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MagStand elevates your iPhone and adds MagSafe compatibility

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MagStand for iPhone
Get yours for under $20.
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MagStand is a slim, sturdy, and foldable stand that sticks onto the back of your iPhone and is always ready to go when you need it. It’s great for watching movies and hands-free FaceTime calls — and it’s affordable.

What’s more, MagStand makes your older iPhone compatible with MagSafe accessories. Bag yours today from the Cult of Mac Store.

Steve Jobs planned low-cost iPhone nano back in 2010

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Apple hoped to make an iPhone nano based on the iPod touch.
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Rumors circulating way back in 2011 said Apple was planning an iPhone nano, its first budget iOS device. The handset didn’t come out for years and it used a different name, but new evidence proves the early leaks were 100% accurate.

Pokémon Unite brings online team battles to mobile next month

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Preorder today to get "special rewards."
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Pokémon Unite, the newest mobile release from The Pokémon Company, will make its App Store debut next month. You can preorder the team-based battling game now ahead of its official debut on iPhone and iPad.

Nintendo also confirmed this week that the Pokémon Home app will pick up support for its next-generation Pokémon games — Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus — early next year.

This fingerprint-protected USB drive is $50 cheaper for now

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This secure USB drive is $50 off
This USB drive is equipped with a fingerprint scanner.
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A computer isn’t actually the safest place to store precious pictures, important files and irreplaceable documents. A laptop is convenient, but if you want to safely move and store your information, then you need a Tokk Fingerprint USB.

These awesome, secure flash drives are as compact as they are safe. And right now you can get one on sale for $49.99.

90+ organizations urge Tim Cook to drop Apple’s photo scanning plan

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Groups oppose Apple photo scanning
The largest campaign so far against Apple's new child safety features.
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An international coalition of more than 90 policy and rights groups is urging Apple to drop plans to scan user photos for child abuse material (CSAM).

In an open letter addressed to Apple CEO Tim Cook, published on Thursday, the coalition said it is concerned the feature “will be used to censor protected speech, threaten the privacy and security of people around the world, and have disastrous consequences for children.”

Coi Leray becomes first ‘contestant’ on Apple’s Play, Pause, Delete

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Coi Leray becomes first contestant on Apple’s ‘Play, Pause, Delete’
Apple premiered Play, Pause, Delete with rapper Coi Leray.
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Rapper Coi Leray went on Apple’s Play, Pause, Delete to choose her favorite venues, her go-to sidekick, and the superpower she can’t wait to delete forever. That makes her the star of the first episode of what Apple calls a game show but is more of a talk show. It’s available to all on YouTube.

Netflix gets more immersive with Spatial Audio support

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Netflix beats Apple TV to the punch.
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Netflix has begun rolling out Spatial Audio support. This lets the streaming service offer a surround sound-like experience but without all the speakers. Currently, it requires AirPods Pro or AirPods Max but that’ll change soon.

And Netflix beat out Apple TV in offering the feature.

Learn computer science essentials with this $35 training

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This comprehensive computer science training is 98% off.
This computer science bundle contains 11 courses & 100+ hours of content on Java, C++, Ruby on Rails and more.
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If you’re looking for a stable career or just want to join an industry where there’s a wealth of opportunity, look no further than computer science. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the computer science and IT field is expected to grow by 13 percent from 2016 to 2026 — faster than the average growth rate of all occupations. Whether you’re an experienced coder looking to beef up your toolkit or a beginner that needs to grow your skills before your first interview, check out the 2021 All-in-One Computer Science Certification Bundle.

‘Double agent’ sells iPhone secrets and then names names to Apple

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‘Double agent’ trades iPhone secrets and then names names to Apple
A mole inside the market for iPhone secrets revealed to Apple the names of others also sharing insider info.
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Andrey Shumeyko was part of the market for iPhone prototypes and insider secrets. He was also giving Apple the names of other people who shared this type of information.

His hope was the company would pay him for the info. He was very disappointed.

New Carpool Karaoke season heads for Apple TV+

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Miss Piggy rides shotgun with Jason Sudeikis in the second season of Carpool Karaoke.
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Carpool Karaoke: The Series is reportedly getting fifth season and is becoming part of Apple TV+. The Emmy-winning program by James Cordon debuted years before Apple’s streaming service was around but now the two are coming together.

Buy 1 (or 2) of these golf simulators and get ready to improve your score and swing

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Up your game and lower your handicap with this entertaining golf simulator.
No matter where you are or what the weather, you can work on your golf swing with this simulator.
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Ever been out on the links and have the urge to scream out loud, pick up your ball and quit, or even throw your clubs? Don’t fret, you are not alone. For a sport that really requires very little athletic prowess, it is often deemed on the most difficult to master. It has been said that a player must strike at least 10,000 golf balls to become adept, while others claim that you must hit at least 100,000 golf balls to achieve proficiency as a golfer. If you’re keen to up your game and lower your handicap, you can start doing so in the comfort of your own home with this Smart Golf Simulator.

Apple isn’t done fighting Corellium’s virtual iOS devices just yet

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Apple revises fight against Corellium
Despite Apple's claims it supports independent security research.
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Just when it looked like Apple’s lengthy legal battle with Corellium was finally over, Cupertino on Tuesday appealed a copyright case it previously lost in an effort to take down the firm’s iPhone virtualization platform.

The news is somewhat surprising after Apple last week settled other claims against Corellium, in what experts called a significant win for security research. And it contradicts Apple’s own stance on validation.

Last Chance! Win a wood-and-space themed iPhone case and charger bundle from Limited77 [Cult of Mac giveaway]

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Limited77 makes iPhone cases and accessories that are out of this world.
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This week we’re giving away a four-pack wood-and-space themed bundle from Limited77 that includes a Magsafe wireless charger, a bamboo charging stand, a wooden iPhone case and a NASA-themed shockproof iPhone case.

This sweet bundle will keep your iPhone looking good and fully charged. Keep them all to yourself or split up the bundle and share with a friend. Whatever you choose to do, make sure and enter this week’s giveaway.

Keep your data safe and your streaming simple with this $99 deal

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Watch thousands of shows and browse online safely.
Travel and stream any content you want while protecting your online activity with this SelectTV + KeepSolid VPN bundle.
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The internet and television have grown since the early days. The internet is full of organizations and people who want to use the unsecured information you leave behind. Streaming TV has both gotten more convenient as the technology improves and more complicated as streaming platforms proliferate. Now, if you’re not careful, your information can end up in some sales database and your favorite shows might be locked behind a paywall that wasn’t there a week ago. The SelectTV + KeepSolid VPN Unlimited Lifetime Subscription Bundle gives you back some of the real TV experience while also protecting your sensitive information, and right now it’s on sale for $99.

Latest iOS 15 beta lets users move Safari Address Bar to the top of the screen

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Latest iOS 15 beta lets users move Safari Address Bar to the top of the screen
The latest iOS 15 beta gives users the option to have the Address Bar at the top of the screen or at the bottom.
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Apple hoped to redesign the Safari web browser in iOS 15 by moving the Address bar to the bottom of the screen. But there was so much pushback from beta testers that the latest prerelease version includes the option to move the Address Bar back to the top. iPhone users can still keep it at the bottom, though.

And there’s also a much-requested design change for those who decide to keep the Address Bar at the bottom.