The Weekender
Posts
Un-'duck' your iPhone/Best sci-fi on Apple TV+

Un-'duck' your iPhone/Best sci-fi on Apple TV+

Here's your weekly dose of Apple news, how-tos and reviews.

Lewis Wallace
April 15, 2023

I can’t stand it when the iPhone’s Auto-Correction feature imperiously changes my words. It happens all the time — and it’s famously designed to censor your swears.

If you’ve got a potty mouth and want to stick it to the prudes in Cupertino, this week’s top how-to will show you how to get around Apple’s puritanical dictates.

But even if you don’t have a “ducking” problem with your iPhone, read the how-to — the same workaround that enables certain four-letter words can save anyone loads of time correcting Apple’s “corrections.”

Also in this edition of The Weekender:

If you like science fiction, you’ll love the picks in our new list of the best sci-fi shows on Apple TV+.
We’ve also got a recap of The Last Thing He Told Me, the new limited series starring Jennifer Garner, and a review of the charming new kids’ show Jane.
The FBI just warned people about the dangers of using public charging stations in airports and similar locations. Here’s how to protect your gear from juice jacking.
Get the free e-book Make Something Wonderful:
Steve Jobs in his own words, which came out this week.
And don’t miss all the latest rumors about upcoming iPhones and Macs.

Enjoy your weekend!

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

How-tos

Stop iPhone from autocorrecting swear words to 'ducking' and 'shot' once and for all

Here is how to stop your iPhone from autocorrecting swear words. It’s not a simple toggle switch in Settings, unfortunately — but it’ll only take you a few minutes to fix it once and for all.

6 ways to avoid ‘juice jacking’ at public iPhone charging stations

Charging stations in airports can be used to hack your iPhone. Here are six ways to prevent juice jacking when traveling.

Make instant transcripts for podcasts, videos and meetings with MacWhisper

MacWhisper is a great way to get text transcriptions for podcasts, live streams, meetings, videos, whatever you may need.

News

iOS 17 features revealed in sketchy leak

The latest rumor dump outlines several big iOS 17 enhancements, including an improved Dynamic Island.

Plus, more Apple rumors:

Get Steve Jobs’ new ‘memoir’ for free

The Steve Jobs Archive releases "Make Something Wonderful: Steve Jobs in his own words," a posthumous memoir you can get for free. Download the e-book or check out the marvelous web experience.

Tim Cook becomes Apple’s longest-serving CEO ... but with a twist

Tim Cook surpasses Steve Jobs' record as the one who has held the title of "Apple CEO" for the longest.

Apple accelerates push to make iPhones 100% recycled

New commitments build on Apple's goal to eventually make all its products with only recycled and renewable materials.

Plus: Apple doubles money going into natural carbon removal projects

Latest iOS update doesn't fix iPhone battery drain

Testing shows that the recently released iOS 16.4.1 does not fix an iPhone battery problem introduced by its predecessor.

Deals

This versatile stylus can increase your iPad efficiency for just $25

Much less expensive than an Apple Pencil, this iPad stylus is now available for only $24.99 (regularly $39) with no coupon required.

Plus, more hardware from Cult of Mac Deals:

Get up to 86% off Apple accessories while you can

Woot! is selling a slew of Apple accessories for AirTag, Apple Watch, iPhone and more at steep discounts for a limited time.

Let AI write the perfect resume with this $39 job-hunting tool

This AI Resume Builder could be the most essential weapon in your job-hunting arsenal. Now on sale for only $39 (regularly $1,560).

Plus, more software and services deals:

Get 30% off MagSafe Power Bank and 4-in-1 MagPower stand

SwitchEasy's Portal power bank pops right out of the sleek stand for mobile use with iPhone. It and the 4-in-1 MagPower stand are 30% off.

CdkeySales Easter Super Sale: Pay only $16 for Windows 10 Pro (with free Windows 11 Pro upgrade)

A message from CdkeySales.com: The big Easter Sale continues with fresh springtime deals on Microsoft software. And you can save even more with promo code CULT.

Reviews

The 6 best science fiction shows on Apple TV+

Looking for your next science fiction binge? Apple TV+ offers excellent sci-fi series to keep your eyes popping and your brain humming.

Best add-on portable displays for MacBook or iPad

Here are my recommendations for the best external screens for MacBook or iPad that are ready to go to a coffee shop or Paris.

‘The Last Thing He Told Me’ dribbles out its mysteries a little at a time [Apple TV+ recap]

In the new Apple TV+ limited series, a woman realizes she knows less about her husband than she thought after he goes missing.

Plus, more Apple TV+ recaps:

This low-cost, clip-on hub adds the ports your MacBook needs [Review]

The Plugable AMS-5IN1E is an USB-C hub that attaches to the side of a MacBook and adds ports that Apple won't, including USB-A and Ethernet.

Flights of fantasy in ‘Jane’ will excite budding brainiacs [Apple TV+ review]

The new Apple TV+ children’s show has zoology, ecology, biology and conservation on the brain.

Setups

Affordable iMac rig sees no need for Apple silicon

This setup leans on a 6-year-old iMac and a MacBook Air almost twice as old as that. But it gets the work (and play) done.

Huge OLED TV makes 'perfect' display (for some)

Increasingly, we see people using smart TVs like this 42-inch LG OLED as external monitors to get that extra screen size into their setups.

MacBook Pro drives 'minimal' and moody space-gray rig

People love their "minimal" computer setups, but everyone has a different idea of what that means.