Latest on Scary Fast event

Monday’s ‘Scary Fast’ event is coming up fast, and new details are emerging. Here’s what’s expected to be unveiled on Halloween eve.

Also in today’s newsletter:

The NexDock is an intriguing product: it turns your iPhone 15 into a bare-bones laptop.
These magnetic silicon Apple Watch bands are great, and they’re back in stock on the Cult of Mac Store.
The redesigned Apple TV app looks great.
I hate going to Costco — it’s always a zoo — but go I must because that’s where we get our groceries. If you have to shop there too, this is a mad-good deal on membership.
This light bar costs a small fortune, but its owner says it’s worth every penny for the difference it makes to his setup.

— Leander Kahney, EIC.

Here's the latest on new MacBooks to expect from Scary Fast event

A new report says to expect new 14- and-16-inch M3 Pro and M3 Max MacBook Pro models Monday, but no new 13-inch M3 version yet.

www.cultofmac.com/835207/heres-the-latest-on-new-macbooks-models-to-expect-from-scary-fast-event

Finding what to watch gets easier in redesigned Apple TV app

The newly released developer beta for tvOS 17.2 gives a preview of the new navigation users will soon see in the Apple TV app.

www.cultofmac.com/835158/finding-what-to-watch-gets-easier-in-redesigned-apple-tv-app

How to get the latest HomePod software update

HomePod Software 17.1 is out. Here’s how to make sure your Apple smart speaker has the latest software version.

www.cultofmac.com/765721/how-to-get-the-latest-homepod-software-update

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Back in stock: Magnet keeps this slick silicone Apple Watch band in place

SwitchEasy's Skin Silicone Magnetic Apple Watch Band is a jack-of-all-trades sort of a strap, comfy, stylish, durable and waterproof.

www.cultofmac.com/810209/magnet-keeps-slick-silicone-apple-watch-band-in-place/

iOS 17.2 beta 1: All the features and changes

The first beta of iOS 17.2 is here with several new features like the Journal app, Action button enhancements, new widgets, and more.

www.cultofmac.com/835175/ios-17-2-beta-features-changes

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Get a one-year Costco Gold Star Membership and a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card* for $60

Get a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card* with your membership Sticking to a household budget is a challenging task, especially if you have to bounce from

www.cultofmac.com/835082/get-a-one-year-costco-gold-star-membership-and-a-40-digital-costco-shop-card-for-60

NexDock transforms iPhone 15 into clamshell notebook

NexDock and the infiniteX2P app are designed to turn an iPhone 15 into a laptop for basic productivity needs at far below a MacBook's cost.

www.cultofmac.com/835167/nexdock-transforms-iphone-15-into-clamshell-notebook

Today in Apple history: Dell PCs overtake Macs in education market

October 27, 1999: Dell Computer overtakes Apple in the educational market, stealing Cupertino's crown as the top company selling computers to U.S.

www.cultofmac.com/451278/apple-overtakes-macs-education

Why choosing the right monitor light bar matters [Setups]

They're not all the same and they can hugely impact your workspace. This Studio Display user said his pricey monitor light is worth every penny.

www.cultofmac.com/835134/why-choosing-the-right-monitor-light-bar-matters-setups

Tweetz o’ the day

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2:21 PM • Oct 27, 2023

running it back with the classic #teamspigen
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2:26 PM • Oct 27, 2023

One more thing ...

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Mike [Markkula, the first Apple investor and early CEO] really took me under his wing. His values were much aligned with mine. He emphasized that you should never start a company with the goal of getting rich. Your goal should be making something you believe in and making a company that will last.

— Steve Jobs, 2008.

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