⚠️ Update your Apple gear ASAP ⚠️

If you haven’t already, you might want to stop what you’re doing and download Apple’s latest updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch.

The updates, released Thursday, fix security vulnerabilities that sound particularly nasty. One of them can compromise iPhones running iOS 16.6 “without any interaction from the victim,” according to the security researchers who discovered the flaws.

In other words, don’t delay these updates.

Also in today’s newsletter:

Apple’s Find My network already works wonders for keeping track of your stuff. And a new chip in the iPhone 15 reportedly will make Find My even better.
The Bluetti Power Week Sale brings big discounts on power stations, solar panels and more to help you get through blackouts or go off the grid in style.
Speaking of deals, we found some hot buys on iPad Pros.
Start your weekend off right with a sneak peek at the Godzilla series coming soon to Apple TV+. Watch the first teaser trailer for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

Install these updates ASAP to protect your iPhone and Mac from hackers

Apple just released iOS 16.6.1, macOS 13.5.2, iPadOS 16.6.1 and watchOS 9.6.2 to fix serious security vulnerabilities and block the Pegasus spyware.

www.cultofmac.com/829723/install-ios-16-6-1-macos-13-5-2-protect-iphone-mac-hackers

Why Find My in iPhone 15 will get a lot more accurate

The iPhone 15 series reportedly will include a new ultrawide-band chip that will make Apple’s brilliant Find My service even better.

www.cultofmac.com/829875/find-my-iphone-15-more-accurate-u2-chip-uwb-ultra-wideband

Go on a Godzilla hunt in first trailer for ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’

Those eager for more about the upcoming Apple TV+ series starring Godzilla can finally watch a teaser trailer.

www.cultofmac.com/829802/godzilla-hunt-first-trailer-monarch-legacy-of-monsters-apple-tv-plus-monsterverse

^{A message from Bluetti}

Bluetti Power Week Sale: Jack into unbeatable power solutions

Take advantage of the low prices in Bluetti's Power Week Sale to transform the way you deal with power outages, disasters and emergencies. The power stations, solar panels and other gear also can make your off-the-grid camping trips much more convenient and fun.

www.cultofmac.com/829771/bluetti-power-week-sale

iPhone 15 Pro might not get a price bump

The rumored price hike for the upcoming pro series could be limited to the bigger Pro Max model and its exclusive periscope lens.

www.cultofmac.com/829790/iphone-15-pro-might-not-get-a-price-bump

Nab an iPad Pro at a great price while you can

Bargain site Woot! points out that Apple gear is pricey, so score a great deal on a 2021 iPad Pro through September 17.

www.cultofmac.com/829847/nab-an-ipad-pro-at-a-great-price-while-you-can

^{A message from the Cult of Mac Deals team}

Keep everything powered up with this 4-way charger for less than $26

Power up your Apple gear more efficiently. Grab the 4-in-1 30W Charging Station for just $25.99 for a limited time.

www.cultofmac.com/829538/4-in-1-30w-charging-station

This ChatGPT training bundle reveals how to use AI the right way

Get lifetime access to the 2023 ChatGPT for Business Mastery Bundle. It offers seven courses to help you get the most from generative AI.

www.cultofmac.com/829489/2023-chatgpt-for-business-mastery-bundle

New deal puts Arm tech in iPhone and Mac processors beyond 2040

Apple and Arm extend the partnership that puts Arm-based processors in iPhone, Mac and other Apple computers through 2040.

www.cultofmac.com/829765/deal-puts-arm-tech-apple-iphone-mac-processors-2040

'So we're doing dual Studio Display setups?' [Setups]

Today's setup not only boasts dual Studio Displays, it sports two Macs -- an M2 Mac mini and an M1 Pro MacBook Pro.

www.cultofmac.com/829715/so-were-doing-dual-studio-display-setups-setups

All AirPods might get USB-C charging in 2024

Apple could release charging cases that use USB-C for lower-priced AirPods in 2024. One for AirPods Pro 2 is expected even earlier.

www.cultofmac.com/829834/all-airpods-might-get-usb-c-charging-in-2024

Today in Apple history: iTunes Music Store hits 10 million downloads

On September 8, 2003, Apple revealed that it had sold its 10 millionth iTunes song download, Avril Lavigne's "Complicated."

www.cultofmac.com/444689/today-apple-history-itunes-store-hits-10-million-music-downloads

Tweetz o’ the day

Do we all agree App Library is the most useless feature Apple has ever created?
— #Adan (#@durreadan01)
9:50 AM • Sep 8, 2023

Merlin Mann (@[email protected])

Attached: 1 image My shrink tipped me off about this a couple months ago, and, to me, it is still indistinguishable from magic. Apple Watch bath tub thermometer.

mastodon.social/@hotdogsladies/111027366679496071

The iPhone 15 Pro is rumoured to use the same sensor as last year.
But there’s no reason to complain.

Last year we saw a 65% increase in sensor size which is the biggest upgrade in recent iPhone history.
What we need is better camera software to help with HDR and sharpness,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
— #AppleLeaker (#@LeakerApple)
7:32 AM • Sep 8, 2023

One more thing ...

❝

Silicon Valley is not monolithic. We've always had a very different view of privacy than some of our colleagues in the valley. We take privacy extremely seriously.

— Steve Jobs, 2010.

Today’s poll

Did you already install the latest updates on your Apple devices?

Results from yesterday’s poll: Will generative AI actually improve Siri?

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