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Review: Mophie’s newest iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods combo charger packs value and versatility
Mophie recently launched its latest multi-device wireless charger that’s aimed at Apple users. Notably, the Charging Stand+ comes with a focus on versatility while keeping the price below what we normally see from reputable brands. We’ve been testing out the Mophie Wireless Charging Stand+ to find out the pros and cons of this iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods charger. Follow along for all the details, including a 25% off deal.
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Apple offering free repairs for Apple Watch Series 5 and SE devices stuck in Power Reserve mode
Apple today released watchOS 7.3.1 for the Apple Watch Series 5 and Apple Watch SE. The release notes indicated that the update includes a fix to prevent a bug that caused those Apple Watch models to get stuck in Power Reserve Mode.
Apple has published a new support document to complement watchOS 7.3.1 with additional details on this bug.
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watchOS 7.3.1 now available for Apple Watch with Power Reserve bug fix
Apple has released watchOS 7.3.1 to the public today. According to the company, the update includes a fix for Apple Watch Series 5 and Apple Watch SE users related to Power Reserve. The update is only available for Apple Watch Series 5 and Apple Watch SE.
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Apple Watch ‘Get Active India’ challenge launches today to see which city is the fittest
A neat new Apple Watch challenge is starting today in India and it looks to be one of the biggest we’ve seen to date. “Get Active India” is more than just a personal challenge with its goal of finding out which city in the country is the fittest.
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Apple launches first TV+ companion podcast with ‘For All Mankind’ series in time for second season
Apple is launching its first podcast series connected to an original series on its Apple TV+ video streaming service. For All Mankind: The Official Podcast is hosted by actor Krys Marshall, who plays astronaut Danielle Poole on the show. The weekly podcast series will include interviews with more cast members, space experts, and former astronauts.
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Monday’s best deals: Anker sale from $10, refurb iPhone XR $330, more
Monday’s best deals are headlined by a new Anker sale from $10, as well as discounts on iPhone XR at $330 and these Seagate USB-C SDD discounts starting at $67. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Poll: Which rumored iPhone 13 feature are you most excited to see this year?
Rumors about what to expect from the 2021 iPhone lineup are starting to gain traction. Recent reports have suggested that the iPhone 13, or iPhone 12S, will feature an always-on display with 120Hz refresh rate, a more texturized matte back, and more. What are you most interested in seeing with this year’s iPhone refresh?
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Microsoft ‘very close’ to public preview of xCloud games on iPhones and iPads
Microsoft had to abandon its original plans to let people play xCloud games on iPhones and iPads via an iOS app, the same way it does on Android (above photo), but is reportedly “very close” to a public preview of a web-based workaround.
The project shouldn’t be confused with the iOS Xbox app, which lets you stream games from your own Xbox to your phone. xCloud, in contrast, lets you stream games directly from Microsoft servers.
Microsoft employees are said to be testing the approach, with a public preview described as “very close” …
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Apple Music Replay 2021 now available to help track your top songs of the year
Apple Music’s Replay feature – the equivalent to Spotify’s Wrapped – is a great way to check out what you’ve been listening to most. And one of the benefits of Apple’s approach is Replay is available all-year long with updates to your playlist weekly to keep track of your top songs and more.
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Hand-written job application by Steve Jobs up for auction
A job application hand-written by Apple cofounder Steve Jobs in 1973 has been put up for auction. Last time it sold, it went for over $175,000 …
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Former cybersecurity specialist at GCHQ says Bloomberg spy chip story based on misunderstanding
The latest instalment of the Bloomberg spy chip story was based on a misunderstanding, according to a former cybersecurity specialist at GCHQ – the UK equivalent of the NSA …
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Apple Car: Nissan talks failed over branding issues; VW says it isn’t worried
When it comes to possible manufacturing partners for the Apple Car, Nissan was one of the companies suggested in recent reports. This initially seemed a realistic prospect, as the company’s CEO strongly hinted that Nissan would be open to a deal – but a new report says that talks came to nothing.
Indeed, it says that discussions were brief and didn’t even make it to a senior level …
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iPhone 13 rumored to feature ‘refined matte back,’ always-on display, more
A new video today from EverythingApplePro on YouTube offers a series of rumors on what to expect from this year’s iPhone 13. The video cites exclusive details from prominent leaker Max Weinbach, claiming that the iPhone 13 will feature an always-on display, small design tweaks, and more.
There’s also a tidbit on the Apple Watch Series 7, with the video reporting that glucose monitoring will not be ready for this year.
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Sophos Home adds layers of commercial-grade security on Mac, iOS, PC, Android [30% off deal]
Macs may not be susceptible to the same malware as Windows PCs, but their popularity in the workforce means Mac computers are being targeted with their own malware more than ever. Sophos Home offers commercial-grade-level security for Mac, iPhone, iPad, PC, and Android, and each version of Sophos Home is customized for each operating system. From verifying URLs for malicious web pages on iOS to scanning and removing malware on macOS, Sophos Home protects your security and privacy on all your devices. Read on to learn more and save 30% off Sophos Home with an exclusive deal for 9to5Mac readers.
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Logic Pros Live Loops Launchpad Diary: Are these repurposed controllers really worth it?
Welcome to the Logic Pros Live Loops Launchpad diary. Apple’s grid-based music production environment works wonders with its pricey tablets and handsets, but it’s the colorful Novation pad controllers that have caught our interest. Initially designed for something else entirely, it’s time to see what these almost reversed-engineered, repurposed controllers are worth to Logic Pro users.
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This week’s top stories: New iOS 14.5 features, iPhone 13 roundup, Apple Silicon vs Intel, more
In this week’s top stories: Apple Car talks with Hyundai and Kia break down, Intel gets paranoid about Apple Silicon, new iOS 14.5 features, and more. Read on for all of this week’s top Apple Stories.
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ViacomCBS vaguely confirms Paramount+ will be available through Apple TV Channels
As CBS All Access rebrands to Paramount+, there have been questions about the fate of integration with Apple TV Channels. A new promo video being shown to CBS All Access users confirms that Paramount+ will be available through Apple TV Channels, but the fate of the bundle with Apple TV+ and Showtime is still unclear.
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Durham’s Apple Southpoint reopening in new space on February 15
An all-new Apple Southpoint in Durham, North Carolina will open to customers on February 15 at 11 a.m.
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