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iOS 17.1 will add pocket-detection mode for iPhone 15 Pro’s Action button

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Closeup of iPhone 15’s new Action button.
iOS 17.1 will make a slight change to iPhone 15 Pro's Action Button behavior.
Photo: Leander Kahney/Cult of Mac

Apple will tweak the Action button’s behavior on the iPhone 15 Pro with the upcoming iOS 17.1. The change should prevent accidental keypresses from triggering the camera or flashlight.

The customizable Action button is easily one of the key highlights of the iPhone 15 Pro series.

Score great deals on Momax’s sophisticated Apple accessories

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MOMAX Laptop Power Bank
Rugged and portable, this unique-looking power bank will keep your MacBook juiced up for days.
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Momax makes sophisticated and stylish Apple accessories that work flawlessly with your favorite Apple devices.

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The company’s prices always prove competitive. But during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, limited-time discounts make them even more outrageously affordable. Here’s a roundup of several great Momax products — including AirTag clones going for just $11.20 — on sale today and Wednesday.

Apple envisions iPad wirelessly charging accessories through its display

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iPad Pro with Apple Pencil
Is this a better option for charging an Apple Pencil with an iPad?
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Apple is looking into innovative ways to charge iPad accessories, and that includes sending wireless power through the screen.

If the company adopts the idea and expands on it, charging a pair of AirPods would be as simple as putting the case down on an iPhone.

Save on Apple gear and more with a $15 Sam’s Club membership

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Become a Sam's Club member for just $15.
The savings start the moment you join Sam's Club.
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Whether you need party supplies, household essentials or great gifts for someone on your list — like discounted iPads, Apple Watches and other electronics — a Sam’s Club membership is the key to unlocking incredible deals this holiday season.

To save on everything from Apple gear to Zatarain’s Seasoned Fish-Fri, don’t miss this low price on a Sam’s Club membership. Our limited-time offer lets you pay just $15 (regularly $50) for a one-year ticket to shopping bliss at Sam’s Club.

Best Prime Big Deal Days sales on Apple gear and accessories [Updated]

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Best deal on Apple gear and accessories for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
These are the Prime Big Deal Days you don't want to miss.
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Did you miss buying your favorite Apple gear or accessory during Prime Day earlier in the year? Worry not, as Amazon is back with its Prime Big Deal Days, offering hefty discounts on a hoard of Apple products and accessories.

There are great deals on MacBooks, AirPods, Apple Watches, iPads and other Apple accessories that make your favorite products much more affordable.

Lift your iPhone way, way up with this very portable stand [Review] ★★★★★

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Moft Snap Phone Tripod Stand review★★★★★
Moft Snap Phone Tripod Stand does a better job of bringing an iPhone to eye level than any rival I've seen.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Anyone who watches video on their iPhone can see the advantage of a portable stand. The Moft Snap Phone Tripod Stand does more than prop up the screen — it lifts your handset up 4.5 inches so the screen is closer to eye level.

It’s not bulky at all, and it magnetically attaches to the iPhone so it can be carried anywhere.

I tested the stand out for myself. Here’s why I love it.

Samsung ad urges Apple to end blue and green bubbles in iMessage

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Samsung ad urges Apple to end blue and green bubbles in iMessage
The real message: Samsung wants more iPhone users to switch to Android.
Screenshot: Samsung

Samsung used a short video to join Google in urging Apple to add support for Rich Communication Services to iMessage, which would end the blue bubble vs. green bubble divide.

The reason for their campaign is obvious: if Apple made the change, people would be more likely to switch from iPhone to Samsung’s Androids.

Best accessories for Apple Watch

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These are the best accessories you can buy for Apple Watch, including screen protectors, charging stands, wireless earbuds, and more.
Make Apple Watch even greater.
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Got a new Apple Watch? The spending doesn’t stop there. It’s time to pick up some awesome Apple Watch accessories that will make using your device even better.

You’ll want a charging stand to enjoy Nightstand mode (and maybe even StandBy on your iPhone), a portable battery for top-ups on the go, a screen protector to keep your display free from scratches, and more. We rounded up the best options for you, so all you have to do is grab your wallet.

Latest iOS 17 patch marginally improves older iPhone battery life

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iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 has a better battery life under iOS 17.0.3 than it did with iOS 17.
Photo: Leander Kahney/Cult of Mac

iOS 17.0.3 increases the battery life of nearly all older iPhones. However, tests done on a variety of models found that the patch released this week generally doesn’t make dramatic improvements.

That said, there’s very good news for anyone still using an iPhone XR.