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Is this M1 MacBook Air rig a total mess, or just ‘lived in?’ [Setups]

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It may be messy, but it gets things done.
It may be messy, but it gets things done.
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Redditor NotDeadYet7917 dragged himself out of bed on Monday and photographed his M1 MacB00k Air computer setup exactly as it appears in real life. It’s not staged like some of these fancy-schmance setups you see (we’ve seen plenty). And you can tell the workstation is keeping it real by how “lived-in” it looks.

Apple delays plan to scan user photos for child abuse material

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Learn the financial lingo to get the most out of earnings call chatter.
Apple will take time to "collect input and make improvements."
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Apple on Friday confirmed it has delayed controversial plans to start scanning user photos for child sexual abuse material, aka CSAM.

The feature was originally scheduled to roll out later this year. Apple now says it will take time to “collect input and make improvements” before deploying the changes. However, the feature is far from canceled altogether.

Apple Watch 7 may not be compatible with bands you already own

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Elago Sport band for Apple Watch
Or will it?
Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac

Apple Watch Series 7 is expected to be the biggest yet, with new screens that measure 41mm and 45mm. It’s rumored Apple will increase case sizes to accommodate those larger panels — and that could be bad news for your bands.

One tipster, citing Apple Store employees, says Apple is allowing existing band stocks to dwindle because its next-generation Watch models won’t be compatible with them.

Apple Watch Series 7 will be bigger than you might think

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This is not an Apple Watch Series 7.
The screen in the Apple Watch Series 7 is expected to be larger than this one.
Photo: Cult of Mac

By now, just about everyone has heard that the displays in upcoming Apple Watch Series 7 models will be a bit larger. But a new report from a reliable source says they’ll actually be even bigger than many might expect.

Apple readies processor to power future VR headset

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A Apple VR headset is an Open secret, as demonstrated by a recent patent filing.
An illustration from a recent Apple patent filing shows a possible VR headset.
Graphic: Apple

Apple is almost ready to send the chip that’ll be at the heart of its virtual reality headset to production, according to an unconfirmed report. That’s a big step in the product reaching customers’ hands.

Back-to-school deals: Keysbuff offers lifetime Windows 10 Pro activation for $14

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Act fast! Keysbuff's back-to-school sale extends through September 6.
Act fast! Keysbuff's back-to-school sale extends through September 6.
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This back-to-school deals post is presented by Keysbuff.

Software activation keys provider Keysbuff just extended its back-to-school sale on Microsoft Windows 10 and many other products through September 6.

You heard that right. In the back-to-school sale, you can still use the promo code COM at Keysbuff.com to get 28% off products like Windows 10 Pro Global, Microsoft Office 2019 Pro and others that you can see in the list below. You can purchase many products with lifetime licenses.

Charge 3 of your Apple devices at once with this $15 cable

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This 3-in-1 Apple charger is convenient and portable.
You can charge your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods simultaneously with this cable.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

It’s 2021: You don’t have to carry a different charging cable for every device anymore. If you use multiple devices throughout the day — and who doesn’t? — odds are high that a few of them are going to get low in power. When that happens, you don’t want to juggle them on one charger or spend 15 minutes untangling three different cables.

The 3-in-1 Apple Watch, AirPods & iPhone Charger is the perfect charging cable for Apple fans who don’t want to deal with tangled cords. And right now it’s on sale in a variety of colors, each for just $14.99.

Why a folding iPhone is probably just 2 years away

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Why a folding iPhone is probably just 2 years away
A 2023 iPhone could look like this, letting users put an 8-inch screen in their pocket.
Concept: Ran Avni

There’s plenty of proof that Apple has had a folding iPhone on the drawing board for years. But the company held off until flexible displays are past the prototype phase. The latest foldables from Samsung show that the technology has finally matured to the point where an iPhone Fold could become a mass-market success.

This surely hasn’t escaped Apple’s attention, which is why a folding iPhone is probably coming in 2023.

WhatsApp patches security hole that could expose sensitive user data

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Keep your app up to date to stay safe.
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WhatsApp recently patched a serious security vulnerability that could expose sensitive user data. Security researchers discovered the hole, which could be exploited by opening an attachment that contained a malicious image file.

More recent versions of WhatsApp now check the integrity of image that has been edited with filters to keep users safe.

Apple agrees to relax App Store rules for ‘reader’ apps like Netflix, Spotify

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A small step in the right direction.
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Apple will relax App Store rules for “reader” apps that let users access previously purchased content and subscriptions for books, magazines, music and more, the company said Wednesday.

The move closes an investigation by the Japan Fair Trade Commission, and will apply to all reader apps on the App Store — in all countries. The agreement with the JFTC also paves the way for users to create and manage accounts inside iOS apps.

This 5-way charger with 24,000mAh capacity is 50% off

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ScoutPro chargers all of your Apple devices.
This multifunctional charger can power up your iPhone, iPad, AirPods, MacBook and Apple Watch simultaneously.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

It’s hard to find a charger that’s powerful enough to truly manage powering up all your devices simultaneously. While you can find handy enough chargers that can juice up to three or four devices at once, it’s rare to find one that can truly eradicate your cable clutter.

This ScoutPro: The Ultimate All-in-One Charger doesn’t just charge one, two or even three devices — its massive 24,000mAh capacity means you can use it to charge up to five devices at once.