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.
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.
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.
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.
The LG 5K display and the iPad Pro work together through Sidecar. Photo: [email protected]
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.
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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.
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.
In iOS 16, you can instantly copy the subject out of your pictures. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac
One of the more surprising features in iOS 16 is the ability to cut out people from a picture (or a dog, a car, whatever’s in focus) and copy it into another app. You can send it in iMessage, paste it in a photo editing app, or use Universal Clipboard to paste it on a nearby iPad or Mac.
What’s it for? Well, it’s great for making stickers for WhatsApp and Snapchat, plus it’s a hell of a lot of fun. If you’re putting together a YouTube thumbnail or making memes, it can significantly cut down the time you spend precisely cutting out edges, but it’s by no means precise enough to use professionally.
This set of eight high-carbon forged knives is on sale for a few more hours. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
The most fun part of cooking doesn’t have to be eating what you made. You’ll enjoy your time in the kitchen more if you have tools that make prep work fun. So level up your kitchen arsenal with this Seido Japanese Master Chef Knife Set.
Get these superb kitchen blades for just $139.99 (regularly $429) through August 31.
Belkin's compact new GaN chargers feature dual USB-C ports and fast charging. Photo: Belkin
Belkin trotted out two new Boost Charge Pro GaN wall chargers Tuesday in 65W and 45W versions. Both adapters feature dual USB-C ports and programmable power supply (PPS).
The compact chargers are designed for fast charging. You can use them to power up an iPhone 13 to half-full in 28 minutes, the company said.
The new Essential Backpack stuffs premium features into a stripped-down bag. Photo: WaterField Designs
WaterField Designs’ new Essential Backpack can swallow up a 16-inch MacBook Pro. And its stripped-down design pairs ballistic nylon with smart features to create a lightweight backpack that seemingly does it all.
“Dense foam inserts distribute weight evenly and allow the bag to stand on its own,” WaterField said in a press release marking Tuesday’s launch. “The bag’s elegant, arched top contours the user’s shoulders so the bag feels like an extension of the body.”
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Your smart home needs smart switches, and Wemo's latest looks good, is highly configurable and works reliably. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
The Wemo Smart Dimmer with Thread is a new version of Belkin’s HomeKit-compatible wall switch. It can be controlled with the press of a finger or from anywhere – across the room or across the country.
Putting “with Thread” in the name isn’t some odd reference to sewing. The switch uses a new form of mesh networking to provide fast, reliable connections to your home-automation system.
I was able to install the latest Wemo Smart Dimmer in my home because it doesn’t require a neutral wire. Here’s what it’s like to use everyday.
HP's new display, coming soon, offers IPS Black contrast and speedy Thunderbolt 4 connections. Photo: HP
HP rolled out a new 4K monitor at its Amplify Executive Forum Thursday, calling it “the world’s first IPS Black display with Thunderbolt 4 technology.”
The HP Z32k G3 4K USB-C Display, “coming soon” at an unspecified price, should appeal to creators and product developers, the company said.
That’s because it will offer strong color accuracy and high contrast in addition to the speed and versatility of Thunderbolt 4 connectivity.
Bundle two or more deals together and you can save even more. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Practical benefits — and fun rewards — could flow from these four deals on lifetime web hosting platforms, Microsoft Office 365 master courses and a subscription that could give you incredible discounts on flights worldwide.
Truecaller for iPhone can now identify spam callers up to 10x more reliably. Photo: Truecaller
Truecaller is rolling out a new update for its iPhone app that has been completely reworked from the ground up. The company now promises 10x better identification of spam calls.
Truecaller has never worked as reliably on iPhones as it does on Android. The company aims to finally solve this issue for good with its latest app update.
iPhone 14 Pro could be a beast in the camera department. Concept render: souta
Apple could use a bigger ultra-wide camera on the iPhone 14 Pro models. Apart from a significant jump in component cost, the bigger sensor should help improve low-light image quality.
The company is already rumored to use a larger 48MP primary camera on the Pro iPhones this year.
Magenta Max offers unlimited 5G, and Apple TV+ too. Graphic: Cult of Mac
T-Mobile is including Apple TV+ for free in its Magenta Max unlimited wireless data plan. Subscribers will have access to Apple’s streaming service along with the carrier’s 5G network without data caps.
Magenta Max already includes other streaming services, including Netflix.
Create increasingly effective marketing videos with unlimited text-to-speech options. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
If you aim to establish and expand upon a brand or business, solid concepts or ideas can only carry you so far. Marketing tools can help create a clear and professional vision that maximizes your message. And a text-to-speech tool like Speechnow could serve as a valuable resource to empower those efforts.
This service allows you to create voice recordings or audio versions of content for YouTube, Facebook and other popular platforms in a few simple steps. For a limited time, you can get a lifetime subscription to the Speechnow Professional Plan for only $29.99 (regularly $3,299).
New animated series Sago Mini Friends debuts September 16 on Apple TV+. Image: Apple TV+
Apple TV+ listed its fall slate of kids and family fare Monday. It includes new animated series Sago Mini Friends, Slumberkins and Interrupting Chicken, plus live-action series Circuit Breakers.
And in addition to those, kids and their families can enjoy returning favorites plus a new lineup of classic Peanuts specials.
It won't be just the iPhone 14 communicating with satellites. Photo: Cult of Mac
It might not be necessary to trade in an iPhone 13 for the iPhone 14 to get the upcoming model’s satellite communication capabilities. Apple’s 2021 handset reportedly already has this feature – it’s just not activated.
It’s possible Apple will announce at a September 7 event that both the iPhone 13 and 14 will be able to send emergency texts via satellite.
Paralyzed in the crash, Ryan McConnaughey said he'd be dead if not for the Apple Watch. Photo: KGTV News San Diego
Mountain biker Ryan McConnaughey took his usual daily ride near San Diego only to find himself going over the handlebars in a steep section. He slammed into the ground, head-first, helmet on.
Sprawled on his back, he soon found he couldn’t move from the neck down. “I knew for sure that I needed to get medical attention as quickly as possible. My brain kind of kicked into survival mode,” he said.
With his iPhone in his backpack, he began talking to his Apple Watch.
Is your iPhone stuck in a boot loop? Dr.Fone can help. Photo: Wondershare
This iOS system repair post is presented by Wondershare, maker of Dr.Fone.
Apple devices like iPhones have great reputations for reliability, but nothing’s perfect. And if you find your iPhone stuck on the Apple logo while booting up — often called a “boot loop” — what to do about it can be a real head-scratcher.
Fortunately, there is software designed to help fix that and other problems. One such option is Dr.Fone from Wondershare.
You'll soon be able to get Netflix at a lower cost by watching commercials. Photo: Netflix/Cult of Mac
The price of Netflix is going way down … if you’re willing to watch commercials. When the streaming service revealed that it’s prepping an advertising-supported option for subscribers, it didn’t reveal how much it will cost. The price has now leaked out, and it might be 30% to 55% below the current cost.
The new option could debut before the end of 2022.