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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.
Image: Keysbuff

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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Facebook messaging apps
Keep your app up to date to stay safe.
Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac

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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App Store
A small step in the right direction.
Photo: Apple

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.

Harber London leather desk mat and mouse pad really class up the joint [Reviews]

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The XL Harber London desk mat adds soft, supple leather to your workspace.
The XL Harber London desk mat adds soft, supple leather to your workspace.
Photo: Harber London

You may not be into overstuffed leather sofas, leather car seats and jackets worthy of the wardrobe department of The Sopranos. But it’s hard to deny the sense of class and luxury leather accessories can add to a computer workstation. And you can really dress up your desk with Harber London’s leather desk mat and mouse pad combo.

Dual-display home office relies on built-in cable management [Setups]

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A dual display, dual MacBook Pro home office relies on built-in cable management.
A dual display, dual MacBook Pro home office relies on built-in cable management.
Photo: [email protected]

Redditor baby-yoda-stan — Stan for short, let’s say — posted pics of his home office computer setup, which features dual Dell displays and a couple of Intel-powered MacBook Pro laptops. He credits the clean look to built-in cable management in some of his setup’s components.

Today at Apple Creative Studios hits Chicago and Washington, D.C.

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Today at Apple Creative Studios Chicago
Starting September 18.
Photo: Apple

Today at Apple Creative Studios will expand its reach to Chicago and Washington, D.C., Apple said Wednesday.

The sessions will provide students with access to mentorship and hands-on experience in things like illustration, writing and photography. They will be led in collaboration with community partners and local nonprofits.

These are the first states adopting driver’s licenses and IDs in Apple Wallet

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Driver's licenses and IDs in Apple Wallet
Arizona and Georgia will be first, followed by six others.
Photo: Apple

Apple on Wednesday confirmed the first states that will adopt digital driver’s licenses and IDs in Apple Wallet. Residents of Arizona and Georgia will be able to take advantage of the feature first, with six other states to follow.

The Transportation Security Administration will enable select security checkpoints and lanes at participating airports as the first locations customers can use their driver’s license or state ID in Wallet, Apple added.

Slash 70% off this dog DNA test and entertainment bundle

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This 70% off bundle was made for your dog.
Figure out your dog's breed, and keep the pooch entertained, with this discounted bundle.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

You might spend a lot of time with your dog, but how well do you actually know your best furry friend? During the last two years, dog adoptions soared as we spent more time indoors bonding with our pets.

But if you found yourself adopting a dog that seems to be a blend of multiple different breeds, you might be dealing with some unknown genetic inclinations that could affect your dog’s health and longevity. This DNA My Dog Breed Identification Test + DOGTV: Lifetime Subscription Bundle includes not just a dog breed identification test, but also a subscription to DOGTV, a 24/7 channel with programs scientifically developed to keep dogs company when left alone.

Save $72 on a 3-in-1 charging dock for iPhone, AirPods, Apple Watch

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Charging station for iPhone, AirPods, Apple Watch
Now just $29.99 for a limited time.
Photo: Aduro

Charge your iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch simultaneously and cut down on cable clutter with $70 off the PowerUp 3-in-1 charging station from Aduro. It uses speedy Qi wireless charging technology and ships with an included power adapter and charging cable.

Get yours for just $27.99 — its lowest price yet — before this discount disappears.

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Submissions fall to all-time low as devs lose interest in Mac App Store

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Office Mac App Store
Fewer than 300 new apps hit the Mac App Store last month.
Photo: Apple

Developers are seemingly losing interest in bringing their titles to the Mac App Store, with new submissions steadily declining since the beginning of 2021. There were fewer than 300 new releases for the first time ever in July.

And research indicates August could prove even worse for new Mac App Store submissions.

Connect 4 USB-C accessories to your Mac with Satechi’s handy new hub [Review]

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Satechi 4-Port USB-C Hub review
With the Satechi 4-Port USB-C Hub, you can add USB-C ports to your computer quickly and easily.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

The Satechi 4-Port USB-C Hub adds a quartet of useful USB-C ports to your Mac or iPad. The days of struggling along with too few ports are over — you can finally connect as many accessories to your computer as you need.

I put Satechi’s new hub through some real-world testing. Here’s how well it works.

These aesthetic Apple Watch charging stands are more than 60% off

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These aesthetic Apple Watch charging stands are more than 60% off.
Seamlessly charge your Apple Watch with one of these colorful docks.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

If you’re a proud Apple Watch owner, you’ve probably watched in horror more than once when you knocked your device right off its flat magnetic perch — or, perhaps even worse, woke up to find it was never properly placed and didn’t charge overnight. It’s hard enough remembering to charge it every single night, since it only has an 18-hour battery life, but you also need to ensure it’s actually secured to its magnetic circle.

Here’s your fix: The Apple Watch Charging Cable & Stand, which comes in a wide array of aesthetically pleasing colors. The design also shows off your watch display, and makes sure you’re actually connected to a charge the whole night.

In other words, it makes your life easier.

Super-small StayGo mini adds USB, HDMI and headphone ports to iPad

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Super-small StayGo mini adds USB, HDMI, headphone ports to iPad
Easily add USB accessories, a monitor or headphones to iPad with StayGo mini.
Photo: Twelve South

The Twelve South StayGo mini helps remedy the limited number of ports on the iPad Pro and Air. The adapter takes the single USB-C port and converts it to USB-A, HDMI and a headphone jack.

It fits snugly to the tablet but comes with a cable so it can be easily connected to a Mac.

Production woes might delay Apple Watch Series 7

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Apple Watch Series 7 concept
Apple Watch Series 7 might not be out in September, as had been hoped.
Concept: phoneArena.com

The debut of Apple Watch Series 7 will be pushed back due to production difficulties, according to an unconfirmed report Tuesday.

A new flat-sided look, and the addition of a blood-pressure monitor and other features, has left Apple scrambling to finalize the smartwatch’s design. Apple allegedly put assembly of the wearable on hold while the company’s engineers try to fix the problems.