📲 Apple M3 chips, iOS 17 tips, wallpapers, and a whole lot of fun!

Editor's Note

Dear Geek,

Welcome to this edition of iGeeksBlog+, which focuses on the latest Apple announcements and the most useful iOS 17 tips. We're confident that you'll find something of value in each section.

So keep reading till the end, gain insights, and rest assured, you'll be leaving with a grin on your face!

Jibin Joseph
Senior Editor at iGeeksBlog

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💡3 Things To Know This Week

Apple M3 vs. M2 chip: Key differences explained 💻 🧐 Link

  • Apple unveiled the new MacBook Pro and iMac lineups with M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chipsets during the Scary Fast event.

  • M3 promises improved speed, CPU, and GPU compared to M2.

  • But this is not enough! Read a detailed comparison between M2 and M3 in this guide and decide what suits your needs.

Apple Music discontinues Voice Plan ❌ 🚫 Link

  • The Cupertino-magnate has pulled the plug on its Siri-based Voice Plan for Apple Music.

  • Launched in 2021, Voice Plan lets listeners use Siri to select songs on their behalf with a $5 monthly payment.

  • The move conspires to push Apple Music streamers to pick other - Individual, Student, Family, or Apple One - plans on the portal.

Behind the scenes at Scary Fast: How did Apple shoot it on iPhone?📱Link

  • Apple loves creating magical events using the technological prowess of its ecosystem, and Scary Fast was no different.

  • The event was filmed using the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and made the edits on a Mac. Surprised?

  • Know everything that went behind the scenes at the Scary Fast event. You will be awed at the sheer brilliance of the creator.

🎯 3 Hacks To Try

iOS 17 lets you identify laundry and car symbols with the Camera app 🧐 Link

You can use the Visual Look Up feature to know the meaning behind the hieroglyphics on your cloth tags and symbols on your car’s dashboard.

How to check the battery charge cycle on iPhone 15 🔋🔄 Link

Until the iPhone 14 series, checking your battery's charge cycle count required workarounds. Thankfully, with the iPhone 15 series, you can go to Settings > General > About > Cycle Count to check the number. To learn more, tap the link!

How to make collaborative playlists in Apple Music on iPhone 🎶 💃 Link

Apple Music is all about creating musical experiences. To ensure this, the portal added support for collaborative playlists for its listeners in its latest upgrade. Want to try them? Hop on to the link here.

🛠️ 3 Tools You Should Use

Bookmarks – Read Later – Your personal bookmarks vault 😇 😌 Link

Love reading but mess up your bookmarks? No more because Bookmarks - Read Later will help you organize your bookmarks for seamless access. Save your bookmarks in custom folders and pull them out when required.

Why choose it? 

  • Simply copy and save links

  • Organize links in folders

  • Seamless iCloud syncing

Avatarly – Fun AI avatar generator 🥳 😈 Link

Turn your ordinary-looking picture into a fancy avatar using Avatarly. This fantastic app houses thousands of pre-designed templates that you can choose to design your first avatar profile picture. It's fun and easy, too!

Why choose it? 

  • Simple and easy-to-use UI

  • Generates 12 pictures at one time

  • Download SD pictures for free

Idea Spark – Handy idea manager for the solo runners 💫 🤗 Link

Idea Spark is the calm to your storm. This AI app thrives as a one-of-a-kind idea manager and innovation accelerator. You can organize your plans, seek evaluation, and create effective startup strategies. If you have ideas, Idea Storm will help you bring them to life.

Why choose it? 

  • Stores your ideas

  • Smart idea scoring system

  • AI-based strategic assistance

🤑 3 Deals You Can’t Miss

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) - Hear the world in a new way 🎼 🙉 Link

Equipped with an H2 chip, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) blesses you with an immersive audio experience. Plus, you get up to 2x improved active noise cancellation, personalized spatial audio, and up to 30 hours of total listening time. Don't wait; just grab the deal!

Price: $249.00 $199.99*

Baseus USB-C Charging Station – Powerful charge anytime 🔌🔋 Link

Enjoy seamless charging with the Baseus USB-C charging dock. This portable device can charge four devices simultaneously with 100W power delivery. Further, using GaN II technology promises energy-efficient, speedy, and safe charging for your gadgets.

Price: $99.99 $69.99*

TG90° Portable Charger 6000mah External Battery Packs Link

Move freely without worrying about your smartphone going dead. All thanks to this 6000mAh power bank from TG90°. This portable battery backup features high-quality Li-polymer cell with multi-protect system microchips. The USB-C charging makes it an ideal pick at the available discounted price.

Price: $39.99 $29.99*

*Disclaimer: The above-listed prices may vary from actual prices.

📱3 Best Apps & Games of the Week

Dark Noise: A sound for every mood 🥳 😌 Link

Enter the world of soundscapes with Dark Noise.

  • It contains fifty unique ambient noises to lull you to sleep, focus, or relax.

  • Innovative toolbar for quick access to in-app features.

  • Multiple customizable widgets.

Enki: Learn to code from experts 🤓😇 Link

Meet Enki- Your iPhone-friendly coding coach.

  • Learn coding, data skills, no-code and productivity tools, and generative AI tools.

  • Easy and effective teaching pedagogy.

  • Detailed review and feedback on your work.

Bookmate – Your mobile library 📚📱 Link

Bookmate is every book lover’s best friend.

  • It houses a pool of popular e-books and audiobooks in 12 different languages.

  • Stores your favorite titles, quotes, and notes for quick access.

  • Get recommendations from friends, editors, and readers.

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