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MacUpdater 3 makes software updates effortless

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MacUpdater lets you see apps needing updates at a glance. And it can update many of them with one click.
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If you’re tired of the hassle of manually updating your Mac apps, MacUpdater is just what you need. Regardless of how many apps you have or where you got them, MacUpdater is the easiest way to keep them up to date effortlessly — a must for optimal functionality and security.

You can even enjoy a 15% discount with the code CULTOFMACQ1, exclusive for Cult of Mac readers.

Wozniak, Musk and leading researchers urge pause on ‘out of control’ AI

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The letter doesn't refer to the "rise of the machines" a la "Terminator," but it could have.
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A new open letter signed by tech leaders urges a six-month pause on development of advanced artificial intelligence applications that may pose “profound risks to society and humanity.”

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, other tech execs and many AI academics signed the letter. It urges caution concerning “emergent” AI more powerful than GPT-4. We’re not talking Siri here (at least not yet).

iOS 16.5 beta 1: All the new features and changes

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iOS 16.5 beta for iPhone does not pack a lot of new features or changes.
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A day following iOS 16.4’s public release, Apple seeded the first beta of iOS 16.5 to developers. Unlike iOS 16.4, the upcoming point release of iOS 16 only packs some minor improvements and changes.

Below is a compilation of everything new we have found in iOS 16.4 beta 1.

Fight back against the ravages of time with Humanity anti-aging health app

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Pick up lifetime access to the Humanity Health App for less than $100.
Track your fitness, nutrition and mental health with nearly 70% off this anti-aging app.
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How do your everyday actions affect your rate of aging? The Humanity app serves as a one-stop shop for gauging how the way you eat, exercise, rest and think impacts your overall health. It’s a science-backed comprehensive health guide, packaged into a single app — at a surprisingly low price.

During our Spring Digital Blowout sale, which ends April 3, you can pick up a lifetime premium subscription to the Humanity health app for only $99.97 (regularly $299) with no coupon required. That’s nearly 70% off a highly rated service that’s primed to elevate your fitness, nutrition and mental well-being.

iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 updates fix serious security problems in older handsets and tablets

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iOS 15.7.4 takes care of a long list of security bugs.
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Apple introduced iOS 15.7.4 and iPadOS 15.7.4 for older devices on Monday, closing significant security holes in a range of frequently used applications. Anyone still running iOS 15.x should install the new version.

Cupertino also released iOS 16.4 and the iPad equivalent on Monday. The updates for its older operating systems are further proof that Apple doesn’t abandon them.

macOS Ventura 13.3 and iPadOS 16.4 usher in new emoji and other improvements

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First public betas for iOS 16, macOS Ventura arrive
Apple released OS updates for its various computers today, including Mac and iPad.
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The wait is over for macOS Ventura 13.3 and iPadOS 16.4, which Apple released Monday. While not major upgrades, they do bring new emoji, a better way for devs to work with betas, and other changes (including security updates).

Apple also released iOS 16.4, as well as watchOS 9.4 and tvOS 16.4, today.

15 new features in iOS 16.4 you should try right away

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After you upgrade your iPhone, try these new features in iOS 16.4.
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Apple released iOS 16.4 on Monday, bringing significant changes and new features to its iPhone operating system.

Once you install iOS 16.4, the biggest point release of iOS 16 so far, check out these 15 features to try right away — including the new “high five emoji” combo.

Get up to 46% off iMacs and MacBooks this week

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You can get a good deal on a 2021 24-inch 4.5K iMac, plus other iMacs and MacBooks.
You can get a good deal on a 2021 24-inch 4.5K iMac, plus other iMacs and MacBooks.
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Amazon bargain site Woot! is pushing M1 Macs at low prices through April 3. You can get up to 46% off some machines, which include MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and iMac from 2020 and 2021, plus a handful of Intel-powered Macs.

Major workstation makeover covers all bases [Setups]

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The nearly maxed-out M1 MacBook Pro is on a shelf out of frame.
The nearly maxed-out M1 MacBook Pro is on a shelf out of frame.
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We often see big upgrades to setups we’ve covered here in the past. But they’re not usually comprehensive, where everything from the daily-driver Mac to the input devices to the audio gear gets made over (and in some cases greatly expanded).

Let’s just say today’s featured MacBook Pro setup looked a lot different 2 years ago. It’s more evidence that a setup is never, ever “done.”

You can’t go wrong with AirBox Go while traveling [Review] ★★★★

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A product shot of Momax AirBox Go, a portable MagSafe power bank for iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods, on a an orangish-red microfiber cloth.★★★★
Momax AirBox Go is a portable MagSafe power bank for iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods.
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The beauty of a portable power bank becomes apparent when it gets you out of jams as your gadgets run out of power without an electrical outlet in sight. And if the bank can juice up a few devices at once, all the better. That’s what makes the Momax AirBox Go so great.

Momax recently sent me the three-in-one portable MagSafe charger to test. I took it on a weekend trip and found it performed well, keeping my iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods Pro going.