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10 more sweet tweaks and changes in iOS 17

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These are smaller features, but they’re no less awesome.
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iOS 17 has a lot of great headlining features — and many more features Apple didn’t have time to mention during the WWDC23 keynote. Today, I’m going one level deeper: Here are 10 more tweaks and smaller changes that could have a big impact on daily life with your iPhone after you update to iOS 17.

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Get lifetime cloud web hosting from iBrave for just $79.97.
Pay one low price for everything you need to get a pro website up and running for life.
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This iBrave lifetime subscription sets you up with advanced web hosting for just $79.97 for life. It comes with everything you need to build and deploy a professional website and keep it running.

This incredible deal — rated an average of 5/5 stars by verified purchasers — is for new users only, though. And it’s only available during our limited-time flash sale, which ends June 20.

15-inch MacBook Air battery won’t be easy to swap out

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New super-size MacBook Air is 'world's thinnest 15-inch laptop'
Replacing the battery of the 15-inch MacBook Air is not going to be easy.
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Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Air has received the teardown treatment less than a week after going on sale. The internals reveals the laptop is similar to its 13-inch sibling, with two additional speakers and the larger battery being the only significant difference.

Thanks to the larger chassis, Apple has also managed to fit a bigger battery on the 15-inch Air.

Win a 65W GaN travel charger you can plug in anywhere [Cult of Mac giveaway]

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Wide compatibility and US, UK and EU plugs make the new charger great for travelers.
Adapters for U.S., U.K. and EU plugs make this a great charger for globetrotters.
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If you travel around the world, this Ugreen 65W GaN travel charger could become your best companion. Its powerful output and universal plugs will let you keep your MacBook, iPhone and other Apple gear juiced up practically anywhere you roam.

The Ugreen 65W Nexode GaN Charger packs two USB-C ports along with one USB-A port, making it easy to charge multiple devices simultaneously. Plus, its switchable plugs make it effortless for use when traveling in the United States and Europe. It retails for just $55.99, but you could snag one for free in this week’s giveaway.

The Crowded Room takes a quick, pointless trip to London [Apple TV+ recap] ★★☆☆☆

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Danny (played by Tom Holland) takes a diversionary trip overseas this week on The Crowded Room.
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TV+ Review New Apple TV+ drama The Crowded Room, about a man arrested for crimes he doesn’t have a real understanding of having committed, takes a trip overseas this week. Danny, fleeing from his past and his crimes, heads to London to look for his dad. But he finds another shady father figure waiting for him instead.

A few botched crimes and some bonding lead Danny down more dead ends as Rya interrogates him and hopes he finally sees the light. The episode, entitled “London,” offers a maddening glimpse at the show The Crowded Room could have been.

This $50 course bundle can make you a total Excel pro

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This $50 course bundle can make you a total Excel pro.
Learn how to automate complex or repetitive tasks in Excel with these online courses.
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Are you using Microsoft Excel to its fullest potential? Most people know some basic functions and how to make a chart, but they miss out on advanced uses and automation to make their lives easier.

If you want to become a pro, you might want The Complete Excel, VBA, and Data Science Certification Training course bundle. It features 13 jam-packed courses with tips and tricks from the pros. And you can get lifetime access now for just $49.99 (normally $429).

iFixit’s new USB-C charger looks cool while powering your devices

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iFixit’s new USB-C charger looks cool while powering your devices
You don’t have to do a teardown to see inside the new iFixit USB-C wall charger.
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While most people know iFixit for its brilliant teardown videos of Apple gear, its primary business is selling repair tools and other accessories. And that now includes a new 65W wall charger with a 6-foot cable.

As one might expect from a company known for looking inside devices, part of the housing for the new iFixit Fast Charger USB-C AC Adapter is transparent, showing off the internal components.

City on Fire finale goes up in a puff of smoke [Apple TV+ recap] ★★★

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Charlie (played by Wyatt Oleff) saves the day in the City on Fire finale.
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TV+ ReviewApple TV+’s kaleidoscopic urban blight drama City on Fire comes to a close this week with events both explosive and not so much.

Amory’s on the move, William’s holding on for dear life, Regan and Keith are missing a few kids, Nicky and Sol come to blows, Charlie and Lorraine tell the truth, Parsa gets a second chance, and Samantha’s in the dark — just like New York City itself.

The limited series finale, entitled “In the Dark,” brings a suitably emotional ending to a show that narrowly avoided greatness.

With this card, you can always find your wallet

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AirCard is a Find My tracker, an RFID blocker and a digital business card (NFC).
AirCard is a Find My tracker, an RFID blocker and a digital business card (NFC).
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Using Apple’s Find My network, the new AirCard from Swiss company Rolling Square can slip into your wallet like a credit card and help keep track of it. But it’s not just a tracker.

“AirCard is the first card-sized tracker in the world with a digital business card,” the company said. Its Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign has far-surpassed its goal with six days to go, so it’s likely the cards will ship.

Snag up to 15% off Apple accessories for Father’s Day [still available!]

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Laut's sleek and protective sleeve protects your laptop.
Laut's sleek and protective sleeve protects your laptop.
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If you or your dad have any need of accessories for Apple products, don’t miss the Father’s Day Sale going on now through Monday in the Cult of Mac Store. You can find discounts of up to 15% off on 140 products from Elkson, Just Mobile, Laut, Mifa, Rilee & Lo and Speidel. It’s quite a selection.

See some highlights below and check out the Father’s Day Savings collection!

Fun ‘overly complicated diagram’ lays out complex MacBook Pro rig [Setups]

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At a glance it doesn't look overly complex, but wait'll you see the diagram.
At a glance it doesn't look overly complex, but wait'll you see the diagram.
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Getting a complex computer setup just-so can be a daunting experience for even seasoned users. Maybe somebody should create a diagram or something? Well, someone did, making a highly capable MacBook Pro-and-PC setup with external display, storage, audio and more look even more complicated than it really is.

The sleekly executed diagram delighted viewers on social media. Check it out below.

Get Windows 10 Pro for only $16, Windows 11 Pro for $21 in huge Mid-Year Sale

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If you want your key Microsoft software to be as functional, productive and secure as possible, you’d better update it. So it’s a good thing you can score the latest genuine copies of Windows, Microsoft Office and other great software at incredibly low prices.

And you can get those deals when you buy software activation keys. Just try shopping at software activation keys provider CdkeySales.com if you want to stop paying full price.

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You will find low prices on Windows, Office and more. And to snag the most-possible savings, enter promo code CULT at CdkeySales.com. That cuts an additional 30% off the site’s super-low prices on software keys. Plus, when you buy Windows 10, you get a free upgrade to Windows 11!

Silo’s creepy conspiracy just keeps getting weirder [Apple TV+ recap] ★★★★☆

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Sims (played by Common) is up to no good.
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TV+ ReviewApple TV+ dystopian sci-fi series Silo, about the last remnants of civilization trapped in a huge underground structure, ratchets up the stakes as Juliette realizes she has only a few hours to set things right or she and Billings will face the music.

A flashback to a tumultuous time serves as her guiding light in the darkness — and even a reconciliation won’t save her. Entitled “Hanna,” it’s a very good episode of this surprise hit sci-fi series as we head into the first season’s home stretch.

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Don't sleep on your chance at 10TB of cloud storage for just $69.97.
Imagine how many files you can stash in the cloud with this lifetime deal on Prism Drive.
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The more data you have, the more cloud storage becomes essential. And if you’ve been holding off on picking a service, the choice just got easier — if a little more urgent. During our limited-time flash sale, new subscribers can pick from a variety of Prism Drive cloud storage plans for the best price on the web, including one that gives 10TB of lifetime cloud storage for just $69.97.

The Prism Drive Secure Cloud Storage subscription is rated an average of 4.5/5 stars from more than 60 verified purchaser reviews.

Apple Watch gains Lockdown Mode with watchOS 10

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watchOS 10 will work with Apple Watch Series 4 and newer.
Your Apple Watch will also enter Lockdown Mode starting with iOS 17 and watchOS 10.
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Apple is bringing Lockdown Mode to the Apple Watch with watchOS 10. The “extreme” protection security measure debuted on the iPhone and Mac with iOS 16 and macOS Ventura in 2022.

Designed for individuals at high risk of cyberattacks and malware, the mode imposes several restrictions on your Apple Watch’s functionality.

Back up your photos and videos with a 1TB external drive for just $50

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Backup your photos and videos with this 1TB external hard drive, now $50.
Wave goodbye to cloud storage fees with this affordable 1TB drive.
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When you treated yourself to your current Mac or MacBook, did you spring for a model with extra storage space? If you didn’t and you’re running out of space, you could pay a monthly fee for iCloud.

Or, pay just one time and get this 1TB external drive for just $49.97, normally $63.

Apple Battersea opens to cheering London crowds

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London's iconic Battersea Power Station has been transformed from a coal-fired energy generator into a high-end shopping mall -- now with an Apple store!
London's iconic Battersea Power Station has been transformed from a coal-fired energy generator into a high-end shopping mall — now with an Apple store!
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The latest Apple retail store opened its doors Thursday in London’s iconic Battersea Power Station. Shoppers lined up to see the new location, and the Macs and iPhones may have been overwhelmed by the architecture.

Camera shutters were clicking. Check out some of the many images shared of the gorgeous new store, Apple’s 40th in the United Kingdom.

New Soundcore earbuds jack up noise cancellation, drop price

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The new Soundcore Liberty 4 NC wireless earbuds claim to reduce noise by 98.5%.
The new Soundcore Liberty 4 NC wireless earbuds claim to reduce noise by 98.5%.
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Anker’s Soundcore brand offers competitive noise-cancelling wireless earbuds, including Liberty 4, released in fall 2022. Now it plans to roll out its “all-new best noise-cancelling earbuds,” Liberty 4 NC, for a surprisingly low $100 (with an early-bird offer to pay just $80).

And the new buds claim an impressive 60 hours of battery life, too. Top features and low pricing like that might make Apple nervous over its AirPods line of earbuds.

Tim Cook congratulates grateful Fitness+ fan

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Nate Gorby wrote to Tim Cook and tweeted his tale of life-changing fitness and weight loss.
Nate Gorby wrote to Tim Cook and tweeted his tale of life-changing fitness and weight loss.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook took a moment to congratulate a man who wrote to him and tweeted an inspiring story of using Apple Watch and Fitness+ to lose more than 100 pounds over several months.

Nate Gorby told his story in his tweet, below, saying Apple’s tools changed his life. Cook’s direct reply was just one of many responses.

Apple might make a HomePod you activate just by looking at it

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Could the clue refer to a new version of the discontinued HomePod?
Apple is considering a glance-activated HomePod.
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What if, instead of saying “Hey Siri” to activate your HomePod, you only had to glance at it? Apple is considering this possibility, and recently filed for a patent on it.

Whether this will become part of a future Apple smart speaker depends on whether it’s actually better than the current activation system.

Learn how ChatGPT really works with 75% off this introductory course

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Learn how ChatGPT really works with 75% off this introductory course.
Get started with ChatGPT, the hottest AI tool around.
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With constant advances in AI and the recent announcement of the world’s first spatial computer in Apple’s Vision Pro, there’s a lot of hype around ChatGPT and curiosity about how it will influence this new age. This Introduction to ChatGPT course lays out why it matters, without hyperbole, and right now it’s available for the best price online.

Get a year of Costco shopping and a $30 Digital Shop Card for just $60

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You can save on Apple gear, groceries and gas with a discounted Costco membership.
You can save on Apple gear, groceries, gas and more with a discounted Costco membership.
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When you shop at Costco, incredible value awaits you. You’ll save on everything from Apple products to Costco’s renowned rotisserie chickens. Especially in these times of inflation, if you aim to reduce your food expenses, Costco is the perfect solution for enjoying high-quality meals while staying within your budget.

For a limited time, take advantage of a one-year Costco Gold Star Membership for just $60, bundled with a $30 Digital Shop Card for all your favorite Costco items.