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Apple shows you how to take ‘otherworldly’ iPhone images

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Apple shows you how to take 'otherworldly' iPhone images
Professional photog Maria Lax shares tips on taking eerie pictures with an iPhone’s Night Mode.
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Explore some of the more exotic possibilities of your iPhone’s camera with a free tutorial from a professional photographer. An video Today at Apple session shows how to use Night Mode to take and edit “otherworldly” images.

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Should you put a keyboard cover on a MacBook Pro? [Setups]

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Note the cool-looking keyboard cover on the MaBook pro at left.
Note the cool-looking keyboard cover on the MaBook pro at left.
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When a computer setup is as clean and spare as Redditor whatsyourname’s, the eye tends to go to the most unusual item. In this case, it’s probably the colorful keyboard cover on the MacBook Pro, making it look like some other model of laptop.

And, of course, what did commenters most want to talk about in the setup? That thing. Naturally, a little bit of a debate ensued. Should you use a keyboard cover on a MacBook at all?

Step up home security with a Ring Video Doorbell Pro for under $100

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Keep an eye on your home from anywhere.
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You might not be getting a lot of visitors right now, but they’ll be back … one day. Maybe. And wouldn’t it be great if you could see who’s outside your home without even being there? Pick up a Ring Video Doorbell Pro for $40 less.

Amazon is now offering certified refurbished units that look and work as good as new for just $99.99 — down from $139.99. The sale is good for a limited time only, so enjoy it while you can!

Brace yourself: iPhone app lets you try on braces in augmented reality

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Brace
All through the magic of augmented reality.
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A new augmented reality iPhone app lets users try different styles of braces on before they visit an orthodontist. Clarity Smile, which launched in the App Store this month, features a range of braces — ranging from ceramic, metallic, and colored braces to clear aligners and even fun (not dentally approved) options like diamond grills.

Users get to see what these look like on them as they talk and smile. They can even use the app to share new brace selfies with friends and family.

Clean up your workspace with this MagSafe-compatible 5-in-1 charging stand

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This wireless charger & lamp powers up to 4 devices at once
This MagSafe wireless charging stand powers 4 Apple devices
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We all love our devices, but it can definitely be productivity-hindering to hunt around for the appropriate charger. And if you have limited desk space, the last thing you want is to deal with a mess of cords when you’re just trying to get through the workday. This 5-in-1 MagSafe Wireless and Wired Charging Station is an elegant, simple charging solution that can power up to four devices at once, without overcharging — it even doubles up as a bedside lamp with three different brightness levels. For a limited time, use the code ANNUAL15 for an extra 15% off. 

Apple closing down internal Slack channels where employees debate remote work

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Slack
Solve the problem or delete the channel?
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Apple is closing down internal Slack channels to stop employees discussing remote working options, reports Zoe Schiffer from The Verge.

Many Cupertino employees are currently engaged in a Cold War of sorts with their employer over the remote working arrangement coming out of the coronavirus pandemic. As the arguments flare up among staff, Apple has taken the step of shuttering the Slack channels where these are taking place.

Nintendo’s Dr. Mario World will stop practicing on iOS this fall

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Dr. Mario
Not the prescription Nintendo wanted.
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If you want to see the doctor, you’d better hurry for an appointment. Dr. Mario, that is!

The worst performing of Nintendo’s mobile games on iOS, Nintendo has announced that it is shutting down Dr. Mario World, its update of 1990s puzzle game Dr. Mario. The game will be going offline on October 31 or November 1, depending on timezone. It launched in 2019.

For All Mankind has been renewed for a fourth season on Apple TV+

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‘For All Mankind’ season two premiering globally on Apple TV+ on February 19, 2021.
For All Mankind will continue until at least 2023.
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For All Mankind has reportedly been renewed for a record (for Apple, at least) fourth season, according to a post on the Writers Guild of America webpage.

The sci-fi show, which is based in an alternate history in which the global space race continued, wrapped up its second season in April 2021. The second season was accompanied by a podcast by Apple titled For All Mankind: The Official Podcast.

Smashed records, short supplies and other takeaways from Apple’s record Q3

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Smashed records, short supplies and other takeaways from Apple's record Q3
Apple broke records in multiple types of revenue last quarter, from Macs to Services. And its installed base of user hit a new record, too.
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Apple just revealed that its made heaps of money last quarter. It broke all kinds of revenue records, and Mac, iPhone and iPad contributed strongly to the total.

But there are also some dark clouds in Apple future. Read on to get the good news and bad from the company’s most recent financial earnings results.

This app lets you stream to Chromecast, Apple TV & AirPlay

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This app lets you stream any video format
AirFlow is The Ultimate Way to Watch Your Favorite Videos on Chromecast, Apple TV, & AirPlay 2
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There are plenty of apps out there that can help you stream content to your favorite devices — but it can be annoying (and time consuming) to switch from app to app to access different shows or movies. This Airflow Video Streaming Lifetime Subscription is different from other FFmpeg apps — it pushes video to your Chromecast, Apple TV, and AirPlay 2 TVs in full 4K HDR, without affecting your video quality in the slightest.

Apple earnings blow past analysts’ estimates yet again

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Apple earnings blow past analysts’ estimates yet again
Apple had another record-breaking quarter, with strong growth in iPhone, Mac, iPad, Services, etc.
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Apple took in $81.4 billion in revenue during its most recent financial quarter, up 36% from the same quarter of last year. And profits were up as well, with earning per share hitting $1.30.

Market analysts just can’t keep up with how well the iPhone-maker is doing. These results beat expectations handily.

Upgrades might make next-gen iPad Air more ‘Pro’

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iPad Air 4 comes in a range of colors.
The iPad Air 5 could look quite a bit like its predecessor while also getting upgraded features.
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The difference between the current 10.9-inch iPad Air and the 11-inch iPad Pro is relatively slim. And now it seems more of the features of the Pro tablet are moving to the Air. Apple is reportedly going to build on the powerful 2020 model with an iPad Air 5 that offers a dual-lens camera and optional 5G. Plus, the tablet is getting a processor upgrade.

These changes would make it a stronger mid-range tablet in Apple’s product lineup.

Latest iPadOS 15 beta makes big changes to Safari

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Latest iPadOS 15 beta makes big changes in Safari
Apple isn’t exactly walking back some of the biggest changes in iPadOS 15. But it’s giving users to option to do so.
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Apparently responding to criticism of the Safari redesign in iPadOS 15, a beta released Tuesday makes significant changes to the layout of the Safari web browser. The newest iteration gives users the option to view the Address Bar very much like it looks in iPadOS 14. But those who prefer can keep the new compact view.

Casetify’s cool Python case keep your precious iPhone ssssafe

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Casetify Python case for iPhone
All-around protection with an antimicrobial coating.
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Keep your iPhone clean, protected and looking snake-tacular with these cool Python cases from Casetify. They’re impact-resistant yet super-slim, and finished with an antimicrobial coating that eliminates 99% of bacteria.

They’re also MagSafe compatible, so you won’t have to worry about shedding your wireless charger.

Pioneer behind Minitel terminal that inspired Steve Jobs dies

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Minitel
How much did this inspire Steve Jobs?
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Long before there was the iPhone, users in France had another connected device with which they could do everything from check movie listings or the weather to chatting with other users or booking vacations: The Minitel.

Pre-dating the World Wide Web by several years, the Minitel was a French videotex online service that could be accessed through the phone line. It was used by tens of millions of people in France. Among those who gave it a go? None other than Apple co-founder Steve Jobs — who once got a unit sent to the U.S. so he could put it through its paces.

Download videos from any site with this award-winning software, now less than $30 

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This award-winning software lets you download any video
Unlock the power to download Youtube videos to your Mac with this award-winning software
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There’s no question that there’s a seemingly never-ending amount of great content to suit all tastes across YouTube, Twitch and other platforms. But streaming everything you want to watch on the go will use a huge amount of cell phone data — and that can make staying up to date with your favorite channels difficult when you’re not connected to WiFi. 

Stop! It’s too late to downgrade to iOS 14.6 if you’ve already updated

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Stop the madness
No turning back!
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Apple’s stopped signing iOS 14.6 after releasing iOS 14.7. That means that, if you’ve upgraded to the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system, it’s too late to turn back. (Although, to be fair, why would you want to?)

iOS 14.7, released last Monday, added support for Apple’s new MagSafe Battery Pack, reverse wireless charging updates, promised improvements to Apple Card, and more.

Opening weekend of Ted Lasso season 2 is a big winner for Apple TV+

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Ted Lasso
Apple TV+ season debut was cause for optimism.
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Ted Lasso is, as far as awards and cultural relevance goes, the biggest hit Apple TV+ has had yet. Last week, season two of the heart-warming comedy debuted on Apple’s streaming service — and, well, it’s a smash hit so far.

According to Deadline, citing data from Apple, it was Apple TV+’s biggest premiere day ever, largest opening weekend to date, and no. 1 debut across all series and movies. That’s pretty impressive.

Elon Musk takes a couple of digs at Apple during Tesla earnings call

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Elon Musk
Hasn't always been nice about Apple in the past.
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Elon Musk took a couple of potshots at Apple during Tesla’s Monday earnings call. The Tesla and SpaceX boss started by claiming that Apple uses more cobalt in its batteries than Tesla. He later on talked about “walled gardens” in tech, and fake-coughed while saying Apple’s name.

This isn’t the first time that Musk, who currently has a net worth of $160 billion, has dissed Apple.

Mophie clip-on power bank costs half what Apple’s does [Review]

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Mophie Snap+ Juice Pack Mini review
The Mophie Snap+ Juice Pack Mini is quite small for something that doubles the battery life of an Phone 12.
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Double your iPhone 12’s battery life by attaching the Mophie Snap+ Juice Pack Mini. The two devices connect magnetically with Apple’s MagSafe system, and power flows wirelessly. It’s really simple.

I took the 5000 mAh power bank on a recent holiday to truly put it to the test. It came though with flying colors. And it costs far, far less than Apple’s similar MagSafe Power Bank.