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Mac users just got access to macOS Big Sur 11.5.2 on Wednesday, a small update that includes unknown bug fixes. But these are not security related.

Connectivity supplier Cable Matters rolled out two USB-C dual video adapters for your work-and-play video needs. The two USB-C video adapters offer 8K and dual 4K 60Hz resolution support for displays. In the case of Macs, that’s all 4K, but other users can go for 8K.

A group called Nexum in Taipei is using a Kickstarter campaign to fund Voce, “the first lossless LE audio and broadcast transceiver.” The “revolutionary adapter” promises to make any audio source wireless and let it beam lossless audio to virtually any device.

The just-announced Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is one of the first handsets with an under-screen camera. It’s cutting edge but the camera is so obvious it demonstrates why the tech is not ready to go mainstream.

Best Buy just slashed a whopping $150 off the black Magic Keyboard for 12.9-inch iPad Pro. The discount cuts its price to just $199 — the lowest we’ve seen on a new Magic Keyboard to date.

At a glance you can see that Redditor iEdwinT’s computer setup is spare and neat. You might call it elegant. How does he do it? That’s really down to what you can’t see — a fairly simple but effective cable management operation going on under the desk.

Accessories maker Twelve South has rolled out its new PlugBug Slim 20W USB-C charger. It’s a small but potent addition to the company’s charger lineup that could be particularly useful for travel and for those times when spacing is cramped around an electrical outlet.

Hidden code in iOS 15 confirms AirPods Max and AirPods Pro will be tied to an Apple ID to enable Find My tracking. The upgrade will allow users to locate missing AirPods, even when they’re not connected to another Apple device.

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What if “iPhone 13 Pro” had a second screen on its back that allowed you to see incoming notifications even when it’s face-down? There’s no need to imagine it because one concept designer has done that for you.

Check out the two-minute video below that shows off a next-generation Apple handset dream with “rear Retina XDR display,” no ports, and a significantly smaller notch. It’s a beauty, even if it will never come to life.

Eighth-generation iPad refurbs are now available directly from Apple, with prices starting at just $279. The devices look and work like new, and they’re backed by the same one-year warranty that covers brand-new units.

Apple on Tuesday dropped its intellectual property lawsuit against Corellium, the Florida firm that sells virtual iOS devices. The case was scheduled to go to trial on August 16 after Apple filed to have Corellium closed down in 2019.

Sometimes in life, it’s the little things. iPadOS 15 makes one of those small changes that bring a big result. For the first time, you can increase the size of the application icons on the iPad Home Screen.

This setting debuts in iPadOS 15 beta 5, released on Tuesday. This is one of a few other tweaks in the latest pre-release version.

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Apple’s computers could take another step ahead of the competition in 2022 with processors made with a 3nm process. This would bring better performance to iPhone and/or Mac while using less power than its current chips.

The Mac-maker’s current processors are made with a 5nm process, which already puts them ahead of the curve.

Smart home hardware maker Arlo recently released an iOS app software update to fix a bug. It kept users from adding the company’s smart devices to Apple’s HomeKit system.

Elago has added three new MagSafe-compatible multi-device chargers to its collection. Made from silicone, the new Elago MS5 Duo Stand, MS Charging Hub Duo and MS Trio 1 Charging Hub give you MagSafe-compatible options for powering up your iPhone 12, Apple Watch and Airpods.

The long wait for redesigned 16-inch and 14-inch MacBook Pro models is probably nearing its end. A reliable source for Apple info says these Macs will arrive in September at the latest, and will come with mini-LED screens.

These will be followed in mid-2022 by a MacBook Air that also will boast a mini-LED display.

iPad’s shift from LCD to OLED displays could be a step closer, with Samsung Display reportedly preparing new panels for Apple and other partners. Production of the new “Gen 8.5” screens is expected to begin in 2022.

This year’s iPhone refresh could be a lot more exciting than the incremental upgrades we’ve seen in previous years. A new report claims Apple’s next-generation smartphone lineup — which could be called iPhone 13 — will bring faster ProMotion displays, pro camera upgrades, and a smaller notch.

Our mobile devices have become essential for nearly every facet of life, and that means we use them a lot. Though the battery life on most Apple devices is impressive, there’s still a chance you’ll run out of power right when you need your iPhone or Apple Watch most. And when that’s happening, you probably don’t want to fuss with a tangle of cords that take up too much room even when you’re not using them.

The Apple MagSafe Duo Charger is a wireless charger that can power two of your devices at once, and it’s on sale for $119.99.

You can now buy 2020 iPad Pro refurbs directly from Apple, with prices starting at just $609. A range of 11- and 12.9-inch models are available, though as is always the case with refurbs, availability will vary over time.

Parallels, the excellent virtualization software that makes it easy to run Windows and other operating systems on your Mac, just got a major update that adds a whole bunch of brilliant new features.

The version 17 release adds support for Windows 11 and macOS Monterey virtual machines. It also greatly enhances gaming performance inside Windows, with big improvements to OpenGL and DirectX 11.

Of all the apps Apple might get upset about, one that lets you emulate classic DOS games on your iPhone doesn’t seem like it would make the top of the list.

Someone at Apple clearly disagrees, however. iDOS 2 developer Chaoji Li recently revealed that Apple rejected an update to his DOS-emulation app — on the grounds that it launches executable code. That’s despite the fact that some version of Li’s iDOS app has been in the App Store since 2010.

In July, Li posted Apple’s message warning him about pending removal from the App Store in a blog post titled “iDOS 2 will be gone soon.”