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Devs unhappy with App Store promos for scam slime apps costing $676 a year

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Don't be fooled by these pricey slime simulators.
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App Store users and developers are unhappy with Apple’s decision to promote a number of scam ASMR apps this week.

Some, which are clearly designed to try to fool unwitting children into handing over their parents’ cash, come with incredibly expensive weekly subscriptions that end up costing as much as AU$676 a year.

Bag ‘grade A’ iPhone 12 mini, 12 Pro refurbs from just $574.99

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iPhone 12 Pro series include cameras tat support ProRAW
Bag yours before the sale ends!
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Save up to $124 on an iPhone 12 mini or 12 Pro refurb for a limited time only. Woot is offering “grade A,” factory unlocked units from as little as $574.99. Various color options are available with up to 128GB of storage.

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Apple rolls out new AirPods Pro beta with Conversation Boost

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AirPods get easier to find, make face-to face conversation better
Conversation Boost in iOS 15 lets AirPods enhance the audio in face-to-face communication.
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Apple this week rolled out its second AirPods Pro beta, adding Conversation Boost for the first time. The new feature, designed for those with hearing impairments, can be used to amplify the voice of a person you’re talking to.

How to get a warning if you forget your Mac, iPad, etc.

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How to get a separation alert warning if you forget your iPhone, Mac, iPad, etc.
Here’s how to get a separation alert if you leave behind your Mac, iPhone or other Apple gear.
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With iOS 15, your iPhone can warn you if you’ve left your Mac at the office. Or in a hotel room, restaurant, plane… wherever. Separation alerts are one of the better features of Apple’s operating system upgrade.

It’s easy to set up these up. Here’s how.

Give your TV the wow factor with these smart LED backlights, now less than $10 

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This Smart TV LED backlight features 16 million colors & 8 custom scenes.
Give your TV a makeover with these smart voice-controlled backlights.
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Sometimes a little goes a long way — and that goes for game-changing gadgets, too. One example? LED backlighting for your TV. It may look like something from a billionaire rapper’s episode of MTV Cribs, but you’d be surprised at how affordable the wow-factor effect actually is.

Tim Cook netted a cool $265 million from Apple in 2020

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Tim Cook is in 8th place on Bloomberg‘s list of highest paid CEOs and executives.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook is one of the best paid U.S. executives according to a new report. He pulled in a whopping $265 million in 2020 from his salary, bonus, and stock awards.

But that’s chump change compared to what Elon Musk made.

Come from Away Broadway musical flies onto Apple TV+ on Sept. 10

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‘Come from Away’ Broadway musical flies onto Apple TV+ on Sept. 10
The Apple TV+ version of Come from Away includes an cast with members of the original and current Broadway productions.

The filmed version of the Tony-winning hit musical Come from Away will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on September 10. It will star a cast led by members of the Broadway show, and be directed by Christopher Ashley, who directed the original Broadway production.

Klipsch launches wireless ANC earphones with artificial intelligence

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Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC McLaren Edition are some racy earphones.
Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC McLaren Edition are some racy earphones.
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Founded in 1946 and known for quality speakers, Klipsch celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Part of that blowout features the launch of two new sets of earphones offering not only active noise cancellation (ANC) but artificial intelligence (AI)-based gestures and a new sound-enhancement system.

Not every setup has 69 pieces of gear in it [Setups]

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Thad K's setup features 69 different pieces of gear.
Thad K's setup features 69 different pieces of gear.
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Thad K, a 63-year-old project lead and analyst for a U.S. Department of Energy contractor for the past 37 years, recently won an Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 Bluetooth speaker from Cult of Mac. The little speaker had no idea what a legion of tech equipment it was about to join — 69 pieces of gear in Stockton, California.

Protect your data as you learn cybersecurity best practices

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Use this VPN while you learn about cyber security.
Learn cyber security as you protect your data with this VPN.
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Within these past few years, we’ve spent more time online than ever. If you’re looking for an exciting and stable new career, the demand for cybersecurity has exploded over the past year as well — and in order to meet the increasing demand, the cybersecurity workforce needs to grow by a whopping 62%. This VPN Unlimited and Infosec4TC Platinum Cybersecurity Course Membership is a way for you to learn the ins and outs of cybersecurity, all while protecting your data and encrypting your internet connection.

App Store price adjustments mean discounts for UK and Europe

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Hold off on purchasing premium apps and games for now.
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Apple this week informed developers that it is updating App Store pricing in line with foreign tax and exchange rate changes.

The adjustments will bring discounts to users in the U.K. and across Europe, while others will see price increases. The move will affect the price of apps and other digital content, but not auto-renewable subscriptions.

4 ways Brydge 12.9 Max+ iPad Pro keyboard beats Apple Magic Keyboard

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4 ways Brydge 12.9 Max+ iPad Pro keyboard beats Apple Magic Keyboard
The Brydge 12.9 Max+ is stronger competition for the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro than many might realize.
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While the Apple Magic Keyboard is an outstanding way to transform an iPad Pro into laptop, it’s not necessarily the best option. The Brydge 12.9 Max+ is also a very capable keyboard case for Apple’s premier tablet. I use both and pitted them against each other. And I found definite advantages to Brydge’s offering.

Last chance! Win a Mophie battery pack that’ll recharge your iPhone and your car [Cult of Mac giveaway]

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Mophie's powerstation go rugged line charges, jump starts and lights the way.
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This week we’re giving away four rugged and powerful battery packs from Mophie’s powerstation go rugged lineup.

Mophie’s go rugged portable batteries aren’t just for iPhones and iPads. They are powerful enough to start full-size vehicles, including trucks and boats.

There are four different styles to choose from: a flashlight-cum-battery pack; one with a built-in air pump; one that can power small appliances; and a super portable pack that can still fire up a monster truck.

If you want to be super prepared and fully charged, make sure and enter this week’s giveaway. Four lucky winners will each win one powerstation go rugged portable battery.

Apple still hasn’t caught up with demand for 2021 iPad Pro

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There’s more 2021 iPad Pro RAM than in any previous Apple tablet.
The wait for a newest 12.9-inch iPad Pro is fairly short. But there is one if you buy it from Apple and most places.
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Those eager to get the 12.9-inch version of the 2021 iPad Pro still face a week+ wait when ordering from Apple. But the situation has improved — not too long ago, the wait stretched for a month or more.

As recently as June, customers had to wait four to six weeks to get this tablet shipped from Apple.com. And in May, the wait time was about two months.

8 apps and services you’ll use every day, on sale for an extra 30% off

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These awesome apps are all on sale.
Optimize your device with some great software on sale.
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The right software can make the difference between your Mac or iPhone being a diverse tool for any situation or a really expensive paperweight. The problem is that finding high-quality apps and software can be really hard. And what you find might end up being more expensive than you’re willing to pay.

With that in mind, here are some affordable apps that you will find useful every day. And they’re all 60% off if you use the code ANNUAL60 during our Semi-Annual Sale event!