iPhone 17 Pro is gonna be 🔥

After a few years of same same, it looks like Apple will shake things up with this year’s iPhone lineup. And rumors indicate the Pro models will stand out, with big upgrades in the works.

Find out what to expect from the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max in our roundup of the most scintillating rumors about the next-gen devices.

Also in this edition of The Weekender:

For all you gearheads, we put together a roundup of the best external SSDs available now and a glorious gallery of the most mind-blowing multidisplay setups we’ve seen.
In the biggest shocker of the week, Apple finally brought blood oxygen testing back to the Apple Watch with a weird workaround.
The Mac’s unassuming Preview app boasts some secret superpowers you might not know about, even if you use it all the time.
The Kickstarter campaign for an intriguing new office chair is about to end. Don’t miss your chance to save 31% on the LiberNovo Omni.
Our favorite Apple rumor of the week sheds some light on the company’s upcoming push into smart home security devices.
And finally, we’ve got great buys on all kinds of hardware, software and AI tools from Cult of Mac Deals, including some hot new offerings like a refurbished iPhone 15 Pro Max and fancy photo editor Luminar Mobile.

Enjoy your weekend!

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

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Feature story

iPhone 17 Pro rumors: The complete rundown

From design changes to camera upgrades, here’s everything the iPhone 17 Pro leaks and rumors suggest is coming to Apple's flagship phones.

www.cultofmac.com/news/iphone-17-pro-rumors

News

Blood Oxygen testing returns to Apple Watch in the US

A redesigned blood oxygen testing feature will launch Thursday for Apple Watch models that lost access to it after a U.S. court order.

www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-watch-blood-oxygen-fix

Apple preps slew of new home security products

Apple home-security devices on the drawing board could include smart cameras and doorbell that knows who's trying to get in.

www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-home-security-devices

Plus, more Apple rumors and leaks:

iOS 26 beta 6: All the new features and changes

The sixth iOS 26 beta expands Liquid Glass to more UI elements, adds new ringtones and brings a much faster app opening animation.

www.cultofmac.com/news/ios-26-beta-features-changes

Martin Scorsese almost got his gun over ‘Taxi Driver’ cuts [Apple TV+ trailer]

If the legendary director had followed through on his threats, he might not have had a career. And we wouldn't have his movies. Catch a glimpse of Apple TV+ docuseries “Mr. Scorsese.”

www.cultofmac.com/news/mr-scorsese-documentary-series

Plus, more Apple TV+ news:

Low-cost MacBook with A18 performance might surprise everyone

We compare performance of the A18 chip supposedly going into a low-cost MacBook to older Apple processors.

www.cultofmac.com/news/low-cost-macbook-performance

How-to

6 tricks to master Preview on the Mac

Make the most of the built-in Mac image editor. These Mac Preview app tips give you new tools to work with documents and edit photos.

www.cultofmac.com/how-to/how-to-use-preview-on-the-mac

How to play ‘Quartiles,’ the daily word-building game in Apple News+

Here's how to play "Quartiles," the daily word game for Apple News+ subscribers. Plus, get tips to maximize your "Quartiles" score.

www.cultofmac.com/how-to/quartiles

Find electric car charging stations in Apple Maps

Apple Maps helps your EV routing while you’re on the road. It shows charger availability, charging speed and connector types.

www.cultofmac.com/how-to/apple-maps-ev-routing

6 reasons to set up Apple's Family Sharing ASAP

Apple makes it easy to link your digital lives with just a little bit of setup. Here are six benefits of using Apple Family Sharing.

www.cultofmac.com/how-to/apple-family-sharing

A message from LiberNovo

Last chance: Lock in early bird price on brilliant bionic office chair

Sick of backaches and stiffness? The amazing LiberNovo Omni massage office chair adapts to your workflow and moves the way you do.

www.cultofmac.com/news/libernovo-omni-massage-office-chair

Deals

Get the M4 iPad Pro I love at $200 off

Right now, a hot M4 iPad Pro deal can get you up to $200 off on various models of the tablet I use as my primary computer.

www.cultofmac.com/deals/ipad-pro-deal

Plus, more deals on Apple gear:

Top off 3 Apple devices at once with wireless charger that's great for travel

The MagFold is a single unit with three distinct charging pads. The 3-in-1 wireless charger will streamline your charging routine.

www.cultofmac.com/deals/magfold-3-in-1-wireless-charger

Plus, more gear from Cult of Mac Deals:

This AI photo editor perfects all your pix on iPhone, iPad or Vision Pro

Luminar Mobile is powerful yet easy to use. The AI photo editor will help you edit amazing pictures on iPhone, iPad or Vision Pro.

www.cultofmac.com/deals/luminar-mobile-ai-photo-editor-deal

Plus, more AI from Cult of Mac Deals:

Price drop: Make PDF editing easier on Mac with PDF Expert

PDF Expert will streamline your PDF editing and management. Get a lifetime subscription to this PDF editor for Mac for just $79.99 (42% off).

www.cultofmac.com/deals/pdf-expert-pdf-editor-for-mac

Plus, more software from Cult of Mac Deals:

Reviews

Best external SSDs for Mac or iPad in 2025

Here are some of the best external SSD options for average users. These can add terabytes of storage, and are designed for portability.

www.cultofmac.com/buying-guides/best-ssd

Mini keyboard saves you from typing on cramped iPhone screen [Review]

The Winmaxle Mobdel B1 can serve as a physical keyboard for typing on your iPhone or a keyboard/mouse for iPad. We go hands-on.

www.cultofmac.com/reviews/winmaxle-mobdel-b1-review

Setups

Screenfest: Top 15 multidisplay computer setups

When it comes to the best-multi-monitor-setup, users often choose between the biggest displays and the most displays. Many go for both.