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Not only will the ever-loyal Siri—you know, Apple’s voice-activated digital assistant for iPhone and iPad—cheerfully read your email, set alarms, deliver weather reports and generally be at your beck and call, she’ll even change the sound of her voice if you ask her to. In addition to changing the gender of Siri’s voice, you can also give her a different accent, teach her a new language or even ask her to keep quiet unless you’re using a headset.

The first step: tap Settings, Siri & Search. You can also ask Siri to “change the sound of your voice”; when you do, she’ll give you a shortcut to her voice settings.

1. Change the gender of Siri’s voice

Want to change the sound of Siri’s voice from female to male, or back to female again? Tap the Siri Voice setting (Settings, Siri & Search, Siri Voice), then pick “Male” or “Female” under the Gender heading.

Siri language and accent settings

You can change the gender of Siri’s voice or even give her a new accent.

2. Give Siri a new accent

You’ll probably find the Accent setting just above the Gender heading; I say “probably” because not all of Siri’s known languages offer different accents. In English, for example, you can choose between American, Australian, and British accents. If Siri’s speaking French, though, there won’t be any alternate accents to choose from.

Related: 5 tasks that Siri does better than your fingertips can

3. Ask Siri to speak a different language

Speaking of languages, Siri is fluent in everything from Arabic and Chinese to Russian and Turkish. Just back up to the main Siri screen (under Settings, Siri& Search), tap Language, and pick one.

4. Decide how much Siri gets to speak

By default, Siri will speak aloud at all times, even when your device is switched to silent mode. Want to make a change? No problem.

iOS Voice Feedback setting for Siri

Set Siri’s Voice Feedback setting to “Hands-Free Only” if you want Siri to be quiet most of the time.

Just tap Voice Feedback from the main Siri settings screen, You’ve got three settings to choose from: Always, meaning Siri will speak aloud whenever you talk to her; Control with Ring Switch, which will keep Siri quiet whenever the ring switch is set to “silent”; and Hands-Free Only, which means you’ll only hear Siri’s voice when you’re using a headset. If you want Siri to keep quiet most of the time, go for the Hands-Free Only option.

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How to get started with Apple Family Sharing for iPhone and iPad https://heresthethingblog.com/2018/03/02/ios-family-sharing/ https://heresthethingblog.com/2018/03/02/ios-family-sharing/#respond Fri, 02 Mar 2018 17:21:25 +0000 https://heresthethingblog.com/?p=26809 The post How to get started with Apple Family Sharing for iPhone and iPad appeared first on here's the thing.

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Is your family having trouble sharing your iTunes and App Store purchases while also keeping your iMessages and other iCloud data separate? One of our readers shares his story, and I’ve got some Apple Family Sharing tips that’ll help sort everything out.

Here’s a recent e-mail I received from Jan:

Hello Ben,

I just read some of your notes on using Apple IDs. This is a recurring source of headaches, irritation and disputes between me and my wife.

We share an iCloud Apple ID to share the Photo Library, Photo Stream, Contacts and Calendars, like you describe in one of your posts. We also use a shared iTunes Store Apple ID for music, apps, books, videos and another one for shopping in the U.S. stores. (Since we live in The Netherlands; some items are not sold in our local iTunes, etc.) All this similar to the setup you describe in another one of your articles.

So far, so good.

The pain is in a number of apps that store and/or use info that implicitly gets connected to the iCloud ID (I think), leading to all sorts of mix-ups. The most annoying in our experience:

iMessage: Messages link to phone numbers, iOS connects both our mobile numbers to the shared iCloud ID, effectively merging our message streams. This doesn’t work for us.)

Phone: Merging the logs of successful and missed calls—less annoying, but still confusing at times.

Health: All of our iDevices merge on the “sources” list [for Health-connected apps and devices] and cannot be separated out.

There may be more, but these three are sources for much discussion between my wife and myself.

Any suggestions on how to save this otherwise satisfactory marriage?

I feel Jan’s pain. Luckily, Apple’s Family Sharing for iOS feature makes it much easier than it used to be for families to share their calendars, photos, music and apps.

Here’s the easiest way to get started.

Activate the Apple Family Sharing feature

To access Family Sharing, tap Settings, then tap your name on the top of the screen to visit your Apple ID settings page.

First, make sure you’re logged into the right accounts. For starters, there’s your main iCloud account, but if you’re a longtime iPhone user, you may also have a separate iTunes & App Store account under a different e-mail address. Nowadays, there’s no need to have separate accounts for iCloud and iTunes, but those of us who’ve been using iPhones since the beginning had to create iTunes accounts before iCloud arrived on the scene. And no, there’s no easy way to combine an iCloud account with an old iTunes account.

Now, scroll down a bit, tap Set Up Family Sharing, follow the prompts, then tap Add Family Member. You can add up to six people under the Apple Family Sharing feature.

In my case, my wife and I used to share a single account for iCloud. When we set up Apple Family Sharing in our home, my wife created her own iCloud account. I then went ahead and added her as a family member.

Start sharing iCloud, iTunes and App Store data & purchases with your family

Once you’re done adding family members, you’ll need to choose which iOS, iTunes and iCloud features you’d like to share.

For example, tap Purchase Sharing to add a credit card that all your family members can use to pay for App Store and iTunes purchases. You can also tap Apple Music to share your Apple Music subscription (if you have one—I don’t). Meanwhile, iCloud storage lets you pool your online iCloud storage (particularly handy when it comes to storing photos in iCloud Photo Library). Last but not least, Location Sharing keeps track of where you all are via iOS’s Location Services feature (not to be confused with iOS’s Find my iPhone feature).

Setting up Apple Family Sharing will also automatically set up a shared Family album in the Photos app (look under the Shared tab), and you’ll also get a shared Family calendar in the Calendar app, too.

Any apps that you purchased under a shared Apple ID or iTunes account should be downloadable for any members under your Family Sharing umbrella.

Start sharing your contacts

OK, but what about all those contacts your were sharing in your single iCloud account? Don’t worry, you can still share contacts even with separate iCloud accounts.

Note: The method I’m about to describe involves sharing your iCloud password with someone else—ideally, a trusted partner, spouse or family member with whom you may have already been sharing a single iCloud account. I do not recommend sharing an iCloud password (or any password, actually) with anyone besides a close family member.

For example, my wife and I used to store all our contacts under my own iCloud account. Once we switched to iOS Family Sharing, she accessed our pool of shared iCloud contacts by tapping Settings, Accounts & Passwords, Add Account. She then signed into my iCloud account, checked the Contacts option, and left everything else unchecked.

Meanwhile, I went ahead and did essentially the same thing; I logged into her iCloud account and checked Contacts only. (Of course, we could also have shared Mail accounts, Reminders and Calendars, too; we simply chose not to do it.)

Now, whenever one of us searches for a contact on our respective iPhones, we’re searching the contacts in both of our iCloud accounts. That essentially means we have a shared pool of contacts again.

Sorting out the pain points

In his e-mail message, Jan noted a series of pain points when it comes to sharing a single iCloud account. For example, messages through iMessages were jumbled, phone logs were messed up, and data in the Health app is scrambled together.

The good news is that setting up Apple Family Sharing should sort out those iMessage, phone history and Health problems. Just check your iMessage and Health settings and make sure they’re both signed in using your own iCloud account.

For iMessages, you’ll also want to double-check that you’re not getting any messages from the wrong phone number or Apple ID. Tap Settings, Messages, Send & Receive, then uncheck any numbers or email addresses that shouldn’t be there.

Still need help?

Have other Family Sharing questions I didn’t quite answer? Just post a comment or drop me a line. You can also check out Apple’s support page or check out this article.

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Deals: Slim portable charger, $5 Bluetooth headset, tablet stand https://heresthethingblog.com/2018/03/02/deals-slim-portable-charger/ https://heresthethingblog.com/2018/03/02/deals-slim-portable-charger/#respond Fri, 02 Mar 2018 17:01:41 +0000 https://heresthethingblog.com/?p=26847 The post Deals: Slim portable charger, $5 Bluetooth headset, tablet stand appeared first on here's the thing.

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Celebrate the end of the week with some sweet tech deals, including an ultra-slim portable charger, one of the cheapest Bluetooth headsets I’ve seen, and a tablet stand that’s compatible with Nintendo’s red-hot handheld game console.

Anker PowerCore Slim 5000 Portable Charger

$19.99 on Amazon with discount code AKPCSLIM (normally $30)

Less than half an inch thick and weighing less than four-and-a-half ounces, Anker’s super-slim PowerCore Slim 5000 portable charger slips easily into a purse or pocket and can fully recharge an iPhone twice. It’s the perfect remedy for an iPhone or Android phone that can’t make it through the day without a dead battery.

TOTU Bluetooth Headphones X9 V4.1 Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Earbuds

$4.99 on Amazon with discount code O6EHK2O8 (usually $14)

Go wireless with your tunes for the price of an iTunes movie rental. This Totu Bluetooth headset boasts a sweatproof design, a built-in microphone for taking incoming calls, up to six hours of battery life, and it even comes with its own carrying case. Oh, and it’s five bucks (until the coupon expires, anyway).

Lamicall Cell Phone Tablet Video Game Stand

$12.63 on Amazon (limited-time lightning deal, normally $17)

Whether you want to go hands-free with your Nintendo Switch or prop up your iPad on your desk or kitchen counter, Lamicall’s ever-popular tablet stand makes for the perfect fit. Adjustable up to 270 degrees, the aluminum-alloy Lamicall stand comes with a rubber cushion and a non-skid base to protect your gadgets, while a wide opening in back keeps charging cables from getting in the way.

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Deals: Samsung Bluetooth headset, cordless vacuum, car phone mount https://heresthethingblog.com/2018/02/27/deals-samsung-bluetooth-headset/ https://heresthethingblog.com/2018/02/27/deals-samsung-bluetooth-headset/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:49:36 +0000 https://heresthethingblog.com/?p=26772 The post Deals: Samsung Bluetooth headset, cordless vacuum, car phone mount appeared first on here's the thing.

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Brighten your Tuesday with an enticing deal on a wireless Bluetooth headset from Samsung. Other deals today include a nifty cordless hand vacuum, plus a must-have accessory for iPhone and Android-toting road warriors.

Maxboost Durahold Magnetic Car Mount

$13.49 on Amazon (usually $16)

Keep your iPhone or Android within easy reach while you’re on the road with this sturdy car mount. The Maxboost Durahold phone mount attaches either to your car’s windshield or dashboard (an adhesive mounting pad is included), while an array of magnets keeps your handset firmly attached to the adjustable arm.

Black & Decker Compact Lithium Cordless Hand Vac

$24.99 on Amazon (usually $30)

Scoop up dirt, dust and debris with this powerful cordless hand vacuum from Black & Decker. This one-and-a-half-pound hand vac not only looks snazzy, it lets you clean all those nooks and crannies without getting tangled up in a power cord, and it’s a cinch to clean thanks to its bagless design. 

Samsung U Flex Bluetooth Wireless In-ear Flexible Headphones

$38.24 on Amazon (usually $52)

It’s not often that I see Bluetooth headsets from Samsung selling for this cheap. The Samsung U Flex Bluetooth headset boasts a flexible neckband with integrated playback controls, a splash- and sweat-resistant design, a built-in microphone for taking incoming calls, and eight hours of battery life.

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Deals: Bargain Fire TV stick, digital kitchen scale, slim portable charger https://heresthethingblog.com/2018/02/26/deals-bargain-fire-tv-stick/ https://heresthethingblog.com/2018/02/26/deals-bargain-fire-tv-stick/#respond Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:04:58 +0000 https://heresthethingblog.com/?p=26755 The post Deals: Bargain Fire TV stick, digital kitchen scale, slim portable charger appeared first on here's the thing.

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Ask Alexa to pick you a great movie with help from Amazon’s Fire TV stick, now on sale. Other Monday deals include a digital food scale (that I just bought!), plus a sleek portable charger that’ll keep your iPhone alive all weekend.

Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote

$29.99 on Amazon (normally $40)

Looking for some binge-worthy TV to watch tonight? Just ask Alexa. Amazon’s Fire TV stick not only streams more than half a million movies and TV shows from the likes of Hulu, Netflix, HBO, Showtime, and Amazon Prime Video, it also comes with Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant baked in. Just pick up the included Fire TV remote, press the microphone button, then say anything from “Alexa, watch ER” to “Alexa, show me something funny.”

Etekcity Digital Kitchen Scale Multifunction Food Scale

$11.69 on Amazon

I just bought this exact model for myself yesterday, and I wanted to share it with you. Small, sleek, and powered by two AAA batteries (yes, they were included in the box), the Etekcity Digital Kitchen Scale boasts an LCD display and comes with an 11-pound capacity, perfect for weighing everything from ingredients to laptops. (Well, maybe the laptops thing is just for me). The scale also has a tare function for zeroing out the weight of bowls or cups. And yes, it’s working quite nicely for me so far.

Anker PowerCore II Slim 10000 Ultra Slim Power Bank

$25.99 on Amazon (normally $38)

Whether you’re going camping for the weekend or you’re packing for a long-haul flight, this slim-and-trim portable charger will keep your iPhone or Android phone charged up and ready to go. A little more than half an inch thick and weighing just nine ounces, the Anker PowerCore II Slim 10000 can fully recharge an iPhone more than three times or a Samsung Galaxy phone more than twice.

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Deals: 4-port USB car charger, Bluetooth body scale, USB 3.0 hub https://heresthethingblog.com/2018/02/23/deals-4-port-car-charger/ https://heresthethingblog.com/2018/02/23/deals-4-port-car-charger/#respond Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:48:45 +0000 https://heresthethingblog.com/?p=26728 The post Deals: 4-port USB car charger, Bluetooth body scale, USB 3.0 hub appeared first on here's the thing.

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Got a bevy of power-hungry phones and tablets in your car? Keep ’em charged with this handy (and discounted!) gadget. Other deals this Friday include a bathroom scale that connects to your iPhone, plus an accessory that’ll add more USB ports to your Mac or PC.

1byone Bluetooth Body Fat Scale

$27.99 on Amazon (normally $32)

Track your weight goals on your iPhone or Android phone with help from this smart Bluetooth scale by 1byone. Capable of tracking weight profiles for up to 10 different people, the Bluetooth Body Fat Scale measures body weight, fat, water, muscle mass, BMI (body mass index) and more, then wirelessly transmits your results to a free smartphone app.

Sabrent 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub

$7.64 on Amazon (limited-time lightning deal, normally $9)

Here’s an easy way to add a quartet of speedy USB ports to your Mac or PC. Boasting a total of four powered USB 3.0 ports, the Sabrent 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub plugs into any USB port on your desktop or laptop, perfect for connecting peripherals ranging from a keyboard or a mouse to an external hard drive or a printer.

RAVPower Quick Charge 3.0 54W 4-Port Car Charger

$11.99 on Amazon (normally $15)

No need to fight over who gets to charge their iPhone in the car. The RavPower Quick Charge 3.0 Car Charger boasts four fast-charging USB ports, and it’s capable of charging four devices at once, including iPhones, Android phones, and iPads. Just plug the charger into your car’s cigarette lighter and you’re ready to start charging.

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Deals: Budget travel router, Wi-Fi extender, and a cheap 1TB hard drive https://heresthethingblog.com/2018/02/22/deals-budget-travel-router/ https://heresthethingblog.com/2018/02/22/deals-budget-travel-router/#respond Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:05:18 +0000 https://heresthethingblog.com/?p=26705 The post Deals: Budget travel router, Wi-Fi extender, and a cheap 1TB hard drive appeared first on here's the thing.

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Create a local wireless network wherever you go with this compact—and discounted—travel router. Other deals this Thursday include a plug-in Wi-Fi extender and a bargain portable hard drive.

RavPower FileHub Plus Wireless Travel Router

$33.99 on Amazon (normally $40)

Going on a trip? Don’t leave home without this portable networking companion. Not only can the RavPower FileHub Plus turn a hotel Ethernet connection into your own personal (and secure) Wi-Fi network, it also acts as a wireless media hub, capable of streaming video, images or music from a connected hard drive, memory card or a USB storage stick to multiple iOS and Android phones and tablets. Oh, and it also packs in a portable battery that can fully recharge a dying iPhone. (Note: Just to be super-clear, the RavPower FileHub won’t let you browse the Internet unless it’s connected to a wired or wireless Internet connection.)

TP-Link AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender RE200

$18.99 on Amazon (normally $30)

Here’s an easy—and cheap—way to give your home Wi-Fi network a boost. Just plug the TP-Link Wi-Fi Range Extender RE200 into a wall outlet, preferably in a room with a weak wireless signal, then connect it to your Wi-Fi router. Once connected, the RE200 will piggypack onto your router’s wireless signal, boosting it in the process. A little LED indicator on the extender will let you know if the unit is too far from your router.

Toshiba Canvio Connect II 1TB Portable Hard Drive

$40.59 on Amazon (normally $50)

Give your Mac or PC a quick storage boost for cheap with this portable hard drive. The Toshiba Canvio Connect II offers up a full terabyte of storage space. Just connect it to your Mac or PC’s USB drive and start transfering files, no power cable needed.

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Deals: A bargain Bluetooth headset, a cheap smart plug, and a 2-in-1 USB charger https://heresthethingblog.com/2018/02/20/deals-bluetooth-headset-wall-charger/ https://heresthethingblog.com/2018/02/20/deals-bluetooth-headset-wall-charger/#respond Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:32:13 +0000 https://heresthethingblog.com/?p=26658 The post Deals: A bargain Bluetooth headset, a cheap smart plug, and a 2-in-1 USB charger appeared first on here's the thing.

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Here’s a budget-priced Bluetooth headset that’s not afraid of a little water. Other deals this Tuesday include a USB wall charger that’s more than meets the eye, plus a compact smart plug that’s still on sale.

Anker SoundBuds Surge Bluetooth Headphones

$18.99 on Amazon (normally $28)

Snag an enticing deal on this water-resistant Bluetooth headset from Anker. The SoundBuds Surge headset comes with a water- and sweat-resistant design, replaceable eartips that’ll help you get the perfect fit, magnetic earbuds that stick together to prevent tangles, a carrying pouch, and up to six hours of battery life.

Anker PowerCore Fusion 5000mAh 2-in-1 Portable Charger and Wall Charger

$21.49 on Amazon (normally $26)

It may look like a garden-variety USB wall charger, but Anker’s PowerCore Fusion has a nifty trick up its sleeve. Not only can the PowerCore Fusion charge two devices at once when it’s plugged into a wall outlet, it’s also armed with a built-in rechargeable battery. Just unplug it from the wall, pop it into your purse or backpack, and let it recharge your dying iPhone or Android phone while you’re on the road.

Eufy Smart Plug

$13.99 on Amazon (normally $23)

Yes, it’s only been about a week since I first posted this Eufy Smart Plug deal, but $14 is still a great price, particularly given that smart plugs like this generally retail for $20 or more. The Eufy Smart Plug connects to your home Wi-Fi network and lets you control plugged in lights, fans and other appliances using your iPhone or Android phone, and its compact design means it won’t block nearby outlets.

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Deals: $6 iPhone stand, smart bulb 2-pack, compact USB wall charger https://heresthethingblog.com/2018/02/19/deals-iphone-stand-smart-bulb/ https://heresthethingblog.com/2018/02/19/deals-iphone-stand-smart-bulb/#respond Mon, 19 Feb 2018 17:00:50 +0000 https://heresthethingblog.com/?p=26642 The post Deals: $6 iPhone stand, smart bulb 2-pack, compact USB wall charger appeared first on here's the thing.

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Happy Monday, deal hunters! Today we’ve got a reader-favorite iPhone stand that’s selling for the lowest price I’ve seen yet. Other deals this Monday include a bargain-priced pair of Wi-Fi smart bulbs, as well as a dual-port USB wall charger.

Anker PowerPort II 24W Ultra-Compact Travel Charger

$9.14 on Amazon (limited-time lightning deal, normally $13)

Don’t trust those dinged-up power sockets in your hotel room with your precious gadgets. Instead, make sure to pack Anker’s compact, fast-charging USB wall charger. Armed with a pair of powered USB ports, the PowerPort II can charge an iPhone in two hours or an iPad Pro in 4.5 hours, while its “MultiProtect” safety features will keep your handsets safe from power surges and overheating.

Lamical iPhone stand

$6.47 on Amazon (limited-time lightning deal, normally $10)

Lamical’s sleek smartphone stand has long been a reader favorite, and I’ve never seen it for sale this cheap. Boasting a large circular opening for a charging cable, rubber cushions for protecting your iPhone or Android phone, and anti-skid feet, this aluminum-alloy phone stand will look great on your bedside table.

Eufy Lumos Smart Bulb Soft White 2-Pack

$25.99 on Amazon (normally $35)

Most of the Wi-Fi-enabled smart bulbs I see on Amazon hover in the $20 range, which makes this $26 two-pack from Eufy quite the bargain. Just screw these smart bulbs into standard light bulb sockets, connect them to your home Wi-Fi network using the included smartphone app, then control the bulbs with your iPhone, Android phone, or Alexa-powered smart speaker. You can put the Lumos smart bulbs on a schedule, or activate a randomized “away” mode to fool would-be burglars.

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Deals: iPhone charging cable, discounted 2TB hard drive, wireless charging stand https://heresthethingblog.com/2018/02/16/deals-iphone-charging-cable/ https://heresthethingblog.com/2018/02/16/deals-iphone-charging-cable/#respond Fri, 16 Feb 2018 16:00:46 +0000 https://heresthethingblog.com/?p=26607 The post Deals: iPhone charging cable, discounted 2TB hard drive, wireless charging stand appeared first on here's the thing.

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Extra iPhone charging cable always come in handy, particularly when they’re six feet long. Also this Friday: one of the lowest prices I’ve seen on a two-terabyte hard drive, and a sleek wireless charging stand.

Anker PowerLine II Lightning Cable (6 feet)

$10.19 on Amazon (normally $13)

Snag an extra—not to mention extra-long—charging cable for your iPhone or iPad. Anker claims its six-foot PowerLine II Lightning cable is durable enough to survive more than 12,000 bends and can even support a 175-pound load. The price isn’t bad, either.

Seagate Expansion 2TB Portable Hard Drive USB 3.0

$64.99 on Amazon (normally $70)

Yep, time for another external hard drive, but the price for this two terabyte model from Seagate is among the lowest I’ve seen. Just plug the drive into your Mac or PC’s USB port for an immediate storage boost, no power cord needed.

Anker PowerPort Wireless 5 Stand

$21.99 on Amazon (normally $27)

Got an iPhone 8 or iPhone X? If so, here’s a stylish way to wirelessly recharge your handset. Anker’s PowerPort Wireless 5 Stand can charge your iPhone whether it’s sitting horizontally or vertically, and it’s designed to charge your device as quickly as possible while protecting it from overheating. Note: While the stand includes a Micro USB charging cable, it doesn’t come with a USB wall plug. Luckily, you can buy one on Amazon for as little as $6.

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