Apple switched up the iPhone 14 line this year, dropping the "mini" model (sob, it was my favorite) and replacing it with a "Plus" model.

For some odd reason, Apple's review embargo of the iPhone 14 Plus expired last night. The early reviews are in, and it's generally been well-received.

If you want a big-screen iPhone but want to save money, the cheaper Plus model is the way to go.

But what do you get and what features do you lose? Check our guide to find out.

-- Leander Kahney, EIC.

iPhone 14 Plus review roundup: Bigger is better — www.cultofmac.com

Early reviews of the iPhone 14 Plus praise its long battery life and large display. There are also positive comments on the camera and the smartphone’s weight. Apple’s first 6.7-inch non-Pro handset reaches store shelves Friday.

iPhone 14 Plus vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max comparison: Which is right for you? — www.cultofmac.com

If you want an iPhone 14 with a large screen, you now have two choices: iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro Max. If you want a large iPhone, which model should you buy? Read our comparison to find out.

Best Apple Watch Ultra bands: Rugged and ready for adventure — www.cultofmac.com

In our roundup, we cover Apple’s best options for bands to pair with the high-performance Apple Watch Ultra. Plus, we found other great (and more-affordable) choices from brands like Carterjett, Kordiz, Mifa, Nomad, Pinnacle and Spigen.

Protect Apple Watch from drops and scrapes with an aluminum case (20% off) — www.cultofmac.com

People put their iPhones in cases all the time, so why not Apple’s smartwatch? SwitchEasy makes a pair of aluminum cases that are protective yet subtle, saving your smartwatch from bumps, scrapes and drops. And for one week — October 6 through October 13 — you can get 20% off the cases in the Cult of Mac Store.

Make your own records with this new turntable — www.cultofmac.com

It’s no secret vinyl records have made a huge comeback in recent years after being supplanted long ago by cassettes and later CDs and MP3 files. Now a new turntable, Teenage Engineering’s PO-80 Record Factory, lets you not only play vinyl but cut your own records.

Today in Apple history: Michael Dell says he'd shut down struggling Apple — www.cultofmac.com

On October 6, 1997, Michael Dell made an infamously bleak appraisal of Apple's fortunes, saying the company should shut down completely.

Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office for Mac for $36 — www.cultofmac.com

Set yourself up for life with the entire MS Office suite for just $35.99. That's an all-time low price for Microsoft Office for Mac.

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One more thing ...

"I wish him the best, I really do. I just think he and Microsoft are a bit narrow. He'd be a broader guy if he had dropped acid once or gone off to an ashram when he was younger." -- Steve Jobs on his old frenemy Bill Gates, 1997.