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Apple delays plan to scan user photos for child abuse material

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Learn the financial lingo to get the most out of earnings call chatter.
Apple will take time to "collect input and make improvements."
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Apple on Friday confirmed it has delayed controversial plans to start scanning user photos for child sexual abuse material, aka CSAM.

The feature was originally scheduled to roll out later this year. Apple now says it will take time to “collect input and make improvements” before deploying the changes. However, the feature is far from canceled altogether.

Apple Watch 7 may not be compatible with bands you already own

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Elago Sport band for Apple Watch
Or will it?
Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac

Apple Watch Series 7 is expected to be the biggest yet, with new screens that measure 41mm and 45mm. It’s rumored Apple will increase case sizes to accommodate those larger panels — and that could be bad news for your bands.

One tipster, citing Apple Store employees, says Apple is allowing existing band stocks to dwindle because its next-generation Watch models won’t be compatible with them.

Apple Watch Series 7 will be bigger than you might think

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This is not an Apple Watch Series 7.
The screen in the Apple Watch Series 7 is expected to be larger than this one.
Photo: Cult of Mac

By now, just about everyone has heard that the displays in upcoming Apple Watch Series 7 models will be a bit larger. But a new report from a reliable source says they’ll actually be even bigger than many might expect.

Charge 3 of your Apple devices at once with this $15 cable

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This 3-in-1 Apple charger is convenient and portable.
You can charge your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods simultaneously with this cable.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

It’s 2021: You don’t have to carry a different charging cable for every device anymore. If you use multiple devices throughout the day — and who doesn’t? — odds are high that a few of them are going to get low in power. When that happens, you don’t want to juggle them on one charger or spend 15 minutes untangling three different cables.

The 3-in-1 Apple Watch, AirPods & iPhone Charger is the perfect charging cable for Apple fans who don’t want to deal with tangled cords. And right now it’s on sale in a variety of colors, each for just $14.99.

Why a folding iPhone is probably just 2 years away

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Why a folding iPhone is probably just 2 years away
A 2023 iPhone could look like this, letting users put an 8-inch screen in their pocket.
Concept: Ran Avni

There’s plenty of proof that Apple has had a folding iPhone on the drawing board for years. But the company held off until flexible displays are past the prototype phase. The latest foldables from Samsung show that the technology has finally matured to the point where an iPhone Fold could become a mass-market success.

This surely hasn’t escaped Apple’s attention, which is why a folding iPhone is probably coming in 2023.

Apple agrees to relax App Store rules for ‘reader’ apps like Netflix, Spotify

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App Store
A small step in the right direction.
Photo: Apple

Apple will relax App Store rules for “reader” apps that let users access previously purchased content and subscriptions for books, magazines, music and more, the company said Wednesday.

The move closes an investigation by the Japan Fair Trade Commission, and will apply to all reader apps on the App Store — in all countries. The agreement with the JFTC also paves the way for users to create and manage accounts inside iOS apps.

This 5-way charger with 24,000mAh capacity is 50% off

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ScoutPro chargers all of your Apple devices.
This multifunctional charger can power up your iPhone, iPad, AirPods, MacBook and Apple Watch simultaneously.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

It’s hard to find a charger that’s powerful enough to truly manage powering up all your devices simultaneously. While you can find handy enough chargers that can juice up to three or four devices at once, it’s rare to find one that can truly eradicate your cable clutter.

This ScoutPro: The Ultimate All-in-One Charger doesn’t just charge one, two or even three devices — its massive 24,000mAh capacity means you can use it to charge up to five devices at once.

Harber London leather desk mat and mouse pad really class up the joint [Reviews]

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The XL Harber London desk mat adds soft, supple leather to your workspace.
The XL Harber London desk mat adds soft, supple leather to your workspace.
Photo: Harber London

You may not be into overstuffed leather sofas, leather car seats and jackets worthy of the wardrobe department of The Sopranos. But it’s hard to deny the sense of class and luxury leather accessories can add to a computer workstation. And you can really dress up your desk with Harber London’s leather desk mat and mouse pad combo.

Dual-display home office relies on built-in cable management [Setups]

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A dual display, dual MacBook Pro home office relies on built-in cable management.
A dual display, dual MacBook Pro home office relies on built-in cable management.
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Redditor baby-yoda-stan — Stan for short, let’s say — posted pics of his home office computer setup, which features dual Dell displays and a couple of Intel-powered MacBook Pro laptops. He credits the clean look to built-in cable management in some of his setup’s components.

These are the first states adopting driver’s licenses and IDs in Apple Wallet

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Driver's licenses and IDs in Apple Wallet
Arizona and Georgia will be first, followed by six others.
Photo: Apple

Apple on Wednesday confirmed the first states that will adopt digital driver’s licenses and IDs in Apple Wallet. Residents of Arizona and Georgia will be able to take advantage of the feature first, with six other states to follow.

The Transportation Security Administration will enable select security checkpoints and lanes at participating airports as the first locations customers can use their driver’s license or state ID in Wallet, Apple added.

Slash 70% off this dog DNA test and entertainment bundle

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This 70% off bundle was made for your dog.
Figure out your dog's breed, and keep the pooch entertained, with this discounted bundle.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

You might spend a lot of time with your dog, but how well do you actually know your best furry friend? During the last two years, dog adoptions soared as we spent more time indoors bonding with our pets.

But if you found yourself adopting a dog that seems to be a blend of multiple different breeds, you might be dealing with some unknown genetic inclinations that could affect your dog’s health and longevity. This DNA My Dog Breed Identification Test + DOGTV: Lifetime Subscription Bundle includes not just a dog breed identification test, but also a subscription to DOGTV, a 24/7 channel with programs scientifically developed to keep dogs company when left alone.

Save $72 on a 3-in-1 charging dock for iPhone, AirPods, Apple Watch

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Charging station for iPhone, AirPods, Apple Watch
Now just $29.99 for a limited time.
Photo: Aduro

Charge your iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch simultaneously and cut down on cable clutter with $70 off the PowerUp 3-in-1 charging station from Aduro. It uses speedy Qi wireless charging technology and ships with an included power adapter and charging cable.

Get yours for just $27.99 — its lowest price yet — before this discount disappears.

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Submissions fall to all-time low as devs lose interest in Mac App Store

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Office Mac App Store
Fewer than 300 new apps hit the Mac App Store last month.
Photo: Apple

Developers are seemingly losing interest in bringing their titles to the Mac App Store, with new submissions steadily declining since the beginning of 2021. There were fewer than 300 new releases for the first time ever in July.

And research indicates August could prove even worse for new Mac App Store submissions.

Connect 4 USB-C accessories to your Mac with Satechi’s handy new hub [Review]

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Satechi 4-Port USB-C Hub review
With the Satechi 4-Port USB-C Hub, you can add USB-C ports to your computer quickly and easily.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

The Satechi 4-Port USB-C Hub adds a quartet of useful USB-C ports to your Mac or iPad. The days of struggling along with too few ports are over — you can finally connect as many accessories to your computer as you need.

I put Satechi’s new hub through some real-world testing. Here’s how well it works.