Killer mechanical keyboard handles gaming and more [Setups]
Today's M1 Mac mini and PC setup features a full-sized Keychron K10 keyboard that the user highly recommends. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Killer mechanical keyboard handles gaming and more [Setups]
Today's M1 Mac mini and PC setup features a full-sized Keychron K10 keyboard that the user highly recommends. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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All iPhone 17 models could get big display upgrades, here’s what to expect
The iPhone 16 may be fresh, but it’s never too early for details on next year’s iPhone 17 lineup. The ultra-slim iPhone 17 Air will no doubt be the highlight. But according to analyst Ross Young, there are also big display upgrades coming for the entire iPhone 17 lineup. One such change may make it easier than ever to skip the Pro models. more…

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Today in Apple history: The first portable Macintosh arrives
On September 20, 1989, Apple released the Macintosh Portable, the first battery-powered Mac you could take on the road. It was really heavy. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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CdkeySales September Sale slashes up to 91% off Microsoft Windows, Office
The CdkeySales September Sale on Microsoft Windows 11 Pro and other software slashes up to 91% off regular prices. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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9to5Mac Daily: September 20, 2024 – iOS 18.1 public beta, iPhone battery stats
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Torras: your iPhone experience with the TORRAS Ostand 360° Spin Case and the new Ostand 360. Protect your device, enhance your productivity, and enjoy unmatched convenience and style. Get yours today and experience the next level of phone protection and functionality. more…

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Tim Cook opens Fifth Avenue store as iPhone 16 sales begin
Friday marks the start of iPhone 16 sales in retail locations, and as is tradition, Apple CEO Tim Cook was at the flagship Fifth Avenue store to kick off the sales.Tim Cook poses for selfies with fans | Image Credit: CNBCCrowds gathered at Apple Stores worldwide as they started selling the iPhone 16 range, the Apple Watch Series 10, and the refreshed AirPods lineup.Tim Cook was seen opening the store and posing for selfies with fans as customers rushed to buy the newest Apple products. The CEO was accompanied this year by Apple's senior vice president of retail, Deirdre O'Brien. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple brings California driver’s licenses and state IDs to Apple Wallet
This week, Apple announced California driver’s licenses and state IDs can now be added to Apple Wallet, enabling residents to seamlessly… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple Watch Series 10 design tidbits revealed in new interview
Apple’s design team, including design heads Molly Anderson and Alan Dye, recently sat down with British GQ to talk the Apple Watch Series 10 and the new black Apple Watch Ultra 2. Here are the key design tidbits they had to share. more…

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∞ The Dalrymple Report: OSes, iPhone 16, and AI
The iPhone 16 is set to be available on September 20. Many people put in their preorders, but less than an hour after they started, shipping times were already pushed back to October. Early tests on iPhone 16 battery life are encouraging, and all of the new Apple OSes have been officially released. Of course, one of the big features that everyone is waiting for is Apple Intelligence, but it didn't arrive yet, but there is a schedule that shows the supposed times for its arrival. Follow this podcast Show Notes: iPhone 16 Pro Max Shipping Estimates Now Extending Into October iPhone 16 battery shows remarkable gains in Tom's Guide tests Apple Maps introduces new ways to explore the world tvOS 18 is now available visionOS 2 for Apple Vision Pro is available today watchOS 11 is available today iPadOS 18 is now available, taking iPad to the next level macOS Sequoia is available today iOS 18 is available today, making iPhone more personal and capable than ever Apple Intelligence Features Expected to Roll Out in This Order Between iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.4 Get temporary iCloud storage when you buy a new iPhone or iPad Shows and movies we're watching The Veil, FX Mayor of Kingstown, Paramount+ Godzilla minus One, Netflix

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Tested: Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 bone-conduction wireless headphones
I’ve long used Shokz bone-conduction wireless headphones as my go-to for voice and video calls, mostly because they are so comfortable I often forget I’m wearing them. I’ve been using the OpenComm model for a couple of years now, but switched to the new OpenRun Pro 2 for a couple of reasons – one of which was fixing my only real complaint … more…

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How to get the latest HomePod software update
HomePod Software 18 is out. Here’s how to make sure your Apple smart speaker has the latest software version. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Become a Touch Bar convert when you get this MacBook Pro for $400
Multitask like mad with the 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor and Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 in this refurbished 2018 MacBook Pro. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Diving in to iPhone 16 and Apple Watch on the AppleInsider Podcast
Both the new iPhone 16 range and the Apple Watch Series 10 have been described as merely incremental updates, but in practice there is such a lot more to them, even before Apple Intelligence arrives.The new iPhone 16 rangeThe perceived wisdom is that the iPhone 16 range is not complete until Apple Intelligence arrives — and that is true. But host Wesley Hilliard makes the case that, at least at first, Apple Intelligence is not going to make as gigantic difference as people assume.Plus he wants to make the case that what we have right now in these shipping models is excellent. In particular, the camera systems on the new Pro models are exemplary, and the new Photographic Styles are enormously more than simple filters. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Here’s an exclusive discount on all Nomad iPhone 16 cases for 9to5 readers, plus prev-gen models from $9 (Today only)
It wasn’t easy, but we have managed to secure 9to5 readers an exclusive delivery day deal on the beloved Nomad iPhone 16 cases. The brand is a favorite around here among both staffers and readers, and for good reason, but it’s also not one that goes on sale very often – almost never on its brand new gear, in fact. Starting right now, for 24-hours only (or until the clock strikes midnight on the west coast), 9to5 readers can knock 10% off all of the Nomad iPhone 16 cases using code 9to510 at checkout. That might not seem like much, but Nomad gear going on sale this soon after it is made available to order is nearly unheard of. And on top of that, the code works on all of the previous-generation iPhone cases it offers too – this yields prices as low as just $9.  more…

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Norton 360 for Mac review: How well does Norton protect your Mac?
Macworld At a GlanceExpert's Rating ProsCrisp, fast user interfaceGood performance and stabilityAble to catch the vast majority of/Good price point for a subscription and number of devices coveredMinimal performance impactConsStill unable to scan .zip archivesUnable to create initial backup set for Cloud Backup feature, no matter which web browser is usedMissed OSX.Proton malware, which had to be cleaned out with another utilityOur VerdictThe user interface is clean and friendly and the program ran briskly in both its foreground and background tasks with no crashes or slowdowns to speak of, but there’s a lack of attention to detail that’s concerning. Price When ReviewedFrom $49.99 for first year, then $119.99 a year (Norton 360 Deluxe with LifeLock: 5 devices) Best Prices Today: Norton 360 Retailer Price Norton Security (first year) $49.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Outfitted by a giant marketing budget and instant name recognition, Norton 360 has long stood tall in the antivirus industry. And with more on the line now than ever in the face of larger and larger hacks and data intrusions (including a hack in August 2024 that compromised billions of accounts throughout the United States, Canada and the U.K. that compromised the private information of almost everyone I know), Norton 360 for Mac has its work cut out for it. Like its previous versions, Norton 360 is easy to download and install from Norton’s website and the company offers a free 7-day trial in return for your credit and debit card information. The software requires Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite) or later to install and run and is available for $39.99/£24.99 for the first year of the Standard package, which offers protection for one device. To protect more devices you need Deluxe ($49.99/£29.99) or Select $79.99 (called Advanced in the U.K. for £34.99). All those prices are just for the first year, the price then goes up to $94.99 a year for the Standard package. Beyond its antiviral elements, the software provides 110GB of cloud-based backup, a password manager, a basic VPN client, and Dark Web monitoring.   Like most utility applications for the Mac, Norton 360 is simple enough to download, install, and assign full access to your hard drive. The software runs smoothly, and the issue of it being an infamous resource hog in years past seems to have been resolved. Norton’s add-on programs tend to work fairly well, and although its VPN is more basic than a dedicated client, it’s easy enough to configure your preferred country of origin and initiate a connection. The password manager is reliable and includes a downloadable recovery key, should it be needed, and there’s an admirable level of possible customization on the firewall, albeit you’ll need some technical knowledge going in so as not to get yourself in trouble.  For alternatives, read our roundup of the best antivirus software for Macs. Features Other utilities within Norton 360 for Mac include an intuitive Startup Manager module which offers a range of access to login items without getting too into the weeds. The File Cleanup module runs well but doesn’t feel like an original idea anymore, given that this is almost a de facto function for most utility programs these days. The software hunts down gigabytes of extraneous items in Application caches (both system and user), Downloads, and system and user Log Files, then offers a quick means of accessing them, choosing what to delete, and deleting these items. The Dark Web protection module also works well, and a quick scan noted that my information was available on the dark web via an Adobe hack, although I’d changed my password there long ago. Where antiviral monitoring and scanning are concerned, the news is mostly good, if not ideal. It’s easy to create white lists and exceptions as well as schedule scans. Targeting an external volume such as a USB thumb drive is easy using the Custom Scan feature, and Norton 360 for Mac catches a good amount of viral activity, noting 25 individual infections on a test drive after scanning it. The software teams up well with macOS’s Gatekeeper, and between the two of them working together, the vast majority of test infections were scanned, flagged, and quarantined. Setting up a Scheduled Scan in Norton 360. Setting up a Scheduled Scan in Norton 360.Foundry Setting up a Scheduled Scan in Norton 360.Foundry Foundry Norton 360 also arrives with extensions for your web browser of choice as well as Norton Private Browser, which is based on Google Chrome’s open-source code. These tools do a good job of warning you away from spam and phishing-based websites, but it’s not perfect and still allowed me to travel to questionable websites that appeared via my Gmail’s Spam folder.  Unfortunately, there are still some bugs to sort out. While a full scan of my MacBook Pro’s SSD located dozens of infections and quarantined them, it still allowed for malware to be installed in the form of a fraudulent copy of Adobe Flash Player as well as the controversial Wave web browser, which has been used as the default tool in several recent phishing scams in 2024. Norton 360 for Mac also missed the OSX.Proton malware, which had to be cleaned out with a free copy of Malwarebytes. The results of a targeted scan on a USB flash drive. The results of a targeted scan on a USB flash drive.Foundry The results of a targeted scan on a USB flash drive.Foundry Foundry Arguably the most disturbing issue was a bug in the Cloud Backup feature which prevented any web browser (including Safari, Google Chrome, Firefox, and Norton Private Browser) from being able to successfully click the “Get Started with Backup” button and create an initial backup set for the cloud, thereby leaving the function useless. This seemed to indicate that the feature was little more than an afterthought, or another item to be tacked onto a bullet-point list of features. Finally, the application still can’t perform scans on .zip files, or at least couldn’t find the sample infections I had stored on a test drive until the archive had been decompressed.  Should you buy Norton 360? There are some excellent elements to Norton 360 for Mac, and while the user interface is clean and friendly and the program ran briskly in both its foreground and background tasks with no crashes or slowdowns to speak of, there’s a lack of attention to detail that’s concerning. The fact that the Cloud Backup feature seems completely inoperable no matter which web browser is used is inexcusable, the OSX.Proton malware should have been flagged and quarantined and not needed to be removed by another utility, and as multiple Macworld reviews have pointed it out, one would expect Norton 360 for Mac to be able to scan .zip files by this point in its history. While there exists a cadre of handy tools and modules here, it feels like Norton’s marketing budget and efforts have outrun what the QA and development teams were on pace to deliver on. Should these departments slow down, get themselves in order, and match what’s being promised with what’s being delivered, there’s a considerable product to be had here, but in the short term, you might want to stick with either Norton 360 for Mac’s free trial or consider an alternative application for your antiviral needs. 

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Immersed Visor aims to be a Vision Pro Lite for $1,050
Immersed Visor is a new headset aiming to fill the middle ground between simple ‘face monitors’ like the $440 Viture One XR and the self-contained $3,500 Vision Pro. Weighing about the same as an iPhone 16 Pro, it’s priced at $1,050, though there are some sketchier price models. Like lower cost monitor-in-glasses-format products, you can’t use it as a standalone device – it’s solely intended for use as a Mac monitor – but it does offer hand-tracking and eye-tracking … more…

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With new AirPods, it’s a great time to sell your old buds
With new AirPods on the way, it’s a great time to sell your old buds. Apple won't buy back AirPods, but Cult of Mac will. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Customers try out the iPhone 16 in Apple Stores around the world
As the new hardware lineup becomes available in Apple Stores around the world, Apple has shared images of customers trying out the iPhone 16 and other products for the first time.A visitor to Apple Jing'an, Shanghai, trying out an iPhone 16Following the "It's Glowtime" launch, Apple released its new products on Friday. The new items include updates to the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro lineup, the Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, and new colors of the AirPods Max and Apple Watch Ultra 2.Following the introduction at retail, Apple has started to share photographs of customers entering Apple Stores and seeing the new lineup. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Unboxing the iPhone 16 Pro Max and Apple Watch Series 10
Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Max and Apple Watch Series 10 are larger devices — but they seem to come in smaller packages every year.Unboxing the iPhone 16 Pro MaxLet's see if Apple's Journal app picks up on today's unboxing and recommends an entry about it. While in every case it is the device itself we believe we've paid for, part of our money does go on the packaging — and it's remarkable how well Apple does this.It may seem a bit much to praise a box or two, but fine. The ever-shrinking Apple packaging is no casual afterthought, it is always precision designed to use the least material, but remain strong enough to survive being transported around the world. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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