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iOS 10 users complain of poor battery life after updating

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Is iOS 10 draining your battery?
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A number of iOS 10 users have taken to social media to complain about the fact that their iOS devices are running out of juice far more rapidly after upgrading to the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system. “iOS 10,” writes one Twitter user. “More like iOS 10% of my battery left.”

Fortunately, there’s a logical explanation — which means things may not stay like this for too long.

How to use macOS Sierra: Tips and tricks

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macOS Sierra is here!
macOS Sierra is here!
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Today marks the release of Apple’s big software update, macOS Sierra. This huge update comes on the heels of the recent launch of iOS 10, watchOS 3 and tvOS 10.

macOS Sierra hosts some great new features including Siri support, a universal clipboard, auto unlock via Apple Watch, better file synching with iCloud and tons more. Fittingly, Cult of Mac has all the tricks and tips you need to get the most out of Apple’s new operating system including a few video tutorials for good measure. Mac owners can download the free update today!

What’s your favorite macOS Sierra feature?

Animators try their hand at telling the Steve Jobs story

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YouTube is a repository for animated features on the life of Steve Jobs.
YouTube is a repository for animated features on the life of Steve Jobs.
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Cult of Mac 2.0 bugWith all there is to marvel about Steve Jobs and the story of Apple, it’s easy to forget what Jobs meant to animation.

So it’s not surprising that several animators have sought to capture the near-mythological character of Jobs in animated shorts that can be found all over YouTube.

Last chance to get these Iron Man-grade Lightning cables [Deals]

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This is your last chance to nab these travel-ready, super tough, steel-lined Lightning cables.
This is your last chance to nab these travel-ready, super tough, steel-lined Lightning cables.
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With the iPhone 7, Apple has decided Lightning cables will play an even more central role in the way we use our mobile devices. That makes the tough, steel-lined, flexible, MFi-certified Lightning cables by Titan even more valuable.

Built to last, they’re a wise investment for any Apple user, but this is your last chance to save a big chunk off what they cost. Take one last look at these two discounted travel cables from Titan.

A school for homeless kids gets backing from Steve Jobs’ widow

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RISE High co-founder Eric Whalen works with a student.
RISE High co-founder Eric Whalen works with a student.
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A kid moving from shelter to shelter or in and out of foster case has more immediate needs than getting to school regularly. But what if the school could come to them?

Two educators in Los Angeles have a plan to do just that and their bold idea has earned them a $10 million grant from a school redesign competition funded by Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.

T-Mobile warns customers not to update to iOS 10 yet

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Don't update to iOS 10 if you're on T-Mobile.
Don't update to iOS 10 if you're on T-Mobile.
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iPhone users on T-Mobile should hold off on upgrading to iOS 10.

T-Mobile CEO John Legere took to Twitter today to warn customers that a number of users who have made the leap have reported connectivity issues, but a fix is in the works.

AirPods review roundup: A nice idea with room for improvement

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AirPods are nice, but they're far from perfect.
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We’ll have to wait until October to get our hands on Apple’s new wireless AirPods, but select reviewers have been granted early access to help us decide whether they’re worth their $159 price tag.

Here’s a roundup of the best reviews we’ve read so far.

iOS 10 review: It’s the little things that matter

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Don’t miss out on iOS 13. Ditch your old iPhone now.
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Apple’s iOS 10 update for iPhones and iPads is the biggest software refresh the iPhone-maker has launched in years, adding a host of major and minor new features that completely change the iOS experience.

I’ve been using beta versions of iOS 10 on my iPhone 6s and iPad Pro since June. While some of the high-profile additions to Messages, Photos, Apple Music and Apple News aren’t totally mind-blowing, the smaller tweaks make all the difference. With iOS 10, using Apple’s devices is easier, faster and far more enjoyable than ever.

This is the big iOS update you’ve been waiting for, but not for all the reasons Apple thinks.