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Deliveries has a big new update out for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.
It brings a redesigned Apple Watch app, drag and drop, and more.
There’s also a switch to a subscription model, too.

The popular Deliveries just got better than ever.

Deliveries was already one of the best apps for tracking parcels and whatnot and whenever you see someone sharing a delivery schedule for that new Apple product it seems to be a Deliveries screenshot. The app just got a big version 9.0 update, bringing some new features and a switch to a subscription model.

Starting with the features, it’s clear that this is way more than a case of a developer JuneCloud adding a fresh coat of paint and calling it a day.

The full list of changes – and it’s a long list – can be found on the JuneCloud site but some of the biggest include:

A fresh look: We’ve touched up every detail to make it easier to keep track of your shipments. Dark mode is included, and support for all t…

The Apple Watch has an excellent oximeter-based heart rate monitor for tracking your day and basic workouts, but it’s not perfect for more endurance or weight-based activities. That’s because the Apple Watch only has so much battery life, and more intensive workouts drain the battery faster due to the constant heart rate monitoring. For tougher workouts, you should pick up Scosche’s Rhythm+ Monitor Armband, which we consider to be the best external heart rate monitor for Apple Watch.

Best for Most: Scosche Rhythm+ Monitor Armband

We have tested the Scosche Rhythm+ Monitor Armband, and can safely consider it the best external heart rate monitor for Apple Watch. The water-resistant (IP67) device connects to an adjustable neoprene strap. While you can wear it anywhere on your arm, Scosche recommends the forearm. (I did my initial tests with it in that location, as well.) It uses an 8-hour rechargeable battery, so you can plug it in after workouts as you might with an Apple Watch.

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Need your Wi-Fi to stretch all the way to that back guest room? Here’s your solution.

Wi-Fi dead zones inside your own home can be infuriating when you pay good money every month for high-speed internet. In my house, we have the office on one end and the game room on the other, so no matter where you put the modem, somebody loses. A standard modem simply cannot provide reliable coverage in most two-story homes or even a one-story house with a long layout. The latest and most convenient solution to this problem is a mesh network.

The MeshForce Wi-Fi system connects to your current modem and uses multiple M3 mesh points to broadcast a strong Wi-Fi signal throughout a much larger area. The mesh network overlaps from one mesh point to the next, so your devices will connect to whichever M3 is closer. This ensures a strong connection as you move from one part of the house to another, even into the furthermost corners of your home. No more dead zones!

Seamless signal

MeshForce Whole H…

macOS Big Sur, the next generation of Mac software, is now available as a public beta.

Apple has been offering public betas for macOS for a few years now as a way for those interested in testing out the upcoming software on their Macs, and providing feedback. If that’s you, you’ll need to sign up, enroll your Mac, download the macOS Big Sur beta (version 11.0), and install it. It’s not an overly complicated process, but we’re here to walk you through it and, if you need it, a place to get extra help.

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 c…

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Sony and Apple are reportedly working to bring Apple TV to PlayStation.
Recently it transpired that Microsoft is also bringing the same app to Xbox.
The PlayStation implementation might also get HomeKit support as well.

It makes the kind of sense that does.

It’s honestly a surprise that it doesn’t already exist, but it appears that Sony is working with Apple to bring the Apple TV app to PlayStation. This just hours after it transpired that an app is also in the works for Microsoft’s Xbox, too.

According to 9to5Mac, not only is Sony working with Apple on getting PlayStation in on the act, but it might also gain HomeKit support as well.

9to5Mac has learned that Apple is also working with Sony to bring the Apple TV app to PlayStation consoles. Our anonymous source also believes HomeKit support could arrive at some point but that feature may not launch at the same time as the Apple TV app.

Apple has already worked with multiple companies to get the Apple…

Smart accessories make managing your home easier, and the best smart plugs for HomeKit can help to bring older devices to the connected party. These simple HomeKit accessories can turn on your coffee maker at sunrise automatically through scenes and automations created in the Home app. If you are ready to make your home smarter, these are the best smart plugs for HomeKit that you can buy today.

Best for most

Wemo Mini

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Belkin’s Wemo Mini features a slim profile that won’t block the other receptacle on the wall, allowing two of them to be used in a single outlet. This Wi-Fi outlet works without a hub, and connects to HomeKit, Alexa, or the Google Assistant as well as the Wemo app on iOS and Android. The Wemo Mini is also UL certified and it comes with a three-year warranty.

$20 at Amazon$18 at Best Buy$20 at Walmart

Budget-friendly

Meross Smart WiFi Plug Mini

The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini provides all of the HomeKit outlet essentials in a compact package, …

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You can plug all kinds of things into an iPhone.
One of those things is a Wii Nunchuck if you have the right adapter.
Amazingly, it actually works.

You can play games if you really need to.

The number of things that you can plug into an iPhone is pretty amazing and the lengths YouTube channel ”Will it Work?” will go to so they can prove it is just as crazy. Like this video that shows a Nintendo Wii Nunchuck, of all things, being used to play Mario Kart on an iPhone.

Yes, you read that right.

In this video, I’ll show you how to connect a Nintendo Wii Nunchuk to the iPhone in order to play certain video games.

Yes, you’ll need an adapter or two to make this work, and sure, you probably shouldn’t be doing it any time soon. But if you do have a spare Nunchuck and you do have an urge to play Mario Kart with it, you can do it.

Check the video out in the hope it’ll scratch that itch for you before you actually get around to doing it!…

From YouTube to Spotify, countless top websites and apps run on Django code. The 3 Course Django Developer Certification Bundle helps you master this framework, with 14 hours of training for just $25.99.
Django is a framework written in Python that allows developers to create powerful sites in less time. Experts earn up to $132,000 a year according to Indeed, and there is a constant demand for new talent.
With three beginner-friendly courses, this bundle helps you dive into this lucrative niche. Through hands-on tutorials, you discover how to work with Django, and try your hand at various projects.
Along the way, you learn how to build a blog, create a clone of Reddit, and connect to APIs. The training also covers basic Python programming, along with REST and many useful tools.
Your instructor is Nick Walter, a professional developer who now teaches other people how to code. He has helped over 202,000 students, earning a 4.5-star rating along the way.
These courses are worth $597, …

Giratina Origin Forme is coming back to Legendary Raids Pokémon Go in the weeks leading up to Halloween, but a lot has changed since the last time this Legendary Pokémon was available. Between Mega Evolution and the rebalance of Shadow Pokémon, there are many different strategies for taking on Giratina O. Fortunately, we here at iMore have everything you need to know to build the best team of counters for this Legendary Raid.

Who is Giratina Origin Forme in Pokémon Go

A Legendary Ghost and Dragon type first encountered in Gen IV, Giratina is an unusual Pokémon capable of traveling between dimensions. It has two different formes that, in the core games, are determined by its location and items: Altered Forme and Origin Forme. Both versions of Giratina pack a serious punch, but this go round, we’ll be facing its flying Origin Forme. From Friday, October 9, 2020, through Friday, October 23, players will be able to challenge this Legendary Pokémon.

What are the best counters f…

A popular app for Mac users, Luna Display, is on its way to Windows PCs.

What you need to know

Luna Display is being released with support for Windows 10.
Luna Display lets you use an iPad as a secondary display to your PC through a wireless or wired connection.
Luna Display is available for preorder on Kickstarter and should start shipping within six months.

Luna Display is a popular app that allows you to use your iPad as a second display for your computer. Previously, Luna Display was only available for Macs, but now it is on its way to Windows. Astropad, the makers of Luna Display, launched a Kickstarter today for the Windows version of the app. The lowest pledge that gets you access to Luna Display is currently $49.

Luna Display utilizes a small dongle that you place inside your PC. That dongle allows your computer to connect to your iPad wirelessly through Wi-Fi, though you can use it with a wired connection if you prefer.

Once connected, Luna Display acts like any other…