I was quick to pre-order the iPhone 13 Pro Max this year when Apple announced it, and in a recently-published post, I shared my top five reasons for moving forward with the upgrade.
My favorite accessories for the iPhone 13 Pro Max
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Beats Fit Pro truly wireless headphones now official for $199
Earlier in October, a beta version of iOS 15.1 revealed that the Apple-owned Beats was working on a pair of brand new truly wireless headphones. The prerelease software even told us what they'd be called: Beats Fit Pro. And, sure enough, that all turned out to be true because the new headphones are official.
Awesome laptop messenger bags you can buy right now
So, you're in the market for a new bag. Or maybe you're looking to buy a new bag for someone else. Either way, you're looking for some new gear and you've decided that a backpack is not the way to go. Which is where a messenger bag might be the better option for your laptop.
Designed to be special: Apple isn’t surprised that its $19 towelette is backordered to 2022
Apple innovators are unfazed by the fact that their new device polishing cloth, costing nineteen bucks a pop, has already been backordered to late-January 2022.
Native Union launches AirPods Beanies, a universal knit case inspired by the iPod Sock
There are plenty of wild accessories out there for Apple's range of devices. Some of them catch on in their own right, become wildly popular for a select number of users out there in the wild. Others, not so much. But when it comes to the iPod Sock, it certainly stood the test of time back in the day. And now it's back, sort of.
Apple’s $19 polishing cloth is backordered until late November—a long wait for a piece of cloth!
Itching to burn $19 on a piece of cloth with an Apple logo stamped on it? Go ahead, we won't judge you, but be prepared to wait around a month, possibly even more, for your order to ship. Believe it or not, Apple's latest pricey accessory has been back-ordered until late November!
Apple is now selling a $19 Polishing Cloth
When it comes to cleaning devices, there is always the (potentially) brief hesitation: are you doing this with the right product? Now, Apple has some support documents out there that are meant to help with that situation. For instance, the company has said in the past that folks should not use cleaners with hydrogen peroxide in them to clean their devices. However, it is okay to use disinfecting wipes to clean an iPhone. So, there are things to avoid and plenty of options you can use. And now there is one more.
The best AirPods Max cases you can buy right now
The AirPods Max are a great set of headphones. They have a solid build, outstanding sound quality, and so much more. So of course they are expensive. For that cost, you get all of that — and a pretty flimsy “case,” too. Apple has its reasons for opting for the case that doesn’t do much in the way of protecting the headphones, but, luckily, there are alternatives.
Ecobee’s smart thermostat becomes the first non-Apple device with Siri voice control
Apple now allows Siri voice commands on third-party devices, with Ecobee's SmartThermostat becoming the first smart home appliance that comes with Siri on board.
Hyper’s newest USB-C hubs will let M1 MacBook owners connect two 4K monitors with just one cable
There is a lot of power in an M1-equipped Mac, whether that's the newest 24-inch iMac, the 13-inch MacBook Pro, or even the MacBook Air. However, there are some limitations, too. Natively, an M1 MacBook is unable to output to a pair of external monitors at the same time. But Hyper is here with a fix.
The best iPad mini (2021) cases you can buy right now
The brand new iPad mini (sixth generation) brings an all-screen design, as well as a change to the camera setup on the back of the tablet. Which means it's about time for a brand new case or cover -- because your old one won't fit the new model.
Another victim of component shortages: Beats Flex now cost $20 more
Apple has quietly increased Beats Flex price by $20, no explanation given whatsoever, going from $50 to $70 for a pair of these wireless earbuds that debuted in December 2020.