All the M3 Macs coming this fall

Did you know that today is World Emoji Day?

No? Neither did I! But there’s a funny story about how July 17 came to be the chosen date — and Apple’s right at the center of it.

Also in today’s newsletter:

Here are all the M3-powered Macs rumored to be coming this fall.
We have a special 20% off deal on Brilliant, an online math-learning platform that’s a great place to level up on AI topics and more.
Apple’s Continuity features are great: I often copy and paste between my devices, and it’s kinda magical to see it at work. Here are some other Continuity tricks you need to know.
If you think some people have too much money: A factory-sealed iPhone just sold at auction for a brain-melting price.
We review Alogic’s new high-end monitor, and find it’s a good, cheaper alternative to Apple’s pricey Studio Display.

— Leander Kahney, EIC.

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Here are the M3-powered Macs expected in fall 2023

The upcoming M3 processor is supposedly going into multiple new Macs before the end of 2023: iMac, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.

www.cultofmac.com/824113/m3-powered-mac-imac-macbook-pro-air-fall-2023

The weird story behind why today is World Emoji Day

World Emoji Day happens on July 17 every year -- but why? The holiday's story takes a circuitous path through Apple history.

www.cultofmac.com/824191/why-july-17-is-world-emoji-day

You’ll laugh and cry at the most popular emoji on World Emoji Day

There’s no better day to check into the state of emoji than World Emoji Day, celebrated every year on July 17.

www.cultofmac.com/824213/most-popular-emoji-2023-world-emoji-day

The most confusing and misused emoji will melt your brain

Ever find yourself perplexed by the intended meaning of an emoji in a text? Or even offended? A new survey suggests you're not alone.

www.cultofmac.com/814129/the-most-confusing-and-misused-emoji-will-melt-your-brain

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Why the Microsoft/Activision deal is a huge win for Mac gamers

Microsoft acquiring Activision Blizzard is the best thing for Mac gaming in decades. The selection of games should go up dramatically.

www.cultofmac.com/824078/why-microsoft-activision-deal-huge-win-mac-gamers

Save $100 on Apple’s most powerful iPad ever

Grab the 2022 M2 iPad Pro with up to $100 off in Amazon's latest deal. The discount is available on both Wi-Fi and cellular models.

www.cultofmac.com/824155/save-100-apples-most-powerful-ipad-ever

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iPhone 15 rumors + iOS 17 beta horror stories [The CultCast]

On this week's Cult of Mac podcast, we hash out the latest iPhone 15 rumors and bitch about how badly the iOS 17 beta screwed up our iPhones.

www.cultofmac.com/824018/iphone-15-rumors-the-cultcast-603

Factory-sealed 2007 iPhone sells for almost $200,000

An original iPhone still in the plastic just sold for a record-breaking amount that’s almost 3X the previous high.

www.cultofmac.com/824166/factory-sealed-2007-iphone-sells-for-record-amount

Brilliant new Clarity Pro Touch display packs great features [Review] ★★★★☆

As a cheaper alternative to Studio Display, Alogic's new monitor features impressive build quality with nice clarity, contrast and brightness.

www.cultofmac.com/824122/brilliant-new-clarity-pro-touch-display-packs-great-features-review

6 mind-blowing Continuity features every Apple user should know

Apple’s Continuity features flex the power of Apple’s hardware and software — and they would never be possible on a PC. A lot of people don’t know everything they can do for you.

www.cultofmac.com/823642/continuity-features

Carry all the connections your iPhone needs on a keychain

With Lightning, USB-C and micro USB connectors, the 8-in-1 WonderCube Pro can get just about anything done.

www.cultofmac.com/823829/wondercube-pro-sale

Today in Apple history: iMac G4 gets super-sized screen

On July 17, 2002, Apple shipped an iMac G4 with a 17-inch widescreen LCD display. The larger screen soon became the envy of computer users.

www.cultofmac.com/492704/today-apple-history-imac-g4-17-inch

Before and after photos show MacBook Pro rig's subtle evolution [Setups]

In today's featured computer setup, pictures show improvements to the MacBook Pro and iPad Pro workstation.

www.cultofmac.com/824091/before-and-after-photos-show-macbook-pro-rigs-evolution-setups

Tweetz o’ the day

Don’t install iOS 17 beta. Don’t install iOS 17 beta. Don’t install iOS 17 beta. Don’t insta……..well crap…
— #Randy Vazquez (#@RandyVazquez)
1:25 AM • Jul 17, 2023

THEY MADE AN ANDROID LAUNCHER OUT OF MY IOS 17 CONCEPT LMAOAOOO 😭😭😭
— #Shea (#@concept_central)
11:12 PM • Jul 5, 2023

One more thing ...

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I’m a fruitarian and I will only eat leaves picked by virgins in the moonlight.

— Steve Jobs, 2011.

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