When I reviewed the new Beats Pill last month, I lamented its lack of AirPlay support. After all, AirPlay offers some nice benefits and better stability compared to Bluetooth.
Instead of waiting on Beats to make good on its promise from 2017 to make an AirPlay speaker, I decided to take matters into my own hands and turn my HomePod mini into a portable, battery-powered, AirPlay speaker.
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Apple TV+ had its first big hit with a beloved comedy: Ted Lasso. Now, one of the service’s other top comedies has scored a season three renewal. Maya Rudolph’s workplace comedy, Loot, will return for another season of billionaire antics.
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USB-C/Thunderbolt display options have really expanded in recent years. While Apple’s Pro Display XDR isn’t the best fit for most Mac users at $5,000+, it also offers the more affordable Studio Display. But there are lots of great choices from LG, Samsung, BenQ, and more. Here are the best USB-C/Thunderbolt displays with many available in the $400-$1,600 range.
Update 8/16/24: You can get. And the Apple Studio Display is currently 19% off.
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Apple’s software platforms are getting big updates this fall, especially the feature-packed iOS 18.
If you’ve installed the public or developer betas, though, you may have noticed that not everything announced by Apple is available in the beta. That’s because some key features are not coming this fall with iOS 18.0.
Here’s the full list of features we know won’t arrive until iOS 18.1 or later.
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Apple is rolling out a big update to the Apple Store app for iPhone and iPad today. The new version of the app focuses on a “fresh, more curated experience” for finding new products to buy and managing existing products.
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It’s been a while since iOS began warning and iPad users about the security of Wi-Fi networks in the Settings app depending on their password type. However, it seems that Apple wants to take this system to the next level, at least that’s what one of the company’s latest patents shows.
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I recently wrote about my experience using the XGIMI HORIZON Ultra, a 4K projector that has transformed the way I watch movies and shows at home. And if you’re looking for a projector, now is the time. That’s because XGIMI projectors are discounted during this year’s Prime Day.
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MacBooks are already incredible tools for creatives, but sometimes you need even more connectivity. For those needing two, three, or even four external displays without sacrificing resolution, iVANKY is here with a sleek solution. The FusionDock 1, FusionDock Pro 1, and FusionDock Max 1 are the perfect companions for professionals who refuse to compromise on connectivity. And right now, during Amazon’s Prime Days, is the ideal time to pick a iVANKY FusionDock at a great price.
Use code 10for925Mac for 10% off on top of the Prime Day savings.
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The current-generation iPad mini was introduced back in September 2021 and hasn’t been updated since. What’s next for the iPad mini? Rumors suggest an update could come later this year with an improved display, faster performance, and more.
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Kandji, an Apple endpoint management and security platform, has announced that it has raised $100 million in capital from General Catalyst. Of this $100 million, $50 million is allocated to equity financing and $50 million for go-to-market expansion and investment. This latest fundraising round brings Kandji’s valuation to $850 million. Deep Nishar from General Catalyst will also join Kandji’s Board of Directors.
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