Why you should get an Apple Watch Ultra

One thing really surprised me about the Apple Watch Ultra.

I don’t want to ruin the surprise, but the addition of a single feature really changed the way I use my Apple Watch.

And there are two other big reasons besides! So, if you’re thinking about the Ultra, here’s why I think you should do it.

Also in today’s newsletter:

This is the craziest laptop sleeve I’ve ever seen.
You probably only need one charger in your life — and it’s this beast.
Amazon didn’t discount the M2 Mac mini during its recent sale, but now B&H Photo has them at up to $150 off.
If you like nice and tidy setups, this one’s for you.
Lots of people are getting excited about the upcoming season of For All Mankind on Apple TV+, especially after the latest trailer.

— Leander Kahney, EIC.

3 reasons you should buy an Apple Watch Ultra

I love the Action button, but the Apple Watch Ultra's extreme battery life and virtually indestructible construction make it a must-buy.

www.cultofmac.com/830412/why-you-should-buy-apple-watch-ultra

iPhone 16 Pro could offer 5G speed boost with even-faster modem

The Qualcomm X75 modem reportedly will be inside iPhone 16 Pro models when they launch in 2024.

www.cultofmac.com/833918/iphone-16-pro-could-offer-5g-speed-boost-with-even-faster-modem

This laptop sleeve also serves as a wireless charger, desk mat and mouse pad

Journey’s new Nexa Wireless Charging Laptop Sleeve does the work of four accessories.

www.cultofmac.com/833879/this-laptop-sleeve-also-serves-as-wireless-charger-desk-mat-and-mouse-pad

^{A message from Momax}

Juice up 4 devices with one powerful charging station

The Momax 100W GaN 4-Port Charging Station is potent, compact and portable, suitable for all your charging needs.

www.cultofmac.com/805750/momax-100w-gan-4-port-charging-station

Apple TV+ share of streaming market keeps expanding

Apple's service now owns 7% of the U.S. streaming market. That's more than double the measly 3% Apple TV+ garnered two years ago.

www.cultofmac.com/833958/apple-tv-plus-market-share-2023

Long-running lawsuit pitting Caltech against Broadcom and Apple ends

Caltech filed paperwork in a California court ending its years-long patent-infringement lawsuit against Broadcom and (peripherally) Apple.

www.cultofmac.com/833933/caltech-v-broadcom-and-apple-lawsuit-ends

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

Act fast and get up to $150 off M2 Mac mini models

B&H is offering up to $150 off some models of Apple's newest small-but-mighty desktop machine, the M2 Mac mini.

www.cultofmac.com/833994/act-fast-and-get-up-to-150-off-m2-mac-mini-models

Turn your iPad into a simple drawing pad for Mac with Astropad Slate

No-screen pen tablets are traditional for artists, and Astropad Slate re-creates that experience with an iPad and Apple Pencil.

www.cultofmac.com/833906/astropad-slate-turn-ipad-into-simple-drawing-pad-for-mac

Race for asteroid wealth heats up in ‘For All Mankind’ season 4 trailer

It's 2003, and the United States leads the way on Mars in its Happy Valley Base. But a resource-rich asteroid restarts the international space race.

www.cultofmac.com/833935/race-for-asteroid-wealth-heats-up-in-for-all-mankind-season-4-trailer

Today in Apple history: Bono's (Product) Red iPod nano fights HIV/AIDS

On October 13, 2006, Apple teamed with U2 singer Bono to launch a (Product) Red Special Edition iPod nano to help fight AIDS in Africa.

www.cultofmac.com/449141/today-apple-history-bonos-product-red-ipod

You wish your workstation looked this clean [Setups]

When your computer setup looks like a junkyard, look to today's MacBook Air and Studio Display setup for inspiration.

www.cultofmac.com/833892/you-wish-your-workstation-looked-this-clean-setups

Tweetz o’ the day

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One more thing ...

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I came of age at a magical time. Our consciousness was raised by Zen, and also by LSD.

— Steve Jobs, 2011.

Today’s poll

Do you own (or want to own) an Apple Watch Ultra?

Results from yesterday’s poll: Have you used your iPhone as a battery pack yet?

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