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If you want to amp up your productivity, a powerful app called BetterTouchTool can unlock capabilities that your MacBook’s trackpad could only dream of.

Cult of Mac writer Rajesh Pandey explains why it’s great (and how to use it), showing off a half-dozen custom trackpad gestures that let him sprint through his workday.

Check out his handy how-to and see if BetterTouchTool can help you, too.

Also in this edition of The Weekender:

We heard tons of fresh Apple rumors this week. Two of my favorites: Contrary to a widely circulated report, the iPhone 20’s radical redesign has not been canceled. And we might soon see a grand expansion of the Apple Watch lineup.
If you don’t know these Continuity tricks, you should.
Google’s new Pixel Watch 5 added a feature that I desperately wish Apple Watch would copy.
The price hikes we feared would arrive this week didn’t, but it still might be a good time to buy a new iPhone. Those fatter price tags will almost assuredly appear soon.
Cult of Mac Deals offers lifetime deals on an easy-to-use PDF editor, 20TB of encrypted cloud storage and unlimited web hosting, among other goodies.
And finally, looking for something to stream this weekend? Check out all the free classic movies Apple TV just added.

Enjoy your weekend!

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

Feature story

6 custom gestures that make my MacBook trackpad even better

Apple built an incredible trackpad, but BetterTouchTool taught mine six new tricks that I wouldn’t want to use my MacBook without.

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News

iPhone 20 radical all-glass redesign remains on track for 2027

Despite claims to the contrary, Apple’s ambitious curved-glass iPhone 20 remains on track to launch in 2027.

Plus, more iPhone rumors:

Apple TV gets big batch of classic movies you can stream at no extra cost

Apple TV just beefed up its regular catalog of original content with a collection of classic movies for subscribers to enjoy.

Plus: Friday Night Baseball gets an immersive upgrade on Apple Vision Pro

Should you buy an iPhone now to avoid the coming price hikes?

Rumors point to steep iPhone 18 Pro price hikes this September. Here’s why non-Pro buyers should shop now (and Pro buyers should think twice).

iOS 27 beta 5: All the new features and changes

iOS 27 beta 5 arrives after a few weeks of wait, bringing some minor changes and improvements.

Plus: iOS 27 Lock Screen customizations finally put you in control of your iPhone

2026 iMac rumors: What to expect from Apple’s next all-in-one

Rumors point to an M6 iMac arriving this fall with a faster chip and fresh colors but the familiar design. Here’s what we know so far.

Plus, more Apple rumors:

The biggest threat to the iPhone Pro Max isn't Samsung — it's Apple's folding iPhone

When the iPhone Ultra launches alongside the iPhone 18 Pro Max this fall, Apple will face an awkward marketing dilemma.

ChatGPT just learned to watch everything you do on your Mac

ChatGPT Computer History tracks your Mac activity to build a searchable timeline, no screenshots involved.

Plus: Grok Bot for iPhone and Mac lets AI agents do the work for you

Pixel Watch 5 adds a feature Apple Watch desperately needs

People often accuse Google of stealing from Apple, but here's something Apple should pinch from its rival ASAP.

iPhone X is officially obsolete after changing Apple forever

Apple marked the iconic iPhone X as obsolete, ending official hardware support for the device that reshaped the iPhone lineup.

How-tos

7 mind-blowing Continuity features every Apple user should know

Apple’s Continuity features flex the power of Apple’s hardware and software — and a lot of people don’t know everything they can do.

Get the time without even looking at your Apple Watch

You can read the time without even looking at your Apple Watch using a little-known feature called Taptic Time.

Deals

Pay one low price and get 20TB of encrypted cloud storage for life

With end-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge architecture, Scramble Cloud offers a 20TB lifetime cloud storage subscription for $349.95.

Skip the subscription: Edit, sign and convert PDFs, just $19.99 for life

Cross-platform PDF editor IndyPDF packs editing, converting, signing, OCR and encryption into one app for Mac, iPhone, Windows and Android.

Plus, more software and services from Cult of Mac Deals:

This slim, metal, RFID-blocking wallet also works with Find My

This slim metal wallet holds up to 12 cards, blocks RFID scans and works with Apple's Find My network to keep your cards and cash safe.

Host unlimited websites for life for just $150

Money-saving deal on Hostdeal's Unlimited Plan lets you host unlimited websites with unlimited NVMe SSD storage and 54 free domains for life.

Reviews

Mophie's new multidevice folding travel charger is ready to go [Review]

The Mophie Roam 3-in-1 Travel Charger quickly charges your iPhone and other Apple devices, but with a trade-off. We go hands-on.