What you need to know

Apple has a new type of gift card available.
The new card can be used for Apple Store and digital purchases alike.
There were previously two types of gift cards.

Credit where it’s due.

Apple has introduced a new type of gift card that takes its digital and physical stores and brings them both under a single roof for the first time.

Previously, Apple sold gift cards that could be used in Apple Stores alongside one that could only be used in the App Store and iTunes. Now, a single card can be used for both of those things – no more buying the wrong card at the store!

Apple has a new Apple Gift Card page on its website that not only lets people buy the new cards but also makes it clear that they can be used on anything Apple offers. That ranges from a Mac Pro all the way through a book on Apple Books.

Balances will now also be unified, found in a single Apple Account Balance page. Apple is also reminding everyone that they shouldn’t pay for goods or serv…

What you need to know

Apple’s iPhone 12 Pro won’t come until October, but that isn’t stopping Caviar.
The Russian customizer is selling a gold iPhone 12 Pro already.
It’ll cost $23k when the iPhone 12 Pro arrives.

Say hi to the Caviar iPhone 12 Pro Victory Pure Gold.

Caviar has a name for itself in the world of horrible customized iPhones. Like, really horrible. It’s already getting ready for the iPhone 12 Pro launch, too, with orders now available for the Caviar iPhone 12 Pro Victory Pure Gold. And it costs $23,380.

And like the vast majority of Caviar’s works, this thing isn’t a looker. At all.

But Caviar seems pretty pleased with the monster it’s created.

An ingot of one-piece 750-content gold in your hands: Caviar iPhone 12 Pro Victory Pure Gold – modified smartphone with a precious body. Completely made of gold, it fascinates and attracts eyes. The fine work on artistic engraving on the jewelry metal, encrusting with 8 shining diamonds, rich decorative ornament in the…

Did you know that the Photos app on your iPhone and iPad has a Search feature? Here’s how to make the most of it.

After you’ve taken a couple of hundred (or thousand…) photos, it can be tough to find and pinpoint the exact image that you want to show off. Whether you’re looking for a specific person at a particular event, a snapshot from your trip to Paris or Thailand, or a photo of your cat doing something adorable, sorting through your images can be tedious and time-consuming.

Luckily for you, there are actually a couple of different ways to search for people, places, animals, and things in the Photos app for iPhone and iPad: You can even search for non-tagged things like ”dogs” or ”mountains”! Here’s how!

How to search for photos in the Photos app on iPhone and iPad

Launch the Photos app on your iPhone or iPad.
Tap the Search icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
From the Search Screen, you can select to browse the following: Moments, People, Places, Categories, an…

Because college and high school students lug around a larger variety of tech products and books, they need sturdier backpacks than those that might do the trick for younger crowds. We’ve put packs to the test and rounded up a list of favorite rucksacks of the year. Check out these high-quality backpacks for all your school adventures.

Best anti-theft pack

MATEIN College Bookbag

Staff Pick

The outside of the MATEIN backpack is a durable, water-resistant polyester, so books and gear never suffer when it’s raining or snowing. The padded over-the-shoulder straps are comfortable and adjustable, and this pack comes with a bit of extra security to boot. You’ll get a USB charging port to keep your phone topped off, and a hidden anti-theft pocket for money and devices sits just behind your lower back. This rucksack is large enough to hold a 15.6-inch laptop, a tablet, plus lots of books.

$30 at Amazon

A see-through pick

Eastport XL Mesh Backpack

The oversized Eastport Mesh i…

School is starting soon for a lot of college students. Even though many classes will, at least, start out remotely, there are still a lot of things your book worm will need when heading back to school. We know it can sometimes be difficult to navigate the world of online shopping, so iMore is here to help. We’re constantly scouring the internet, testing products, and figuring out our absolute favorite products so you can find the perfect gift for the student in your life as they head back to school.

iPhone SE

This year is truly the year for a low-cost iPhone and the iPhone SE is, hands-down, the one you want for your student. Though it’s entry-level price is the lowest of any iPhone, it’s packed with powerful features, like the A13 processor chip (the same chip used on the iPhone 11), a 12MP camera, Portrait mode with Portrait lighting, and more.

from $399 Buy Now

iPad

The 32GB Wi-Fi-only iPad is perfect for any student. It’s got everything you need to resear…

Be it politics, old favorites or the latest from Hollywood in the time of COVID, there’s something for everyone this August.

What is there to watch this August? We’re glad you asked. First things first: WhatToWatch.com is your new home for (you guessed it) what to watch. All the movies and TV shows and reviews and news — and that’s just for starters.

And that includes everything that’s coming to your favorite streaming services in August 2020.

New on Netflix in August 2020: Rob Schneider, Project Power and High Score

We get a bit of a blast of the past in August on Netflix. Rob Schneider (remember him?) is back with a new comedy special. And the documentary High Score takes us back to the golden era of gaming — ”a time rife with competition, innovation and flat-out fun.”

And you’ll definitely want to check out Project Power, which features Joseph Gordon Levitt amid a drug-induced spate of superheroism (and criminality) in New Orleans.

See what’s new on Netflix in August 2…

The GTRacing ergonomic backrest adjustable gaming chair has dropped to $136.79 on Amazon. This deal is thianks to a regular drop to around $143 and an extra 5% off when you clip the on-page coupon. The chair regular sells above $160 on its own and has even peaked as high as $200. Today’s drop is a fantastic discount and lower than the previous two deals we’ve seen this year.

The GTRacing chair is designed for those of us who spend hours sitting in front of a beautiful computer screen. You need something that’s going to last and keep you comfortable at the same time. The chair has a gaming design, but it would work even if you’re mostly just working or doing school stuff at your computer. It has large dimensions in width and height, it’s adjustable, and it can hold a weight capacity up to 300 pounds.

The ergonomic design includes a strong metal frame that promotes a healthy and comfortable seated position. You’ll last longer sitting the right way. The back and seat use thick pads th…

Take up less room on your media center or in your travel bag with this compact Nintendo Switch dock.

There have been several times where I travel to a get-together with my Nintendo Switch in tow. Many of my friends, siblings, nieces, and nephews look forward to me setting up my Switch and dock so they can play multiplayer games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe or Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on whatever TV is available.

While I’m super happy to accommodate and share my games with others, packing the official dock isn’t the easiest thing. It’s rather bulky, and I’m always afraid that it will get damaged while in transit, so I have to place extra padding in my bag that just ends up taking more space. So when I saw that Human Things had created the Genki Covert Dock for you to use in place of the official Switch dock, I was super excited to check it out. And it doesn’t disappoint.

The Covert Dock is compact, does precisely what it needs to, and comes with the necessary accessories to really ma…

Best answer: While you don’t need it to use your Cricut and the Design Space software, it’s a worthwhile subscription for frequent users who want access to all the fonts and images at once.

Month-to-month: Monthly Subscription ($10/month at Cricut)
Pay yearly and save: Yearly Subscription ($8/month at Cricut)
Added benefits: Premium Yearly Subscription ($10/month at Cricut)

What is Cricut Access?

Cricut Access is a subscription plan that unlocks over 400 fonts and 100,000 images and cut-ready projects in Design Space. Cricut Access also gets you a 10% discount on all product purchases (even sale items) on Cricut’s website and licensed products from the likes of Disney, Marvel, and Hello Kitty. Cricut Access even gets you Priority Member Care, with 50% less wait time. You can get all of the details here, but overall, it’s an extensive service for those who use Design Space.

It’s worth noting that you can’t save your favorite Cricut Access designs and use them after your subscrip…

How do I turn on notifications for HomeKit-enabled accessories? Head to the Home app!

Looking for a quick summary of what’s happening in your HomeKit Home? Want to receive notifications from certain HomeKit-enabled accessories? You can do all that and more with the Home app!

How to monitor and adjust the status of your HomeKit Home
How to monitor and adjust the status of your HomeKit Home in iOS and iPadOS 14
How to enable notifications from your HomeKit-enabled accessories
How to enable notifications from your HomeKit-enabled accessories in iOS and iPadOS 14

How to monitor and adjust the status of your HomeKit Home

You can get a quick summary of what’s going on in your HomeKit Home by launching the iOS Home app and navigating to the Home tab. You’ll see the name of your Home in big, bold lettering. Beneath it, you’ll find a couple of sentences describing the state of your HomeKit-enabled accessories.

Launch the Home app.
Tap and hold on an Accessory to bring up the controls …