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Michael is an editor for 9to5Mac. Since joining in 2016 he has written more than 5,000 articles including breaking news, reviews, detailed comparisons, and tutorials.

Michael has also appeared on the 9to5Mac Watch Time podcast with Zac Hall and TWiT’s Tech News Weekly.

Reach out to Michael with tips, deliberations, typos, or feedback at potuck (at) 9to5mac.com

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Users without developer accounts seeing iOS 17 beta [U]

iOS 17 beta 1

In what looks like a bug with the iOS 17 developer beta rollout, some Apple users are seeing access to the software without having paid developer accounts. While you might be able to install the iOS 17 beta too, don’t expect the glitch to last.

Update 1:19 pm PT: As it happens it’s not a bug, in a generous move, Apple has made the developer betas free for registered developers.

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Best MacBook trade-in values following the 15-inch MacBook Air launch

New MacBook

The all-new 15-inch MacBook Air has officially arrived. Whether you’re definitely picking one up or are curious about how much you could get for your current laptop, here’s a breakdown of the best MacBook trade-in values. You can also get a 10% cash bonus from our official trade-in partner Decluttr with code “9TO5MAC23“.

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Raise the stakes for WWDC23 with bingo cards from Basic Apple Guy and friends

WWDC23 Bingo

Image via Basic Apple Guy

We’re hours away from Apple’s WWDC23 keynote that’s expected to reveal everything from the first look at Apple’s Reality Pro headset, iOS 17, a 15-inch MacBook Air, and much more. For some extra fun while you watch with others or on your own, grab one – or a few – of these great WWDC bingo cards.

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Review: iPhone plus GPS means this robot mower can cut straight lines without perimeter wire

iPhone powered robot mower

Competition has been growing in the autonomous mower market and one interesting new company making a sharp-looking and impressively functional robot mower is Mammotion. Setting itself apart from much of the competition, the Luba AWD ditches the hassle of installing a perimeter wire thanks to a slick iPhone setup and GPS+RTK guidance. It also boasts the ability to mow straight lines, handle up to 1.25 acres, and can descend and climb up to 75% slopes.

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Reddit may force Apollo and third-party clients to shut down, asking for $20M per year API fee

Apollo for Reddit now lets users add posts and comments to custom categories

Following Twitter’s move to shut down third-party apps earlier this year, it looks like Reddit may be the next platform to kill off (or drastically reduce) popular third-party clients. In a new Reddit thread, Apollo developer Christian Selig has shared details about what Reddit is saying it will cost to use the updated API.

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Review: Carved Live Edge iPhone cases are beautifully functional ‘1 of one’ works of art

Carved Live Edge iPhone case review

As iPhones have matured over the last decade, one accessory that’s been commoditized – among others – has been smartphone cases. It’s difficult to stand out in a sea of countless choices but Carved has done just that with its literal one-of-a-kind, handmade works of art. Follow along for a detailed look at the Carved Live Edge iPhone Case, Traveler Case, and more.

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Game Widgets for iPhone makes it easy to discover and track your favorite releases

Game Widgets

Following up on the popular Nintendo Switch companion app Switch Buddy, indie developer Filip Němeček has released his latest app to let you track video game releases for any platform. Game Buddy offers a nice experience to discover new titles plus three handy widgets in multiple sizes to keep track of upcoming video game launches.

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Hands-on: McClockface for Mac brings its delightful customizable timekeeping to your big screen

McClockface for Mac

McClockface arrived back in 2021 as a sharp way to bring customizable clock widgets to iPhone. Recently the app arrived on Mac and I’ve been trying it out. The library of clock faces has grown to almost two dozen and along with all the detailed customization options for widgets, McClockface on Mac offers menu bar support. Follow along for a closer look at this lovely app.

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Abode launches its most affordable home security system; HomeKit saved for flagship models

Abode home security kit HomeKit saved

Popular home security kit maker Abode is out with a new offering today, the “Adobe Security Kit.” It arrives as the most affordable option from the company to protect your home. However, one of the compromises to hit the entry-level price was forgoing HomeKit support – which comes with the mid-tier and flagship Iota All-In-One Kit, Smart Security Kit, and Standalone Smart Hub.

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