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Play classic Nintendo games on iOS
This week, we start with a diversion: a handy how-to on playing classic Nintendo games on your iOS device.
Then it's on to the latest Apple news, rumors, concepts and reviews, plus even more tips and tricks for all your devices. And if you're a fan of vintage Apple gear, don't miss our report on the 2020 Worldwide Online Newton Conference.
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It’s easier than ever to enjoy vintage Game Boy, SNES and Nintendo 64 games on iPhone and iPad. You no longer need a jailbreak — just an iOS device, a Mac or PC, and some classic Nintendo game ROMs.
Top news stories
Newton superfans (including Woz!) meet online to geek out about long-discontinued device — www.cultofmac.com
Steve Jobs pulled the plug on Apple's proto-PDA in the late '90s, but the Newton lives on. During the 2020 Worldwide Online Newton Conference, fans mingled with Apple alumni (including Steve Wozniak) to pay homage to the beloved device.
Apple will launch new tablets in the not-so-distant future, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Plus more Apple leaks and rumors:
Apple fan Xhakomo Doda borrows from one of Cupertino's finest designs for his vision of an iMac update.
Plus more Apple concepts:
YouTuber Dan Markham lost his limited-edition 24-karat gold Series 4 in deep water almost a year ago. He and a colleague found it at the bottom of a manmade lake along the Utah-Arizona border -- and got it running again.
Deals
This 3-in-1 UV sterilizer cleans and charges your devices (and makes ’em smell good, too) — www.cultofmac.com
Our phones are major vectors for bacteria and, yes, viruses. So keeping a clean phone means being less likely to get yourself (and therefore others) sick.
Under your Mac's polished exterior lies a wide range of features and tweaks that can enhance your experience and boost productivity. The trick is finding a way to get at them. MacPilot unlocks more than 1,200 hidden macOS features.
We live in a golden age of video. If you've burned through everything on Netflix or Hulu, dive into SelectTV's wide range of offerings for less than $30 a year.
How-tos
Fixing typos and other errors while typing on iPhone can be frustrating if you’re still stabbing away at the screen with your fingertips. Instead, turn iPhone’s keyboard into a trackpad for more-precise cursor placement.
Now that Apple Watch is powered by super-speedy chips, you’re less likely to run into problems that make it become unresponsive. But it can happen, and when it does, this how-to can help you fix it.
Touch ID is a wonderful addition to the Mac that makes logging in, downloading apps and authorizing purchases easier than ever. Make it even more useful by adding an additional fingerprint and customizing your preferences.
Reviews and recommendations
Wireless chargers don’t get much cooler than the new Liberty from Zens -- especially this limited-edition version. Its tempered glass surface lets you see all 16 of the charger's copper coils. The device tops up iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch simultaneously, and it does its job brilliantly.
The Apple TV+ crime drama nears its climax, cranking up the tension and the danger in ways that finally take the series out of the ordinary and into the more obviously fictional and generic.
This affordable alternative to Apple Pencil is well-suited for taking handwritten notes on a range of iPad models.
If you thought life during COVID-19 lockdown seems awful, trust me — it’s got nothing on Gilead.