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Score an additional 15% off these digital deals this Labor Day weekend [Deals]

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Set your website apart with a .TECH suffix, available for 10 years at a massive discount.
Set your website apart with a .TECH suffix, available for 10 years at a massive discount.
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Enjoy the fruits of your labor this weekend with sales. This specific sale isn’t limited to just physical goods like power banks, a Macbook Pro, or even a gimbal for your precious iPhone X. Check out these four digital deals and save an extra 15% off with the coupon code: LABORDAY15.

Annoying iOS 12 update notification makes its musical debut

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For about 18 hours, iOS 12 beta testers were incessantly prompted to update to a new version of Apple’s upcoming software . Unfortunately, most found that no such update existed. The prompts, which appeared at every unlock of a users device sparked frustration, but also became fodder for musician and jingle creator Jonathan Mann.

Get a MacBook Air for as little as $399 [Deals]

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Can you handle a deal this hot? Save big on a refurb MacBook Air.
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MyPhones Unlimited, the company behind our successful iPhone buyback program, is offering Cult of Mac readers $50 off refurbished MacBook Airs. These laptops come in the original box with the original Apple charger. Each refurbished laptop undergoes a thorough 30-point inspection and comes with a 60-day warranty with hassle-free returns.

These lightweight Mac laptops start at just $399 with the discount. Best Buy is currently offering the very same refurbished MacBook Air for $689, so these prices are a steal. So, if you’ve been waiting for a hot deal, this is it. Use coupon code “CULT” and grab a refurbished 11-inch MacBook Air before they sell out.

iOS 12 beta users plagued by false update notification

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Grab the new iOS update now!
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“A new iOS update is now available. Please update from the iOS 12 beta.”

You’re probably tired of seeing this message if you’re running iOS 12. It now pops up every time you unlock your iPhone or iPad. Yet there is no update available, and there is no practical way to prevent the popup from appearing over and over again.

The good news is your device isn’t broken. Everyone running the iOS 12 beta is experiencing the same thing. But what’s causing it?

App developers will soon have to offer a clear privacy policy

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Coronavirus could have a surprisingly positive impact on App Store revenue
Apple is an outspoken proponent of privacy.
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Apple takes every opportunity to talk up its pro-privacy agenda — and if you’re a developer being hosted in the App Store you’d better show that same level of commitment to users.

According to a new report, Apple has started telling its developers that they will soon need to host a privacy policy in their apps’ metadata. This change will apply to all new apps and app updates from October 3, regardless of whether or not they connect to the internet.

CarPlay tops Android Auto in latest customer satisfaction rankings

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CarPlay is taking over the auto market.
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Apple’s CarPlay software for automobiles is quickly becoming a must-have feature for new car buyers, according to the latest rankings from J.D. Power.

Even though it was released four years ago, CarPlay is just starting to catch on with consumers who want a phone mirroring system on their dash. And when it comes to Apple vs Google, CarPlay’s satisfaction rating is significantly better than Android Autos.

Shortcuts for iOS 12 adds iCloud syncing

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Control your smart home devices with Siri Shortcuts.
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Apple came out with a new beta for its Shortcuts app that will be released to the public as part of iOS 12 and in the latest build, you can finally take advantage of iCloud syncing.

This is the fourth beta build of Shortcuts and it contains some pretty major changes that make it even more useful for iPhone and iPad users.

How to use iOS 12’s new Measure app to measure virtually anything

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Apple's Measure app totally rules.
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iOS 12 adds a brand-new Apple app to your iPhone and iPad. It’s called Measure, and that’s exactly what it does. With it, you can use your iPhone’s camera to measure distances instead of breaking out a tape measure or ruler. Also, the level tool has moved from its old home in the Compass app, and now lives in Measure. Let’s see how the new app works.

Preorder Nintendo’s Dragalia Lost to earn free loot

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The new title lands on September 27.
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Nintendo showcased Dragalia Lost, a new action RPG coming to mobile, during a Direct presentation on Wednesday.

You’ll be able to play the game on iOS from September 27, but if you register your interest today, you’ll receive a fat stack of in-game currency to get you started. Here’s what you need to do.

Eve’s new Light and Power strips offer HomeKit automation

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The Eve PowerStrip can be controlled with Siri thanks to HomeKit support.
The Eve PowerStrip can be controlled with Siri thanks to HomeKit support.
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iPhone users into home automation just got several new options from Eve Energy. It unveiled a Power Strip, a Light Strip, and an updated version of Eve Room, all with HomeKit support.

These devices can be controlled from any iOS device via Siri, or schedules can be set up to turn them on or off.