Apparently bot-wielding scalpers profit most from iPhone 15 Pro Max. Photo: Apple
Scalpers appear to use bots to buy up thousands of iPhone 15 models, according to new research. And iPhone 15 Pro Max appears to sit at the top of the list.
The findings point to bots preordering thousands of units as a reason regular buyers face back-orders with long wait times.
Give your iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max a retro look and serious protection. Photo: Spigen
If you love the retro look of the colorful old iMac G3 and you want to give your pricey new iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max serious protection, Spigen’s Classic C1 MagFit case has returned with a revamp, the company said Tuesday.
And what’s more, right now you can get a 20% discount on the case. See below.
The 2023 Mac Studio can handle your demanding workloads with ease. Photo: Apple
You can now pick up 2023 Mac Studio models from Apple’s Certified Refurbished store. This is a great way to get a new-like Mac Studio with up to 15% discount.
Apple unveiled the 2023 Mac Studio in June, so the machines have quickly hit its refurbished store.
Double-tapping index finger and thumb will open a surprising amount of watch functionality. Photo: Apple
The release of the watchOS 10.1 beta to developers on Wednesday brings the cool new “double tap” gesture that allows one-handed use of Apple Watch in certain cases (though it can’t be enabled yet).
In other words, it’s a way to operate the wearable without touching its screen. And once iOS 10.1 arrives in October, Apple Watch Series 9 and second-gen Apple Watch Ultra users can try it. However, even folks with older Apple Watches can try a version of it right now.
Power up your Apple gear the easy way for less than $20 with this 4-in-1 charger . Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
The iPhone 15 lineup switched to USB-C, and eventually that will mean we all get to enjoy the simplicity of using only one cable to charge all our Apple devices. Eventually. Until then, you likely need a variety of different cables to keep your Apple gear charged.
Watch a walkthrough of using the new Roadside Assistance via satellite feature on recent iPhone models. Screenshot: Apple
Recent iPhones offer Emergency SOS via satellite, but not every mishap is life threatening. When non-emergency help is needed, Roadside Assistance via satellite is available. It’s a feature that debuted with the new iPhone 15 series but the iPhone 14 series can use it, too.
A video from Apple Support demonstrates how to use it.
In a break, Apple may use "A18" chips in all four iPhone 16 handsets. Graphic: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Rather than holding over iPhone 15 Pro’s A17 Pro chip for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, the full upcoming iPhone 16 lineup will carry A18 and A18 Pro chips running on an updated TSMC 3-nanometer production process, according to an analyst.
Devs can easily find programming tailored to their time zone and language. Photo: Apple
The new Meet with Apple Experts program helps Apple developers easily find and join workshops, labs and one-on-one consultations to help them build great apps, Apple said Tuesday.
The new dedicated resource builds on other programs for developers, incorporating their programming.
iOS 17.0.2 isn't just for iPhone 15 anymore. And iPadOS 17.0.2 is out, too. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
A small software update that Apple initially released only for the iPhone 15 series can now be installed by any recent iPhone. iOS 17.0.2 fixes a data-transfer problem between iPhones, and also includes other bug fixes.
iPadOS 17.0.2 is also available for tablets and takes care of some of the same bugs.