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Bryan Chaffin

Bryan Chaffin is the cofounder of The Mac Observer and currently serves as Afternoon Editor. He has contributed to MacAddict and MacFormat magazines, and co-authored the last two updates of iPad and iPad Pro for Dummies with Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus and Ed Baig. You can find out more about Bryan at his personal site, GeekTells, or find his Twitter link below.

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Picbot Motorized iPhone Mount Tracks Faces, Time-Lapsed Panos, More: $112.99

Check out Picbot, another device I would have features as a Cool Stuff Found if we weren’t running a deal on it. It’s a motorized mount for your iPhone that can move as it tracks your face via the Picbot app. It will also do motorized panoramas and timelapse movies. It can swivel a full 360 degrees, too. It’s $112.99 through us, a 43% discount off retail.

360 5.1 Virtual Surround Sound Earbuds: $72

We have a deal on a pair of 360 5.1 Virtual Surround Sound Earbuds. I haven’t tested them, but you can check out the 4 minute video for an in-depth look at their features. They come with a carrying case and three sets of silicone ear tips. They’re $72 through us.

Going Camping? Take LuminAID PackLite Max 2-in-1 Phone Charger: $34.99

Today I have one of those devices I’d have features in Cool Stuff Found if we didn’t have a deal on it. It’s called the LuminAID PackLite Max 2-in-1 Phone Charger, and it’s great for camping. It’s part lantern and part iPhone charger. It works with Android devices, too, if that’s your thing. It can recharge via a built-in solar panel, or through a USB connection. It’s waterproof and it floats, so come on, thats cool! Check out the promo video below. It’s $34.99 through us, 30% off retail.

The Myth of the Failing iPhone X and Other Earnings Report Notes - ACM 460

Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet discuss the myth of the failing iPhone X, where that myth comes from, how it’s sustained, and how Apple’s own data says otherwise. They also talk about how Apple CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri tried to dispel those reports during Apple’s quarterly conference call with analysts. They also look at the indicators that HomePod, on the other hand, isn’t doing well, and Tim Cook’s continued insistence on focusing on sound quality when we really want a capable home assistant. They cap the show with some perspective on just how much money Apple is paying out to shareholders.

Qi Wireless Home Charging Kit for iPhone: $45

We have a deal for you today on the Qi Wireless Home Charging Kit for iPhone. The kit includes a small, magnetic charging pad that can be used to mount your phone on the wall or other surfaces, and a sleek, minimalist, snap-on magnetic case. It’s $45 through us.

Dashlane Password Manager Premium Subscription: $17.98 with Coupon Code

We have a deal on a subscription to Dashlane Password Manager, an online password storage system. Features include password generation, support for two-factor authentication systems, access from a variety of devices, and more. A one year subscription is $19.98 though us, but coupon code DASHLANE10 takes another 10% off, bringing it to $17.98. That coupon code works on the three and five year subscription options, too.

iPM 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad Charges iPhone and Apple Watch

Check out the iPM 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad. It’s a Qi wireless charging pad for iPhone 8, iPhone 8Plus, and iPhone X, and it’s also compatible with Apple Watch. Plus, it’s wide enough to charge both devices at once. It will work with Qi-enabled Android devices, too, if that’s your thing. It’s $39.99 through our deal, 60% off retail.

Photolemur's 35 Tips for Stunning Landscape Photos

Photolemur—the photo editing app—has a new blog post called the “35 Composition Tips for Taking Stunning Landscape Photos.” I immediately checked it out because I am almost always highly dissatisfied with my landscape shots. It includes some common ideas such as the rule of thirds, but there was a bunch of stuff that was new to me, and I thought it was a great article. Topics include using lines to draw your attention, how to frame the subject, using people or animals properly, lighting, colors, framing, timing, and a whole lot more. Each tip comes with a representative photo, and they’re all gorgeous. If you want to take better landscapes, this piece is a must-read.

Setapp 1-Year Subscription: $69

Our friends at Stack Commerce put together a great deal for us on Setapp from MacPaw. With one subscription, you get access to more than 60 curated apps all in a single, easily navigable library. One year is normally $119, but it’s $69 through our deal.