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Apple Watch might sync with multiple devices

Apple Watch might sync with multiple devices

It's another step toward independence for Apple's smartwatch.

Leander Kahney
April 27, 2023

A new rumor says the Apple Watch will soon be able to sync with multiple Apple devices, not just your iPhone.

The change could be coming as soon as June at WWDC23 with watchOS 10.

If true, it’s an important step toward making the watch more of a standalone device rather than a satellite gadget. After all, Apple Watch already has its own App Store (which no one uses).

Also in today’s newsletter:

The Apple TV+ action movie Ghosted is getting awful reviews. But it’s actually a lot of fun. (Give us your opinion on Ghosted in our poll at the bottom of the newsletter.)
The ‘90s are back!
Looks like Apple’s clearing the remaining stock of the M1 iMac, which currently gets a whopping $500 discount on Amazon. It’s a great machine.
The New Yorker critic Emily Nussbaum is a fan of season two of Schimgadoon! So’s our Apple TV+ crit — see Scout Tafoya’s latest recap.

— Leander Kahney, EIC.

Apple Watch might sync to iPad and Mac with watchOS 10

This is just one of many big changes reportedly coming in the next version of watchOS.

Ignore the critics -- ‘Ghosted’ is a lot of fun

"Ghosted," the first unadulterated action movie on Apple TV+, stars Chris Evans and Ana de Armas. It does not deserve the critics' insults.

Leaked Beats Studio Buds+ come in delightfully '90s transparent casing

An Amazon listing appeared briefly showing new Beats Studio Buds+ coming out May 18 with a transparent design option and beefed-up ANC.

^{A message from the Cult of Mac Deals team}

M1 iMac gets staggering $499 discount

Amazon has an amazing deal on the $1,499 variant of the M1 iMac, dropping its price to less than a thousand bucks.

Get your game on with Epomaker's compact new mechanical keyboard

The new High65 V2 is portable and VIA-compatible, which means the macOS and Windows keeb is highly programmable.

iPhone 15 Pro could support Thunderbolt over USB-C

This could allow external monitor support and other features.

^{A message from the Cult of Mac Deals team}

Last chance price drop: Get Microsoft Office for life for just $39.99

Right now, you can snag a lifetime MS Office license for either Mac or Windows, available for a one-time purchase of $39.99 — but this sale ends tomorrow!

AirPods with USB-C go into production

AirPods charging cases with a USB-C port in place of the Lightning one are already being produced, according to a tipster.

Our ‘Schmigadoon!’ heroes find success in Schmicago [Apple TV+ recap]

Apple TV+ musical comedy “Schmigadoon!” finds love and excitement in all the wrong places this week.

Today in Apple history: Psystar's clone Macs go rogue

On April 27, 2008, the first Psystar Open Computer Macintosh clones started shipping to customers. The era of clone Macs won't last long!

Tweetz o’ the day

Schmigadoon was a sweet, shaggy little goof. Schmicago is genuinely GOOD, with a stacked cast that is blowing my musical-loving mind
— Emily Nussbaum (@emilynussbaum)
2:03 AM • Apr 27, 2023

I’m picturing clean coloured glass like the back of iPhones for premium transparent products from Apple in the future!
— Declan Pitts (@NALC3D)
1:16 PM • Apr 26, 2023

Upgrade Improvements from the iPhone 12 Pro Max ➡️ iPhone 15 Pro Max:
•120hz Pro Motion
•Dynamic Island
•48MP Camera
•4K Cinematic & Action Mode
•Satellite Connectivity
•Periscope Lens
•USBC
•Always on Display
•3nm A17 Bionic
•Reduced Bezel Size
•New Chassis Design http
— BIZZ (@theapplebizz)
7:21 PM • Apr 26, 2023

One more thing ...

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Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don't lose faith. I'm convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. You've got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking until you find it. Don't settle.

— Steve Jobs, 2005.