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iOS 17's greatest sneak feature?

iOS 17's greatest sneak feature?

Finding a lost Apple TV remote with your iPhone.

Leander Kahney
October 03, 2023

After decades of maddening frustration, Apple finally debuted perhaps the most important feature of any operating system anywhere: the ability to find a lost TV remote.

iOS 17 packs a brand-new feature that lets you track down your errant Apple TV clicker. Alas, it only works for Apple’s remotes, but it’s a start!

Also in today’s newsletter:

Still using your old iPhone 14 Pro and on the fence about upgrading to this year’s model? Our buyer’s guide might help you pull the trigger.
Instagram used to be a great social network for photographers until Zuck took over and ruined it. Luckily, there’s Glass.
As the planet heats up, now’s a good time to think about moving to renewable and clean energy solutions. Bluetti can help with advice and some great sun-powered products.
If I didn't already have a bunch of HomePods, I’d definitely be checking out Apple’s official refurbs of the latest models. HomePods are great speakers, and so much better when stereo-paired.
If you hate it when your Apple Watch unexpectedly runs out of juice, this handy keychain charger is there for you.

— Leander Kahney, EIC.

How to find your lost Apple TV remote

Whether your lost Apple TV remote is wedged between the cushions or kicked far under the couch, this handy new feature in iOS 17 and tvOS 17 lets you find it using your iPhone.

iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro: Should you upgrade?

With the iPhone 15 Pro featuring a titanium body, a faster A17 Pro chip, and other improvements, should you upgrade to it from your 14 Pro?

Pick up HomePod 2 refurbished by Apple on the cheap

Apple now offers refurbished units of its second-generation smart speaker. Grab a full-size HomePod at 17% off the regular price.

^{A message from}^Bluetti

Power a sustainable future with Bluetti solar solutions

With use of fossil fuels driving climate change, Bluetti offers products and advice to help everyone move to more renewable energy sources.

How to access a USB drive with iPhone or iPad

Connecting a USB drive to an iPhone or iPad is a snap. All you need is the right adapter. Here's what to do.

$59 price cut makes Apple’s cheapest iPad even more affordable

Apple's most affordable tablet is even cheaper after a discount from Amazon drops the price to just $269.99.

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

Grab a keychain Apple Watch charger for just $19

Ensure your Apple Watch is always charged, everywhere you go. Get an Apple Watch wireless charger keychain for only $18.99 (regularly $49).

New Plugable Thunderbolt 4 dock supports dual 4K displays

Plugable launches a new docking station based on Thunderbolt 4, delivering new connectivity options for laptops with Thunderbolt ports.

‘NBA 2K24 Arcade Edition’ leads games hitting Apple Arcade in October

A new addition to the long-running basketball franchise premieres soon on Apple Arcade, along with three other games.

Why Glass is a great social network for photographers [Awesome Apps]

Glass is a return to the simplicity of Instagram circa 2012. It’s a social network specially tailored for looking at and posting beautiful photography.

Feds will test phone emergency alert system Wednesday

iPhones and Androids in the United States will receive an emergency alert tomorrow, but it's not anything to worry about.

Today in Apple history: CEO Michael Spindler denies Apple is a 'lame duck'

On October 3, 1994, BusinessWeek published a profile of the struggling Cupertino company under the leadership of CEO Michael Spindler.

Tweet o’ the day

“Accessory Not Supported” what a load of shit
— @[email protected] (@samhenrigold)
9:17 PM • Oct 2, 2023

One more thing ...

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[At my first job at Hewlett-Packard] I remember telling one of the supervisors, ‘I love this stuff, I love this stuff,’ and then I asked him what he liked to do best. And he said, ‘To fu*k, to fu*k.’.

— Steve Jobs, 2011.

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