New Air Travel Backpack lets you strap on a tech-heavy carry-on

Although you never know when Covid-19 lockdowns may keep you on the ground, WaterField Designs’ new Air Travel Backpack may make you want to take flight asap. Use it to pack up a couple of laptops, cables and accessories — and maybe a change of clothes or two — and go. WaterField calls its new […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple...

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Install these critical security patches for Mac, iPhone and iPad today

Three of Apple’s biggest products received security patches Monday — and you should probably install them as soon as possible. macOS Big Sur 11.5.1, iOS 14.7.1 and iPadOS 14.7.1 fix a security hole reportedly used by at least one hacker already. That’s why they are “recommended for all users,” according to Apple. About the security […] (via Cult of...

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Moment’s new cases bring MagSafe to iPhone 11 series

Photography accessories specialist Moment has launched a set of new iPhone 11 series cases that let your nice-but-not-brand-new iPhone play nicely with MagSafe chargers and other accessories. MagSafe, Apple’s connectivity standard for the iPhone 12 series, uses magnets to connect devices and accessories. But now Moment brings something very similar...

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How to use and customize the new Quick Note feature in macOS Monterey

macOS Monterey includes the same Quick Note feature that’s baked into iPadOS 15. Using it is incredibly simple, and it’s a great way to quickly jot down important information — such as phone numbers, email addresses, and appointments — that you don’t want to forgot. We’ll show you how to use it, and how to […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through...

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Apple is working on external display with A13 chip and neural engine

Apple is testing a new external display with a dedicated A13 chip as well as a neural engine, according to a recent report. And it may also be working on a less-expensive counterpart. Citing anonymous sources, 9to5Mac said the Cupertino-based tech giant is internally testing the new display, which might replace the high-end Pro Display […] (via Cult...

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iPhone Photography Awards winner shows iPhone can compete with DSLR

Kerekes István, a 44-year-old photography teacher and freelance photojournalist from Hungary, only just recently picked up his first iPhone. And already he’s used it to win awards. His photo, titled “Transylvanian Shepherds,” won him both the Grand Prize and Photographer of the Year at this year’s iPhone Photography Awards. The striking scene depicts...

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Everybody wants this guy’s 3D-printed Magic Tray [Setups]

When a Reddit post draws big interest, it typically gets dozens of comments in a few days. Such is the case with leroy_pylant’s post about 3D printing his own Magic Tray for Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad. It generated 76 comments over five days, with a lot of inquiries about how to get the thing. […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through...

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Wipe out 99% of spam calls for 2 years with the RoboKiller app

How annoying is it when you think you’re about to get an important call, but it turns out to be spam? Think of how much time you’ve lost — and how much stress you’ve gained — from thinking you’re getting a call from work or family, but it’s actually some spammer asking if you’re satisfied […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

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Top-end iPhone 14 might get space-age titanium overhaul

The top-end 2022 iPhones might come with a body made of titanium alloy, giving the devices impressive toughness without adding a lot of extra weight. Titanium is a space-age material that’s both lightweight and incredibly durable. It is commonly used in aerospace because of these impressive qualities, which amount to the highest strength-to-density...

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This year’s iPhone event likely to be all-virtual for the second year running

As predicted, Apple’s next special event — dedicated to the iPhone 13 and, possibly, new AirPods — will take place virtually, Mark Gurman reports in his weekend “Power On” newsletter. Gurman also said that, in keeping with the company’s approach during COVID-19 times, Apple will focus on online sales. That’s a far cry from Apple’s […] (via Cult of...

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