PSA: If you're about to swap out your old iPhone for a newer 13 model, be sure to update iOS first.

Apple just released 15.0.2., which, among other things, fixes an issue with updates or restores for iPhone 13 models. Without it, transferring over your data, setting and apps might fail.

In other news:

• Talking of upgrades, the new Apple Watch Series 7 has a surprise one: the charging cable.

• The global PC market is in turmoil because of chip shortages, but one supplier is killing it. Guess which one?

• Eve Systems new smart blinds are the first to support an important open standard.

-- Leander Kahney, EIC.

Apple crushes bunch of iPhone bugs with iOS 15.0.2 — www.cultofmac.com

iPhone users should install the latest system software update because it fixes a collection of bugs. Monday’s release of iOS 15.0.2 takes care of images that couldn’t be deleted, problems with AirTag and iPhone Leather Wallet, and more. More significantly, it deals with a device restore/update issue with iPhone 13 is the new iPad mini.

Use Apple Watch Series 7’s new cable to enjoy faster charging — www.cultofmac.com

If you’ve preordered a shiny new Apple Watch Series 7, be sure to use the charging cable it ships with to enjoy its faster charging speeds. Apple’s newest wearable charges 33% faster than its predecessors.

This crazy iPhone 13 case catapults hard candy at your face — www.cultofmac.com

iPhone 13 might be a nice upgrade over its predecessors, with improved cameras and better battery life, but there’s one glaring omission from its list of features: It cannot fire candy. This crazy case solves that obvious flaw.

Mac shipments shoot up as total PC market slows — www.cultofmac.com

Mac shipments saw healthy growth during Q3 2021. Two market-research firms agree that the rise increased Apple’s share of the global PC market.

15 amazing Apple Watch accessories at insanely low prices — www.cultofmac.com

Preparing for your Apple Watch Series 7 upgrade? Check out these awesome bands and accessories for just $40 or less!

Smart blinds are about to get a lot easier to use with HomeKit — www.cultofmac.com

In the expanding world of smart home accessories, window blinds are among the most complicated items to install and use. But Eve Systems and window-covering retailer Coulisse have announced they’re about to change that with Eve MotionBlinds.

Add convenient media controls and 6 ports to iPad with one USB-C hub [Review] — www.cultofmac.com

The popular Apple Magic Keyboard turns an iPad into a laptop, but unlike some rivals, it doesn’t include physical media controls. However, the HyperDrive 6-in-1 USB-C Media Hub adds these advanced options. And that’s only the start, as it also includes ports for connecting a monitor, headphones and a range of useful USB-A accessories.

When your workstation is so clean it ‘looks like a render’ [Setups] — www.cultofmac.com

A lot of computer setups we run across online look staged. They’re so perfectly, well, you know — set up. They boast impressive equipment. Some exhibit a spare beauty one would almost hate to disturb. But we don’t remember one so ideal-looking someone said “it’s so clean it looks like a render.”

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One more thing ...

"I used to be way over on the nurture side, but I've swung way over to the nature side. And it's because of Mona and having kids. My daughter is 14 months old, and it's already pretty clear what her personality is." -- Steve Jobs.