iOS 15 Siri Updates, Buying a Mac for Back to School, and iPad Pro Accessory Roundup

New features coming to Siri in iOS 15, tips on buying a Mac for back to school, we roundup the best iPad Pro accessories, and answer listener questions.




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News Links



• Apple seeds first public betas of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, watchOS 8 (https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/...)


• Apple supply chain readying for third quarter 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro release (https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/...)


• Apple may still be planning an AirPower style wireless charger (https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/...)


• 'Foundation' showrunner prepares audience for ambitious Apple TV+ series (https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/...)


• Doctor ignores default iOS parental controls, child racks up $1,800 in in-app purchases (https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/...)



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iPad Pro Accessory Roundup



• Anker launches new Thunderbolt 4 dock with 12 total ports (https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/...)


• Anker 8-in-1 USB-C Hub (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...)


• HyperDrive 6-in-1 USB-C Hub (https://bit.ly/3qEcAqL)


• Thunderbolt 4 | Element Hub | CalDigit (https://www.caldigit.com/thunderbolt-...)


• StayGo USB-C Hub (https://www.twelvesouth.com/products/...)


• Type-C Slim Multi-Port Adapter 4K (http://shrsl.com/321n9)


• HyperJuice GaN 100W USB-C Charger (https://bit.ly/2UgIspl)


• Satechi 100W USB-C GaN Charger (http://shrsl.com/321no)


• Brydge iTrack Trackpad (https://bit.ly/2UmtLkE)


• OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock (https://bit.ly/2SMrP4s)


• Audio-Technica ATR2100x-USB (https://amzn.to/2Uj3CTu)


• Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen) (https://amzn.to/3haGmQT)


• Apple Magic Keyboard (https://amzn.to/3hHG6rF)


• Logitech Combo Touch - iPad Pro and iPad Air Keyboard Case with Trackpad (https://logitech.cfzu.net/2rKPvO)


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