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Experience the magic of AirPods 2 at one of their lowest prices to date. Woot is offering “grade A” refurbs, that look and work as good as new, for just $99.99 today only. Bag yours before they’re all gone!

Apple’s newest Magic Keyboard with Touch ID integration, which launched alongside the M1 iMac, is now available to purchase by itself, starting at $149. The device works with all machines powered by Apple Silicon.

Apple is surveying iPad mini users about their screen size preferences ahead of a rumored redesign. It seems Cupertino wants to know what iPad mini fans want from the device before it makes big decisions about its hardware.

A number of new Apple devices including Apple Watch Series 7 and two new MacBook Pro models have appeared in regulatory filings ahead of an official unveiling. The listings suggest we could see a launch in the near future.

Spotify has begun testing a new subscription tier that’s priced at just $0.99 a month. “Spotify Plus” is an ad-supported plan that imposes fewer playback limitations, giving you more control over what you listen to.

Apple has ceased signing iOS 14.7, preventing users from downgrading from iOS 14.7.1. The move comes just a week after the latest software update made a surprise debut to patch a dangerous security flaw.

Twitter added the option to ‘Sign in with Apple’ on Monday. This is a privacy feature that lets users hide their email address from the online service. And avoid hassle when signing in.

The social-networking service also implemented support for logging in with Google.

Rumors point to Apple releasing redesigned MacBooks later this year running an improved version of the M1 processor dubbed the M1X. I don’t believe it.

I completely agree that new MacBooks are on the way. But I don’t see these running an M1X processor. This chip will be called the M2.

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The nonprofit group responsible for the decentralized social network Mastodon rolled out a new iOS app designed to get more people involved with the service.

You can be the best web developer around, but if you don’t have appealing, relevant images to populate your websites, apps, and other creations, then your audience won’t be interested. As important as engaging imagery can be, you also don’t want to limit yourself to pictures you’ve haphazardly taken and the dregs that end up on free open-source sites. If you want premium stock photos that will work for anything you build, then check out picjumbo Stock Photos. For a limited time, you can get a lifetime subscription to picjumbo for only $27.30 when you use the code ANNUAL30 for Cult of Mac’s Semi-Annual Sale.

Master & Dynamic’s MW08 earbuds came out earlier this year to widespread acclaim for their quality and durability. Now the company has released a new “Sport” version that adds wireless charging and an even heftier pricetag — $349.

Apple made more money in the last year than any other company in the world, according to the new Fortune 500 rankings. With annual profits of $57.5 billion, no other enterprise came particularly close, with the nearest rival earning about $8 billion less.

This goes a long way toward explaining why Apple remains the most valuable publicly-traded company in the world.

One tumble is all it takes to turn your precious iPad into a pile of shattered glass and scuffed aluminum. But you can prevent that with the CoverBuddy Folio Lite, an affordable case from SwitchEasy that keeps your iPad protected on the go — and also holds onto your Apple Pencil.

Known for its wide array of chargers and other accessories, Anker has now gotten into the automotive charging game for the first time with its new MagSafe-compatible Anker Powerwave Car Charging Mount.

There’s a lot to like in Redditor Couchchimp’s computer setup, not the least of which is a bust of Albert Eistein that serves as a headphone stand. Not just “serves” — it’s actually a purpose-built headphone stand. That’ll smarten things up nicely.

Thunderbolt 5 could double the speed of data transfers in future Mac and iPad Pro models, according to an accidental leak from one Intel executive.

The technology will use the same USB-C connector we’re now accustomed to, but with double the effective bandwidth — from 40 Gbps in Thunderbolt 4 to a staggering 80 Gbps.

Apple is expected to introduce its much-anticipated AirPods redesign alongside the next-generation iPhone lineup later this year. The new buds could look a lot like AirPods Pro, but without features like noise cancellation.

YouTube has begun piloting a “Premium Lite” subscription that lets you eliminate ads for a more affordable price. The new tier, currently available in some parts of Europe, costs just €6.99 a month. But it doesn’t include background playback or other benefits available with a full Premium plan.

Apple just reported a hugely successful quarter for the Mac — one of its best ever — and it looks like it’s only going to get better. A new report detailing the company’s Apple Silicon roadmap says the best is yet to come.

In addition to new MacBook Pro models powered by faster Apple Silicon chips, which are still on track for this year, Apple is expected to roll out a high-end Mac mini before the year is out. Then, in 2022, we could see a “revamped, smaller Mac Pro” featuring custom Apple chips — and more.

Fed up with carrying a laptop everywhere with you as well as multiple other devices — or worse, being chained to your desk, just so you can use the capabilities of your desktop PC? In today’s world of remote and hybrid working, you should really be able to enjoy all the benefits of working from anywhere, which is why we were excited to discover Shells™ Personal Cloud Computer.

Just place your iPhone 12 on the Mophie Snap+ Wireless Charging Stand and the two will cling together magnetically thanks to the MagSafe system. The stand makes it easier to see the iPhone’s screen on portrait or landscape mode, and your handset is getting recharged at the same time.

I’ve used accessory on my desk for close to a week now. Here’s why I like it.

One of the best things about Apple Watches is that they’re convenient. They take so many of the most useful features of iPhones, add a few more, and put them on your wrist. For all that convenience, it would be a shame to have your watch bogged down by a clunky wired charger that you have to carry around in case your watch dies. Luckily, you don’t have to deal with a wired charger, and you don’t even have to find a way to carry around a bulky wireless one because you can get the Apple Watch Wireless Charger Keychain. For a limited time, you can get one, two, or four of these little chargers for an extra 15% off if you use the code ANNUAL15 during Cult of Mac’s semi-annual sale.

Unfortunately this is the last issue of Cult of Mac Magazine.

We launched Cult of Mac Magazine back in September 2013 and have published 411 weekly issues since then. Yes, 411 issues!

Highlights include a cover made especially for us by Susan Kare, the designer of the original Mac’s icons, and a string of great-looking magazine covers by Ste Smith, a former staffer.

But declining readership, competition from news apps and difficulty getting advertising has led us to retire the publication. It’s been a great run, but it’s time to shut up shop.