toothbrush knows when to stop cleaning.
You can't put a price on a smile like that.
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Keeping your teeth healthy is hard, and it’s a bit of a pain. Still, it’s more of a pain if you don’t take care of them. Luckily, a good toothbrush can make the whole process a lot easier to manage.

The AquaSonic Icon is a smart electric toothbrush with multiple cleaning modes and a built-in timer. Normally, it costs $39. But you can pick one up for 37% off right now and make your dentist happy.

iOS 17 beta 7: All the new features and changes

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iOS 17 preview
The fourth iOS 17 developer beta is here with some minor changes.
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Apple continues beta testing iOS 17, with the seventh beta dropping on August 22nd. As the beta program has progressed, the company has made fewer and fewer user-facing changes to new builds.

It’s the same story with iOS 17 beta 7, which hardly packs any meaningful changes or improvements. Below is everything new in the latest iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 beta.

Podcast platform uses AI to give you recs, and it’s $40 for life

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This podcast platform uses AI to give you recs, and it's $40 for life.
Get AI-powered recommendations from this new podcast platform.
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For podcast fans, the struggle is real: There are a gazillion podcasts, and you’re stuck sifting through them all to find the good stuff. Podurama offers unique tools to help you find interesting new podcasts that aren’t just the popular ones everyone else listens to.

Right now, you can get a lifetime subscription to this AI-powered podcast recommendation service for 60% off.

Long iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 beta-testing process nears end

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iPhone with iOS 17 logo
The months-long wait for iOS 17 is almost over.
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The launch of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 is drawing close, as the many steps of beta testing for these operating systems are almost finished. The same holds true for tvOS 17, and watchOS 10 is nearly as close. Apple likely will release them all in September.

macOS Sonoma, however, isn’t expected to debut until later.

Crank workout tunes with new air-conduction earbuds

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These earbuds don't go in your ear at all, so you can hear external noises.
These earbuds don't go in your ear at all, so you can hear external noises.
Photo: OneOdio

OneOdio unveiled its new OpenRock S Open Air Conduction Earbuds Tuesday, meant for active users who want to listen to music while doing sports activities.

Using air-conduction technology, the buds don’t go in your ear canal. So you can stay better-aware of what’s around you while you run, cycle or work out.

Make any home smart with Brilliant’s new control panel

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Even renters and people uncomfortable working with wiring can use this.
Even renters and people uncomfortable working with wiring can use this.
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Smart-home systems maker Brilliant unveiled a new “install it anywhere” plug-in version of its Smart Home Control Panel Tuesday.

Any homeowner or renter can use its touchscreen-based control and automation system to manage smart home products integrated with HomeKit and Siri.

Apple TV+ comedy series Still Up follows young couple not sleeping together

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Apple comedy series 'Still Up' follows a young couple not sleeping together
Strange things happen to people who haven't slept in weeks.
Screenshot: Apple TV+

Still Up is about the hijinks of a pair of chronic insomniacs who aren’t aware they’re falling in love. Apple TV+ released the trailer Tuesday showing Danny and Lisa’s struggles to sleep and find someone who understands them.

The romantic comedy series will debut on Apple TV+ in a few weeks.

Soundcore jacks up noise cancellation with new over-ear headphones

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Soundcore already rocked outstanding noise cancellation with previous products, so an improved system in the Space One headphones bodes well.
Soundcore already rocked outstanding noise cancellation with previous products, so an improved system in the Space One headphones bodes well.
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Anker audio brand Soundcore launched its new Space One over-ear headphones Tuesday with an upgraded noise cancelling system. It’s designed to reduce the voices not already in your head.

The new cans also claim long playtime, high-quality audio through the LDAC codec and a “floating” design built for comfort, Soundcore said.

2022 M1 iPad Air gets a big $149 discount

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iPad Air
Get the M1 iPad Air with cellular connectivity at a fantastic price.
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Apple’s iPad Pro lineup is too expensive for regular users. Opting for the Pro model makes little sense if you want a tablet for everyday use.

This is where the iPad Air comes in, which offers almost the same internals as its Pro siblings at a lower price point. And if you take advantage of Amazon’s latest deal, you can save up to $149 on a new M1 iPad Air.

New ArcField MagSafe charger powers up iPhone fast

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It's a potent little charger with a built-in kickstand.
It's a potent little charger with a built-in kickstand.
Photo: Spigen

Using older magnetic chargers, lots of folks still charge their iPhones at a pokey rate of 7.5 watts. So it’s good news Spigen just rolled out its first 15W MagSafe device, the ArcField Wireless Charger.

You can use it to quick-charge any MagSafe iPhone 12, 13 or 14 handset, and it’ll juice up an AirPods Pro charging case at 5W.

Easily connect your Mac to a TV with this very affordable 4-in-1 USB-C dock [Review] ★★★★

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Easily connect your Mac to a TV with this very affordable 4-in-1 USB-C dock [Review]★★★★
The Plugable USBC-4IN1 can connect a 4K HDMI TV to a Mac or iPad, and add more high-speed USB accessories, too.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

The movies and shows on a MacBook or iPad can be easily played on a full-size TV, but many computers need an adapter to add the HDMI port. The Plugable USBC-4IN1 has just what’s needed, offering 4K video at 60Hz. Or Plugable’s USB-C dock is well suited for using an HDMI monitor to get work done.

Plus, it stands out from the pack with a USB-C port that supports simultaneous 100W power pass-through charging and 10Gbps data transfers. There’s a couple of high-speed USB ports, too.

I put the surprisingly affordable accessory through a series of test to see if it lived up to its promises. Here’s what I found.

Momax power station packs 6 ports, 100W of power and wireless charging

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Not only does it have 6 ports, it offers fast wireless charging, too.
This portable power bank will keep all your Apple gear humming.
Photo: Momax

It’s a total drag when your iPhone, iPad or other device runs low on power and you don’t have a way to charge it — or your charger is old and slow but you don’t have much time. That’s when the new Momax 100W 6-Port Charging Station comes in super handy.

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The charging station’s name pretty much says it all, minus one crucial feature. Not only does it deliver a blistering 100 watts of power via six convenient USB-C and USB-A ports, it can fast-charge wirelessly. You just lay your iPhone or other Qi-enabled device on top of the station for that. Plus, it’s reasonably priced — and Cult of Mac readers can knock 30% off the normal price with the discount code below.

Apple purchases help support US national parks

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Help keep national parks going with your next Apple purchase. And there's an Activity Challenge, too.
Help keep national parks going with your next Apple purchase. And there's an Activity Challenge, too.
Photo: National Park Foundation/Jeremy Wade Shockley

The U.S. National Park Service turns 107 on Friday. And, as usual, Apple is running its donation campaign to the National Parks Foundation to celebrate.

Each purchase made with Apple Pay in the Apple Store and on Apple sites through Sunday, August 27, donates $10 to the National Parks Foundation.

Take studio sound on the go with Røde Wireless Pro

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Røde Wireless Pro microphones, recorder, cases and cables.
It’s not just a microphone — it’s a whole set of recording gear.
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Røde, maker of high-quality audio products from Australia, has unveiled what it calls “the most powerful wireless mic ever”. The Røde Wireless Pro is a system of elegant and compact microphones with an audio recorder that “delivers crystal-clear, incredibly stable audio with a range of up to 260m.”

The kit comes with all the accessories needed to connect to any modern smartphone, computer and camera rig. Røde’s GainAssist makes sure you have balanced sound in any circumstance and the Røde Central software for Mac and PC easily syncs it with your video.

The Røde Wireless Pro kit retails for $399 and will be available later this month.

$100-plus price increase predicted for iPhone 15 Pro models

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iPhone 15 Pro Max price might increase
The iPhone 15 Pro models might cost noticeably more than the two basic ones.
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The price of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max will jump by at least $100, if an unconfirmed report coming out of Asia is correct. The increase could go as high as $200.

This is the latest in a series of predictions that the cost of the two top-tier iPhones coming this autumn will increase.

This titanium band is the perfect match for your Apple Watch Ultra [Cult of Mac giveaway]

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Lululook Titanium Link Band for Apple Watch Ultra is as robust as they come
Lululook's Titanium Link Band for Apple Watch Ultra is about as robust as they come.
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Refresh your Apple Watch Ultra with this week’s brilliant giveaway from Lululook. We’re giving away one Titanium Link Band for Apple Watch Ultra. Retailing at $79.99, this band looks great with Apple’s biggest, boldest smartwatch.

Find out more about this devastatingly handsome band, and enter our giveaway, below.

Creators can learn more about their listeners with new Apple Podcasts Connect features

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Creators can learn more about their listeners with new Apple Podcasts Connect features
The new subscription analytics tab in Apple Podcasts Connect shows how listeners use subscriptions.
Screenshot: Apple

Apple Podcasts Connect has been upgraded with subscription analytics, a new feature intended to allow podcast creators to see how listeners engage with premium subscriptions.

In addition, Apple Podcasts has additional Delegated Delivery partners. And Linkfire for Podcasts is coming in the autumn.

Make any room a cinema with new portable projector and AirPlay

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With this projector, you can use AirPlay or ChromeCast to project a big screen almost anywhere.
With this projector, you can use AirPlay or ChromeCast to project a big screen almost anywhere.
Photo: BenQ

Want to create an immersive cinematic experience almost anywhere? Now you can with the GV31 Portable Projector BenQ released earlier this month.

With built-in Netflix and Android TV among other streaming options, the 1080p projector can stream on walls or ceilings via AirPlay from your Mac, iPad or iPhone, or from Android devices via ChromeCast.

Act fast while MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone is less of a ripoff

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Apple MagSafe Battery Pack
Apple's MagSafe Battery Pack is hard to beat for the convenience it offers.
Photo: Apple

Not happy with your iPhone’s battery life and don’t want to carry a power bank with you? Apple’s excellent MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone is the accessory you need.

Apple’s accessory is expensive at $99, though. But thanks to Amazon and Best Buy’s latest deal, you can get it for $84 — saving a sweet $15 on your purchase.

iPad mini takes center stage in MacBook Air rig [Setups]

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That's a Hexgears mechanical keyboard in tfront of the iPad mini.
That's a Hexgears mechanical keyboard in tfront of the iPad mini.
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It’s not every day you see a teeny, tiny little display under an ultra-wide one. But today’s M2 MacBook Air setup sports its dual screens that way by putting an iPad mini at the center under the big external monitor, flanked by paired HomePod minis.

The setup’s interesting highlights include a gaming handheld and a full-sized mechanical keyboard we rarely see.

Boring white iPhone cables could become a thing of the past

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A mockup of a blue braided cable.
The iPhone 15 USB-C cables might look something like this.
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iPhones traditionally come with white USB cables, but an unconfirmed report says they are about to become a lot more colorful. They’ll supposedly be matched to the hue of the handset.

And the quality of the cables will allegedly be improved, too.

This monster power bank can charge 6 Apple devices at once

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Keep even your laptop charged with this $229.99 power bank.
iPhone, Apple Watch, MacBook Pro ... this 25,000mAh portable battery pack can do it all.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

Power banks prove convenient for workers on the go, but they can also be a literal lifesaver during extended power outages or natural disasters. Now Apple users can get a next-gen charger that can effectively charge everything from AirPods to MacBook Pros for just $229.99 — the Flash Pro Plus.

In addition to those two Apple products, it also works with iPad, iPhone (including wireless charging) and Apple Watch. In fact, this 25,000mAh monster — which can charge up to six devices at once — might be the ultimate power bank for Apple fans.