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Tom Hanks’ new Hanx101 Trivia game hits Apple Arcade

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Tom Hanks' new 'Hanx101 Trivia' game hits Apple Arcade
Test your brainpower in Hanx101 Trivia from Tom Hanks.
Photo: BlueLine Studios/Apple Arcade

Screen legend Tom Hanks just launched a game for a range of Apple devices. Hanx101 Trivia has questions in categories from history to math, geography to food.

It’s available now exclusively in the Apple Arcade subscription service.

Go off the grid with new, fast-charging EcoFlow portable power station

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The new EcoFlow Delta 2 Portable Power Station can be a home backup in a power outage or it can power your trips off the grid.
The new EcoFlow Delta 2 Portable Power Station can be a home backup in a power outage or it can power your trips off the grid.
Photo: EcoFlow

Got a big camping trip coming up? Or maybe you worry about power outages at home? EcoFlow launched its new Delta Portable Power Station Friday.

The company said it fully charges in 1.3 hours, has a 10-year lifetime and powers 90% of devices and appliances.

The new station serves as an upgrade of the Delta Portable Power Station. EcoFlow noted the new one charges seven times faster than the industry average, has expandable capacity and features a battery that should keep it going for a decade.

Save up to 30% when you double or triple up on hobbyist apps

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Buy any two items this Labor Day and you’ll save 20% with code.
Get into something fun, new and potentially lucrative with these apps.
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Want a new hobby? If you’re ready to pick up some new skills, check out these hobbyist apps, which have been discounted during our Your Bundle, Your Way Sale, which ends on Labor Day.

Plus, you can save even more during this sale. Just purchase two items, either from the below or from our Labor Day Collection page. If your cart total is at least $49, you’ll save 20% off your purchase with code YOURWAY20. Then, if you like, add a third item or more and save 30% with code YOURWAY30. But hurry — this offer ends at 11:59 p.m. on September 5, 2022.

Apple’s most affordable iPad drops to lowest price yet [Update: It’s back!]

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The 10.2-inch iPad deal you have been waiting for is here.
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Apple’s entry-level 10.2-inch iPad is even more affordable at Best Buy after a $49.01 discount. That amazing price — previously available on Amazon, but no longer — brings down the price to just $279.99.

This marks a return to the lowest price we have tracked on the 10.2-inch iPad.

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Lenovo wearable private display puts a Mac monitor on your face

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Lenovo wearable private display puts a Mac monitor on your face
Lenovo Glasses T1 promise a big screen experience without a big screen.
Photo: Lenovo

Take a walk out to the cutting edge with Lenovo Glasses T1, which put a tiny OLED screen in front of each eye where they offer a “portable and private big screen experience.” Users can even connect the wearable to their Mac, or to an iPhone for use on the go.

Lenovo touts the gaming and entertainment possibilities of the glasses, but also points out that they can be used for working on business documents in complete privacy.

Labor Day deals on language-learning apps? Oui, si, ja!

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Check out these Labor Day deals on language learning apps.
You can get creative with these language-learning apps.
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Learning a new language is a lot like learning anything else: It’s not a one-and-done situation. You might be able to build up your vocabulary and work toward fluency using one language-learning app, but what if another one can help you in a different way?

During our Labor Day Sale, you don’t have to choose between language apps. Instead, you can bundle a couple together and get a discount on the lot of them. As long as your total is $49 or more, you can save 20% with code YOURWAY20 if you buy two items or 30% with code YOURWAY30 for three or more. We might have the perfect three apps to get you started, but there are plenty more Cult of Mac Deals in our Labor Day Collection.

USB4 2.0 jumps past Thunderbolt to an amazing 80 Gbps

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USB4 2.0 jumps past Thunderbolt to an amazing 80 Gbps
80 Gbps over a USB-C cable is hard to beat.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

USB connections are about to get a whole lot lot faster. USB4 Version 2.0 doubles the top speed of wired connections to 80 Gbps.

Although Thunderbolt gets more attention, Apple builds USB4 into the USB-C ports of Macs, too.

Twitter begins testing long-awaited edit button

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Twitter is working on an edit button
Twitter Blue subscribers will get to test it first.
Image: Twitter

Twitter is moving ahead with implementing an edit button, the social network’s most-requested feature.

It could be available soon, though there are questions about whether editing will be reserved for those willing to pay for it.

Ends soon: Get 20% off a huge selection of iPhone cases from SwitchEasy

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The Odyssey lanyard cases for iPhone 12 and 13 give you additional carry options.
The Odyssey lanyard cases for iPhone 12 and 13 give you additional carry options.
Photo: SwitchEasy

Apple’s new iPhone 14 series may be on the way, but many people won’t switch if they have a recent iPhone already, though they may feel like they’re missing out on all the fun. If you have an iPhone 11, 12 or 13, why not change it up with a new case?

That’s much cheaper than getting a new iPhone. And this week, it’s cheaper still. You can grab any of 41 different cases for iPhone 13, 12 and 11 for 20% off in the Cult of Mac Store. But don’t wait around: This sale ends at 11:59 p.m. PST on September 2, 2022.

Microsoft Windows 10 Pro lifetime key only $13 and Office Pro Plus just $28 in September Sale! 

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For great deals on software, head over to Keysbuff.com.
For great deals on software, head over to Keysbuff.com (and don't forget to use promo code COM at checkout).
Photo: Keysbuff.com

This post on discount Microsoft software is presented by Keysbuff.

As summer wanes, the September Sale at software activation keys provider Keysbuff.com heats up. It surfaces super deals on essential Microsoft software. And, as a Cult of Mac reader, you can click on the links below and get an even better deal on Windows 10 — and score big savings on plenty of other Microsoft software, too.

To unlock your biggest savings, enter promo code COM at Keysbuff.com. That will take an extra 25% off the site’s already-low prices on keys for Windows 10 Pro Global, Microsoft Office 2021 Pro and more.

AirDropped nudes nearly get Southwest flight canceled

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AirDropped nudes nearly get Southwest flight cancelled
AirDrop can be misused by pervs with an iPhone. Here's how to turn it off.
Image: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

A creep nearly ruined a Southwest Airlines flight to Cabo San Lucas by using Apple’s AirDrop file-sharing tech to send unsolicited nudes to fellow passengers.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quick tutorial on how to turn off AirDrop so something like this never happens to you.

Free up iPhone space with up to 30% off Koofr cloud storage in our Labor Day Sale

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Clear up some room with these three deals on cloud storage.
Keep your files safe with a Labor Day deal on cloud storage.
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When you install an app, do you have to bid another one farewell? Running out of room on your phone or computer is a pain, but you aren’t necessarily limited to the space on your hard drive. Good cloud storage that helps you organize your files and keeps them safe is an easy way of keeping apps and large files off the chopping block

Koofr Cloud Storage offers three lifetime subscriptions at 100GB, 250GB and 1TB that could be an excellent match for your file-storage needs.

Plus, during Cult of Mac Deals’ Labor Day Sale, you get a little more control over how much you pay. Pair one of these deals with any other from our Labor Day Collection, and you could get 20% off for two items or 30% off for three or more. No coupon is needed, but the price needs to be $49 or higher before applying the discount. The sale ends at 11:59 p.m. PST on September 5.

Apple Watch Pro will be for endurance sports, not extreme sports

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Apple Watch Pro is may be made from titanium, but it’s made for iron. Ironman.
Apple Watch Pro may be made from titanium, but it’s made for iron. Ironman, that is.
Photo: Cult of Mac/Graham Bower/Jason R. William*

When Apple Watch got a larger screen last year with the Series 7 update, most commentators just yawned. Apparently screen size isn’t everything. It’s what you do with your watch that counts.

So I was surprised to read recent rumors of an Apple Watch Pro with an even bigger screen. Supposedly, this larger model, with its tougher titanium case, will be ideal for extreme sports. But does a bigger screen really help when you’re bungee jumping? And could titanium ever be rugged enough to withstand whitewater rafting?

Something about all this doesn’t add up. Instead, I suspect Cupertino will position the Apple Watch Pro model as a wearable for endurance sports. A bigger watch means a bigger battery. And in endurance sports, you really need that extra juice.

Get a jump on the Apple event with iPhone 14 Plus concept video

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Get a jump on the Apple event with iPhone 14 Plus concept video
The iPhone 14 Plus will supposedly be as big as the Pro Max but with a smaller price.
Screenshot: Hacker 34

Those who just can’t wait until the September 7 Apple event can tide themselves over with a concept video of one of the hottest products expected to be on the agenda. The iPhone 14 Plus will allegedly have the same size screen as the Pro Max, but at a much lower price.

Watch a video concept of the upcoming device in action.

Apple patches dangerous security hole in iOS 12

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Mac malware is real. Watch out.
Hackers are aware of an iPhone security hole, but iOS 12.5.6 takes care of the problem for older Apple devices.
Graphic: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Older iPhone and iPad models that can’t be updated to iOS 15 got a patch on Wednesday to fix a security hole that might have been used by hackers. Devices dating back to 2013’s iPhone 5S can install iOS 12.5.6 to fix the problem.

Newer models can install the recently released iOS 15.6.1 or iPadOS 15.6.1 to accomplish the same.

Land your dream job with this AI-assisted resumé writing tool

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Resoume uses AI to write the perfect resumé.
Make AI work for you with this resumé-writing program.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

If you’re currently looking for a job, there’s a lot you need to get in place, from your video interview space to the tools you need to do the job. But perhaps the most useful document you need to prepare to attract recruiters and hiring managers is a resumé. Take a task off your list with a lifetime subscription to the Complete Resoume AI Assistant Resumé Writer.

Potent new OtterBox charger lineup powers you up at home and on the road

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OtterBox rolled out an array of new chargers.
OtterBox rolled out an array of new chargers to address different needs.
Photo: OtterBox

OtterBox released its Premium Pro Power lineup of chargers Wednesday, including wall chargers, car chargers and MagSafe charging stands.

With the release, OtterBox steps further into the market for smaller charging accessories, including potent-but-compact gallium nitride (GaN) chargers.

iPhone 14 Pro screen cutouts might not look as expected [Updated]

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iPhone 14 Pro screen cutout might not look as expected
Instead of two screen cutouts, iPhone 14 Pro might have a single wide one.
Mockup: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Leaks about the “pill and hole” design of the iPhone 14 Pro models started months ago, but Apple still might have a surprise up its sleeve. A new report indicates that software will merge the two display cutouts into one.

Note that this is not a hardware change – the screen between the two cutouts will be darkened in software so they appear to be combined.

Recover deleted photos on Mac with these easy steps

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When photos and other files go missing on your Mac, you need Recoverit.
When photos go missing on your Mac, you might need a tool like Recoverit.
Photo: Wondershare

This post on deleted photo recovery is brought to you by Wondershare.

From an average Joe to a professional photographer, many users store pictures on their MacBooks or iMacs. Due to its high reliability and faster speed, macOS is a great option for saving digital pictures or videos. Unfortunately, accidental deletion is also a common incident for Mac users.

Due to a wide variety of reasons, people can delete or lose important pictures permanently. If you’re stuck in a similar situation, we’re here to help. In today’s guide, we’ll take a closer look at how to recover permanently deleted photos on Mac.

Get a magnetic iPad stylus for about half Apple Pencil 2’s price

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Palm sensitivity lets you rest your palm as you write or draw without messing anything up.
Palm sensitivity lets you rest your palm as you write or draw without messing anything up.
Photo: SwitchEasy

Buying an iPad doesn’t usually mean just buying an iPad. Many people want useful accessories, like a stylus that lets them write and draw more precisely than they can with their fingers. But Apple Pencil 2 usually goes for a fairly steep $129.

If you’d like to get an advanced stylus with most of Apple Pencil 2’s features for much less, you have options. A good one is the SwitchEasy EasyPencil Pro.

You can get the fourth-gen version of it in the Cult of Mac Store for just over half the cost of Apple Pencil 2, plus a supply of extra tips for different uses. Or you can nab the third-gen EasyPencil for a little less. See more information below.

iPad Pro extends brilliant 5K display through Sidecar [Setups]

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The LG 5K display and the iPad Pro work together through Sidecar.
The LG 5K display and the iPad Pro work together through Sidecar.
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Apple has said many times it won’t produce a touch-screen Mac because that’s what iPads are for. But Sidecar functionality can make an iPad a touch-screen extension of a Mac, where you can drag and drop elements and work with them using Apple Pencil or your fingertips.

Today’s featured MacBook Pro setup mounts a big 5K display and an iPad Pro right next to each other. In the photograph, you can see the desktop wallpaper running right onto the tablet’s display through Sidecar (more on that below).

And who doesn’t love an all-Apple audio arsenal? This setup rocks paired OG HomePods, AirPods Max on a cool charging stand and AirPods, too.

New Edifier ANC earbuds offer solid sound at a good value [Review] ★★★

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Edifier's new W240TN wireless earbuds have a bit of an industrial look going.★★★
Edifier's new W240TN wireless earbuds have a bit of an industrial look to them.
Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac

Noise-cancelling wireless earbuds that cost under $100 jostle in a competitive field. One company that consistently stands out from the crowd with high-quality goods that are a great value for what they cost is Edifier.

And the company, based in China, has done it again with the Edifier W240TN true wireless earbuds. They launch Thursday for a price of $79.99. Edifier sent me a pair to try out.

There really aren’t many reasons not to buy these if you want good earbuds for well under $100. But there are a couple of potential reasons, depending on your priorities.

Fix your swing without breaking the bank with this discounted golf simulator

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This affordable at-home tool is key to cutting down your golf score.
Improve your golf swing without spending big money on pro instruction.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

The TruGolf Mini golf simulator could revolutionize the way you approach practice. The affordable golf gadget gives you ample opportunities to polish up your swing any time at home.

Earning an Amazon rating of 4.1 stars out of five, and equipped with advanced technology that analyzes the details of your golf swing, this package is available for only $229.99 (regularly $249) for a limited time.