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Sorry, 11-inch iPad Pro — no mini-LED display for you. The new type of screen will reportedly be in Apple’s largest top-tier tablet for 2021 but not the smaller version.

In addition, there are supposedly changes to the speakers and camera hump in this high-end tablet that’s expected in early spring.

It’s possible to pair and use AirPods Max with non-Apple devices. All you need is a Bluetooth connection. The setup process is slightly different, but not too difficult. We’ll show you all you need to know in this quick guide.

The next iPad mini could be a bit less mini. Apple reportedly will expand the tablet from a 7.9-inch screen to an 8.4-inch one in the version coming in Q1 2021.

If true, the change would hardly be unprecedented. Apple has enlarged the displays in all other iPad models in recent years.

Bagged a new Apple Watch over the holidays? Upgrade your look with up to 20% off superb bands and bracelets from Juuk and Rilee & Lo.

There are a range of leather and metal options to choose from, with prices starting at just $16 in the Cult of Mac Store’s big January sale. These discounts end tonight, so enjoy them before they’re gone!

Want to enhance your business skills and achieve your most ambitious goals next year? These business course bundles will teach you lucrative new skills, tips and tricks to make 2021 your most successful year ever — all from home, using just your Mac.

Even better, these educational bundles are all on sale right now, with incredible discounts of up to 98% off. Take advantage of these incredible value courses while they’re on sale now.

Woot’s latest iPhone blowout offers massive savings on iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max refurbs. The discounts are good for today only and stock is selling fast, so enjoy them while you can!

Apple’s plan to make a self-driving vehicle is back on track, according to an unconfirmed report from a very reliable source. But the Apple Car won‘t be out for several years.

Still, as part of the effort the company recently snapped up Tesla’s head of autonomous vehicle software development  to work on the project.

Who doesn’t love the idea of being more productive? And, while there’s certainly a way to work smarter or more efficiently, what about simply tracking the amount of time you spend on any given task? TimeFlip2 Interactive Time Tracker is a helpful gadget that logs your time spent on everything from sending an email to working out. And it works the old-fashioned way, by giving you important visual cues to boost your time-management skills.

AirPods Max are only the second Apple device to adopt Apple Watch’s brilliant Digital Crown. And you might be surprised by just how powerful that little button can be, from adjusting volume to controlling playback.

Here are four useful things you can do with the Digital Crown on AirPods Max.

I love the idea of good-sounding, comfortable, high-quality headphones. And Apple’s new AirPods Max definitely check those boxes.

They offer great sound and they’re super-comfortable to wear, even for longer periods of time. On top of that, they pack all the things that make AirPods magical in a very premium package.

But even with those awesome features, AirPods Max aren’t for everyone, and that includes me. As much as I’ve loved my AirPods and AirPods Pro, these kind of let me down.

After a tough year, we can finally be optimistic: All signs point toward the job market slowly recovering. Whether you’re looking to transition from your current role, upgrade with a promotion or change jobs entirely, now’s the perfect time to start hunting for the dream job you actually want.

This Rezi Résumé Software: Pro Lifetime Subscription makes sure your resume will get considered for the job you’re applying for — and actually increases your chance of landing the interviews you want.

Pick up a pair of AirPods at their lowest ever price today only. Woot is offering refurbished units for as little as $84.99, while Amazon can hook you up with renewed AirPods Pro buds for just $193.

Don’t miss out!

Sometimes it can feel like there’s just too much work to accomplish all on your own. And while speed-reading courses and memory-retention exercises can certainly help improve your productivity, it can help to have what feels like a second pair of hands to help you out.

If you don’t want to hire your own personal assistant (but still feel like you have moments where you need one), check out this lifetime subscription to Dictanote Pro.

Worried that snapping your MagSafe charger onto iPhone 12 will one day damage its glass? Elago’s awesome new Charging Tray solves that problem by being the ultimate MagSafe accessory.

Made entirely from soft and sturdy silicone, the Charging Tray holds your MagSafe charger to give iPhone 12 a place to rest while it’s being topped up. The Charging Tray Duo also makes space for Apple Watch.

Bag yours today from just $29.

There’s no better time than the new year to start thinking about a new skill to learn. And while you might be considering changing careers by learning how to code, or developing a passion side project in photography, don’t count out learning a new language.

Mastering a second language can open up all kinds of doors, from getting you a new job (possibly even in a new country) or earning you a promotion. This lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning gives you access to 14 different languages and more than 10,000 hours of intuitive lessons.

Need an affordable Apple notebook? Check out Woot’s spectacular one-day sale on a range of refurbished MacBook models. Prices start at just $499.99, but stock is selling fast. Don’t miss out!

Are you constantly being ignored by the HomePod that’s closest to you when asking Siri for assistance? Sadly, Apple doesn’t make it completely obvious how to manually specify which HomePod listens to you when you’re using more than one. But it is possible — and super-simple.

We’ll show you how.

Who said great video editing software had to come with a high price tag? You can easily create videos on your Mac with the two top-rated apps included in The Essential Filmage Mac Bundle. And right now, lifetime subscriptions are on sale for just $19.99 — that’s 50% off the regular price of $39.

Pick up Apple’s brilliant Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Pro today and you can save up to $50 on Amazon. It offers a full-size keyboard whenever you need it, and protects your pricey iPad while you’re on the go.

The Cult of Mac Store’s big January sale is in full swing, offering big discounts of up to 72% on must-have accessories. We’re now expanding it by adding all products from Laut, which are now available at 20% off the usual price.

You’ll find iPhone cases and screen protectors, stands for all your Apple devices, and lots more. Bag yours before the sale ends!

It’s time for a new year, and a new you! There’s no better way to get your heart pumping and your Apple Watch working to its full potential than with innovative fitness app Auro. And right now, a one-year subscription is on sale at 50% off.

A designer’s radical new concept shows what future Macs could look like if augmented reality glasses replaced the computers’ physical screens.

Dominik Hofacker, a 24-year-old designer who just landed a job at Facebook, calls his well-thought-out virtual Mac concept “macOS reality.”

“With AR glasses on the verge of release, and eventually replacing our smartphones for almost all tasks, I asked myself, ‘How does productivity look like in the future?'” he told Cult of Mac. “GlassOS that runs on Apple Glasses is one thing, but nobody has ever thought about the next generation of Macs.”

At long last, Adobe Flash Player is finally dead. Not only do you no longer need to have it installed on your Mac, but as of January 12, Adobe will actually begin blocking Flash Player content from working at all.

We’ll show you how to remove Flash Player from your Mac right away.

So you managed to get your hands on one of the iPhone 12 models? That’s great news! Now you just need a phone mount that keeps your iPhone in view while using it for navigation. Luckily, we rounded up two deals on robust phone mounts that will keep obstructions out of the way and your eyes on the road — and they each cost less than $20.

A much-requested feature could make its debut in the iPhone 13. The refresh rate for the phone’s display reportedly will make the jump from 60 Hz to 120 Hz, leading to a smoother appearance.