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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Check out these new sales on these popular Switch titles this week

By  September 01, 2021  No comments

Are you searching for the best Switch game deals? We've found these excellent games for a fraction of their price!

Are you looking to have a bit more fun on your Nintendo Switch but don't know where to find the best Switch game deals? I know the best Nintendo Switch games can be pricey, especially if you're on a budget and can't spend $60 on a game. However, here at iMore, we have found some great games currently on sale. If any of these games spark your interest, check them out by clicking the links below.

Best Switch game deals: Pre-order options on Amazon

Here's every game you can pre-order on Amazon right now. Just click the title to check it out!

Best Switch game deals: Physical game sales on Amazon right now — get them quick!

Sometimes you can find a couple of gems on Amazon for sale, but make sure you catch them quickly. While Amazon is great for prices and fast delivery, they don't always tell us how long a sale will last. Every week we'll update this section to keep it fresh to make sure you pop back in regularly to see what we have in store for you!

Hades

Hades

$35 $30

$30 at Amazon $30 at Walmart

In this highly popular, award-winning title, you play as Hades, the King of Hell, and you want out. Defeat all the monsters and demons in this dungeon crawler and escape once and for all.

Pokémon Sword

Pokémon Sword

$60 $56

$56 at Amazon $57.49 at Walmart

If the new Pokémon games coming up have you excited about playing, but you don't have any Pokémon games on your Switch yet, picking up Pokémon Sword while it's on sale is definitely worthwhile! Enjoy a traditional game style and some of the newest creatures as you work to be the best trainer!

Trials of Mana

Trials of Mana

$34 $30

$30 at Amazon

Initially released in 1995 as Seiken Densetsu 3, Trials of Mana is completely redone in 3D for the Nintendo Switch! The story you follow changes depending on the character you choose, but all are trying to protect the Mana tree!

Best Switch game deals: eShop games on sale this week

You don't have to spend a fortune to find awesome games for the Nintendo Switch. Every week the eShop hosts new sales for you to peruse. We've gathered the best deals on the best games and placed them below.

Wizard of Legend

Wizard of Legend

$16 $7

$7 at Nintendo

Get your magic ready and take it to the dungeons. Use more than 100 possible spells to defeat the enemies in solo or co-op mode.

Forager

Forager

$20 $10

$10 at Nintendo

Farm, craft, raid dungeons, this open world is yours to conquer however you want! Build up a base or simply explore as you move along. It's all up to you.

Monster Sanctuary

Monster Sanctuary

$20 $14

$14 at Nintendo

In this Pokémon meets Final Fantasy kind of 2D platformer, you can collect monsters who will help you battle against enemies that pop up as you try to save the Monster Sanctuary.

What are your favorite sales?

Any games you love that are currently on sale? Let us know in the comments below.

Updated August 30, 2021: Updated for games on sale this week.

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Apple TV+ debuts 'You're All I Need To Get By' music video from 'CODA'

By  September 01, 2021  No comments

What you need to know

  • Apple TV+ has debuted 'You're All I Need To Get By,' a new music video from 'CODA.'
  • The award-winning film is streaming now on Apple TV+.

'CODA' gets its first music video.

Apple TV+ has released its first music video from 'CODA' to its official YouTube channel.

Today, the company debuted 'You're All I Need To Get By,' a new music video from the company's award-winning film 'CODA.' You can check it out - and sing along - with the new music video below:

Connection is universal in this moving music video inspired by the Apple Original Film CODA, featuring music from Emilia Jones and performances by members of Deaf West Theatre. Experience CODA, now streaming on Apple TV+

The film, which premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival and took home four awards, is now streaming on Apple TV+. 'CODA' tells the story of Ruby, the "sole hearing member of a deaf family – a CODA, child of deaf adults."

Seventeen-year-old Ruby (Emilia Jones) is the sole hearing member of a deaf family – a CODA, child of deaf adults. Her life revolves around acting as interpreter for her parents (Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur) and working on the family's struggling fishing boat every day before school with her father and older brother (Daniel Durant). But when Ruby joins her high school's choir club, she discovers a gift for singing and soon finds herself drawn to her duet partner Miles (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo). Encouraged by her enthusiastic, tough-love choirmaster (Eugenio Derbez) to apply to a prestigious music school, Ruby finds herself torn between the obligations she feels to her family and the pursuit of her own dreams.

If you haven't seen the trailer for the new film, check it out below:

'CODA' is streaming now on Apple TV+. If you want to enjoy the groundbreaking film in the best quality possible, check out our list of the Best Apple TV in 2021.

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Learn 'The Fantasy of Boo’ya Moon' in new Apple TV+ clip of 'Lisey's Story'

By  September 01, 2021  No comments

What you need to know

  • Apple TV+ has debuted a new behind-the-scenes video for Lisey's Story.
  • The new clip takes a deep dive into 'The Fantasy of Boo'ya Moon' in the series.

Apple TV+ wants to tell you all about 'The Fantasy of Boo'ya Moon' in its Stephen King thriller.

Apple wants to tell you 'The Fantasy of Boo'ya Moon' in its new behind-the-scenes clip of Lisey's Story.

The company has debuted a new deep-dive video into Lisey's Story, its thriller series from the mind of Stephen King on Apple TV+. The new behind-the-scenes clip is a deep dive into "The Fantasy of Boo'ya Moon."

Boo'ya Moon is what you make it—and a key part of the Stephen King multiverse. Join Pablo Larraín, J.J. Abrams, and the cast as they explore how each character in Lisey's Story experienced Boo'ya Moon differently. Watch all episodes of Lisey's Story now, only on Apple TV+.

The series, which was adapted from the Stephen King novel by the same name, tells the story of Lisey Landon who must face the memories of her marriage two years after her husband passes away and figure out if what she remembers is actually true. Julianne Moore and Clive Owen star in the new series.

Based on the best-selling novel by Stephen King, and adapted by the author himself, "Lisey's Story" is a deeply personal thriller that follows Lisey Landon (Academy Award winner Julianne Moore) two years after the death of her husband, famous novelist Scott Landon (Academy Award nominee Clive Owen). A series of unsettling events causes Lisey to face memories of her marriage to Scott that she has deliberately blocked out of her mind.

If you haven't seen the trailer for the new series, check it out below:

The first season of Lisey's Story is streaming now on Apple TV+. If you want to enjoy the series in the best quality possible, check out our list of the Best TVs for Apple TV 2021.

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Apple asks all U.S. employees to disclose if they are vaccinated

By  September 01, 2021  No comments

What you need to know

  • Apple is asking all of its employees in the United States to disclose if they are vaccinated against COVID-19.
  • The company says that the request is voluntary.

Apple is inching closer to a vaccine mandate.

Apple is asking that all of its employees tell the company whether or not they are vaccinated against COVID-19.

As reported by Bloomberg, the company has sent out a new memo that asks employees to report on their vaccination status. According to the memo, the request is voluntary and, if an employee does wish to participate, the response deadline is September 17.

The iPhone maker has asked the employees to report their status "voluntarily" by mid-September, regardless of whether they are working remotely or from an office. The company said it's using the data to inform its Covid-19 response efforts and protocols. Apple previously asked employees in California, Washington and New Jersey for this information to comply with local regulations.

"As Apple's Covid-19 response continues to evolve, our primary focus remains keeping our team members, their friends and families, and our entire community healthy," Apple said in the memo. It set a deadline of Friday, Sept. 17.

The company says that such data will not be shared with employee's managers. However, additional information like building location could be required depending on what Apple decides is needed to implement return to work strategies.

"It is possible your vaccination status may be used in an identifiable manner, along with other information about your general work environment such as your building location, if we determine or, if it is required that, this information is necessary in order to ensure a healthy and safe work environment," Apple said in the memo.

Apple has been trying to return to the office for months now, but the Delta variant of COVID-19 has pushed the company's plans back until at least January of 2022. In the meantime, the company has reinstated the mask mandate at most of its retail stores, launched a new at-home testing program, and has also partnered with Walgreens to get its employees and their household vaccinated.

Apple has still stopped short of a vaccine mandate, a move that other major technology companies like Facebook and Google have put into place.


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Control your iOS device with ease thanks to Control Center

By  September 01, 2021  No comments

Control Center has more customizations than ever before!

Control Center is your one-stop-shop for quick access to dozens of the best iPhone features, like HomeKit controls, music playback, Apple TV remote, a QR scanner, and a whole lot more. For most controls, you don't even need to open an app. You can perform actions right in Control Center. Here's everything you need to know.

How to access Control Center

You can access Control Center from any screen on your iPhone and iPad, including while you're in an app or playing a game. All you have to do is swipe up on iPhone 8, iPhone SE, and older or swipe down from the right corner on iPhone X and newer!

On iPhone devices with Face ID

  1. Touch the top right edge of the screen where the battery, cellular, and wi-fi icons are.

  2. Swipe your finger down toward the bottom of the screen.

On iPhone devices with Touch ID

  1. Touch the very bottom edge of the screen.

  2. Swipe your finger up toward the top of the screen.

How to enable Control Center on your Lock screen

If the above steps don't work for you when your phone is locked, Control Center might be disabled on the Lock screen for you. If you don't see it when you swipe from the top or bottom edges of your screen (depending on which iPhone you have), check to make sure it hasn't been turned off in your settings.

  1. Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.

  2. Tap Face ID and Passcode (or Touch ID and Passcode).

  3. Enter your Passcode if prompted.

  4. Scroll down and turn the Control Center switch on.

How to customize Control Center

There are many ways you can customize Control Center, meaning you can choose what tools you want and don't want to appear. You won't be able to make changes to Airplane mode, cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Audio Playback, Orientation Lock, Do Not Disturb, Screen Mirroring, screen brightness, and volume controls. These controls remain in Control Center.

You can, however, add or remove the following:

  • Accessibility Shortcuts
  • Alarm
  • Announce Messages with Siri
  • Apple TV Remote
  • Calculator
  • Camera
  • Dark Mode
  • Do Not Disturb While Driving
  • Flashlight
  • Guided Access
  • Hearing (Live Listen)
  • Home
  • Low Power Mode
  • Magnifier
  • Notes
  • QR Code Scanner
  • Screen Recording
  • Shazam Music Recognition
  • Sleep Mode
  • Sound Recognition
  • Text Size
  • Timer
  • Torch
  • Voice Memos
  • Wallet

How to disable Control Center on the Lock screen

If you don't want Control Center access on your Lock screen, you can disable it entirely. That way, no one will be able to use any of your iPhone or iPad controls without unlocking it first.

  1. Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.

  2. Tap Face ID and Passcode (or Touch ID and Passcode).

  3. Enter your Passcode if prompted.

  4. Scroll down and turn the Control Center switch off.

How to disable access to Control Center from within apps

You may not be able to disable Control Center on the Lock screen, but you can turn off access within apps.

  1. Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap Control Center.

  3. Turn the Access Within Apps switch off.

Everything you can do with Control Center

Now that there are a couple of dozen Control Center controls available, you're probably wondering what each of them does. We have a comprehensive list of everything you can do with Control Center so you can get up to speed quickly.

Any questions?

Do you have any questions about how to use Control Center? Put them in the comments and we'll try our best to help you out.

Updated August 2021: Updated for iOS 14.


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Apple releases the eighth public beta of watchOS 8

By  September 01, 2021  No comments

The watchOS 8 public beta is now open. If you want to risk trying it out, here's how you can get it on your Apple Watch

For the second time, Apple is offering those with an Apple Watch a chance to test out watchOS 8 and its subsequent updates before the official release this fall. Anyone can enroll in the public beta, but it comes with risks — like not being able to downgrade back to watchOS 7. However, it's also a great chance for you to give Apple feedback on upcoming changes and new features. Remember, if you want to use watchOS 8, you'll also need the iOS 15 public beta on your iPhone.

Apple occasionally offers updates to iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS as closed developer previews or public betas. While the betas contain new features, they also contain pre-release bugs that can prevent the normal use of your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, or Mac, and are not intended for everyday use on a primary device. That's why we strongly recommend staying away from developer previews unless you need them for software development, and using the public betas with caution. If you depend on your devices, wait for the final release.

What's new in the watchOS 8 public beta?

August 26, 2021: Apple releases watchOS 8 public beta 8

Apple has released watchOS 8 public beta 8 for members of the Beta Software Program. If you've prepared your Apple Watch for the public beta using the instructions below, you can head to Settings > General > Software Update on your Apple Watch to get started.

August 26, 2021: Apple releases watchOS 8 public beta 7

Apple has released watchOS 8 public beta 7 for members of the Beta Software Program. If you've prepared your Apple Watch for the public beta using the instructions below, you can head to Settings > General > Software Update on your Apple Watch to get started.

August 18, 2021: Apple releases watchOS 8 public beta 6

Apple has released watchOS 8 public beta 6 for members of the Beta Software Program. If you've prepared your Apple Watch for the public beta using the instructions below, you can head to Settings > General > Software Update on your Apple Watch to get started.

July 28, 2021: Apple releases watchOS 8 public beta 3

Apple has released watchOS 8 public beta 3 for members of the Beta Software Program. If you've prepared your Apple Watch for the public beta using the instructions below, you can head to Settings > General > Software Update on your Apple Watch to get started.

July 16, 2021: Apple releases watchOS 8 public beta 2

Apple has released watchOS 8 public beta 2 for members of the Beta Software Program. If you've prepared your Apple Watch for the public beta using the instructions below, you can head to Settings > General > Software Update on your Apple Watch to get started.

June 30, 2021: Apple releases watchOS 8 public beta 1 to testers

Apple has released watchOS 8 public beta 1 for members of the Beta Software Program. If you've prepared your Apple Watch for the public beta using the instructions below, you can head to Settings > General > Software Update on your Apple Watch to get started. If you've been waiting for this update to get started on watchOS testing, now's your time!

How to register your device for the watchOS 8 public beta

If you've already joined an Apple public beta in the past, you shouldn't need to register again for watchOS 8; simply sign in with the same Apple ID. If you've never joined a public beta before, you'll start by signing up with your Apple ID.

  1. Go to beta.apple.com on the iPhone connected to the Apple Watch that you want to enroll in the beta.
  2. Tap on Sign up to get started. (If you've already signed up for a previous public beta, tap on Sign in and skip to our "How to enroll your device" section below.)
  3. Enter your Apple ID email address and password.
  4. Tap Sign in.
  5. Tap Accept to agree to the terms and conditions.

How to enroll your Apple Watch in the watchOS 8 public beta

  1. Go to beta.apple.com on the iPhone paired to the Apple Watch that you want to enroll if you're not there already.
  2. Tap the watchOS tab.
  3. Tap Download profile.
  4. Tap Allow.
  5. Tap Allow on the prompt asking for permission to install a profile.
  6. Tap on Install begin.
  7. Enter your Passcode if prompted to do so.
  8. Tap on Install to confirm.
  9. Tap Install.
  10. Tap on Restart to reboot your Apple Watch.

How to install the watchOS 8 public beta using your Apple Watch

  1. Open Settings on your Apple Watch.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Tap Software Update.
  4. Tap Download and Install.
  5. Tap OK.
  6. Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
  7. Tap Agree when the Terms and Conditions come up.
  8. Tap Download and Install.

How to install the watchOS 8 public beta using your iPhone

  1. Connect your iPhone to Wi-Fi and launch the Apple Watch app.
  2. Tap on the My Watch tab.
  3. Tap on General.
  4. Tap on Software Update.
  5. Tap on Download and Install.
  6. Enter your iPhone Passcode.
  7. Tap Agree to the Terms and Conditions.
  8. Make sure your Apple Watch is charged to at least 50% and connect it to the magnetic charger.
  9. Tap Install on your iPhone and/or your Apple Watch.

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Keep out the crumbs and dust with a keyboard cover for your MacBook Pro

By  September 01, 2021  No comments

The Butterfly keyboards on the MacBook lineup have had their issues. A single crumb under there could signal an end to your typing days or, at the very least, create a massive hiccup in productivity for a little while. So if you want to maintain your MacBook Pro's keyboard integrity for years to come, then grab one of the best Macbook Pro keyboard covers and type comfortably — while nomming on the crumbliest cookies you can find.

Highly recommended

UPPERCASE Ghostcover Ultra-Thin Keyboard Protector

Staff Favorite

Apart from having a sweet name, the Uppercase GhostCover is a super-thin option for keeping your MacBook Pro's keyboard protected. It's made of flexible TPU, and it's translucent enough so as not to diminish your keyboard's backlight when you're typing away in the dark. You can get yours with the Touch Bar or without.

$13 at Amazon$16 at Walmart

Super thin

Kuzy ultra thin cover

Kuzy's cover adds a pop of color to your MacBook Pro's keyboard with key covers in mint green, pink, or purple. You can also grab a clear case, too. Each of these is for the MacBook Pro with Touch Bar. That being said, if you don't care to cover the function keys on your non-Touch Bar MacBook, then go for it.

From $12 at Amazon

Transparently thin

CaseBuy Ultra Thin Transparent Keyboard Cover Skin

DHZ makes keyboard skins for both the Touch Bar MacBook Pro and the non-Touch Bar model, complete with function keys. Like all the others on this list, this skin is made from TPU. It's super thin so as not to interfere with typing and the already-low-travel keys.

From $7 at Amazon

Case and keyboard cover

Procase MacBook Pro 13 Case 2019

Many hardshell cases already come with keyboard covers, and ProCase's cases are dynamite if you want the whole package. There are a ton of color options to choose from for the 15-inch and 13-inch models. Just make sure you select the correct size before checking out.

$18 at Amazon$36 at Walmart

Full color

VFENG keyboard skin

VFENG has some really gorgeous keyboard covers that come in a few vibrant and striking colors, like "Tiffany blue" (yeah, that blue), "Apricot," and "Rose Quartz." It's thin and made out of TPU, making it just as easy to remove and clean when you need to, and there's also a clear option for you curmudgeons.

From $7 at Amazon

A worthy investment

The issues with the Butterfly keyboards on the MacBook Pro line have gotten better over the years as Apple has tweaked the design. However, getting any crumbs or other particulates underneath your keys can be super annoying to remove, and in worst cases, make your keys stop functioning. Choosing one of these best Macbook Pro keyboard covers can help save you a lot of frustration.

We highly recommend the Uppercase GhostCover as it sits super flat on your keys, making it easy to type on. Plus, it doesn't seem to leave any noticeable marks on the MacBook Pro screen after leaving it closed for a while.

As someone who loves color, the JRC keyboard skin is a fun way to add a little color to your MacBook Pro. The backlighting is a tad dimmer when you use a full-color skin like this, but it's not impossible to see in the dark.


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