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Were too busy to keep up with all the Apple news this week? We’ve got you covered with this roundup summing up everything you should know about.

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iTunes movie deals: classics under $5, newer hits under $10, and more

Accessories

My favorite accessories for the Apple Watch Series 4

Review: Nomad Titanium Band gives your watch a sophisticated look without breaking the bank

This wireless charger adds a splash of color to your space

Review: the official Tesla case for iPhone X/XS

The SCOUT Max lets you charge up to 4 devices with minimal cable bulk for $34

Apple & related news

$1,980 Galaxy Fold is expensive? Here is Huawei’s $2,600 foldable Mate X

Galaxy Fold video showcase: design, cameras, portability, tablet mode, app continuity & more

2020 Apple Watch could sport a sleep monitor

Playlist: songs heard in recent Apple ads

This is probably why third-party watch faces are not permitted on Apple Watch

Jailbreaking

BelleVolume: a beautiful volume HUD replacement for jailbroken iOS 11 & 12 devices

Bring ‘Dark Mode’ to your newly jailbroken iOS 12 handset with Noctis12

Jellyfish: a new Lock screen aesthetic inspired by watchOS’ Motion face

This tweak makes iOS display the times when trimming video clips in the Photos app

Prevent specific apps from accessing the internet over Wi-Fi with ConditionalWiFi4

Popular Eclipse dark mode jailbreak tweak now available for iOS 12

Apps

MemeMill, Curiohh, CleanLift and other apps to check out this weekend

AirMessage lets you use iMessage on Android, but you’ll need to jump through hoops

Soor for iPhone is a premium Apple Music client with one-handed gestures, themes & more

Spectre by Halide creators lets anyone capture gorgeous long exposures with ease

Tips

How to manage your Apple Music queue on Apple TV and HomePod

How to use Apple Watch as a remote for Apple TV

How to change the language and Siri’s voice on HomePod

How to have the Touch Bar always show either the function F1-F12 keys or media controls

5 handy uses for Text Clippings on Mac

How to redownload apps purchased on iOS and Mac

How to listen to podcasts on HomePod with Siri

How to change the Wake Word for your Amazon Echo speaker

Wallpapers

Dark pattern wallpapers for iPhone

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