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More details have emerged about the unreleased portable Bluetooth speaker from Sonos, thanks to new images shared by WinFuture (via The Verge). The German site has published several marketing images of what's apparently going to be called the Sonos Move, the first speaker of its kind by the audio electronics company. As the pictures reveal, the speaker comes with a stationary base...

Version 17 of Ulysses was released today, bringing some much-requested features to the popular Mac and iOS app for writers. First up, the developers have brought keyword management to the iOS app, following the introduction of the feature on Mac in spring. You can now edit or delete keywords, customize colors, and merge several keywords into one, whichever device you're working on....

Apple today sent out emails to customers about its latest Apple Pay promo, which will see the company donating $10 to the National Park Foundation for ‌Apple Pay‌ purchases made from the Apple Store. From August 17 to August 25, Apple will make a $10 donation with every ‌Apple Pay‌ purchase made at any Apple retail store, the Apple.com website, or the ‌Apple Store‌ app. The National Park...

We're just a few weeks away from the unveiling of this year's iPhone lineup as well as the official release of iOS 13 and Apple's other new operating system versions, and we're continuing to hear hardware rumors as Apple tidies up its software. Apple Card continues to roll out to more users in the U.S., while there's a new controversy over Apple preventing users of its latest iPhones with...

For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with RAVPower to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a 61W USB-C Power Adapter and a USB-C to Lightning cable, which can be used to fast charge an iPhone or an iPad. You can also use the USB-C Power Adapter for charging a Mac or an iPad Pro when combined with a USB-C to USB-C cable. RAVPower's latest 61W PD USB-C charger uses gallium nitrate...

Satechi this summer launched its first HomeKit-compatible product, the Dual Smart Outlet, a HomeKit plug that turns dumb appliances and electronics into smart electronics that can work alongside other ‌HomeKit‌ products. There are quite a few HomeKit-enabled smart plugs on the market, but Satechi's version is relatively compact and offers some bells and whistles that not all ‌HomeKit‌ plugs...

As we head into the weekend, there are a few notable deals going on today that include an all-new MacRumors exclusive offer from Eve, Best Buy's anniversary sale with lowest-ever iPad prices, and more. Eve Flare MacRumors readers have the chance to save 20 percent on the Eve Flare lamp this month, which will bring the accessory down to $79.96, from an original price of $99.95. To see the...

Version 7 of Heart Analyzer was released today, and the popular third-party heart-rate app for iPhone and Apple Watch has gained some additional features for users looking for even deeper insight into their HR data. In addition to the wealth of graphs, metrics and reports already available, Heart Analyzer can now also produce monthly PDF reports on a user's heart rate. This exportable metric ...

One of the great things about Apple Card is that you don't need to log in to a credit card issuer's website to see your payment history or wait for paper statements to be mailed to you – it's all there right on your iPhone. You can view your ‌Apple Card‌ payment and credit history at any time, and even download monthly PDF statements at the tap of a button. The following steps show you how...

Checking your Apple Card's total balance is as simple as opening the Wallet app on your iPhone and tapping your ‌Apple Card‌. The Total Balance appears below your card, and includes all previous monthly balances and any interest charges you have, new spending from the current month, any payments and credits, and any pending transactions. Find Out Your Monthly Balance You can also check...

If you've set up Apple Cash and verified your identity, you can use Apple Cash to help make an immediate one-time payment to your Apple Card. If your Apple Cash balance is less than the amount of your payment, the remaining balance will be taken from your nominated bank account. The following steps show you how to let your ‌Apple Card‌ use Apple Cash when making an immediate one-time...

Apple today seeded the seventh beta of watchOS 6, the software that runs on the Apple Watch. The new beta comes a week after the sixth beta and two months after Apple first unveiled the new watchOS update at the Worldwide Developers Conference. To install the watchOS 6 beta, you'll need the proper configuration profile, which can be obtained through the Apple Developer Center. Once the profile ...

Apple today seeded seventh beta of an upcoming tvOS 13 update to developers, one week after seeding the sixth beta and two months after unveiling the tvOS 13 software at the Worldwide Developers Conference. Designed for the fourth and fifth-generation Apple TV, the new tvOS 13 developer beta can be downloaded onto the ‌Apple TV‌ via a profile that's installed using Xcode. tvOS 13...

There are a few new deals that have popped up today, including Twelve South's new back-to-school sale, the latest discounts from Anker, and more. We've rounded up each sale below, so be sure to browse them all before they expire. Anker As always, Anker has a slew of bargains happening on Amazon this week, with sales on power banks, Bluetooth speakers, wireless chargers, and more. These...

Google Assistant is about to gain a new reminder feature that allows you to get someone else to do your bidding. Called Assignable Reminders, the feature lets you set reminders for other people, so long as they are in your Google Contacts or opted in to your Family Group. You can create a reminder using your voice ("Hey Google") or text, and set it to be delivered to a phone or via a...

Huawei has again delayed the release of its Mate X folding smartphone, which is now unlikely to come out before November. Speaking to TechRadar at a press event in China, the company said that there was "no possibility" that the device will make its September launch date. It's the second time Huawei has pushed back the release of the phone, which was originally supposed to arrive in...

Apple Cash (formerly Apple Pay Cash) is Apple's peer-to-peer payments service. You can use Apple Cash to make and receive payments in Messages, or you can get Siri to send money to a friend or family member. When someone sends you money, it goes on your virtual Apple Cash card, which is stored securely in the Wallet app on your iPhone or iPad. You can use the money on it to send to someone,...

The latest iPad Air is receiving a notable discount this week at Amazon, with up to $52 off select models of the 2019 tablet. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. This includes both Wi-Fi and cellular devices, with prices starting at $579 for the 64GB cellular...